Thanks for ALL of the replies; it feels like I'm back in school again! (How come 50 years ago, my ignorance never bothered me; I just plowed forward.
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Howard, the idea of printed tissue was a revelation; but I will have to practice the technique. The printing came out well on plain paper (from a new decal sheet from Guillow's) but was blurred on the "high spots" on tissue that I tacked down to a plain paper carrier with double sided tape on the edges. (I'm thinking of trying to use an iron to remove the fold ridges in the tissue, and more tape.)
If the plain paper works, the next step would be to over spray with the Krylon. These insignias are both on flat surfaces.
Speaking of the Krylon, it is clear that its tendency to be "water repellent" is a deterrent to both the slide off decals and to water based glues.
Scigs 30, I'm awaiting delivery of EZdope; which I will use on my next model* - an 800 series Sopworth- not laser cut. My plan is to coat the die cut sheets with Nitrate Dope before razoring them out. (I still remember when die cutting was an advance; before then you followed the printed outline with your Exacto knife.)
(* NOTE: Years ago, I treated balsa models like crossword puzzles; built them and then stored them away or disposed of them like yesterday's NY Times puzzle. [Of course my Guillows models cost less than a quarter then.] However, the last 3 models since my renewed interest in the hobby [Spitfire, SE-5 and Sopworth] are practice for the Wright Flier which will for a time reside in my office but eventually will be sent to a yet to be named grandson/daughter or grandnephew/niece who appreciates history as well as the work that goes into models. The great news is that I have are several candidates!)