Switch Legend Decals - Gauging Interest
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This is a bit speculative at the moment but it would be helpful to know if there would be any interest before I pursue this much further.
I'm touch with a guy who makes decals for the heater controls on old Fords and he's doing one for my Tasmin. He may be able to produce a sheet of switch legend decals in the correct size and font. I'd guess he's make a sheet with a range of legends on the same sheet to keep costs down and cover a range of models so you'd pick and choose the ones to suit. That's just a guess though.
I've no idea on cost but if they were reasonably priced, would anyone be interested?
I'm touch with a guy who makes decals for the heater controls on old Fords and he's doing one for my Tasmin. He may be able to produce a sheet of switch legend decals in the correct size and font. I'd guess he's make a sheet with a range of legends on the same sheet to keep costs down and cover a range of models so you'd pick and choose the ones to suit. That's just a guess though.
I've no idea on cost but if they were reasonably priced, would anyone be interested?
Sorry for not following this through sooner but sorting out issues on the Tasmin has taken up much more time than I thought. I've finally sent the graphics guy an example of one of the little stickers and am waiting to hear back. He's normally pretty quick so I'll have a go/no go answer in a few days.
If it's a 'go' then I'll need a list of the legends and icons we'd want on the switches. There aren't that many on a V8S, all I've got are:-
R. Fog
Fan icon
Light icon
What others would be needed?
If it's a 'go' then I'll need a list of the legends and icons we'd want on the switches. There aren't that many on a V8S, all I've got are:-
R. Fog
Fan icon
Light icon
What others would be needed?
A quick update for you. The graphics guy is going to have a go at the legends/symbols and send me a sample. I'll post op photos as and when it comes through. This is what I've sent him as a starter for 10...
You'll have to enlarge your browser view of get a magnifying glass out I'm afraid.
You'll have to enlarge your browser view of get a magnifying glass out I'm afraid.
This is the first proof...
Not a great picture I'm afraid but i'm sure you can get the idea. I'm awaiting a price for a sheet and I've got to double check the sizes but once all that's confirmed the decal sheets can be produced and will be available from the guys eBay shop. Note this range of decals is really aimed at Wedges but there's some on here to suit the 'S'.
I can't say how translucent the white lettering would be, if at all.
Subject to price, who would like a sheet?
Not a great picture I'm afraid but i'm sure you can get the idea. I'm awaiting a price for a sheet and I've got to double check the sizes but once all that's confirmed the decal sheets can be produced and will be available from the guys eBay shop. Note this range of decals is really aimed at Wedges but there's some on here to suit the 'S'.
I can't say how translucent the white lettering would be, if at all.
Subject to price, who would like a sheet?
The decals arrived this morning...
I'm very impressed with them, he's managed to get the font pretty much the same as the originals. If I get time over the weekend I'll fit the ones for the 'S' and post a photo.
The price will be about £6.00 which I know is £2.00 per decal for the 'S' but a real bargain for the Wedgies.
I'm very impressed with them, he's managed to get the font pretty much the same as the originals. If I get time over the weekend I'll fit the ones for the 'S' and post a photo.
The price will be about £6.00 which I know is £2.00 per decal for the 'S' but a real bargain for the Wedgies.
I'm going to ask if the spaces can be filled up with duplicates. I'm thinking doubling up on the R. Fog legend and the Fog lights and fan symbols would be handy either to cover cock-ups or if you have two 'S's. There is already a duplicate of the front spots symbol. Any other suggestions?
Edited by v8s4me on Sunday 16th April 14:04
Here we go then...
Originals...
Replicas
The decals a re a perfect fit in the little 'window' which makes them extremely fiddly to fit to the recessed switches in situ. Fitting them to a switch on the bench is a lot easier.
I'll try them in the dark later and let you know how translucent they are. The camera makes some of the edges look a bit fuzzy but they are pin sharp in reality.
What do you think?
Originals...
Replicas
The decals a re a perfect fit in the little 'window' which makes them extremely fiddly to fit to the recessed switches in situ. Fitting them to a switch on the bench is a lot easier.
I'll try them in the dark later and let you know how translucent they are. The camera makes some of the edges look a bit fuzzy but they are pin sharp in reality.
What do you think?
Which given the pathetic little fibre optic is pretty good going.
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