Dry Transfer Decals | How To Apply

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[@The_Stapher]

Taping it to the “parchment” paper seems so obvious but I haven’t seen anyone mention it. Really liking the Channel. Keep it up!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Thanks 🙏🏾!!! Glad this tip helped you

[@ZetaMAGES]

That feel when you've built 30 models, and yet you're only now deciding to learn how to use Dry Decals

[@GunplaUniversity]

lol your not much different from myself. i had completed many kits before i started expanding down this road.

[@zeteroxx]

I did 40 then I got my first Master Grade

[@talas2566]

I think im on my 10th kit and 3rd actual gunpla and im thinking of it (the other kits are dragonball figurerise standard) and I just finished the master grade unicorn ova so I wanna try the dry decals to make it look even better

[@adimeloji]

same

[@adimeloji]

but im through 100+ kits still learning

[@toddbridges7713]

Great info for beginners like me!! Clear and concise... and you don't let the production get in the way of the instruction. Gonna check out the rest of your tutorials!!! Thanks!!

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad you enjoyed this one and it was helpful for you!!

[@adamvermillion4164]

Holy crap. This was revelatory! Thank you! Decal applying life changed forever!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xxnike0629xx]

I think 1 reason why dry-transfer decals are better is because when properly applied, they go on without any borders. On the sticker decals, of course there's a noticeable border. But even with a water slide decals, there's a slight border.

[@GunplaUniversity]

this is very true and it ss rarely commented on that even waterslides indeed have a slight border

[@noahshedd6101]

Most of my kits have all been real grades which come with the sticker types so I’m just starting to play with the dry rubs…I immediately used this tip with the dry rubs for my PG red frame and it was so easy!! Thank you so very much!

[@row2585]

Thank you very much for this,I've had a few kits with those dry decals and was turned off to using them.I'm building an MG Endless Waltz Tallgeese and I've passed on these decals with an MG and RG before.I don't want to keep wasting them.I cut out one and pressed it hard with my thumb tip and it worked🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@m.magnus9368]

Thx a bunch for making this video. I have several Gundams that came with these dry rub decals and I had no idea how to apply them, so that’s the reason why I didn’t like them. But after watching your video, it’s soooooo easy, especially the tape trick. Now I can go back to my other kits and apply them.

[@saysoun752]

Thank you as I never even knew what they're called. I just keep getting them with my toys and I've tried to apply them, like a normal decal, and they always ripped. Thanks to you, I now know the proper way to apply these decals. I usually always use waterside though but, at least I now know how to apply these.

[@AwsomeTomJ]

Was building the MG 00 XN Raiser and had never messed with dry rub decals before. Highly informative video, and was a lot of fun applying them! Thank you so much!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Great to hear! thats awesome this was helpful for you

[@RezaQin]

I've built over 30 kits and I really don't have a problem with foil stickers as long as you do them right. I thought those ones were waterslides so good to know they're dry rubs.

[@unboxunbagunwrapsantos6319]

This is all i needed! Just doing dry rubs for the first time i couldnt figure it out. And now im in love. No more water slides for me haha

[@TheCyclonusZaero]

Wow, thank you! I just got my first MG that came with Dry Transfer. This is so very informative I am likely to watch it again once I get to that part of the build.

[@joshoppa5465]

I really do appreciate this video and did learn from it. I actually purchased a 3rd party Transformer and it came with the tiniest most delicate little decals I've ever seen. I tried to apply one and actually destroyed it just trying to pick it up like a regular sticker/decal. Thanks to this video I actually understand how they're supposed to work and I think I'll be able to apply the others successfully. Thanks

[@GunplaUniversity]

awesome. glad this video was helpful to you and will help you applying these!!!

[@V2ULTRAKill]

Thanks for the vid, I've been building for a while but was scared of these decals, decided to finally give it a shot with my mg f91 kit And they look so clean

[@GunplaUniversity]

your very welcome, glad this video was helpful for you.

[@cubiCampla]

I just built my first MG and I tried to apply dry rub stickers as water slide ones.... That explains why they kept tearing.... Thanks for the video :)

[@bogrot69]

When I was a kid in the 70s , we used to get these things in cereal that were like little scenes on a piece of card or heavy paper. The came with a sheet of dry transfers of say certain cartoon characters or something and you would apply them to the background so I learned how to apply them before I did the water slides. They can be fussy but when applied successfully, they can really make the kit.

[@GunplaUniversity]

thats pretty slick. who knew they were shipping dry rubs in cereal lol

[@bogrot69]

@@GunplaUniversity I know right. The first Gunpla I built had them. Talk about a trip down memory lane 🤣 Without the sugar rush!

[@gapdaniel99]

Thank you so much. I'm making my first two MG's, the MG Red Astrey Kai and the RG Kyrios. This is really helpful!

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad this was helpful for you!

[@pangalanapilyedo3225]

Omg I didn't know this exist until now thanks for the info! I want my decals to look like they are smooth or printed on to the surface so I think this kind of decal is for me.

[@randomclone3489]

Thank you this helped so much with my first mg (Rx-77-2 gun-cannon)

[@user-lynKx]

That tape tip is amazing! Never thought of it and I've been putting these on the hard way for all this time

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad I could help man.

[@BURNALUCARD]

I'm on my second kit now, a mg zaku II char custom to go along with my first kit, an mg rx 78-2 and it came with these so here I am :P

[@GunplaUniversity]

Nice!, hopefully this vid will help you with using those.

[@baldeaglearrage3450]

for real, I figured out it was a rub but wanted to know some tricks and this man didn't disappoint. my RX 78-2's shields lettering will be a bit off but it's livable. (and a have a different MG kit of RX 78-2)

[@liamhuebel2384]

I’m brand new to gunpla, and I was THIS close to using these babies like waterslides cause I thought that’s what they were. Thank god I did some searching first. Thanks for the vid!

[@rammster2]

Thanks bro! Looking forward to it :)

[@joseispoisoned]

Gonna put this to the test on my first MG this week

[@Slashthehedgehog1443]

I had no idea it was actually that simple. This helped a lot, thank you! Now I just have to dig up all the dry transfer sheets I put away because I had no idea how to put them on...

[@Cvjkncfxcccfdd]

Great video, got my first Gundam for graduation, it was a master grade so I was a little overwhelmed

[@de5pa1r34]

Sweet thanks, these came in my ver 2 Zaku and I was puzzled

[@therealkikwip]

Thank you! Taping the parchment part was very helpful.

[@GunplaUniversity]

My pleasure!! Glad this helped you

[@MissAixelA]

Thanks for this video man, concise and informative ! Now, I've a MG sandrock waiting for me lol

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad I could help!

[@gundumpilotx01]

Subscribed and hit the bell, thanks man this is gonna really up my gunpla game

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad this helped!

[@fepfc1030]

Great video and instruction.

[@Studio1CH1]

Yo, I know this vid is old, but thank you. I'm gonna try to throw some on a kit in the morning.

[@GunplaUniversity]

Ya this one is a bit older lol but i still use this same exact method for applying these. Glad this helped you!!! Good luck!!

[@KhoaLe-de5sr]

Clear instructions! Thanks man!

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure

[@JoshCowley]

That video convinced my momma to apply dry rub decals. Excellent video all around.

[@GunplaUniversity]

awesome!

[@swordhunter12]

Thanks for the advice friend. Just got my first set of dry rubs with my MG Astray Blue, and this makes the prospect a lot less intimidating.

[@GunplaUniversity]

awesome! im surprised that kit came with them

[@animepabu5526]

You’re right about the tape lol I was messing with it and didn’t bother looking up a tutorial not sure why but I learned that the tape really helped lol 10/10

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad this worked for you!!

[@everedgex2808]

Awesome tutorial! I was definitely wondering what the hell i was supposed to do with them. Thank you!

[@GunplaUniversity]

No problem glad this helped you!!

[@blackdragon2228]

I should of watched this before because I did a mistake with the rx-78-2 gundam and no other explained it but you helped me very much

[@casual_Nova]

Great video man definitely going to follow these tips

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad these were helpful for you 😁😁

[@CatalopeFilms]

I had a kit that had some of these, but the instructions only translated them as "decals" , so I thought they were waterslides that had fused to the top sheet from humidity having the kit shipped to me. Requested a replacement set from BlueFin, was surprised to see the same issue. Ended up managing to peel the decals off the sheet and applied them , they look fine on my kit but lesson learned that there's another type of decal out there!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad I could help

[@airwolf558]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@GunplaUniversity]

No worries! Your very welcome. =)

[@r0me0ne81]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure!

[@killerbalyena]

Exactly what i needed for my shiranui..thanks!

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure

[@burnthenight7980]

Thanks for the tips and tricks

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure =)

[@traivionsharp7587]

This was very helpful ma thanks man 👍🏽

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure !

[@pawewiniecki6805]

Thank you for that. I did not have any idea how to start with that! 😊

[@GunplaUniversity]

My pleasure glad this helped

[@shadowpuma5382]

Lol. Thanks for this man. I thought these were waterslides and spent the night dunking them in water. Cant wait to use them properly.

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad this helped!

[@notarxw]

Thx. Helped a lot

[@GunplaUniversity]

awesome my pleasure. glad this was helpful for you

[@remylordski]

Great tips thank you

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure glad it was helpful

[@shipmate3577]

Thanks for posting. I always struggle with Dry [rub] transfer decals.

[@GunplaUniversity]

No problem! glad to help!

[@aisponek]

That looks like wax paper. Great video! I didn't even think of using tape to keep the decal from moving.

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad it was helpful! yea its a neat trick for sure

[@simunlovrovic5456]

Wow, I have learned alot, thank you alot

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad this was helpful 😁😁

[@porumon5942]

10/10 my man

[@GunplaUniversity]

much love , appreciate it

[@vonzarooz2829]

Do you put the tape ontop of the decal?

[@froakie14]

What tape do you use, because adhesives tend not to stick to parchment paper

[@justmust831]

thanks for the tip!

[@GunplaUniversity]

no problem im glad this helped you

[@wanderingthedesert5599]

Here's the reason I don't like Dry Rubs. Depending on the surface that you're attempting to apply the sticker to, it can become difficult to get proper alignment, let alone ensure taped in such a way that doesn't have the sticker move (this has happened several times on my ver. Ka Sinanju and this destroyed the decal; hence I bought water slide replacements in an attempt to correct this). Sometimes you have to press down on top of the decal because there is literally no other surface to apply pressure to when trying to tape, again causing problems where the decal is ruined. I've also had it where sometimes in order to apply one decal, I have to apply tape over the surface where another decal has been placed and that causes issues that basically destroy the decal. I agree that the Dry Rubs, when applied and applied correctly look great; however there are scenarios where doing water slides are just easier and going to save you a lot of frustration (that's not say the Water Slides don't have their own problems).

[@johnmeadow1426]

this was super helpful. i was too scared to try.

[@GunplaUniversity]

Awesome! Good to hear this helped you!!

[@40letranhuutin68]

Thank you very much

[@GunplaUniversity]

my pleasure im glad this helped you.

[@kylerayner2732]

Damn! What a useful video!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Kyle Rayner glad it was helpful for you!!!

[@barbatos2799]

I brought oo xn raiser and astray red frame kai and it came with that sticker so i had to find out jow to and i found this great channel

[@barbatos2799]

How*

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad this helped

[@mylako7414]

Nice demo sgep by step

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad you liked it

[@kmrl5982]

Thanks 😀

[@GunplaUniversity]

Any time! :)

[@yodadeePS3]

Thanks

[@jeffmurphree2937]

After applying them, do you spray a gloss coat or flat finish to them? If so, how do they react to it? Do they silver, crack, peel, come off or discolor? Thank you.

[@GunplaUniversity]

great question, in my experience its best to do it in this order clear coat, decal, clear coat, matte coat(optional) you should have no cracking, discoloration or otherwise

[@BgirlSakura]

Do we need to use Micro Sol and Micro Sets to help them adhere more or are they more for water decals? I've always used water decals but I cant find decent water decal for my MG red astray so I'm going to attempt the dry transfer decals.

[@GunplaUniversity]

Yes those are for your water decals and not needed for these. Just pure pressure is needed here. Check out DelpiDecal for some waterslides, im willing to bet they will have what you need and they work great. www.delpidecal.com/product/search.html?banner_action=&keyword=red+astray

[@brandonsanchez7465]

I've been dodging these details for a few years. Now that I'm back into gunpla I have tackle the dry transfers soon once I tackle the F91 MG 2.0 since I assume the big F91 decals are a dry transfer.

[@baldeaglearrage3450]

THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE LAST VIDEO I SAW! I was hoping I'd not have to rub it so hard, I'm liable to destroy shit lol I am a gorilla XD

[@lowenheim]

thank you for a really helpful video (-:

[@GunplaUniversity]

your very welcome

[@its_c0op]

Def. needed

[@GunplaUniversity]

Glad this helped bro. This video got some age on it now lol. How was is compared to my current vids

[@kyler-r2424]

I love the foil stickers;-; Also the manual for my red astray said they where heat activated

[@GunplaUniversity]

foil stickers are a no go for me 99% of the time

[@Derwafflebakker]

Wondering if you have any tips for applying dry rub decals to an angled or curved surface? It seems like the plastic sheet is rather stiff sometimes and doesn't want to bend easily on an angled surface. Any advice would be nice. Thanks and great vid.

[@GunplaUniversity]

ahh yes i can see how this would be significantly harder. unfortunately i cant remember a time where iv had to do a dry run on a rounded surface. can i ask what your applying and on what kit?

[@Derwafflebakker]

@@GunplaUniversity Its decals for the Rx-78-2 Ver.Ka. It seems like most of the decals would be easy but there is one big one on the shield that goes over the beveled edges on the shield. Messed it up once and I only have one more decal to replace it. So I don't want to mess it up. Lol

[@GunplaUniversity]

@@Derwafflebakker hmmmm if its a more of a flat edge like im thinkning it is with the rx78 shield i would still use the tape method and apply one part and then without pulling up the decal kinda "see-saw" the other side down and then apply that side.

[@jeremiaheslao8182]

JUST GET ON WITH IT, MATE!!!

[@GunplaUniversity]

alright alright im going! lol

[@madrugadao25]

Came here with literly 0% knowledge about decals, other than the word itself, was looking for a quick conclusive video review, and this hits the spot. Im a restorator in israel, looking for tips and tricks on which is the best way to restor those decals and letters on old electric appliances, flip clock radio, phonographs, tv Sets and more. Great video! Ide ive some tips whice decal will suit me better?

[@GunplaUniversity]

glad you enjoyed this. waterslides will most likely be your top pick. very easy to apply and blends the most with the surface

[@madrugadao25]

@@GunplaUniversity will try! Thanks.

[@massimilianodematteo5136]

Hi, I would like to know if a paper like the one used in the video to make handmade transfers is on sale

[@GunplaUniversity]

not sure tbh

[@massimilianodematteo5136]

@@GunplaUniversity Where is this card sold?

[@proyectogundam4620]

nice video!

[@GunplaUniversity]

Thanks for the support!!!

[@Zeronum2]

4:55 start of dry transfer guide

[@raffyignacio4649]

Hello sir how to know if the decals is water transfer decals or rub transfer decals or ordinary stickers

[@GunplaUniversity]

great question my friend. water slides normally come on a light blue or blue background. dry transfers come on a transparent sheet with a "baking sheet' type paper behind it. Dry dry transfers are pretty rare though now a days with modern kits. shame really. you may still run into them with older kits.

[@raffyignacio4649]

I have old version of f91 master grade sir, is it dry transfer decals or water slide, I want to put the stickers sir but I'm afraid I don't what is that,

[@raffyignacio4649]

Thank you sir

[@tiredasf107]

You put me on The tape works perfect

[@GunplaUniversity]

awesome glad this helped. i been using this method for ever

[@Louis-wp7ti]

Wait I thought it was model reference for painting, these are actually stickers ? What have I done

[@redanime38]

Wow could find a smaller sticker to demo?

[@GunplaUniversity]

didnt want to waste my good stuff lol

[@__-wm9lu]

Mine came with the paper slipped off and they weren’t sticky at all

[@zackfair9361]

I thought it's a waterslide decal so I put it into water.. 1 minute passed and it still won't slide, I thought I do it wrong so I stop. A week later I decide to ask my friend and he told me it's a dry decal 💀

[@GunplaUniversity]

lol no worries, we all learning

[@Sth809]

When i 1st had decals Dry ones I though you just rub em hard and they will stick Yes they did stick but the decal named rx - 0 is ruined became a normal rx lmao

[@GunplaUniversity]

haha nice

[@calebharch7229]

Tutorial starts at 5:30

[@40letranhuutin68]

I am building my mg justice 2.0

[@GunplaUniversity]

very nice !! enjoy the build

[@lokifuz]

good vid but the intro shouldnt be half the vid :)

[@GunplaUniversity]

lol thanks, its an old video now kinda showing its age

[@Jojichii]

video starts at 04:22

[@ponderosa1873]

My mg gm ground type lead me here.

[@GunplaUniversity]

nice! hopefully this was useful

[@thundercockjackson]

fucking MG Unicorn. well shit if i could handle EVA-01 waterslide then this shouldnt be too bad

[@GunplaUniversity]

yea you got this

[@thedandy6765]

too bad dry rub are rarely added to kits

[@GunplaUniversity]

agreed they were actually really nice once u figured out how to use them

[@hakosin2355]

5:20 save your times. Man, seriously.

[@GunplaUniversity]

she's an old video sorry lol

[@thirty3255]

Good grief 5 minutes to get into how to actually apply these damn transfers.

[@GunplaUniversity]

=)

[@NelsonDiscovery]

This is hilarious. In the Transformers community stickers are hated on quite a bit. And I'm not really sure why because stickers are far superior to dry rub decals in pretty much every way.

[@lumineniananubis4161]

These are the WORST type of fucking decals. I'd much rather use water slide.

[@torili4496]

bad

[@GunplaUniversity]

:(

[@NelsonDiscovery]

All of this nonsense just to apply some detail. With stickers all I need is the sticker and a sharp knife for application. I simply detach the sticker from the paper. I carefully place it on the right spot. I press it down. If it's crooked I use the knife to detach it and I place it right. Easy peasy and they look great.

[@Roxus1]

Couldbe made this half as long. Way too fucking long