Mehusla 1/72 to 1/1200 High Definition ALPs Decals
WWII German Battle Flags - 5mm to 21mm wide (# YK-116)
Generic water-slide decals for customising 1/350 to 1/1200 WWII German warships.
Please read details below before purchasing.
The flags measure from approx 5mm to 21mm wide. (With a width / height ratio = 1.0 / 0.6).
Please note: these decals are not intended to glorify any regime or promote new wave ideology, but to complete the historical accuracy of WWII models for military enthusiasts. To avoid any disrespect to WWII victims while complying with current international law and e-bay restrictions, these decals cannot be posted to the following countries: Brazil, France, Germany, Hungary and Israel.
Decal sets may sell out quickly but are regularly restocked.
Look elsewhere in-store for corresponding WWII German Kreigsmarine deck marking insignia. suitable for, but not limited to: DKM Admiral Hipper, Admiral Scheer, Bismarck, Gneisenau, Lutzo, Scharnhorst, Tirpitz, etc..
General Instructions: Measure the diameter of button required. Paint mat red stripe on deck to suit. When dry, lightly gloss varnish. When dry, apply button decal. When fully set, apply mat varnish.
Please read the general guide below on applying ALPs decals before commencing.
Mehusla decals are Copyright © 1/144 Direct, 2016, all rights reserved. They are printed by Y-K Japan using an ALPs printer. This is a five colour device which employs dot-matrix style printing and allows the production of white decals on clear film. Mehusla decals are produced exclusively for ‘1/144 Direct’, e-bay store.
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APPLYING ALPs DECALS - General Guide.
The methods described below are for mature modelers and unsuitable for children.
If
you have long thumb nails, trim them short before working with ALPs decals.
Surface printed film-ink lifts off when touched or manipulated by
fingernails!
Before
commencing, you may also find it useful to read the general guide in my e-bay
store for applying water slide decals by clicking this link: Decal
Instructions.
The
decals have been printed on full page film using an ALPs printer. This means
that decals should be closely trimmed to remove surplus film before immersing in
water.
Pre-varnish:
To avoid trapped air beneath any water slide decal and the resulting unsightly
sheen this imparts to your model after decals dry, before commencing, apply a
light coat of high gloss acrylic varnish to the model's surface and leave to
dry.
I
strongly recommend the use of 'decent' small thin-bladed sharp scissors for
cutting out decals. (Course or blunt scissors can leave rough edges on the
backing paper/film, which can result in decal 'collapse and death' when trying
to remove them from the saturated backing paper.) Cut as close to the decal
artwork as possible, leaving only a small surround of clear
film.
It
is essential to use 'warm' water to soften water-slide decals. Keep the water
warm throughout decaling work. Only soak one decal at a time, for between 10 to
15 seconds depending on water temperature. If it is not completely mobile after
15 seconds, to avoid the risk of 'floating off', remove decal from water and lay
it backing paper down on a dampened sheet of kitchen paper until the decal is
fully mobile. Warning:
Do not try to force it! Unless
the backing paper is saturated and the film adhesive fully softened before you
try to slide the decal off, it may collapse!
For
that professional printed-on appearance, especially on Shapeways’, or if your
model has deep paneling or engraving, use a decal softener such as Micro-set.
Apply the Micro-set to the model's surface where the decal is to be placed and
then carefully position the decal. After a few moments, using a small square of
folded damp kitchen towel, apply increasing
fingertip pressure to 'meld' the softened decal into the surface
detail.
Where
it is necessary to wrap the decal around, for example, the leading edge of a
wing, apply additional washes of Micro-set to the decal area being wrapped.
Allow to soak for a few minutes and then reapply pressure with damp paper
kitchen towel. Repeat as necessary until you are satisfied with the
results.
To
avoid any confusion, using a DVD permanent marker, I number the blue Micro-set
bottle and cap with a large # 1 and the red Micro-sol bottle and cap with # 2.
(Micro-Clear I mark with # 3.)
To
further enhance your decal's finished appearance, allow to dry on the model for
approx 20 to 30 minutes and then using a soft art brush, apply a quick generous
wash of Micro-sol to each decal's surface. The decals may wrinkle but do not
touch them! Wrinkles straighten out while the decals slowly meld to the model's
surface. Test the use of Micro-sol on a spare decal before
applying to your model!
When
you are finally finished all decal work, to protect the full-film decal ink (and
yield a realistic finish!) it is essential to apply a thin coat(s) of 'acrylic'
mat varnish or other suitable clear coat.
Note:
avoid enamel and all other spirit-based varnishes. These 'dissolve' full-film
type decal paint.
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POSTAGE
AND PACKAGING
UK only: Postage free.
Rest
of the world: First set as per listed price. Each additional set +
£0.10
Recorded
Delivery & tracking is required on all transactions valued £40.00 and
over. Please await combined invoice which will include the
following:
Value
of goods: |
£1
to £40 |
£41
to £70 |
£71
to £99 |
UK
Recorded: |
£1 |
£5 |
£5 |
Overseas
Recorded: |
£7 |
£7 |
£7 |
Goods
outside UK are posted via standard international Air-mail.
Models
and other bulky goods are mailed twice weekly, normally Wednesday &
Friday.
Decal
orders are posted next working day when payment is received before 16:00 hours.
When payment is received after 16:00 hours, decals are posted within two working
days.
Typical delivery time from receipt of payment: under 3 working days in UK / 3 to 8 working days outside UK, but depending on location.
PAYMENTS
Please
complete payment within 3 days of purchase.
To
reduce processing time of your order, if you intend to purchase other
decals, please
do not pay for this item individually, but
simply continue shopping using basket until your purchases are completed and
then make a single payment on combined invoice.
Enjoy . . .