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Re: More sticker/decal talk
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 25 Apr 2001 16:50:18 GMT
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johnneal@ANTISPAMuswest.net
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Jake McKee wrote:
> 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?
> >
> > comments, ideas...???
> >
> > 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?
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:
http://www.microscale.com/
http://www.minot.com/~champ/
sell clear and white sheets of decal paper. You *will* need to use a laser
printer, as ink jet will run when put in water. White sheets work great if you
are decaling something white; you can use an ordinary laser printer. Otherwise,
you will need to find a special printer such as an ALPS (did they really go out
of business?) that can print white. That is the ideal situation.
Good luck with your projects!
HTH,
John
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> Thanks!
> jake
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> ---
> LUGNET Member 211
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