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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: tonysmoke on February 18, 2009, 06:58:41 pm

Title: canal boat decals
Post by: tonysmoke on February 18, 2009, 06:58:41 pm

 :-))Hi All again i need help, i have built a canal barge 42in long, about 1/12th scale, i need a site where i can get decals for the cabin, ie flowers and so on,
 as my hands are not steady for thin lines esc, regards from sunny jersey,

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tonyH on February 18, 2009, 07:23:46 pm

Hi,

I know that Hobbies of Dereham do some flower transfers and I'm pretty sure that Hobbycraft do (or did) some as well. Depends on the scale you want however and whether you want waterslide or stick-on.

Tony

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: craftysod on February 18, 2009, 08:59:57 pm

These might help you
Mark
http://www.rcgraphics.co.uk/cart.php

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: omra85 on February 18, 2009, 09:21:13 pm

You can make your own with water-slide paper and either an inkjet or (better) a laser printer.
www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk (http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk)  (their server is down at the moment  :(( )
They have free designs which you can download and put into a Word page (or use free clipart), print on ordinary paper to check size, etc, then print onto the water-slide paper. Apply as per instructions (easy), leave for a day or two to dry out then spray with laquer.
They do stick - I use them for the graphics on my offshore racing boat!
Danny

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: funtimefrankie on February 18, 2009, 09:32:58 pm

Maybe have a look through "Waterways World" magazine for pictures of the roses and castles. colour photocopy and stck on and varnish over.

If you wern't so far away I could give you some old mags %)

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tonysmoke on February 19, 2009, 08:15:53 am

thanks for all the info, great help as always,  i will be at doncaster in June hope to  meet other mayhemers at the show, regards tony,

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tigertiger on February 19, 2009, 08:32:49 am

As Omra85 said, the DIY water slide decal papers are good.

You could then find a photo of a design you like, resize it and print it.

The only thing I did find was that the clear decal paper is not good for light colours. If put on a dark background.
The white paper is better, but then you have by defallt a white background.

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tugboyben on February 19, 2009, 09:35:13 am

hi tony

have a look on ebay item number 270240726895 canal narrow boat decal

best regards jason

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: wideawake on February 19, 2009, 10:34:31 am

Hi Tony

The URL which follows is for a company which does vinyl lettering and decorations for full-size canal boats.   I've used them myself when repainting a previous canal boat.   However he was also very helpful when I wanted  lettering for my launch Fair Constance and made up exactly what I needed in the right size.    As you'll see, he has roses and castles etc.  It would certainly be worth asking him if he can reduce them to 1/12 scale for you or make up vinyls from your owm artwork.

Cutsigns   http://www.cutsigns.co.uk/rose.html

HTH

Guy

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tonysmoke on February 19, 2009, 12:26:19 pm

thanks guy , i have e/mailed them see if thy can help, cheers mate

Title: Re: canal boat decals
Post by: tonysmoke on February 21, 2009, 08:33:44 am

cheers for all your help mates, now found decals for canal boats here in jersey,  :-))