Activity

A rare inclusion for Bandai kits, all Mecha Collection kits utilize water-transfer or water-slide decals. Simply cut the decal out, stick it in [lukewarm] water to activate the adhesive (Bandai recommends 3 seconds for theirs, it’s closer to fifteen for an easy application), slide the decal from the paper to the model, and repeatedly nudge into position while draining away the water with a q-tip.
To improve the adhesion of the decals, I first dabbed some Micro Scale brand Micro Set, a solution which improves the adhesion of the decals. Then to improve the look of the decals I gently brushed them with Micro Sol, a softening solution which helps the decals to conform to uneven surfaces. This had the best results on the tailfin emblems on the Sub VTOL, after cutting the decals along the part separations and panel lines, which were more clearly defined than those on the Jet VTOL.