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[RichyB]

I have just recently repaired the Hull on a Billings "Banckert", and have started to repaint it, The original Decals  are now a bit worse for wear and could do with replacing.  I wonder if anyone could comment on Decal Paper available from certain sources, and results they have achieved by printing their own.

[essex2visuvesi]

I have used this stuff with good results on sons RC tank and some N gauge wagons

[DickyD]

I have used this stuff with good results on sons RC tank and some N gauge wagons

What stuff ?

[davidjt]

hi,

i have just done some on my epson printer, and they have come out brilliant wish i had found them earlier
at £1.20 per sheet from [email protected]. print on gloss side, then spray three coats of acrylic.
after each coat has dried i left mine over night to dry then fixed this morning

[boatmadman]

I have had great results with these:

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.-Inkjet-Water-Slide-Decal-Paper_151.htm

Ian

[rmaddock]

I have had great results with these:

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.-Inkjet-Water-Slide-Decal-Paper_151.htm

Ian

I'll second that!

[davidjt]

hi,

i have just done some on my epson printer, and they have come out brilliant wish i had found them earlier
at £1.20 per sheet from [email protected]. print on gloss side, then spray three coats of clear acrylic.
after each coat has dried i left mine over night to dry then fixed this morning

[malcolmfrary]

I only used the clear - worked great on white background.  Not too sure about the "white" stuff for dark backgrounds.  While I have no doubt it would work well, I get the feeling that it could be an awkward job cutting round small irregular images unless the printer did a very good match with the background.  Using the "clear" to produce white lettering on a black background just needed the image to give that, applied to a patch of white, other background colours were problematical.

[sailorboy61]

I have had great results with these:

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.-Inkjet-Water-Slide-Decal-Paper_151.htm

Ian

I picked up 10 sheet for £1 inc p&p on Ebay a little while ago. Not used any yet so cannot comment on the quality, but had to be worth a go at that price!

[essex2visuvesi]

What stuff ?

  Krafty Computer paper..... for som reason I forgot to paste the link 

[RichyB]

Thanks to everyone who replied, Iv'e seen a few sources on the internet, all at reasonable prices, and from the replies you have all posted I will certainly be giving it a go.

[essex2visuvesi]

It takes a few goes to get it right, but the results are well worth the effort

[essex2visuvesi]

Im doing some for a wagon this weekend so Ill post up a little how to, if anyone is interested

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Yes please.   

[essex2visuvesi]

Ok ill do it assuming that you have the decal on the computer sized and ready to print as everyone has their own favourite image manipulation software

[Peter Fitness]

I've used this technique too, with excellent results. The main thing is to give the finished decal at least 3 coats of clear spray acrylic lacquer before attempting to soak it, as ink jet printer ink does not like water. Once coated, however, there's no problem. I always give the decal another coat or two once it's in place on the model.

Peter.

[mermod]

I repainted my Billings Flying Fish a few years ago and couldn't reproduce the decals so I wrote directly to Billings, it took a while but they very kindly sent me a complete new decal sheet and a copy of their catalogue, might be worth a try if all else fails.

[Rob459]

we can produce vinyl cut decals any size or colour on 7 year outside vinyl if you need any help.