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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 9, 2009 18:17:46 GMT -6
does anyone still make the fire iron decals ? bought a kit off the bay that looks like its been in someones garage for 30 + years, and the decals took the worst of it! thanks...
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Post by smartresins on Jan 11, 2009 7:01:43 GMT -6
I was watching this to see if there was anyone out there that did repops of the kits decals or any other show rod decals. I presume not hey? Thats too bad as eventually I need need some new mothers pies decals myself. I have good looking fire iron decals fromt he new kit I just got, but will need them myself. Jody
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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 11, 2009 23:14:45 GMT -6
gee thanks Jody dont want to turn loose of them for me to do mine !! ;D just playing man, but no, have not had any luck so far ,good luck with the pie wagon decals ,let me know if you find someone!!...Rog
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Post by RatRod on Jan 11, 2009 23:50:30 GMT -6
Dan Warford had the Decal Digs here for a long time, and he did some beautiful replacement Fire Iron decals that have a bright gold foil lettering. I was lucky enough to get a couple sets before he went out of business. I have a Firecracker, and Fire Iron, and plan to use mine also. If nobody has replied yet, you are probably out of luck, unless you can find someone that does decals.
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Post by smartresins on Jan 12, 2009 4:31:46 GMT -6
Anyone here can copy a set of originals?What would it cost?Thats a thought too maybe?
Jody
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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 13, 2009 8:57:32 GMT -6
i remember seeing the decal digs early on when i joined (of course didnt need these then !) is it gone for good or is Dan still making decals just under a different source maybe !?
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Post by skulldude on Jan 13, 2009 9:00:30 GMT -6
Hey I know this sounds stupid...
But I have a old set of fire dept decals from the AMT LaFrance.
Why not "personlize " it to your towns dept? Unless it is your intent to only do it box stock. I did one for my F.D. when I was active and they display it still
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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 13, 2009 9:08:39 GMT -6
yea trying to go original but thanks for the idea !!  just read a post from BOZOBUTT that he can recreate decals ,sounds like hes doing alot of older drag race stuff but maybe can do the show rod decals as well ,gonna check with him later ... |
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Post by donut on Jan 13, 2009 17:43:23 GMT -6
Dan is out of the decal business (he used to be a member of our club until last year). He is not doing it under another name as mentioned above.
I can produce the same or better quality on my Alps 5000 as Dan could on his Alps 1000. I do not currently have a copy of the Fire Iron, but I'll shoot an e-mail to Gwangi-boy and Jim Kampmann and see if they have one they can scan for me.
I plan to do as many show car decal sets as I can. Even though I start with a scan, that is only for sizing, I redraw all the decals to get the maximum quality. If anyone can send me a good quality scan, they will get the first set off the printer for free! I use an Alps 5000, 1000, and silk screening for all my decal sets. Thanks.
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Post by RatRod on Jan 13, 2009 17:52:46 GMT -6
This will be great Don!!!
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Post by smartresins on Jan 13, 2009 18:11:30 GMT -6
Man, if my scanner hadnt crapped out, I have a set of pristine decals. Darn it all. LOL. Glad someone can step up to bat for him and these decals! Jody
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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 13, 2009 22:33:10 GMT -6
thanks Don ! i think ive found some help but i will for sure keep you in mind ,thanks again for every ones help on this...Rog
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Post by hemihead01 on Jan 16, 2009 2:17:22 GMT -6
WAS WONDERING WHERE IN MINNESOTA YOU LIVE HEMIHEAD01 Dan is out of the decal business (he used to be a member of our club until last year). He is not doing it under another name as mentioned above. I can produce the same or better quality on my Alps 5000 as Dan could on his Alps 1000. I do not currently have a copy of the Fire Iron, but I'll shoot an e-mail to Gwangi-boy and Jim Kampmann and see if they have one they can scan for me. I plan to do as many show car decal sets as I can. Even though I start with a scan, that is only for sizing, I redraw all the decals to get the maximum quality. If anyone can send me a good quality scan, they will get the first set off the printer for free! I use an Alps 5000, 1000, and silk screening for all my decal sets. Thanks. |
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Post by donut on Jan 16, 2009 12:05:29 GMT -6
Beautiful (but frigid) Minneapolis! Actually a suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Post by gwangiboy on Jan 16, 2009 12:27:38 GMT -6
Beautiful (but frigid) Minneapolis! Actually a suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Well, that narrows it down!  I don't have this particular kit, so no go on that. I do have an untouched sheet from Dan for the Vending Machine, and a scan of Hard Hat Hauler. Also have the original Milk Truck decals, since the kit I have is the original Eldon issue. Have a few others too (the AMT Cop-Out / Paddy wagon, for instance, and orignal untouched Dragon Wagon). Don, do you also want one of the 1/20 Hurst wheels for resin casting? I've got a spare set. Sounds like a lot of business to talk about around the club meeting next week!  |
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Post by donut on Jan 19, 2009 11:20:07 GMT -6
Mark, we missed you at the meeting! Mr. Kampmann provided me with an original set of the Fire Iron decals so I can reproduce them in the original or the gold foil as people would like. Nick is specifically looking for the original Vending Machine (with the Coke labels), so I would be happy to reproduce those as well.
As I have mentioned before, provide me with a good scan that I can use, and the first set off the printer is yours for free.
In addition, if you are concerned about my "newness" to the forum or my lack of posts, please note that I usually send out the decals and get feedback before requesting payment. Unless I get a creepy vibe, then I just won't deal with you. :>)
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Post by donut on Jan 26, 2009 8:23:02 GMT -6
I have finished redrawing the Fire Iron decals and have printed a couple sets in the black and gold foil. They turned out fantastic. I don't know what they used to charge for the decals here, but I have decided on $4 which will just cover the cost of the supplies.
As I have said to those I know, I'm not in this to make a huge profit, but rather to get people the decals they need to build what they want. In the end, it's all about keeping the hobby alive and moving.
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Post by smartresins on Jan 26, 2009 8:27:39 GMT -6
Do you have pics of them? Wondering are they richer in color then the originals or about the same? Jody
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Post by donut on Jan 27, 2009 11:21:05 GMT -6
At the request of some of those that e-mailed me, I have done them in the gold foil, which is a bright mirror-like gold. The original set I have in front of me (thank you Mr. Kampmann) is a dark bronze color. I can recreate that if someone wants it, but all the requests I've received have been for the foil. Here's a photo of the image, though it's hard to see the foil:  |
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Post by RatRod on Jan 28, 2009 0:23:31 GMT -6
Those look great!!! Did you do all the sheet, or just the Engine Co. No. 1?
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Post by donut on Jan 28, 2009 16:14:13 GMT -6
I did the entire sheet. PM or E-mail me if you are interested in a set.
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Post by smartresins on Jan 28, 2009 18:52:57 GMT -6
Once I sell enough resin to order a set, I will gladly order a set of the gold foiled decals! Thanks. Jody
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Post by andrewk on Feb 2, 2009 16:25:10 GMT -6
I'd like to get in with a new decal maker I have aset of Dans coke machine decals as well as tijuana taxi and original TT decals milk truck lil mixer,quicksilver,elegant farmer,mojave mule,badman,wrench connection austin gasser,moving violation willys picckup,snake mongoose funny car set'and 1/20 scale van sheets visible van and highjacker. If you need images to scan I think I can help you get started. If I can lead by power of example maybe others will follow. I myself are new here and have to prove to be trusted. Afterall I beleive this site was started to share our comen love. So if I can help let me now after all I will probally be one of your biggest customers. I love EYE CANDY thats my new drug of choice.
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just read a post from BOZOBUTT that he can recreate decals ,sounds like hes doing alot of older drag race stuff but maybe can do the show rod decals as well ,gonna check with him later ...
