Re: Stickers and Decals

**Cribbs74** Sun May 20, 2012 11:41 pm

Thanks guys.

My brother in law being a non-modeler didn't have a clue what size it should be when he printed them. I did mention that the 'lil Satan was smaller than the Jr. Satan he did previous. He's a busy guy so I guess that slipped by.

Anyway we are on the same page now so if anyone can measure thier 'lil wizard or Satan it would be much appreciated. He said if he had at least one accurate measurement the rest would scale down in proportion.

Again sorry to all those waiting.

**Cribbs74** Mon May 28, 2012 3:00 pm

Fixed!!!!!

So they are the right size now. Those with current orders they will be filled this week. Sorry for the delay guys Embarassed

Ivanhoe Mon May 28, 2012 5:54 pm

Those are looking really good, I knew my habit of collecting all possible decals would come in useful one day! cheers

Wilf

**Cribbs74** Wed May 30, 2012 10:05 pm

Ivanhoe wrote:Those are looking really good, I knew my habit of collecting all possible decals would come in useful one day!

Wilf

Yes Wilf, your collection has definitely helped me immensely! And I thank you for that.

Ok, so here is a little explaination. While clear background is available I am unable to print on it with the machines I have access to to add to the problem cutting with the laser cutter takes a long time to set up. I spent over 3 hours with my brother-in-law working through that issue to get the 'lil Satan ones just right.

So...... Apart from the 'lil Satan the decals all others will need to be hand cut. It's a bit of a pain I know but, it's the best I can do at the moment. What I am trying to do is provide decals at an affordable price so we can continue to build our beloved models.

I am sure over time this can be corrected. Here is an example of the ones I just finished.

Don't forget I can do anything custom as well, the skies the limit folks!

Stickers and Decals - Page 3 XfbDl

Ivanhoe Thu May 31, 2012 3:24 am

Just a few notes, gained from bitter experience, for anyone who is thinking of printing their own decals on their inkjet printer.
Firstly, you cannot print white! this is crucial, if you print on transparent film, white areas will be clear, not white.
Unfortunately inkjet printer inks are also transparent, so if you take your prized decal and stick it on a dark coloured wing you won't be able to see it! also, the underlying colour will alter the decal colour, so, if you print a yellow decal and put it on a red wing, you get an orange decal, not a yellow one!
Decals printed on white film don't have these problems, but you have the hassle of cutting carefully round the outline, which can be a real pain if the decal has a complicated edge.
However, since the alternative is to have no decals on your model it's worth the trouble!

Wilf

dinsdale Thu May 31, 2012 3:36 am

cribbs74 wrote:
Ok, so here is a little explaination. While clear background is available I am unable to print on it with the machines I have access to ...

I've worked it out for ya Very Happy

. Print the backgrounds with invisible ink on the white substrate.
Voila!! Easy peasy Huh...

Ken Cook Thu May 31, 2012 8:01 am

Hello Ron, are these vinyl? They truly look fabulous. I always said the decal made the model. Ken

**Cribbs74** Thu May 31, 2012 2:00 pm

shawn cook wrote: Hello Ron, are these vinyl? They truly look fabulous. I always said the decal made the model. Ken

No, they are not vinyl they are just a high quality adhesive backed paper. After printing I laminate the image in clear vinyl. To help with the fuel proofing.

I can do vinyl except it would have to be done in layers. The end result would be a really thick decal.

Ivanhoe Thu May 31, 2012 2:30 pm

Couple more sets if anyone needs them.........

Cox P-40

Cox PT-19

Check size before printing!

microflitedude Thu May 31, 2012 3:30 pm

I have the decals minus the Cox logo from the Cox EL Canario ARF.

They are the real thing, if anybody wants them.

**Cribbs74** Thu May 31, 2012 9:07 pm

Ivanhoe wrote:Couple more sets if anyone needs them.........

Cox P-40

Cox PT-19

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JB needed some PT-19 ones. Thanks for posting that. Were the PT-19 decals different throughout the years?

Check size before printing!

66 Malibu Thu May 31, 2012 11:09 pm

Ron,
Check your PM and PayPal account. Payment sent for the JR Falcon decals.
Looking forward to dressing up my JR Falcon.
Thanks, Steve.........

cribbs74 wrote:
shawn cook wrote: Hello Ron, are these vinyl? They truly look fabulous. I always said the decal made the model. Ken

No, they are not vinyl they are just a high quality adhesive backed paper. After printing I laminate the image in clear vinyl. To help with the fuel proofing.

I can do vinyl except it would have to be done in layers. The end result would be a really thick decal.

dinsdale Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:23 am

Received my RAAF roundels today. Really nice, and great value. Many thanx Very Happy

.

**Cribbs74** Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:16 am

dinsdale wrote:Received my RAAF roundels today. Really nice, and great value. Many thanx .

Dins,

Thanks, I am glad you like them!

Ivanhoe Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:26 pm

One or two more...........

Canadian roundel

Anyone building a Gee Bee?

mitchg95 Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:54 pm

cribbs74 wrote:Not sure if this topic belongs here, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I have the ability to create decals and stickers for our planes. I can re-create anything past or present also custom decals/stickers as well. There is a catch......I would need an example of what you want done to ensure correct dimensions and color. This could be done with a scale drawing , resized picture or an actual decal. I Just wanted to throw that out there. I am offering this service only for our members here and I am not planning on making a ton of money with this as I already have a day job. I would just be glad to help those in need.

If for some reason there is a copyright issue, that will have have to be addressed on a case by case basis. I am not sure if that is even an issue as long as it is deemed for personal use. I don't want to get in any trouble here!

So that being said let me know if you need something special to finish off that model let me know, it doen't even have to be a model it could be for whatever you wish!

Moderators: If this needs to be elsewhere feel free to move it. If I am out of line offering this service feel free to chastise me LOL

Thanks,

how bout' these? i have a couple parts bins that need sticky decals

microflitedude Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:02 pm

Here's some, not sure if they have already been posted.

Ivanhoe Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:09 pm

microflitedude wrote:Here's some, not sure if they have already been posted.

I haven't seen the Jim Walker one before, I'll see if it will clean up and remove the watermark.

Just for interest, if anyone wants AMA logos I have them going back to who-knows-when, and up to 2012 membership. Let me know if anyone wants any, or virtually any other kit, engine, etc. logo.

Edit: Unfortunately the Jim Walker decals aren't good enough to clean up, great pity that, anyone got a better copy??

Wilf

Ivanhoe Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:38 am

Here's a rare one for you Texaco flyers, the original Texaco decal...

Ivanhoe Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:04 am

These are the decals for the chrome Cox Corsair

jorigger Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:26 am

microflitedude wrote:Here's some, not sure if they have already been posted.

Hello, please, let me know if you sell the decal with the ''AMA'' logo.

Thanks and Regards
Giuseppe - Italy

**Cribbs74** Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:58 am

That decal is one I do not have, but It's easy enough to make if you have decal paper and a color printer.

Ron

jorigger Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:10 am

Cribbs74 wrote:That decal is one I do not have, but It's easy enough to make if you have decal paper and a color printer.

Ron

Thank you for the reply and for the advise.

Regards
Giuseppe - Italy

getback Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:37 am

I bought some of this transparent sheets from office depot , am using a laser jet the inexpensive one printer. printed this for the first time and I think it will work for me just need to be smaller . My Two Cents

I am thinking cut out and dope over it to hold it on , may have to come up with a spray to keep from smearing ? bounce

roddie Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:00 pm

I tried using Pixlr's pixlr editor http://pixlr.com/ to remove the background from a digital photo of a decal that I want to use.. so that I can re-size and have it laser-printed on a clear label. I was having trouble (impatience... Mad

) so.. my wife is graciously helping me with it. She accessed tutorials through the site.. and is figuring it out!!!

BTW for those who didn't know; the universal indicator for a clear(ed) background.. is a light-grey and white checkerboard surrounding an image.

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