Decal application question

[Puddlejumper]

My limited experience with homemade decals was unsuccessful with a dull airbrushed surface. I now spray any dull surfaces with testors glosscote, apply the decals, then dullcote, then weather, and more dullcote. I find that weathering doesn't do very well on a glossy surface.

This really is the best way to achieve satisfying results. You will definitely see the outline of the clear decal backing if you apply them over a dull surface. To weather simply spray the decaled unit with dullcote.