Nice build. Looks really clean. Hand painting details is hard. That’s why I use waterslides. The learning curve is steeper than stickers but the decals slide around a little bit so that you can get the placement where you like it. With some practice and softening solution, even the one that go around corners aren’t too bad.
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I love water slides! The only think keeping me from using them more is that you have to topcoat it after. I don’t like using the topcoat if I’m not doing a full paint since I’m lazy
You don’t have to top coat over them if you don’t want. Especially if you use mark setter. You just have to be careful when posing.
Really? I’ve always heard it phrased as “You HAVE to”. I’m going to try not top coating on my next HG as a test
If you use setter and softener properly, your decals will hold up without topcoat. They won’t hold up to play or ham hand but otherwise it’s good. I will say that what you’ve heard is correct in regards to OEM Bandai decals. Those things will rip if you breath on them wrong. I’ve had no problems with Delpi or G-Rework.
See, I’ve thought that! My Mg sazabi with the Bandai decals was rough. I feel like they’re peeling even with top coat. Whereas my Delpi ones look great, even after some time
If you think that Delpi is that much better than Bandai, just wait till you try G-rework.