Aaarrrrrgggghhhhh

Now we know THAT combination doesn't work! Can you save the decals by soaking them?

[jeff]

With certain colors like blue or black , I have found that I need to seal the paint before I even apply the decals.

[clmdesigns]

I just noticed the other day at Hobby Lobby that Mod Podge is also made in a Matte finish.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/modpodge10.html

Have not tried it, but maybe someone has.

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

The decals are already sealed to the figure. I am chalking it up to experience. Costly mistake. In the future I am going to either Modge Podge the figure before decaling or use Modge Podge while decaling. No more solvaset or acrylic finishes. I will use a sealer.

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

This is the first time this has ever happened to me.

[Michigan Joe]

Thats a tough one, I can't believe that happened to your figures.

I have to tell you that I personally don't like the look of Modge Podge over the entire figure as much, I've tried it and in my opinion its not quite as clean of a look. Here is what I'd do. I would recommend getting some model masters flat black or the flat black from Miggle (two high quality paints). Secondly do a quick test run with a figure, take an old Miggle fab 5 slap a couple of the paint colors on it (such as black up against white which I think are the colors of your team) and then clear coat (again, I've never had any problems with Delta Ceramcoat and it is very durable and the look is nice). For you final figures, you could clearcoat before decalling to seal the paint, and then after decalling to seal the decals. I've seen this recommended by Beenut and others before.

This is so weird, I've use the solvaset and everything and never had anything like this happen. I usually use model masters paints, but I do use a deltaceramcoat paint for the colors of the football and for a couple skin tones. The Miggle paints are great too, I just tried it on those Cowboys I recently posted and on a prototype Bears and the paint is smooth and covers great. It also mentions that it has a sealer so maybe it is more durable too (don't know, just know it works well with delta ceramcoat).
Regards,
Joe

[Michigan Joe]

I know the assebmly line methods are most efficient to finish a full team, but I find that finishing one player completely (paint, decal, chin strap, facemask) FIRST gives me a boost and is inspration to finish his teammates. Given your recent set back I thought that technique come in handy.
Joe

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

THanks Joe.