Topic: Bespoke Decals & Lettering (Read 8803 times)

banjo · « **on:** May 08, 2008, 03:08:47 pm »

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I have browsed the Traders Directory and seen the products on offer there; has anyone a recommendation for some easily applied lettering for ships name, life rings, draught markings, POR etc etc?

meechingman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2008, 04:02:05 pm »

Have a word with Westbourne Models. They got some done for me a while back. Not cheap and took a couple of weeks to come through but exactly what I wanted.

All mine now have names and POR's printed out from Microsoft Publisher, onto glossy photo paper, trimmed and 'edged' (going over the white edges with a black permanent marker.) Glued in place and either clear coated immediately or left until the first run is over. My yellow lettering on black background then gets a bit of red - just like rust - then coated.

Not as good as bespoke lettering but once out on the pond, no-one can tell.

Andy

boatmadman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2008, 05:01:25 pm »

Get yourself some decal printing paper, design your own on your pc, print , apply and job done!

Works for me!

Ian

Roger in France · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2008, 05:01:53 pm »

There is a guy in the Forum who did help me, promptly and helpfully. Sorry but I cannot recall his Forum name.

I will PM you with his Email address.

Roger in France.

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:13:47 pm »

Quote from: boatmadman on May 08, 2008, 05:01:25 pm

Get yourself some decal printing paper

Where is a good place to buy decal printing paper?
Peter.

boatmadman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:19:43 pm »

I'll get back to you on that.

Ian

BarryM · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:25:57 pm »

Try searching on 'BECC decals' and you'll find several suppliers of their products. They make really good vinyl lettering.

Barry M

Captain Jack · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:34:09 pm »

Testors makes a do it yourself decal kit. You get the software, light and dark paper, and the overcoat for less than $10 USD. The software is pretty much bunk, but as for the paper,you can use any print software, and presto...you have just the size you need, and any color you want! Be sure to print on normal paper first to verify that the sizes you want are accurate, then redo on the decal paper.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXESK4

Roger in France · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:45:31 pm »

I have some "Ink jet adhesive transparent film" called "Lumocolor" made by Staedtler serial # 639 FTA-10F. However, I bought it in France, 10 x A4 sheets for 16.60€. I have not yet used it. This particular variety may not be available in the UK. However, I am confident other makers will have their own version available, "Avery" for example. I would try a good quality office supplies shop and see what you can find.

Roger in France

DickyD · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2008, 06:47:38 pm »

I used Barry's Model Lettering off the traders directory. Fast efficient service.

http://www.modellettering.com/

Bryan Young · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2008, 07:16:24 pm »

Quote from: BarryM on May 08, 2008, 06:25:57 pm

Try searching on 'BECC decals' and you'll find several suppliers of their products. They make really good vinyl lettering.

Barry M

You may or may not like it, but if you look at my latest pics of Havelock you will see scale draught marks (and load lines). BECC do these in all (?) normal scales. Black on White or White on Black. Imperial and Metric. OK, not "cheap", but affordable. My only very slight quibble is that they are a tad too shiny. You CAN make your own but why bother when a good product is already there? I have made my own in the past, but BECCs is superior....as are their flags.

dougal99 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2008, 07:56:10 pm »

Hobby's www.hobby.uk.com do a decal paper in clear or white with options for ink jet or laser printers.

Arrow5 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2008, 08:10:28 pm »

Try www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk

6705russell · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2008, 08:32:09 pm »

I have all my lettering done at the signwriters that does our fleet of vans, type in what you want,what size and color and it prints it off partly cut.

Russ

bobdoc · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:13:12 pm »

I have used Decal Paper on several models: uses ink-jet printers and when over-painted with acrilic varnish, the white becomes clear.

This worked great for me on a white hull - Smaragd renamed as Phoenix (see picture for transom and bows ) but see also link here for coloured work-arounds:

http://www.mksmc.co.uk/hintsandtips/decals.htm

Bobdoc

DickyD · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:23:13 pm »

Quote from: Bryan Young on May 08, 2008, 07:16:24 pm

Quote from: BarryM on May 08, 2008, 06:25:57 pm
Try searching on 'BECC decals' and you'll find several suppliers of their products. They make really good vinyl lettering.

Barry M
You may or may not like it, but if you look at my latest pics of Havelock you will see scale draught marks (and load lines). BECC do these in all (?) normal scales. Black on White or White on Black. Imperial and Metric. OK, not "cheap", but affordable. My only very slight quibble is that they are a tad too shiny. You CAN make your own but why bother when a good product is already there? I have made my own in the past, but BECCs is superior....as are their flags.

Got to agree with Bryan again, I use the BECCs lettering and flags and I also changed my kit supplied ones for BECCs, they are excellent.

boatmadman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:24:49 pm »

Peter,
I used craftycomputerpaper as well.

Ian

BarryM · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2008, 11:46:29 pm »

I couldn't find this earlier but to avoid the middle men - go www.becc.co.uk

Barry M

banjo · « **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2008, 02:04:58 am »

Awesome..
Thank you one and all for your input...
If that doesn't generate some decent stuff I can't think what would...

again TYVM

alan

tigertiger · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2008, 05:04:19 am »

The decal paper comes in 2 types (inkjet/laserjet) and two colours (cliear and white)

Ready the craftypaper project using it, on their website.

The inkjet paper needs to be sealed after printing, with acrylic spray. This is before you can dunk it in water to slide off.
Laserjet paper does not need sealing.

I used crafty, but the cost of postage for all orders is the same, be it a pice of paper or something heavy. So beware if you buy from overseas, it adds up.

toesupwa · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2008, 05:14:06 am »

Of course, there is always the 'old' way of doing it...

Letraset from your local draughting shop (Do they still exist?) ???

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2008, 09:45:51 am »

Thank you for all the suggestions. I do use BECC products, but occasionally I have a need for a non-standard product, and it would be handy to be able to produce my own.
Peter.

Damien · « **Reply #22 on:** May 09, 2008, 11:52:25 am »

Peter, I get decal paper on ebay from the USA cheaper than here in Melbourne.
Damien.

dougal99 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 09, 2008, 08:32:52 pm »

Quote from: toesupwa on May 09, 2008, 05:14:06 am

Of course, there is always the 'old' way of doing it...

Letraset from your local draughting shop (Do they still exist?) ???

I assume you mean Letraset (other rub down characters are available)(or not)

I have found it difficult to find rub down lettering. The usual response is that people use their computers now. But if you hunt hard enough it can be found, but usually in restricted fonts.

Doug

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #24 on:** May 09, 2008, 08:35:32 pm »

The BECC stuff is far superior to Letraset, as the price reflects!

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Author Topic: Bespoke Decals & Lettering (Read 8803 times)

banjo

Roger in France

Captain Jack

Roger in France

bobdoc

banjo

Damien