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Decal paper
Posted by intruder_bass on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:42 PM
Guys,
Which decal paper is the best for custom printing?
I have white TrimFilm from Microscale and it doesn't stick to plastic at all!!!!
Beside this the white undercoat is too thick! I tried all Microscale liquids on it - still doesn't workSad [:(]
I don't know, maybe it was laying in my stock too long and lost its abilities?

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Andy
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:58 PM
I have had success with both Testor's decal paper and Papilio's. Papilio is an art supply store that sells online for a good price. Here is their website:

http://www.papilio.com/

I used the Testor's white paper to print the decals for my MH-60L DAP. It came out great. Had to use white paper because when we (Avus and I) tried on clear decal paper, the green markings disappeared against the black color of the aircraft. We ended up having to use white decal paper and print a black surround around the green markings.

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  • From: phoenix
Posted by grandadjohn on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:04 PM
Been messing around with printing myself found the Testors paper works for me
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Posted by intruder_bass on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:27 PM
Hmmm..... I've seen Testors decal paper in hobby shop but it was 5 times more expensive so I choose Trim Film )))) Now I see why is it so....

Thanks guys!
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:35 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by intruder_bass

Hmmm..... I've seen Testors decal paper in hobby shop but it was 5 times more expensive so I choose Trim Film )))) Now I see why is it so....

Thanks guys!


I don't know how much your LHS carries the Testor's for, but I got mine at a Hobby Town USA for only $8 for a pack of 5, 5" x 7" sheets. That is pretty reasonable to me. How cheap is the Trim Film stuff? I have never heard of it before.

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Posted by intruder_bass on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:38 PM
)))))
Trim Film is one sheet paper A4 format for 3 CAD only.... but it sucks!!!!

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  • From: Caput Mundi
Posted by Avus on Thursday, August 18, 2005 2:38 AM
Here's my My 2 cents [2c]:

As HeavyArty mentioned we had to use white decal paper. I tried a sheet made by Tauro Models (Italian company) but the ink didn't fix so I ordered two sheets of Expert's Choice didn't try yet but I heard good of that company.

Klaus

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