Micro Decals???

Ah, a man after my own heart- lakers are my favorite models.  Looks like resin- where did you get the models?

This would be a test of your printer.  Most graphics programs allow you to set pixel pitch, so that is not a problem- the problem will be whether your printer has enough resolution.  I think you should probably set ppi to about 1000.  Then do a test on a sheet of glossy paper, like photo paper.  Decal paper is much like photo paper.  

The decals for the white background are pretty easy- if you need white or light lettering on black, that is a bit more of a challenge, though a black, even a faded black, is easier to match than most colors.

I started making homemade inkjet decals first for a couple of lakers, worked well, then on to airplanes and cars.

Just a thought.  Many graphics programs allow scaling of an entire image.  You might try typing and graphics at several times the actual size needed, and then resize to a smaller scale once you get things right.

Hey Don. Thx for the feedback. They are resin from ironshipwrights.com. I have the Edmund Fitz (1/700) to do as well but its a full hull model.

I'm finally getting around to the project I posted HERE 2 years ago! Geez, time flies!

I wish I could have found the same kits in about 1/350. Would have been a much better representation. 

Looking at the laker photos, it would seem like I have to print on white background for both the text vessel name as well as the IH logo. Do you agree?

The re-sized graphic mite be the best bet for sharpness and clarity actually.

Hokey, do you have a printer and program with which to make those decals?

Hokey

Hey Don. Thx for the feedback. They are resin from ironshipwrights.com. I have the Edmund Fitz (1/700) to do as well but its a full hull model.

I'm finally getting around to the project I posted HERE 2 years ago! Geez, time flies!

I wish I could have found the same kits in about 1/350. Would have been a much better representation. 

Looking at the laker photos, it would seem like I have to print on white background for both the text vessel name as well as the IH logo. Do you agree?

The re-sized graphic mite be the best bet for sharpness and clarity actually.

I agree that the logo and ship name on bow are dark on white.  What about the stern, though?  Many ships with black hulls have white lettering- ship name and home port- on black area of stern.

Ashley - I have an inkjet printer and various "paint" programs. Not a decal program specifically. Just not sure j can get legible text that small unless I use a graphic file. Don - I've never seen a photo of stern for either!

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Ashley, could you send me that same information.  I am looking for some custom decals.