Chunky Dunk 4 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I am building a !/8 near scale DH Cirrus moth and would like to make my own waterslide DH moth logo. I have not been very successful in my search for a "master logo" that I can copy and scale. I could take the easy option and buy one from DB sport & Scale, but to me the fun is in the doing ..... Can anyone point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I bought some paper from crafty computers designed for just this. It comes with instructions. Then I had the pleasure of using flightline graphics, and don't think I will ever use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky Dunk 4 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks for the tip ... I have just had a look at the flightline web-site and it certainly seems a good place to find what I am looking for. I still need to find the actual image though,and that part of their web-site is under reconstruction at the moment. From what I can see so far the waterslide method seems to need a lazer printer .. I have an inkjet .. so I am beginning to wonder if I will be able to make my own anyhow. Any thoughts or advice anywhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Give Nigel a ring. I would bet money on him having the logo on file already. Also he is an absolutely top guy- you will probably end up telling him all about your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky Dunk 4 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have to admit I am brand new at this forum lark with this reply being the third post I have ever made, the other 2 were earlier on this evening. Sounds to me that a phone call to Nigel is a very good idea, and I would be more than happy to share all the details of my current build. So crazy question ... who is Nigel and where can I find his number. Incidentally the model I am building is my first one for 30 years or so, and my first ever RC. Being an engineer with a need to be creative I keep asking myself why I took so long to "pick up my tools" again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Hayward Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi, It is possible to use an inkjet printer for decals. Crafty Computer Paper do white and clear sheets for inkjet and lazerjet printers. Just make sure the ink has dried thoroughly before spraying three or four very light coats of clear laquer (I use Humbrol satin clear acrylic) before a couple of full coats. Here's some of my results: AdrianEdited By Ady Hayward on 30/01/2011 00:02:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Sorry- Nigel runs flightline graphics Telephone: +44 (0)7872 181119 Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:00 GMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 A friend of mine suggested Modellettering but I haven't tried them yet. I have also used Crafty Computer Paper a few times. Great for electric but I find that nitro eventually makes the lacquer go sticky on glow models so have resorted to covering them with transparent sticky plastic left over from decal sheets for other models: I also did some very nice decals for a black BAe Hawk but alas that is no more. Nice Vampire Ady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky Dunk 4 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Looks like I now know where to get my basic materials and what I need to buy, and who to contact regarding the image.. this forum game really works ... thanks to all!! By the way the examples shown will probably put my attempts to shame .. but I guess I need to start somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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