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Stencils for hand painted decals
Posted by Adaster on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:00 AM

Does anyone hand paint decals or know of stencils you can use?

 

Will

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:35 AM

Will:
You didn't specify what kind and size of markings you wish to paint. There are a number of companies such as Alliance Modelworks and Lion Roar that make stencils for painting markings in various scales, mainly national insignia and code letters/numbers. You can also go the old fashion route of making your own stencils with tape or paper, a job made much easier by being able to size and print out graphics on computers.
Maybe if you specify what you're after, we'll be able to supply some smarter and more relevant assistance.
Cheers.

Greg

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  • Member since
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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:35 AM

I have done this.  However, I bought the stencils a number of years ago.  They are getting very hard to find today, as computer graphics has reduced the need for stencils a lot.  Still, check office supply stores and particularly art supply stores.

I have also printed letters/numbers out on adhesive labels, cut out the graphic, applied the rest to a decal sheet as a stencil.  One must spray very lightly through those because if the paper gets too wet the paint will bleed through.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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  • From: UK
Posted by Jon_a_its on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:55 AM

There are a no of stencils produced by Archer Fine Transfers, vehicle markings, etc...

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Posted by Adaster on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:53 AM

Opps my bad. I am talking about painting the stars and easier markings on 1/48 scale aircraft. I am currenlty on a 1/48 scale WWII American aircraft run. Will be starting Japan and Germany next. I would think a red meatball and a swastika would be pretty easy.

 

 

Will

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 3:05 PM

Try here:

http://www.gatorsmask.com/aircraftmask.html

Insignia and codes are near the bottom.

Regards

Greg

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