Mr.Hobby MS-231 Mr. Mark Softer is a professional modeling solution from the renowned brand Gunze Sangyo, specially developed for softening decals. This product sets a new standard in decal care and application on models, and is much more effective than the previous MS-233 version. If you build models with a strong emphasis on details, high realism, and perfect finish, MS-231 will become your essential tool when working on plastic scale models—from 1/144 to 1/16, regardless of historical era or type of equipment.

• Modeling accessories – modeling chemicals
• Properties and application: Mr. Mark Softer intensively softens water decals, ensuring their perfect adhesion even to very uneven surfaces, such as panel lines, rivets, service holes, or other structural details.
• Formula: liquid preparation, dispensed with a convenient brush in the cap, efficient and easy to apply even for beginner modelers.
• Target material: plastic, resin, and metal surfaces covered with decals.
• Effect: makes the decal, once dry, appear hand-painted, does not stand out from the surface, and precisely reproduces the underlying details.
• Directions for use: perform a test on a spare decal before use; apply with the brush, then gently press the decal with a cloth or cotton swab. If an air bubble forms, pierce with a needle and reapply the liquid.
• Safety: use only on surfaces previously coated with glossy clear varnish; avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes.
• Model usage period: universal product; dedicated to models of all historical periods: World War I, World War II, Cold War era, modern times.

We recommend Mr. Mark Softer to both beginner and advanced modelers who value perfect adaptation of decals to the finest details of their models. The product is especially useful for use on complex surfaces. We also recommend using it in combination with other Mr. Hobby products for securing and fixing decals.

Ease of use: 2/5 – easy to use even for beginners, recommended for every modeling workshop.