Using old decals

[jgoldader]

Howdy--

I've got two 15-year-old Monogram decals, on what looks to be thick, glossy film. They are for the First Lunar Landing model. I'm refurbishing the lunar module (which I built 15 years ago...) and am finally going to add those decals.

The decals are in very good shape, not yellowed or anything. Should I take special care with them? The only thing I could think of doing would be giving them a coat of Future before using them--or would that be a bad idea?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks
Jeff

[Joseph Osborn]

Howdy--

I've got two 15-year-old Monogram decals, on what looks to be thick, glossy film. They are for the First Lunar Landing model. I'm refurbishing the lunar module (which I built 15 years ago...) and am finally going to add those decals.

The decals are in very good shape, not yellowed or anything. Should I take special care with them? The only thing I could think of doing would be giving them a coat of Future before using them--or would that be a bad idea?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks
Jeff

Jeff, you answered your own question. Future will work to keep the decals from shattering. Microscale Liquid Decal Film in the little white bottle is the "store-bought" solution but Future is usually just as good and gives the decals a nice shine. One coat should do the trick; two would be good insurance but will increase the thickness of the decal.

[jgoldader]

Joseph,

The Future worked perfectly, and the decals went on without a hitch. Many thanks!

Jeff