Print her separately and apply as a second layer?
Print her separately and apply as a second layer?
Oh.Logically she'd be painted on top.
I'm still trying to figure out if I'm printing on the clear decal paper or the opaque white.. . both have advantages..
(maybe both) I'm going to have to do tests.....
Oh.
Now that I look at the design again, I can see that it is going to be challenging with home-printed decals. My first thought would be white base coat, and then all the white parts of the design would be see-through on the decals. But in theory you could do everything with white-backed decals as well, and hide the base code completely.
Theres no obvious way I can think of to put the nose art on as a second layer, since it would need a combination of clear background and white parts. So you'll need another solution there. Is there a way to rotate the entire decal so she doesn't overlap the edge?
get outside the box.
Careful now, I might have to hire you do to the artwork for my next design.
Very cool stuff!
One trick of DIY decals is the heavier the fixatif coats, the stiffer and easier to handle the de als are. My first ones were 2-3 light coats of Krylon Crystal Clear and applying them was a pain due to rolling and ease of tearing. Later I used 3-4 heavy coats and they are much easier to apply but the edges also show more.
When I had a go with these homemade decals, the final word was selling what I had left to someone that wanted them. By the time you seal the ink, the whole decal is thicker than adhesive vinyl or paper applications. They looked obvious and I can't remember if I used a wet app or not. I had both, white and clear and only ever used the clear sheets. Once the decal dried I wasn't happy with the look so I started pealing it off. Much to my surprise, they came off without a hitch. These days, I'll whip out something in Corel Draw and print on regular copy paper. Clear coat that and cut to fit. These models all have paper applications. It's a group pic but the 3 in the center are the paper apps. 2 versions of the Orbital Transport Lab (DOM) and my failed Beldar. The point is, it's much easier to do and look great 5' away.
Apparently someone else discovered what we have attempted a long time ago. It's no wonder that real decals are screen printed. Not only are they super thin but they also have permanent inks and printing with white is not an issue. I really don't mind settling for reasonably acceptable substitutes. I bought a plotter for vinyl applications and I'll just print what I can. Keeps me happy in my corner of the sandbox.
I believe that's what the Sandman used. I bought some decals from him printed with one of those. Looked pretty darn good too. I didn't know at the time, that you're supposed to clear coat them before applying. He never said to do it. They tore very easily. But other than screen printing, that is the only other option I've ever heard about.https://www.ebay.com/itm/Refurnbish...rmal-Water-Decal-Sticker-Printer/362315519483
Anyone want to halfsies on a $400 printer that does opaque color, including white?
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