moosemodeler Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hello All, I have no doubt that this has been asked many times, but I find myself in need of some specific custom made markings for a current and a few upcoming projects. They amount to really some aircraft serial #'s a couple of solid color strips and a command crest .. in 1/72nd ... Is that anyone out there that is currently making or offering custom decal work that is reasonable ? Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 On 10/24/2016 at 3:23 AM, moosemodeler said: I have no doubt that this has been asked many times, but I find myself in need of some specific custom made markings for a current and a few upcoming projects. They amount to really some aircraft serial #'s a couple of solid color strips and a command crest .. in 1/72nd ... Is that anyone out there that is currently making or offering custom decal work that is reasonable ? If you want to take the Alps decals route, I have a long list of custom Alps printers here: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/decals.htm#custom Be aware that a good quality decal sheet requires two steps: drawing the (vector) art work, and then the printing itself. The former is (usually) a lot more work than the latter, and not all custom printers want to do the art work. Serial numbers and solid color strips are of course easy and quick, but a command crest could be more work. And an Alps has a limited color palette. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I bought some through Jennings a few years ago for a VF-101 F4D-1. I don't think he's on here so you may have to hunt him down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moosemodeler Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Rob, The serials and the stripe for the tank are the most important , I think I can come up with the command crest. I owe you some Firebee pictures to and sorry I have not got them to you yet that I took last year at the USAF museum. Brian, Thanks will look into that as well .. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Try Big Jon at : modeldecaldepot.ca . He does excellent work. (Located Richmond, BC) Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Is the stripe on a flat or curved surface? If it is on a curved surface, it might be better to mask it and paint it rather than using a decal. If you need a decal (like if the stripe has a complicated pattern), then you need to map out how it should curve as a 2D decal in order to look straight on a 3D model. First mock up the stripe with some tape on the surface of the kit. Then remove the tape, put it on a sheet of paper, and scan the paper. You can use that scanned image to draw up the right shape for the decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Try www.speedwaydecals.com. I know the guy that runs it, very nice custom work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Try Mike Grant: http://mikegrantdecals.com/shop/ Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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