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Post by patw on Aug 20, 2017 9:44:20 GMT -6
This is just a test of more homebrewed decals I've printed. I find/see various patterns designs across the internet and copy a few at a time.This measures the right amount of gloss clear that I've laid up onto the decal paper after printing from my PC. I had this little Toyota Land Cruiser snap type kit to test them on. They look good after a coat of gloss clear on the bodyshell after laying up, to keep them from drying out and peeling off. It also saves buying aftermarket at around £16 per sheet. I can get 10 sheets of either white or clear backed decal paper for around £9.
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Post by kabdriver on Aug 20, 2017 12:11:24 GMT -6
Those are cool Pat - I really need to buy a printer so I can make some stuff at home. I do have a vinyl cutting machine though which makes sitckers - the material is thicker than decal paper though, so I usually use it just for making masks to paint through. These are cool - and that little Snapkit Toyota looks good! Kinda cartoony!
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Post by patw on Aug 20, 2017 14:12:13 GMT -6
Well it came like this................ But as very few people here in the UK own or even like any form of guns I threw those bits away.
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Post by kabdriver on Aug 20, 2017 15:54:27 GMT -6
Interesting Pat! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by patw on Aug 21, 2017 1:24:13 GMT -6
That's a pleasure James.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 21, 2017 13:15:19 GMT -6
I've used temporary tattoos on models with great success. I coat them with light coats of clear until they are protected, than a wet coat. So far never had any issues. Paul click pic
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Post by patw on Aug 21, 2017 15:49:49 GMT -6
Thanks for that info Paul, I've wondered about using those. I must do a search on Google to see if there are any here in the UK.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 21, 2017 19:29:59 GMT -6
Thanks for that info Paul, I've wondered about using those. I must do a search on Google to see if there are any here in the UK. I've gotten them at larger drug marts and at some what you would probaby call in Great Briton "Mod or Rocker" shops.
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Post by patw on Aug 24, 2017 1:17:08 GMT -6
Some children's/ general stores do arm tattoos using stickers but you don't see them much at all. I think the adult tattoo shops have the monopoly so don't like to see the temporary ones on sale!
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Post by hobbybobby on Aug 24, 2017 17:17:24 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Aug 25, 2017 10:49:45 GMT -6
Ohhh, cool builds Bobby!
Pat: it might be worth looking on eBay - lots of choices on there!
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Post by patw on Aug 25, 2017 16:16:42 GMT -6
OK James I'll have a look, thanks.
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Post by patw on Feb 1, 2019 11:12:08 GMT -6
Something else I'm using now is Nail Art Decals. They are small enough for 1/24 & 1/25 scale. Black and white Palm Trees.
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Post by Dennis M on Sept 24, 2019 19:43:36 GMT -6
Thank you Pat & Bobby for sharing. I have to try that.
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Post by stevielewis on Sept 25, 2019 16:51:54 GMT -6
Way Cool! I'll have to get some to try on my builds. Thanks guys!
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Post by patw on Sept 30, 2019 3:26:21 GMT -6
Here's the nail art..... on an Ice Cream Truck And one of the palm trees...
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