Transfers.

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ZR1cliff

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17,999 posts

264 months

Friday 2nd December 2005
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First of Thanks to Ted for a model forum

A question for modellers or anyone in the know,how do i make up scale transfers,or is there anyone out there that specialises in them,these are the type of tranfer i mean ,like the ones on this truck door.

lazyitus

19,928 posts

281 months

Friday 2nd December 2005
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Cliff,

Try a local sign writer, one set up for doing signage on vans and things like that.

They mostly all use computers now to input the info and print it out. I'm sure they will have the facility to do even that small size?

ZR1cliff

Original Poster:

17,999 posts

264 months

Friday 2nd December 2005
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lazyitus said:
Cliff,

Try a local sign writer, one set up for doing signage on vans and things like that.

They mostly all use computers now to input the info and print it out. I'm sure they will have the facility to do even that small size?


Didnt think of that.

chris watton

22,532 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd December 2005
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You could type in a search for 'waterslide transfer printers/manufacturers'

simpo two

89,061 posts

280 months

Friday 2nd December 2005
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IIRC you can make your own in PhotoShop or similar and print them out on special paper. If no-one here can help try the 'scratch_builder' Yahoo group.

Eric Mc

123,903 posts

280 months

Saturday 3rd December 2005
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Try the various modelling forums or some of the model and model accessory suppliers.

There are a number of companies who produce clear decal sheets onto which you can paint or draw your own designs. More recently, there are new types of decal sheets which can be used with colour laser or inkjety printers.

ZR1cliff

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17,999 posts

264 months

Saturday 3rd December 2005
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Thanks for the ideas chaps.

popey

5,314 posts

242 months

Saturday 3rd December 2005
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try this site;

http://craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/store/

I run these sheets through my Epson R300 and then just Halfords laquer the sheets to seal them.

the models in this gallery;

http://groups.msn.com/Diecastrestorations2/kelvin.ms

were done this way.

kelvin

ZR1cliff

Original Poster:

17,999 posts

264 months

Saturday 3rd December 2005
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popey said:
try this site;

http://craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/store/

I run these sheets through my Epson R300 and then just Halfords laquer the sheets to seal them.

the models in this gallery;

http://groups.msn.com/Diecastrestorations2/kelvin.ms

were done this way.

kelvin


Nice one Popeye,great site you have got there by the way,how do false rivits work?,i have to modify and part a few truck cabs and was working out how to refix the riveted cabs

popey

5,314 posts

242 months

Saturday 3rd December 2005
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The false rivet is just a white metal 'mushroom' that looks like a rivet from the top. Just drill out the old rivet, drill down into the mounting post and then glue the flase rivet in once the baseplate is back on.

Simple and effective!