Decals

[NHoggard12]

Anyone have experience with archer transfer decals?
I am having some trouble removing them from the sheet.

[ostketten]

I assume you are referring to the dry transfers, they are very easy to use, basically you just lay the transfer (or decal if prefer) decal side against the surface you want it be on, then you simply rub the paper backing with a blunt object, the blunt end of a modelling paintbrush for example will work for this, but I personally use an artists drafting pencil with a smooth round dome shaped end. I've done this many times and never had a lick of trouble getting the tranfers to come off the paper and stick on to the model surface. I usually tape down the corners of the paper backing before I start rubbing with some small bits of masking tape just to ensure the transfer backing stays put once I start rubbing. The supplied directions for Archer transfers are pretty thorough IIRC, and I believe they even have a tutorial at the website if that fails. Hope this helps some.

[Panzer_M]

yep any art store/craft store has a burnisher(the official tool for transfers) or you can make your own.

[NHoggard12]

Thanks guys.
I tried the wet method that works for regular model decals but that failed. I tried your method alittle, and i guess i will try again.

I was told to apply them as regular decals.
Where do you rub once cut out, the back or front of the sheet?

[Panzer_M]

http://www.archertransfers.com/Instruct.html

http://www.archertransfers.com/Drylarge.html

http://www.archertransfers.com/Drysmall.html

[NHoggard12]

I tried the dry method, following the method, and it worked.
It was the easiest application process ever. wow
thanks again for sharing

[ostketten]

Archers transfers are really great IMO, and once you get the hang of applying them it's really a breeze. Glad it worked out for you.