Tony Gower Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 In RCM&E Jan 09 p43 the letter from Mike Healy has a reference to a [superb] set of instrument dial decals, from Maurice, at Maiden Hobby Designs.I can't find them on the web. Anyone know where they are please? Anyone have any other recommendations? I have tried taking a photo of the real thing and adapting it but have so far not been happy with my results.Thanks for any input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernie Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi Tony, They are not so difficult to make...There are plenty references to be found on the WWW. I'll try to dig some out for you. Unfortunately, often they are not very good images, so I make mine on Photoshop..It just takes time..How much depends on how accurate you need to be. Here are a couple.The last image is a DHIa The bezels are made up from all sorts of bits and pieces, or turned from brass or resin..As Eric says, It is good to layer things. ie balsa for support, then face, spacer, plastic to simulate glass. I think on a WW1 job, you have to think dirty. After all they were often serviced in fields, and flown every day..Think how tatty your wat 4 would get if you treated it that wayernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi again Tony, I'm not sure what era interests you, but this is good for WW1www.memaerobilia.com/instrumentselection.asp<a href="http://www.memaerobilia.com/instrumentselection.asp">Supprimer le cadre </a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat (rActive) Harbord Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ernie, those look great Is there a gap in the market for this kind of thing?I would be happy to do the research and production of simple 2 to 3 layer instuments (stand off scale) I can ensure correct markings, type face, colour etc.What kind of value would you put on such a thing.Tell you what, I'll have a go and post an example photo here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernie Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi Eric Probably...Have a good new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi Eric Oh mon dieu Hi rActive Maybe there is a market. I've seen something on the WWW. I'll try and look it outHave a good new year guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Gower Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks for your input guys, and I am pleased we have a bit of a debate going too. I am sure there is a demand- my photos looked ok but not interesting. I can see I would need to apply layers.My interest is in WWI and I can spend the time if I have to but wondered if there are some easy shortcuts- like buying good ones!.Hence my question does anyone have contact details for Maurice, at Maiden Hobby Designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Try this site for German warbird instruments www.cockpitinstrumente.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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