Microscale MICRO SET, SOL & DECAL FILM 3-Bottle Combo - Advanced Modeling Supply Review (2026)

Who this decal combo suits

This combo bundles three Microscale bottles that cover the full range of common decal problems a scale modeler runs into: getting a fresh decal to sit flat and bond well, getting it to conform over rivets, panel lines and curves, and rescuing a decal sheet that has become brittle or is starting to crack with age. That last piece, the Liquid Decal Film, is what sets this combo apart from a simple two-bottle Micro Set and Micro Sol pairing, and it makes this kit especially useful for builders working through old kits pulled from a shelf of stash, or using aftermarket decal sheets that have sat in a drawer for years and feel stiff or fragile to the touch.

What each of the three bottles does

Micro Set is applied to the model's surface before placing a decal, and it softens the decal's adhesive backing while helping it grip without excess sliding, and it can also double as a decal remover if you need to reposition or take one off cleanly. Micro Sol goes on top of a decal once it is placed, and it is a stronger softening solution designed to relax the decal film itself so it settles down over raised or recessed detail for a painted-on look rather than sitting like a sticker. Liquid Decal Film is different from the other two, since it is brushed onto an existing decal sheet, still on its backing paper, to add a fresh protective film layer that holds cracked or aging decals together before they are cut out and used.

Using the combo and what to expect

For everyday use with new, healthy decals, most builders only need Micro Set and Micro Sol, applying Set first, positioning the decal, then following with Sol once it is settled and letting it dry undisturbed since touching a decal mid-reaction with Sol can distort it. The Liquid Decal Film step is different: it is brushed over a decal sheet and needs to dry fully before that sheet is cut and used normally, which adds real time to a build if you are rescuing an old sheet, but the payoff is a decal that survives handling and setting solution instead of shattering into pieces. Each bottle in the combo holds one fluid ounce, enough for a meaningful number of models given how little solution each decal actually needs.

Trade-offs against other decal solutions

Against the standalone two-bottle Micro Sol and Micro Set package, this combo costs more but adds the Decal Film restoration step, which is only worth paying for if you actually work with old or fragile decal sheets rather than exclusively new ones. Against Tamiya's Mark Fit strong decal setting fluid, which is a single stronger-acting solution, the Microscale two-step Set and Sol process gives more graduated control over how aggressively a decal is softened, at the cost of needing two separate applications instead of one. Builders who only ever use fresh decals from current-production kits will likely find the Decal Film bottle sits unused most of the time.

Verdict and who should pick something else

For anyone who regularly works with vintage kits, stored decal stock, or delicate aftermarket sheets, having Decal Film alongside Micro Set and Micro Sol in one combo is a genuine convenience, which lines up with our score of 8.6 out of 10 for fit and value. It is less essential for a builder who only ever opens fresh, current kits and applies decals straight from the sheet, since the standalone Micro Set and Micro Sol two-bottle package covers that use case for less money. Save the Decal Film specifically for sheets that already feel stiff, are visibly cracking, or are older aftermarket stock you want to protect before use.

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