Micro Sol and Micro Set Decal Setting Solution Bundle with Pixiss Black Brushes and Blending Swabs Review (2026)

What this bundle solves

Micro Set and Micro Sol are two of the most established decal setting solutions in scale modeling, but buying them alone still leaves a builder needing separate brushes to apply the solution and something to blend away excess liquid or smooth a decal into detail. This bundle pairs the two Microscale solutions with Pixiss black brushes and blending swabs, so a builder gets both halves of the job, the chemistry and the application tools, in one purchase. That is particularly useful for someone tackling their first real decal-heavy build, since it removes the need to separately source brushes that work well with the solutions before starting.

What the two solutions do

Micro Set is typically used first, applied to the model's surface before the decal is placed, where it helps the decal grip and settle without sliding around, and it also helps prevent silvering by improving the bond between decal and surface. Micro Sol is a stronger softening solution applied on top of a placed decal, and it is designed to soften the decal film enough that it conforms into panel lines, rivets and other surface texture rather than bridging over them. Using the two together, set first and sol after placement, is the standard technique these products are built around.

Included brushes and swabs

The bundle adds Pixiss black brushes for applying the Micro Set and Micro Sol solutions with control, and blending swabs for smoothing decals into place and wicking away excess solution once a decal has settled. Having dedicated applicators included means a builder is not left guessing which brush works best with these solutions or reaching for a general craft brush that may not hold or release the right amount of liquid. The publicly available product listings for this bundle do not spell out the exact bottle sizes for the two solutions or the precise number of brushes and swabs included, so a buyer should treat this as a kit built around Microscale's standard product line rather than expect a specific volume figure.

Value versus buying separately

Because Micro Set and Micro Sol are individually inexpensive and widely available, and basic brushes and swabs are common on most hobby benches, the value of this bundle comes mainly from convenience rather than a steep discount over buying the pieces separately. A builder who already owns suitable brushes and swabs may find some of the bundle accessories duplicate tools they already have, which lines up with the site's own con about that overlap. For someone starting from scratch on decal work, though, having a matched set of solutions and applicators ready to go removes a purchasing decision that can otherwise stall a first project, and it avoids the trial and error of picking a brush that either holds too little solution or floods a small decal with more liquid than it needs.

Verdict

For a builder who wants Microscale's well-established Micro Set and Micro Sol solutions along with brushes and swabs ready to use immediately, this bundle matches the site's score of 8.4 out of 10 as a practical, ready-to-go decal kit for a first serious decal project. Builders who already have a stocked bench of brushes and swabs, or who want a specific bottle volume confirmed before buying, may be better served by purchasing the Microscale solutions on their own and pairing them with tools they already own. Anyone unsure of exact bottle volumes or tool counts before buying should check the current listing or contact the seller, since those specifics are not published in the standard product description.

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