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 Posted - February 06 2014 : 03:20:03 AM
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Hoping some of you experienced modellers can help me out. I'm working on a model kit that has very vague instructions. The last step just says "apply decals". The kit came with a small sheet of decals and a piece of yellow paper that is glossy on one side. What am I supposed to do with these?
Please excuse my ignorance. I've only ever used dry-transfer decals. 
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 12:18:23 PM
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Cheez - we're even, I've never used dry transfer!
For some reason this particular computer I'm using now has trouble seeing photos, so keep in mind I can't see the photo you posted, which may make my answer (disclaimer) null and void.
But anyway, the basic procedure for regular water slide decals is to cut out the decal, soak in water, slide onto the model. When positioned right, gently blot with a paper towel to get any air pockets out.
The more detailed description - and the procedure I use:
Same as Described above, only I use two additional products. Microscale Microset, and Microscale Microsol. Use the Microset when applying the decal onto the model, putting down a few little 'puddles' on the surface before sliding the decal on. I also use it after the decal is on the surface, to aid in re-positioning it - sometimes the decal wants to settle down and not move again when you still need it to be loose for positioning.
Once it's where you want it and blotted smooth, let it dry some...maybe 15 minutes, give or take...and then give the decal a gentle coat of the Microsol. This stuff softens the decal and lets it conform to the surface of the model, over stuff like rivets, detail lines, etc. Sometimes it requires multiple applications to get it down in all the crevices and such. Always let the decal dry between applications though, if not you can end up with a mess because it is still soft.
NOTE: be mindful that once the Microsol is applied, the decal may look 'wrinkled'. Don't panic - the decal will smooth out as it dries.
Some modelers use Walthers "Solvaset" instead of the Microscale products - I think it's just a matter of what you are used to.
As for the yellow sheet - I have no idea what it has to do with a sheet of water slide decals. Are you sure there are not decals on this sheet in a light color that's hard to see on yellow? I have had some decal sets come on regular decal paper and pink decal paper together.
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Edited by - JNXT 7707 on February 06 2014 12:20:57 PM
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 4:00:25 PM
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OK now I can see the photo - cool model from what I can see  Is that the original Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea transport vehicle?
But still have no idea what that yellow sheet is. Maybe a protective sheet for the decals in the box?
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 6:40:23 PM
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Many thanks Jerry! That was actually easier than I expected...I'm kind of angry with myself that I've never used decals before.
The kit in the picture is actually from Land of the Giants which as I understand it was created by the same guy, but I also have a kit for the Flying Sub. I've never seen either of the shows, but I thought the models would fit nicely into my slotcar layout.
I used some artistic license when painting them....
The stripe decal cracked before I even got it out of the water, but the fin logos turned out quite well. The ID numbers on the door are dry-transfer decals. 
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 8:59:54 PM
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never seen LOTG but Voyage to the bottom of the sea (for the flying sub) can be found on youtube
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 9:45:27 PM
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| Glad to hear! I looked up LotG briefly (very briefly!) yesterday but couldn't find much original footage. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea will be my next stop!
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Posted - February 06 2014 : 10:35:16 PM
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea was one of my main shows! I had a 3-piece set of the submarine, spaceship and some kind of tracked undersea crawler. Never saw Land of the Giants though!
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Posted - February 07 2014 : 09:20:13 AM
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Hey Cheez; Voyage started (I think) as a movie in the early sixties. It had Walter Pidgeon, Davis Hedison, Peter Lorre and best of all; Barbara Eden. I believe that the TV show came later in the 60's. It was one that I liked along with 12 O'clock High.
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Posted - February 07 2014 : 3:56:50 PM
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12 o'clock high was a big time favorite. I had a big old plastic B-17 I would drag out when the show came on, follow along with the action
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