1/12 scale Tamiya Formula 1 tires and decals

Modeling Subjects Autos
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I am bulding the Tamiya McLaren M23. There are raised outline GOODYEAR logos on the tires. I can used the supplied decals but they look OK. I would rather paint the logos on the sidwalls. Any ideas for an accurate way to do this? Some Tamiya kits come with a photo etch stencil that works great with an airbrush. This kit did not. These letters are a bit different than the ones I am used to.

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You may want to see if an aftermarket group sells the stencils, dry transfers, or a preprinted tire. I haven’t painted raised letters in years, as the 1:1 tires don’t feature raised letters.

3

You’re probably familiar with this company, but if not…

http://www.indycals.net/decals/tires.html

4

Does not seem available yet, but…

http://www.iconautomotiveminiatures.com/images/1-12th%20Rains/1-12th_rain_tire_sets_page.htm

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Thanks Bob. I use them a bunch for all of the decals that aren’t included in the kits. I have a couple sets of tire decals coming from them. Great guys!

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Wow… I never heard of this company before. I think they will be taking a lot of my money. The rain tires are not available but they have dry slicks in stock and ready to ship! Thanks for the tip.