Apart from our silk-screened range that requires no particular instructions, we retain our laser printed decals range. If you are ready for a little extra effort, we also offer ink jet printed decals. The choice is yours.

The laser printed decals are the original
F-decals, similar to those widely available now. They are easy to use and no particular precautions are required. They work like regular waterslide decals.

Reliable inkjet printers and decal papers and inks are now available. Many modellers like this type of print so we are happy to offer it as an alternative to laser print.

The drawback is that the ink is not waterproof. The decal must therefore be sealed before being put in water. This is an easy process since any solvent based clear varnish will do. It is must be applied in light coats - a thick coat could soak the decal and cause the ink to run.

The basic varnishes available at hobby shops can be used. If you are in the USA, one the best will be Krylon Acrylic Cristal (available in the USA at Loews, Home Depot, Ace Hardware or Walmart). Elsewhere, Humbrol Crystal Clear Acrylic spray or Hannants' Xtracolor Gloss Varnish works great. You may use Microscale Liquid Decal Film, but it will need to be thined and sprayed.

Laser and inkjet decals are printed on a continuous clear decal paper sheet : subjects must therefore be trimed off.

They support decal softening solutions.

Laser and inkjet decals are very transluscent and must be applied over light coloured surfaces. When this is not possible, we always provide templates for masking.