Custom transfers/decals for 1:18 die cast models

[200bhp]

It’s been 35 years since I last built an Tamiya scale model plastic car. These days I have a business making 4WD accessories for the Australian market (www.ausmotion.com)

I recently purchased a couple of die-cast Ranger Raptor models with the idea that I could make some 1:18 accessories for it and apply some custom decals or transfers.

They were a bit of an impulse purchase!

Are custom decals or transfers a thing?

Do model cars still use transfers like they did in the 80s ?

I’d prefer to use a transfer rather than a sticker as I think a sticker would be far too thick and easy for someone to peel off if I give them away as a promotional thing.

[Jader1973]

I’ve not used them but I found this via google (I looked for “custom waterslide decals Australia”).

https://www.diecastdecals.com.au/CustomDecalsUl/In...

There appear to be others as well.

[sausage76]

You can print them yourself

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hayes-Paper-Co-WaterSlide...

Just need a decent enough printer and at that scale won't be an issue with a home issue inkjet, which I have used before.

[Stealthracer]

If you use an inkjet printer, don't forget the decal will need a clearcoat, otherwise the ink will dissolve when you soak it!

(I used a laser printer so didn't have that problem.)