I actually prefer the slightly thicker European decals from Stefan Karpinski. I have never had a problem with them not melting. I put them in a dish with warm water and let them soak. Then I apply MicriSol to the surface of the ship model and slide the decal on. If necessary, I apply more MicroSol to the surface of the decal. Using a soft brush, I can slide the decal into the correct position. Using the same soft brush, I push out any bubbles.
I have had problems withe thinner US decals. They tend to curl up for me before I have had a chance to place them correctly. And no amount of MicroSol will help with uncurling. 
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They didn’t melt on to the model, no matter how much setting solution I used. It’s a common problem with European made decals which have a thick film, unlike those made in the U.S. Previous Message
What was the issue? I'd like to know before ordering them. Previous Message
I tried using those decals and found them useless. I made my own. Previous Message
Interesting Photo choice per last. Yestrtoys.com now offers Red Cross Decals for that ship (COMFORT) sold separately. Ask Eric. Previous Message
Here's a model I did with them. The red crosses I found on eBay; the green stripes are from the set I mentioned above.
https://canberra-navy-yard.smugmug.com/United-States/Auxiliaries/Comfort-1944-YESTR-Toys Previous Message
Waterline Ships in England has some. I've used them; they're pretty good, although they're not completely opaque -- you can see some "pattern" in them.
https://waterlineships.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=95&products_id=5491 Previous Message
Hello,
I've just acquired two models of the Isle of Jersey, one of which I plan to repaint in her WW2 hospital ship guise. Preferring to use decals rather than try to hand paint the green stripes and red crosses, is there a source for such?
Thank you in advance.
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