Excelsior Rocketry.
Just be sure to follow the instructions and apply a clear coat (e.g. Liquid Decal Film) before application. Gordy has tons of old decal sets for Estes, Centuri, and others. Highly recommended.
Due to printer issues I no longer do custom decals.
I'm still not taking custom orders at this time.
Gord
Well dang. What about stock Estes decals for OOP kits?
Or laser print them, if you have access to such a printer. (Two of the four links in my previous post are for laser decal stock.) It's largely the same as for inkjet - can't print white, white and clear stock available. I don't have the experience to know about the fixatives; in general laser printed material doesn't need that as much as inkjet printing. (It's in the name: INKjet.) My laser printer developed trouble right after I got the stuff, so I haven't been able to try it. My guess would be that the first fixative isn't necessary, just clearcoat the rocket after application, the same as you would with commercially made decals.If your already designing our own decals why don't you inkjet print them.
You might try TangoPapa Decals as well:
https://www.tangopapadecals.com/decals.htm
I believe that they, as well as Excelcior, have been hurt by the orphaned and aging ALPS printer technology but they might have something your need.
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I dipped my toe into the DIY decal world with Testors decal bonder spray and decal paper. A little trial and error produced acceptable results on my HP inkjet. The main selling point is I can get it locally at Hobby Lobby.
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I picked up a can also thinking perhaps Testors had gotten smarter at least one of their Clear Coats....Alas NOPE! This stuff like all their clears contain 0% UV inhibitors. This omission makes them yellow badly in a very short amount of time when exposed indoors or out to any UV light source (fluroescent Lamps or the sun).
So where is everyone getting the files to print the decals from, mainly I'm looking for the Estes rockets I like to clone. I have managed a few but is there a source or files people are willing to share?
I picked up a can also thinking perhaps Testors had gotten smarter at least one of their Clear Coats....Alas NOPE! This stuff like all their clears contain 0% UV inhibitors. This omission makes them yellow badly in a very short amount of time when exposed indoors or out to any UV light source (fluroescent Lamps or the sun).
I wonder if some of the enamel clear coat paints have UV protection? Usually after my decals have dried I'll spray the entire rocket with a few coats of clear coat to protect everything to some degree.
Regarding using decal paper in color laser printers, what I've read sounds potentially risky, with paper melting to the fuser and ruining the printer. Does anyone have any insight on that? We've got a nice, new color laser printer here, but I'm reluctant to use it for this...
Regarding using decal paper in color laser printers, what I've read sounds potentially risky, with paper melting to the fuser and ruining the printer. Does anyone have any insight on that? We've got a nice, new color laser printer here, but I'm reluctant to use it for this...
Well dang. What about stock Estes decals for OOP kits?
They might be great for some, but not for me. That's why I sold them. They didn't adhere very well and were kind of thick. Better off using vinyl like I always have.https://www.decalpaper.com/category-s/2.htm
This looks to be the best deal. But the reviews are mixed. What do you guys think?
Not sure I want to invest in a vinyl cutter.
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