Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working vessels R&D: => Topic started by: U-33 on March 23, 2012, 11:34:11 am
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Anyone got any ideas as to where I may be able to buy a set of Red Cross vinyl/waterslide/whatever/ decals as used on hospital ships?
I'm going to build my QM2 as she would look if ever she were called up for hospital ship duties, something like the ship in the pic below.
(http://s17.postimage.org/l7x8fknyz/peace_ark_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/l7x8fknyz/)
Rich
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Could you try Red insulation tape ?
ken
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Hi Rich
I would get a piece of red vinly from a local signwriters and cut them out to required size...
Russ
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I'd thought of that Ken...but it didn't look sort of 'right'. Know what I mean? There's always a hump where the two pieces go over one another. Unless I make them up out of individual pieces on a separate base...
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Hi Rich
I would get a piece of red vinly from a local signwriters and cut them out to required size...
Russ
That's another way of doing it Russ...I'll ask Nige(Caddick), he's the man for that sort of thing.
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If you draw the outline you can sharp-blade them out then...
Russ
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Red coach lining and make each cross with 3 pieces of coach lining.
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Red coach lining and make each cross with 3 pieces of coach lining.
3 pieces? Go on...
Rich
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Not rocket science Rich.
One length right through either vertical or horizontal and two short bits butted up to the long bit to form the cross.
That way no overlap.
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Coach lining different widths.
http://www.modellettering.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50
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Not rocket science Rich.
One length right through either vertical or horizontal and two short bits butted up to the long bit to form the cross.
That way no overlap.
I knew that...I was just checking that you were on the same wavelength as me. %)
Cheers Dicky..
Rich
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Rich,
For the red cross on my RML http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=35249.0 I used self adhesive vinyl from these guys,as below...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Adhesive-Vinyl-Coloured-Stickers-Sheets-Roll-Sign-Set-Sticky-Back-Plastic/110755262819?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=001&category=46742&cmd=ViewItem
It comes in sheets so you can have a few tries 1st, just draw out and cut with a sharp blade - waterproof and even varnished over the top with no reaction at all so highly recommended.
Basically same as what Russ said :embarrassed:
CJ
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That looks good to me CJ, just ordered a sheet of that to play with.
Many thanks,
Rich
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Good Luck Rich,
Hope it works out OK.
CJ
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BW Models (1/72 scale white Metal vehicle specialists) do decals for their Ambulance models
Depending on the dimensions required, they may be worth a look;
Rex
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you may find that local signwriting firms will be able to cut them out for you a firm near me cuts cutsl letters down to 5mm as long as its on the cutter program they do it slug
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CJ's link was ideal, the material was perfect, and dead easy to use....I've ordered a few more sheets to play with for the decals on my new Spearfish.
Thanks all,
Rich
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Glad it worked out OK Rich !! :D
CJ