I can answer your last question oyetis about paper/film to print decals on though I haven't tried it myself:
Printing Decals
Friends,
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Have you ever tried to print out decals from a printer before? :? If so, how is the quality? What kind of paper did you use?
thanks in advance for your supports.
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Have you ever tried to print out decals from a printer before? :? If so, how is the quality? What kind of paper did you use?
thanks in advance for your supports.
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Where did you get your images from? And do you need to do colour-matching between your computer & printer? In other words, adjust the colour on your PC monitor so it reasonably matches the coour printed out?I get my inkjet decal supplies from Micro Mark. You can get clear and white paper, and I've had excellent results on my old Canon printer.
G
Most of what I've done is text, which is done on the computer. As far as images go, you can get them from anywhere on the web. It's good internet courtesy to ask the source for permission though.
As far as color matching goes, you'll have to do some experimenting. I usually do a test print on regular paper first to check out margins, spacing, etc., before printing anything out on decal paper. As with everything, it also depends on the quality of the printer. You don't necessarily have to have an expensive, super fancy printer. I made a custom 1/16 Peterbilt wrecker model a couple of years ago, and I had to make a lot of decals for it. Drop me an email if you'd like some pics of it.
:mrgreen:
As far as color matching goes, you'll have to do some experimenting. I usually do a test print on regular paper first to check out margins, spacing, etc., before printing anything out on decal paper. As with everything, it also depends on the quality of the printer. You don't necessarily have to have an expensive, super fancy printer. I made a custom 1/16 Peterbilt wrecker model a couple of years ago, and I had to make a lot of decals for it. Drop me an email if you'd like some pics of it.
:mrgreen:
G
Glad to help! The decal paper from Micro Mark comes with a clear fixative spray that you spray on the decals as soon as they come off your printer. It seals the ink to prevent it from running when you soak the decal. It's really easy to do once you get the hang of it, and it's not very expensive.
Why not post a pic here? We would all like to see it!Most of what I've done is text, which is done on the computer. As far as images go, you can get them from anywhere on the web. It's good internet courtesy to ask the source for permission though.
As far as color matching goes, you'll have to do some experimenting. I usually do a test print on regular paper first to check out margins, spacing, etc., before printing anything out on decal paper. As with everything, it also depends on the quality of the printer. You don't necessarily have to have an expensive, super fancy printer. I made a custom 1/16 Peterbilt wrecker model a couple of years ago, and I had to make a lot of decals for it. Drop me an email if you'd like some pics of it.
:mrgreen:
Dan
Thanks! That's very kind of you to offer. :mrgreen:Hey guys. You are more than welcome to use the gallery on our site, www.vanpyremodels.com, to host your pics. It is free to register and no limit on how many you can post.
I see that D8, Ben Pratt and Road warrior already use them :mrgreen:Thanks! That's very kind of you to offer. :mrgreen:Hey guys. You are more than welcome to use the gallery on our site, www.vanpyremodels.com, to host your pics. It is free to register and no limit on how many you can post.
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