decal question

jtparker · Post by **jtparker** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:19 am

Does anyone here on Starship Modeler know an economical way to make small decals without buying a bunch of equipment or someone who can do a couple sheets of tiny decals?

DaveVan · Post by **DaveVan** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:06 am

If it's a decal to be put on a white model....it's easy. Get some inkjet or laser paper from one of the many vendors that sell it, create the art and print. When you need a white decal for a dark surface is when things get difficult.

The subject of decals start to finish is a little bit to big to cover in any kind of detail here. Software, paper and printers would take more space than what would be practical here. I worked in the decal biz at one time.....and it can get complicated. Testors sells a small decal kit you might try for small simple decals.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:27 am

Or if the design is simple enough you can print it on white decal paper and carefully trim it out. Get MicroMark's decal pack and give it a try, it fun.

Or be prepared to spend $30+ on a single sheet of 8.5x14 and have someone Alps print it for you. Well, and convincing someone with Illustrator to assemble said decals.