hof00 Posted August 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Hi All, I have a couple of questions regarding Tamiya Mark Fit. I am soon to place the Air Recognition Symbols, ()Swastickers), on the Fore and Aft Deck of the Bismarck but before I do, I want to ensure that I have the correct Tamiya Mark Fit.... Currently, I have in my possession, "Normal" or "Original" Mark Fit. I am concerned that I may seed the "Strong" or "Super Strong" version, a couple of reasons for this thinking is that it would be nice to see the outline of the Deck Planking and the Fore Deck has an additional layer of Decking, on top for the Anchor Chains to run over, so, the Decal needs to conform to this also. I have read also that the "Super Strong" version may damage decals and only for use by experienced modelers?? Any advice would be great, also any "Sage" experience or techniques would be fantastic also. Cheers and Regards, Harry. Edited August 25, 2022 by hof00 mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted August 29, 2022 Hi All, No replies to my topic?? 😶 There must be someone out there that can save me from errors/disaster and educate me a little? Thanks maybe in advance.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PR Posted August 29, 2022 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2022 You might try posting the question on model railroading forums. They use a lot of decals on engines and rail cars. I have used a decal wetting/setting solution in the past but I don't remember much about it, and I don't recall any "super strong" versions. I certainly am not an expert with decals! hof00, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Phil Current build: USS Cape MSI-2 Current build: Albatros topsail schooner Previous build: USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 CAD model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted August 29, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2022 I have never used Mark fit so don't know how good it is. Personally I use Micro Sol and Micro Set for decals. Once dry it makes the decal appear to have been painted onto the surface. It is a bit more expensive, but I would highly recommend it. Paul. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote In work: -queen-mary-2 Finished: rms-titanic-1912 Finished: king-of-the-Mississippi Finished: Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted August 29, 2022 Share #5 Posted August 29, 2022 There is only one answer to this question Micro-Sol.... There isn't any others better... All others try to live up to it... Paul Jarman, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted August 29, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2022 I concur with Egilman and Paul. I've been using it for at least 30 years, there is none better. Egilman, mtaylor, Paul Jarman and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted August 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Dr PR said: You might try posting the question on model railroading forums. They use a lot of decals on engines and rail cars. I have used a decal wetting/setting solution in the past but I don't remember much about it, and I don't recall any "super strong" versions. I certainly am not an expert with decals! 4 hours ago, Paul Jarman said: I have never used Mark fit so don't know how good it is. Personally I use Micro Sol and Micro Set for decals. Once dry it makes the decal appear to have been painted onto the surface. It is a bit more expensive, but I would highly recommend it. Paul. 3 hours ago, Egilman said: There is only one answer to this question Micro-Sol.... There isn't any others better... All others try to live up to it... 4 minutes ago, Jack12477 said: I concur with Egilman and Paul. I've been using it for at least 30 years, there is none better. Thank you all very much for the advice!! Very much appreciated. I guess that I now need to "Troll" through the handful of decent modelling retailers here. (I'm not sure I'll have much luck here in New Zealand.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. Paul Jarman, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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