Echelon Fine Details P353002 Decals for 1/35 US Army Patches, Insignias and Ranks (Part 2)

Water-slide Decals

Suitable for 1/35 figures of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom theater of operations, and Vietnam war was well. Featuring US Army patches, insignias and ranks, in subdued and desert colours. Also inclusive is a colourful flag patches sheet. The ranks and random names (different from other sets) are included.

Primary Insignias include:

1st Army
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
3rd Armored Cavalry
6th Cavalry Brigade
18th Military Police Brigade
21st Support Brigade
25th Infantry Division
28th Infantry Division
29th Infantry Brigade
81st Infantry Brigade
173rd Airborne Brigade
800th Military Police Brigade
2nd Armored Division

This set also comes complete with MP armbands (or brassards) as well as the fine inscriptions in arabic (suitable for OIF/OEF). You can either use just the MP letters on your own self-made brassards or use the decal form and of course, you'll need to crop them to fit. The MP lettering styles in this set differs from the other set(s).

Each of the insignias and patches are carefully created in 1/35 to match closely to the dimensions of the actual patches.

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.