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Title: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: justboatonic on June 03, 2012, 12:19:55 am

Does anyone know of a manufacturer for white lettering in a font suitable for using as RN ship's deck ident? This is not for the side of the hull which has a black letter with a white border.

I dont think BECC lettering is the right font (seems they do arial)

Title: Re: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: thunderchild on June 03, 2012, 02:48:13 am

Good Day

Try this website http://www.hawk-graphics.com/pages/decals.html

Richard

Title: Re: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on June 03, 2012, 05:38:03 am

Richard,

Good link thank you,  O0 O0 :-)) :-))

Title: Re: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: justboatonic on June 03, 2012, 01:53:27 pm

Thanks for this, I did look at the Hawks Graphics site as someone suggested this for hull pennants. Unfortunately, Hawk dont do the deck lettering in 1:72 scale.

By trawling the net, the closest 'font' I can find to modern RN heli deck lettering is Square 721 BT. This appears to give the correct shape. I am making an enquiry with a graphics co who make vinyl letters at 25mm ( down to 15mm if needed). Their site suggests their vinyl has been used on RC models so hopefully wont be thick and at 40p per letter, Im not ripped off even if they arent correct.

Title: Re: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: TailUK on June 03, 2012, 05:40:36 pm

I've been trying printing white transfers on my ALPs printer.  I've only had moderate sucess so far but I think it down to the choice of transfer paper.  I'd be happy to give it a try for you if you don't have any sucess elsewhere.

Title: Re: RN White Deck Ident Lettering
Post by: justboatonic on June 03, 2012, 10:04:09 pm

Quote from: TailUK on June 03, 2012, 05:40:36 pm

I've been trying printing white transfers on my ALPs printer.  I've only had moderate sucess so far but I think it down to the choice of transfer paper.  I'd be happy to give it a try for you if you don't have any sucess elsewhere.

Cheers very much. Im just waiting for a reply from the company I've mailed.