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 Welcome to TheRailwayModel ebay shop, We sell high quality laser printed waterslide transfers, high quality resprayed/reliveried Lima, Hornby and Bachmann trains and coaches, conversions, kit built models and cararama code 3 vehicles. We also occasionally supply other 1:72 and 1:87 scale models.

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  • How to Apply Waterslide Transfers
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When you buy more than 1 set of waterslide transfers in a single transaction you only pay postage for the first item - postage is free for the additional items
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Payment should be made by Paypal, Postal Order or cheque. Payment must be received by us within 7 days of auction finishing. Items will not be released until the payment has cleared (if payment by cheque or crossed postal order there will be a delay in sending out the goods of up to 14 working days to allow for banking and clearing. We will contact you when payment has cleared and items have been packed. All items are sold as seen, if you have any questions please ensure you ask prior to
  

How to Apply Waterslide Transfers

I am often asked how waterslide transfers work and how to apply them, therefore I thought it might be useful to have a webpage dedicated to this

If the transfer is large I would highly recommend varnishing the transfer with a suitable varnish and give 24 hours to dry before following the steps below. The varnish will strengthen the transfer making it easier to apply to your chosen model.

  1. Carefully cut around the printed sections of the transfer
  2. Dip the transfer into hot/warm water for about 30 seconds or so.
  3. Lightly wet the surface that you intend to apply the transfer to
  4. When the transfer is ready to apply it will easily slide off the backing paper (without pressure), do not force the transfer as it might break.
  5. Place the transfer (with backing paper) next to the area you want to apply the transfer to
  6. Slide the decal off the backing sheet and manouver into place
  7. Lightly dab the area where you have applied the transfer with kitchen roll or toilet paper
  8. Leave for a couple of minutes until dry
  9. The transfer is in place until you want to remove it! - to remove I would suggest some strong sellotape (be aware though, this will distroy the transfer!
  10. Finally practice before you have a go, use a peice of the transfer paper that is not printed on, this will give you an understanding of when it is best to slide the transfer from the sheet and how long you need to leave it to soak.
  11. Have fun!