Micro Sol setting solution

Nighteagle · Post by **Nighteagle** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:02 pm

I was wondering if anyone has used this and how good it was ?

Malcolm M · Post by **Malcolm M** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:56 pm

I've used Micro Sol and Set for years now without any problems (apart from ones I created

) They are great for hard to decal surfaces.

MML · Post by **MML** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:39 pm

Absolutely great stuff, you'll wonder how you lived without it!

Tankmodeler · Post by **Tankmodeler** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:20 pm

Absolutely. I _never_ decal without them. Never. Been using them for over 30 years.

Paul

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:53 am

I too use them every time I decal. Don't decal without them.

southwestforests · Post by **southwestforests** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:14 pm

Started using it early 80s for model RR stuff. Very good. If a more potent solution is needed on some decals, model RR supplier Walthers makes one called Solvaset but it can be too strong for some decals.

Microscale also has a liquid decal film which can be employed to salvage old decals which might be prone to cracking. Can't save everything, but it could be worth a try.

have to remember to leave decal alone while Micro Sol works. Set model aside and go bake cookies or something.

even when using Micro Sol, remember, decals like smooth gloss paint surfaces a whole lot more than the microscopic sandpaper texture surface of flat paint.

kerick · Post by **kerick** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:07 pm

Ditto all above. Use gloss paint or clear gloss finish before decals or they will silver no matter what you use.

DaveVan · Post by **DaveVan** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:08 pm

I use Walthers Solvaset. Walthers is one of the very first hobby decal makers in the USA. (1932 IIRC) I now make all my own decals and I like Solvaset the best. Some say it's too hot but used right it's GREAT!.....only IMHO....

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 11:02 pm

DaveVan wrote:I use Walthers Solvaset. Walthers is one of the very first hobby decal makers in the USA. (1932 IIRC) I now make all my own decals and I like Solvaset the best. Some say it's too hot but used right it's GREAT!.....only IMHO....

Believe it or not, I've used decals that neither Solvaset nor Microsol would hardly touch. Old Takara decals for Dougram. Stunningly tough.

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:20 am

I use Micro Set & Sol for coercial decals (except Revell Germany kits - they don't seem to work with them) and I use Humbrol DecalFix 1 & 2 for home-made and Revell decals.

Harry Joy · Post by **Harry Joy** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:05 am

DaveVan wrote:I use Walthers Solvaset. Walthers is one of the very first hobby decal makers in the USA. (1932 IIRC) I now make all my own decals and I like Solvaset the best. Some say it's too hot but used right it's GREAT!.....only IMHO....

Solvaset has to be used with great discretion. I consider it the "nuclear option" on decals that refuse to behave. Usually very thick Japanese decals. You cannot let it pool or puddle, it must be lightly, lightly dabbed on. It WILL melt decals and cause them to run. It's happened to me too many times.

Ace Airspeed · Post by **Ace Airspeed** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:36 am

Kylwell wrote:Believe it or not, I've used decals that neither Solvaset nor Microsol would hardly touch. Old Takara decals for Dougram. Stunningly tough.

Wow!

Solvaset is my setting solution of very last resort..........sort of like alien blood.

DaveVan · Post by **DaveVan** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:42 pm

Application is the key with Solvaset...but I use it exclusively on all decals....Microscale, Chatagraph and my own made with decafix paper.
it's all in the process. Maybe because I started with Solvaset in my model railroad days I never have an issue.