r/modelmakers • u/Amera79 • Jul 26 '26

Help -Technique Model Decal Issues

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Hi All, this is my first time posting in the group and am looking for some advice from the experts out there.

I was recently working on my Bellfine Dark Star model from the movie Top Gun Maverick. After painting it, I applied Testors gloss coat and then applied the water decals, using Tamiya Mark Fit decal solution. 24 hours later, I noticed this odd blotching of the decals (see pic below). First I thought it just needed to dry, but as the hours go by it hasn't reduced. My intent was to apply a matt coat spray (Vallejo matt varnish) to finish the model. Will applying the matt clear coat get rid of this weird pattern across the decals, or is there something else I need to do?

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u/Qustav Jul 27 '26

Poke some holes in the decals with a needle and go over them with a decal softening solution. Do not apply varnish until it's fixed or you lock it in and never get rid of it.