Microscale
Products and Decal
REVIEW BY:
Cuong Phan 
People
recommend Microscale for their amazing products such as the
Krystal Klear and setting solution for decal - Micro Set and
Micro Sol (below).
For best quality,
a decal needs to be cut to its shape, soak in water for 20-30
seconds, and then use the Microscale setting solutions bottles
to apply.
The Micro Set
(blue bottle) is used first to soften decals and improve adhesion.
Micro Set is brushed on models where decal is to be applied,
then apply the decal, and then brush over the decals once
again to soften the decal. One positive thing about Micro
Set is that it can be used for removing old decals by softening
it and scratching it off.
Micro Sol (red
bottle) is used second and its importance is to soften decals
to conform to irregular surfaces for a “painted on”
look. This solution helps the decals soften more and adhere
to bumpy or rough surfaces like the rivets on the Titanic’s
hull.
Many people have
problems with the thin stripe that runs lengthwise of the
Titanic. It was either the color or the way the stripe was
designed by Minicraft. I didn’t like the decal that was
given by the Minicraft Deluxe 1/350 Titanic. I opted for a
better solution with more flexibility, accuracy, and color
choice.
Microscale’s
line of decal is very fine quality and offer many colors for
modelers to choose from. These decals can be used for cars,
trains, airplanes, ships, etc. When looking for the best color
for the Titanic yellow stripe, I went with the Microscale
Kevlar Fiber Material - Two-tone yellow and am very happy
with the decision. This comes in one full sheet that will
need to be cut to a preferred size.
With the combination
of Microscale products, one can achieve realism to perfection.
That is why, Microscale named their products “The professionals
choice for museum quality models - Just for the realism”.
They were right!
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