Rebellion logo on base

Captain Mark · Post by **Captain Mark** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:36 pm

Hi guys,

I've seen a number of great models on these forums which also have good quality bases with a logo on it. These bases obviously don't come with the kits.

My question is, how do you get these crisp looking logos on the base? The base is easy for me. But I'm really not sure how to tackle the logo side of things.

Should I buy decals from somewhere, regular stickers? I'm not sure how to make a stencil to paint, or if that's even feasible, and I'd prefer to stear away from hand painting something.

Any advice on how to make a good quality SW Rebellion logo for my Y-Wing kits base would be much appreciated.

Cheers all,
Mark

lestatdelc · Post by **lestatdelc** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:05 pm

Captain Mark wrote:Any advice on how to make a good quality SW Rebellion logo for my Y-Wing kits base would be much appreciated.

Laser printer and/or inkjet printer decal media might be a nice solution. You can create custom logo artwork, print it out then apply it to a white gloss-coat painted shape on the base then seal with a clear acrlyic coat (Future, etc.).

Sulaco · Post by **Sulaco** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:57 pm

And if you have Photoshop or Printshop, you can use the logos database there

Make a search for "rebel alliance"
But you will need something that can open ".eps" files.

Post by **LindaSmile** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:05 pm

We sell an awful lot of resin bases from "The Model Base". Here's the Star Wars Rebel Alliance base. You can see a sample of an unpainted base to give you an idea of the concept.

And most of the people who buy one base come back for more. They really like them. They're heavy, sturdy and easy to work with.

Maybe that's what you've been seeing in some of the gallery entries. I recognized quite a few of them.

Hope that helps,

Linda

Captain Mark · Post by **Captain Mark** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:48 pm

Thanks for the replies guys!

Looks like one of those resin bases could be the go.
Tell me LS, is the logo sunk into the resin? I'm just wondering about the technical aspect of getting it painted. Masking looks like it would be a nightmare on those curves.

Cheers!

MillenniumFalsehood · Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:54 pm

It's raised off the surface.

rocketrider · Post by **rocketrider** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:06 pm

how big/small does the logo have to be. I might be able to cut one on my vinyl cutter.

I think the smallest I can go would be 1/2 inch. ill hvae to give it a try to find out. I never cut anything that small before

Glen

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