Hello
I would like to create my own decals and don’t know what materials are needed to create them?
Is it possible to create decals just like the ones that come with models. If yes what type of paper should a shop for
Thanks
Scott
there are a number of companies that make decal paper. two of them that i can think of off hand are micro mart and bare metal foil. with micro mart (maybe bare metal…not sure since i never used it but have seen it) you just make your own decals (i design mine on a cad system…but im sure u can use various pictures, ms paint, etc) then print them on your computers printer (if ya have one). you then have to “seal” the ink with a type of “dull coat” so the ink doesnt run. micro mart also sells that. you can find their site by a simple search by typing “micromart”! i would look into other companies as well…just do a search if ya want more than what i’ve given you. hope that helps ya!
btw, the only drawback to their decal film is it isnt very thin and its a pain to try to seal them sometimes. not to mention if you dont do it right then try using any type of solvents to adhere it better or form arouond weird shapes it tends to eat away the sealant and ruins the decal. however, it may or may not do the depending on if ya do it right…took me awhile to “get it” and im not sure about you but its too exspensive to “practice on”!!
You also don’t get any white unless you buy the solid white paper instead of clear.
Make sure to buy the correct paper for the type of printer you are using, ie… Ink Jet or Laser.
Eric…
Decals taht come with comercially produced kits are mostly silk screen printed. This involves a separate screen for each color. and the various equipment for the process. The aftermarket industry has for years relied heavily on the Alps printers. hobbiests use lasers or inkjet printers to do one off prints. There are some disavantages to the home based printers though. As was mentioned above there is no white capability when using clear based paper. Also with the clear paper you are limited to putting the colored decal over a light color or white to get it to show up properly as lasers and inkjets do not print an opaque color. There are several sites on the web that cronicle how to do this. a little research will yield them.
Hello
Just wondering if Staples here in Canada would have the decal paper?
If they do how do I go about making a swastika for a Ju-87?
Is there someway I can make then at home. I’m not sure I feel comfortable going to
Staples and asking them to print of swasika’s lol
Maybe I could make a stencil of one and paint it on?
Thanks for your input
Scott
No real need to print them. You can buy swastika decals in a sheet from most hobby stores, online or otherwise.