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 Posted - January 11 2013 : 2:52:58 PM
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Is there a way I could re-create decals from a steamer? I wanna make a unique Tyco Chattanooga steamer,but, retain the lettering and numbers on a decal.
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Posted - January 12 2013 : 3:53:29 PM
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Here is a fantastic tutorial:
http://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/decals.htm
I hope this helps.
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Posted - January 12 2013 : 7:10:44 PM
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I have a label maker works pretty well.
I buy, repair, and collect
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Edited by - SCVR66 on January 12 2013 8:55:09 PM
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Posted - January 12 2013 : 7:28:26 PM
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I have copied non-white deacals from a boxcar and reproduced them on an ink jet printer then cleared the decal and applied them with success.
You could go to an office supply store or a print shop and they could do it for you.
Make friends with someone that has access to an Alps printer since they'll print white. :)
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Posted - January 12 2013 : 11:00:15 PM
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Wow... that link above is really comprehensive! Great technical detail for the stuff I have to deal with every time someone asks me to make them a set... honestly, every case is different! Some that seem easy are not, others are surprisingly simple!
I do have a basic (not NEARLY as TL;DR as the above) tutorial on my own site. Should give you more of a practical consideration of the methods and hows and whys to choose one or another. You're welcome to have a look...
http://goingincirclez.com/MakingDecals
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Posted - January 13 2013 : 12:33:28 AM
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I need white decals. I figured to have a exact cab replica for my 2-8-2 is to make a exact decal! I have no equipment like that or desire to.
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Edited by - Redneck Justin on January 13 2013 12:35:43 AM
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