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Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:38 am
by ochoin
I'm thinking of taking advantage of the Newline sale & buying some Polybian Romans to replace the plastic HaT ones I have.
...and the issue of shield designs seems to suggest LBM decals.

You had any experience with these?

https://www.littlebigmenstudios.com/

The product looks great but the process of applying the transfers looks like a nightmare.

https://www.littlebigmenstudios.com/how ... transfers/

donald

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:21 am
by HMS Priapus
They're pretty easy to work with with 28mm figures. I'm using some now on my Gauls. I've used them in the past for 15mm as well, which is a bit fiddly, but not too challenging. I'd recommend them if I were asked.

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:00 am
by levied troop
I’ve had a few problems with the process for Roman ‘bossed’ shields. I’m about to try again as it happens, there’s some useful suggestions here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php ... c=125881.0

and the use of Microsol is recommended:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php ... c=125046.0

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:10 am
by grizzlymc
I have never used microsol, do you just splodge it on and it does its magic?

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:16 am
by FreddBloggs
being self adhesive, does the microsol not affect the glue?

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:48 am
by Jeremy
Used them a lot on many different armies. I’ve never needed microsol. Cut them out carefully, tissue with lots of water on and give it a good soaking. Then position and tamp down the edges with a craft knife or toothpick. Then carefully mop dry with a dry tissue. Then spray varnish.

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:55 am
by valleyboy
LBMS rock :buddies:

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:02 am
by Jeremy
They do indeed. They make my shitty painting look decent!

Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:13 am
by MarshalNey
They can bring a crappy painted unit to life!

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Re: Little Big Man Decals

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:32 am
by goat major
I did like those fellas a lot Ken