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Re: More sticker/decal talk
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 25 Apr 2001 01:25:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile writes:
> Hi All,
> I was wondering how many of you guys use the clear decal sheets and print on
> them? I know the Alps printer is used a bit in this, mostly due to the fact
> that it can print white ink. I was thinking about using a thermal wax
> printer; the Tektronix 840. I was wondering if the decal sheet is sensitive
> to the heat produced by the printer?
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> comments, ideas...???
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> SteveB
Did you ever hear anything on this? I have been wanting to do some of this
decal stuff for a while now for all my hobbies, but not sure where to start.
I am assuming water transfer decals onto the plastic. Can I get these for a
laser or inkjet printer. If so, anyone have any ideas of a good brand/bad
brand, where to get them from, etc?
Thanks!
jake
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| Hi Jake, I saw in our computer store at work today a package of clear labels for ink jet printers. These are the "standard size"(?) sticky back, address labels 1 by, maybe, 3 inches on a 8x 11 inches sheet. I am not sure of the brand name but they (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: More sticker/decal talk
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| (...) Here is what I have done so far. Hope it helps. For doing my own labels I use Avery Clear Shipping labels. These can be had at most Office Supply stores. The one drawback to these are that they are not truly clear, they are more translucent. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: More sticker/decal talk
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| (...) Jake- I think you'll find that to get the most unobtrusive results, decals are superior to stickers. They are more of a hassle as well. Both Champ and Microscale: (2 URLs) clear and white sheets of decal paper. You *will* need to use a laser (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: More sticker/decal talk
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| It's like fishing for Halibut, ya gotta leave the bait out for a long time! :) Thanks for picking up this thread! I have been moving forward on this topic. Sorry that I didn't update the group but with no response I wasn't sure there was any (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | More sticker/decal talk
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| Hi All, I was wondering how many of you guys use the clear decal sheets and print on them? I know the Alps printer is used a bit in this, mostly due to the fact that it can print white ink. I was thinking about using a thermal wax printer; the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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