Cartograph decals + Microsol = wrinkly decals when dry?

[Salamander]

So I am building a Virtual-On kit that has those nice thin Cartograph decals that Hasegawa sometimes includes with kits. However, the decals have to go over some very curved parts (the boobs on a newer Fei-Yen kit ), and when I apply Microsol to them to get them to conform to the curvatures the decals do that properly, but end up rather wrinkled in places when dry.

I've tried smoothening out the decals with a brush when they were still wet, to no avail. They still wrinkle while drying.

Anyone has a solution?

[SpaceRanger1]

Are you using Microset first?

Contrary to conventional wisdom. You CAN use a soft cloth to press the decal into place when using Microsol. Just watch and wait until most of the Microsol is dry, then press gently straight down on the decal with a soft cloth; a "microfiber" cloth is ideal. Done carefully, no harm will come to the decal.

You can also warm the cloth slightly in a microwave; this frequently helps with thick decals.

I've used this method almost since the Micro system became popular and have never had a problem.

[Salamander]

I didn't use microset first as the decals were already sliding all over the place with only water. Will try that and the soft cloth method next time.

Thanks.

[southwestforests]

Having the cloth damp works best for me.