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Offline Gunslinger

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« on: October 02, 2005, 06:13:25 PM »
Does anyone know what kind of paper model decals are printed on (you know the kind you put in water and it comes off the paper)?

Also do you know if it's available in 8.5x11 size?

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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2005, 07:02:38 PM »
Gunslinger, Testors makes decal paper that can be used with an inkjet printer, then sealed with a clear overcoat to protect it from the water.

I have also bought another brand ( I forget name) that comes in white or clear backgrounds. The white paper background is useful when you need to "print" white areas.......because most printers can't print white.

Im sure you could find these at a decent hobby store.

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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2005, 07:05:29 PM »
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Gunslinger, Testors makes decal paper that can be used with an inkjet printer, then sealed with a clear overcoat to protect it from the water.

I have also bought another brand ( I forget name) that comes in white or clear backgrounds. The white paper background is useful when you need to "print" white areas.......because most printers can't print white.

Im sure you could find these at a decent hobby store.


Thanks, didn't even think of testors.  I'm contemplating printing some graffix for my Jeep when I get it back.

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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2005, 07:08:28 PM »
The price of Freedom is the willingness to do sudden battle, anywhere, any time and with utter recklessness...

...at home, or abroad.

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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2005, 09:57:22 PM »
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Thanks, didn't even think of testors.  I'm contemplating printing some graffix for my Jeep when I get it back.

bad choice if you expose this to sunlight
if you have som $$ better to print that in prof shop

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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2005, 10:20:01 PM »
You mean a real jeep?

Try http://www.harrisdecals.com for custom auto decal work.

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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2005, 10:25:12 PM »
I'm on a budget here and was just toying with the Idear.  A clear coat provides some UV protection no?

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2005, 10:26:50 PM »
Be careful when clear-coating a decal.  Even on models you can get wrinkling.  I think you'd be better off with Harris Decals.

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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2005, 10:29:51 PM »
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You mean a real jeep?

Try http://www.harrisdecals.com for custom auto decal work.


Those are kinda cheasy.  I was thinking something more than 3 colors.

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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2005, 11:37:55 PM »
got any weathering tips?

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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2005, 06:46:27 AM »
What kind of weathering do you want to do?


chipped of paint

Spray aluminium color on the model first
Next spray a protecting coat of future or thin varnish when it's dry.
Spray your wanted color on when this all has dried for 24h.

Let the base coat dry for about 7-9 hours, lightly press a piece of tape on the place you want chipped-off paint
Pull off the tape by a swift and fast manoeuvre

If no paint lets loose, try pressing the tape on harder.

(the coat of future prevents the aluminium coat gets cipped off too)

Highlighted panel lines

Mix some chalkboard-chalk with a drop of dish-washing stuff (forgot the english name) and some drops of water to get a nice thick solution of fluid chalk

Brush on the chalk solution on the panel lines, let it dry for a minute or two, and whipe it off (to the direction of airflow!) with a piece of tissue

You'll whipe off the excess chalk and leave the most of it in the panel lines

Use the right color of chalk though!

Dry brushing is a great way to get metallic looks,

Paint the 'metal' part the colour you want, then drybrush it with aluminium colour, you'll get a nice 'weathered' look

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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2005, 09:01:58 AM »
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What kind of weathering do you want to do?


chipped of paint

Spray aluminium color on the model first
Next spray a protecting coat of future or thin varnish when it's dry.
Spray your wanted color on when this all has dried for 24h.

Let the base coat dry for about 7-9 hours, lightly press a piece of tape on the place you want chipped-off paint
Pull off the tape by a swift and fast manoeuvre

If no paint lets loose, try pressing the tape on harder.

(the coat of future prevents the aluminium coat gets cipped off too)


I heard applying salt with a little water before you apply paint is good also.

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Highlighted panel lines

Mix some chalkboard-chalk with a drop of dish-washing stuff (forgot the english name) and some drops of water to get a nice thick solution of fluid chalk

Brush on the chalk solution on the panel lines, let it dry for a minute or two, and whipe it off (to the direction of airflow!) with a piece of tissue

You'll whipe off the excess chalk and leave the most of it in the panel lines

Use the right color of chalk though!

Dry brushing is a great way to get metallic looks,

Paint the 'metal' part the colour you want, then drybrush it with aluminium colour, you'll get a nice 'weathered' look


What kind of chalk? just regular ones? or there a brand? also shouldnt the panel lines be darker?


Also do you use primer before you paint?