Garage diorama

[slusher]

I have a garage diorama I’m working on and have a question.   Will model decals from model kits stick to foam board walls of. The diorama?

[PHPaul]

I would think so.  Be interesting to find out.

[sidcharles]

the foam board i've used has a paper face.  the decal will probably stick, but not slide into the position you might want.

i would use the decal still on the backing paper, a small, evenly brushed bit of PVA glue, a piece of foil or waxed paper over it, and a weight so it will dry flat.

[glusnifr]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

I have a garage diorama I’m working on and have a question.   Will model decals from model kits stick to foam board walls of. The diorama?

if you paint the walls  definetly,,if unpainted use decal set

 

[peteski]

Waterside decals need a smooth and waterproof surface to adhere to.  It doesn't really matter what type of material it is as long as it has that type of surface.  If the natural material has a rough surface or one which will absorb water, applying some sort of finish, like glossy paint first, will make it decal compatible.

 

Decals can be applied to flat-finish or rough surfaces but they will not fully adhere and you will see "silvering" where there is air trapped under the clear film, and the decal  can even flake off the surface if it is rough enough.  Using decal setting solution could help, but likely still not be enough to make the decal film fully "melt" intro the rough surface.

Edited October 12 by peteski

[Swamp Dog]

9 hours ago, slusher said:

I have a garage diorama I’m working on and have a question.   Will model decals from model kits stick to foam board walls of. The diorama?

what i would do is cut and paint some thin plastruct or evergreen then apply the Decals to it. that way you know they will not peel off later and look way better hanging as signs. 

[SpeedAndViolence]

^ This is the route I think would work best. I have several photo reduced car images I'm planning on hanging on the walls as framed photos. 

[Bill Eh?]

Carl, I suggest brushing on some Pledge/Future Floor Polish, or equivalent if you have any. Do this in the area(s) where you want to have the decals.

[stitchdup]

I was going to suggest the same as swamp dog. that way you can blutac them to the walls and if you feel like changing them up its just a case of swapping them around

[slusher]

Thank you guys!