Model Art Monthly 2025 Dec. The New Standard for Decals and Markings

● Feature:：The New Standard for Decals and Markings

Applying decals can be tricky and tedious—but it’s an essential step in completing any model. This issue revisits the fundamentals and advanced techniques of decal work, covering surface prep, varnish handling, material and tool reviews, and practical usage tips. We explore decal application across various genres, including often-overlooked ship model decals and long, narrow decals used for airliner windows. Let’s get friendly with decals using the latest materials and methods!

・Goodbye Silvering! The key to decal success lies in the paint film
　JMSDF Helicopter Destroyer “Hyūga” Aoshima 1/700: Yatagarasu
・Re-examining the renewed Mr. Mark Setter/Softener
・All-in-one guide to decal materials from various brands
・Handy tools you’ll be glad to have
・Mastering narrow decals for airliner builds!
　Skymark Boeing 737-800 Hasegawa 1/200: Sanada Rifu
・Ken-1 explains the secrets of stripe decal application
・3D decals for dimensional detailing
・SOF’s complete guide to auto model decals
　Porsche 962C Jägermeister Tamiya 1/24: SOF
・Rescue!! Can damaged decals be revived? A full test
・Peel-off decals & dry transfers — tips and tricks

Special Articles:
・XB-70A Valkyrie from real aircraft and model perspectives: Ken Hamada (hamaken)
・Painting Have Glass V with Model Art collaboration colors

New Kit Review:
・Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC — Tamiya 1/24: Shirō Kitazawa
・M1 Super Sherman — Takom 1/35: Yūta Inoue
・B-2A Spirit Strategic Bomber — Academy 1/144: Seiji Kimura
・F4H-1 Phantom II Prototype 1959 — SOVA-M 1/144: Shōta Hiraide
・Godzilla Re:Imagination — Kaiyodo ARTPLA SCULPTURE WORKS: atk-penpen

Serial Features:
・10th Anniversary! Warship World Tour
・Hasegawa Meijin’s “Model kits are meant to be built!”
・Spotlight on 1/72 Scale
・Modeling JASDF
・Tank Modeling Basics
・Reference Materials for Realistic Modeling
・World Scale Modeler
・MA Color Seminar
・Follow Your Heart
・Youngtimer Garage

Info:
・Model Art Select: Interlon Brush Set for Fine Detailing
・Chitose, Misawa, and Matsushima Air Festivals
・85th Patch Contest Results
・Anmo Naitō visits the Australian Land Warfare Museum
・Mini Kyacon 2025 Judging Results
・39th Kansai AFV Gathering
・New & Noteworthy Releases
・Book Reviews
・Readers Club