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Re: DIY Decals

by MM2CVS9 » Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:49 pm

Apparently not too difficult as there are several guys in the local model club that will do it. What I need is someone to do custom photo etch. Has anyone ever tried the PE making stuff such as from Micro Mark?

EJ

Re: DIY Decals

by Cliffy B » Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:20 pm

Go get some blank decal paper (Testor's makes clear and white) and run it through your printer (inkjet, not sure about laser). Once dry you hit with some fixative (Future works or the can of stuff that comes with the Testor's kits works too), usually two coats or so and let dry. Then you apply like any other water slide decal.

As for making them you need to either find the artwork online or make it yourself in Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc... Word can work too if you only need type, just find the appropriate font (there's billions online). Scaling them properly can be a bit of a PITA if you don't have Photoshop or an equivalent though.

If you need help with the graphics just ask.

Re: DIY Decals

by boomstick68 » Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:38 pm

:deadhorse:

DIY Decals

by boomstick68 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:20 pm

My frustration level has reached it's peak about availability of decals. I am seeking guidance on how I can learn to make and print my own decals. :wave_1:

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