DrPR wrote:
I think black lettering was common for the ships' names on the stern. Hull numbers were white with a black "shadow." All other hull lettering (depth markers, etc.) was just white with no shadows.
For the number of labels you need you might think of trying decals. The catch is that you want white letters and very few printers can print white. A few years ago there was one "home" printer that did print white (silver, gold, and several other special colors), but I don't recall the name right now. I think it used colored wax that was melted and "spit" onto the paper/plastic/whatever. Xerox has some printers that use wax, but they don't print white.
You might contact a custom decal company to see what it would cost to get a full set made.
If you figure out how to do it, let us know!
Phil
Tom, Phil -
I had my hull numbers/name decals (STODDARD) made for me by Stan Cedarleaf (also a forum member, I think). Here is his contact info:
Cedarleaf Custom Decals
3386 N Windsong Dr. Apt 213
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-1226
mobile - (520) 831-3390
email -
scedarleaf@aol.comHe does a process that gives white/black decals as needed.
There are also a couple other USN drawings that apply to hull nos/names for transports & their small craft:
B.U. #S2804-860342, Rev. G
B.U. #S2804-921592-860342-8603
B.U. #S2804-921791, Rev. C
Tom, I've sent you .pdfs of these drawings via email.
Phil - send me an email and I'll send you copies, as well!
Hope this helps,
Hank
Website info: