Archer dry transfers...

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:36 am

Anybody have experience with the Archer dry tranfers...?? I would like to know more about them. Thanks.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Sun May 04, 2008 11:12 am

I use this alot on my tanks. I love these things! Basically, it's like a rubbed-on tattoo. Just remove the paper backing from the decal, place it where you want the decal to be, then just rub it on the surface with a blunt object.

One of the good things about these transfers is that they will not stick to the surface, unless you rub it against it.

And this is best if you're planning on putting decals in rough, or uneven surfaces, because the transfer will conform to the surface perfectly.

The end result will be that the decal will look like it's been painted on, instead of looking like a...decal.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sun May 04, 2008 1:27 pm

OK Googly, thanks. I wonder how their durability compares to regular "waterslide" type decals, and do the transfers need to be sealed with some kind of clear coat after application, or is that even possible to do without wrinkling them..?? I know you have to be very cautious with anything you put over some decals to coat or "seal" them, because they will shrivel up if you use the wrong stuff on them.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Sun May 04, 2008 2:54 pm

I used different kind of sealers, like Testors dullcote, or even Krylon Matt sealer, on Archer transfers, and they came out fine.

Although Archer does warn you not to drench the transfer with any sealer, because it might cause the colors to run.

As for durability, I used dry transfers on my 1/16th T-34 and my Tiger I. They've been run outside through small bushes, and it didn't harm the transfers a bit.

So I guess you could say that they are as durable as regular decals. In fact, they might even a little more durable, because I've had regular decals flake off on me in the past.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sun May 04, 2008 3:20 pm

I used dry transfers on my 1/16th T-34 and my Tiger I

This is what I will be using them for too, just wish they made some for US tanks in 1/16, didn't see any listed at their site. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun May 04, 2008 5:08 pm

These are all of the rage in 1/35 scale. It is hard to see an article about armor in Sine scale Moldeling Magazine were these have not been used.