New decal product-trials

Greg

 

 

GMorrison

I used to have a laser printer, now an ink jet.

 

 

Right, I saw that but my reply was worded in such a way you'd think I missed it.

I've been watching you, Don and maybe a couple others here work with decals. I should try it. You and Don make it look pretty easy.

My main concern is I don't think my scanner is vary good.

 

 

Give it a try, Greg. Print out the result on glossy photo paper (cheaper than inkjet decal paper) for a test.  I find a lot of useful stuff on line with a google image search, including even decal sheets others have scanned.  I do scan the decals of new kits I start, in case of ruining one of the supplied ones.  But for scratch work or different livery, it is getting really easy to get images online, or to create your own with a graphics program.  Or, if you have a decent digital camera, you can copy decal sheets with those.  But then you do have to correct the size.

GMorrison

Thanks, Greg.

its important to pick either laser print or ink jet compatible. I used to have a laser printer, now an ink jet.

 

I have both, but the laser is black only.  I had used it in the past because the laser was easier to seal.  However, the inkjet I have now is so much higher resolution I now use it for every decal use.

GMorrison

I used to have a laser printer, now an ink jet.

Right, I saw that but my reply was worded in such a way you'd think I missed it.

I've been watching you, Don and maybe a couple others here work with decals. I should try it. You and Don make it look pretty easy.

My main concern is I don't think my scanner is vary good.

Thanks, Greg.

its important to pick either laser print or ink jet compatible. I used to have a laser printer, now an ink jet.

Glad that worked out.

The decals look great!

BTW, I didn't know a laser printer would work on decal film. Learn something every day.

Success!

I waited four or five days for the ink to dry. Then I was really sparing with the bonder spray. I made two coats over the course of a day.

Now I just need to clear coat, and stick on the breakables.

Sorry to report the ink ran a little, enough to spoil the decal.

I had tried 1/2 high density ink and 1/2 medium density.

The high density ran a little more. One parameter solved.

I'm going to wait longer, as you say. I also am interested in any suggestions for a bonder. The Testors might not be compatible with my ink.

Sounds like I have a week to order something.

I also have used the Papillion paper.  It is okay.  I prefer the paper from Micro Mark- try it.  Works great, and I order from MM frequently, so I can just add some decal paper to my order.

BTW, my problem with coating the Claria inks seems to be solved by waiting a week for it to fully dry, though it is hard to predict when I will need to make some replacements- sure slows down work at times :-(