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Old 02-14-2009, 08:51 PM   #9
BillR   BillR is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
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well, that took quite a while...........

Several links to RC projects and making decals.

Using MonoKote and Frisket to make the decal:
http://www.top-flite.com/reviews/trimgraphics3.html
http://www.tompierce.net/rcplanes/MD...0/html/gfx.htm
http://winshiprc.tripod.com/how_to_apply_checkers.htm

Custom graphic cutters:
http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...tom-vinyl.html

Using transparent labels to print your own. This thread used both laser and ink-jet printers. I'm not sure what sizes over 8x11 are available.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_32.../tm.htm#326889
I checked a couple of the supplier links:
This link even has a picture of a custom motorcycle tank........ :wink:
http://www.decalpaper.com/category-s/3.htm

AND, this is a "mighty fine" example of what can be done....... 8O
http://www.geocities.com/traviscouch/extra5.html

For what you have designed, either the custom graphics or the label printer will be the best bet.
Also, a coat of clear after application will help keep the edges down.
Bill


 
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