Anyone out there???

[cruz]

I had a good friend send this decal sheet of a '71 Dodge Demon. My question is, can anyone out there print this on a decal sheet so that I may use it on my resin model? I am willing to pay anyone. I need at least 4 copies, just name the price..... It is a 1/25 scale kit.

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[Guest Mustang3.8]

I'll see what I can do. I've got Testors Decal maker. As soon as I get some decal paper, i'll give it a shot.

[cruz]

I'll see what I can do. I've got Testors Decal maker. As soon as I get some decal paper, i'll give it a shot.

Thanks my friend and if anyone else wants to help I will greatly appreciate it, just name the price, I am desperate!!!

[Bernard Kron]

If there are white areas on your decals you would be best off having decals made by someone with an Alps or Oki printer that can print white ink. The same is true of metallic colors such as silver or gold. I've made my own decals using an inkjet printer and the results are OK but the colors aren't very intense. This is particularly important considering the large areas of black on the decal sheet you're showing. Also, if you have white areas you must use white decal paper, not clear and cut them out right against the printed area. There are no transparent areas when you use white paper.

If I recall correctly Scale Models by Chris used to offer custom decal printing using an Alps printer ( http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/ ) I don't know if they still do but it's worth an inquiry.

A quick search on the web came up with these links of companies offering scale model custom decal printing using Oki or Alps printers:

http://elstrains.com/

http://www.parkes682decals.piczo.com/?cr=5

http://www.precisionlabels.com/colours.html?new

Edited June 25, 2009 by gbk1

[Aaronw]

Simply scanning it won't work for an ALPS, it would have to be completely redrawn.

You could use a sheet of laser printer decal paper with a copy machine to duplicate the sheet but only if you put it on a white car.

[Modelmartin]

That is a Fred Cady decal by the look of it. Why don't you just write to him at his P.O. box (get that from his old ads in SAE or Model Cars)and see if he still has them in stock. He has a lot of inventory and is happy to fill orders. It would be a lot easier than reprinting.

[cruz]

That is a Fred Cady decal by the look of it. Why don't you just write to him at his P.O. box (get that from his old ads in SAE or Model Cars)and see if he still has them in stock. He has a lot of inventory and is happy to fill orders. It would be a lot easier than reprinting.

Thanks a lot Andy, didn't think about that and thanks to everybody for their input!!

[chris coller]

Marcos, did you try Keith Marks decals? He prints muscle cars sheets as well.

[george 53]

Andy,Marcos, I do beleive Fred Cady's been out of buisness for at least 2/3 years. I have seen some of his sheets on the 'Bay, but to too often. I was under the impression that he had sold off most of his inventory, and if you didn't get 'em when he was selling them out, you MAY be out of luck. I'm in the same boat, as I have that SAME kit from Model Round-Up!, and I could use a set too! Hope it goes well.

[cruz]

Seeing what's happening here one might get rich just by selling the Demon decal sheet if they were to be succesful in printing one on decal paper!! I tried Keith Marks, he doesn't have them.....

[Bernard Kron]

I just noticed the following list of custom model decal printing services from an excellent article regarding printing decals:

USA

Barney Kable (e-mail). Specialty: printing FS color matches

Bedlam Creations. Artwork can be supplied as graphics, photos, or an idea.

Bob Anson (e-mail), who runs two Alps MD1000's, one Alps MD5000, and two Kodak First check printers.

Cedarleaf Custom Decals. Apart from its standard railroad decal range, Cedarleaf does custom work for railroads and other applications

Dan's Resin Casting. See 'custom decals' tab

Decal Connection. Makes decals for many applications. Will not print decals with copyrights unless permission is given in writing

Decal Man. Probably only car decals

Diecast and Decals. Specialises in graphics for diecast vehicles

E.L.S. Trains. Prints Alps decals for model railroading and all types of scale models.

Exact Decals & Details. Apart from a catalog of Alps printed aircraft decals, Exact also offers custom design and printing service

Fireball Modelworks, Joseph Osborn. Produces a line of Alps decals for helicopter models and does custom work.

Great Decals. Has links to numerous custom railroad decal printers

John Hagen (e-mail), Alps decals any scale down to and including N scale. Can do artwork from photos or sketches

ModelWerks. Produces decals for Bandai Gundam models, and also does custom decal work

Scale Rail Graphics. Produces decals for primarily model railroading, and also does custom decal work, but no race car, military or rocket decals.

Shawn Hull Decals. Custom decals are no longer mentioned on the website, so this service is probably discontinued.

Skunkworks Laboratories. Skunkworks has its own line of decals and resin parts, and also does custom decals (shipping anywhere).

Tango Papa Decals, Tom Prestia. Tango Papa also sells the decal paper that is most popular with US modelers.

Vince Maddux Decals

The web page with this list has links to the actual suppliers and can be found here:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~robdebie/models/decals.htm

The author includes a much more extensive list with services available in Australia. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, in addition to the USA.

I went to the Decal Man web site ( http://www.decal-man.com/index1.htm ) because of the specific reference to car decals. He has an excellent step by step on how to order custom made decals from him ( http://www.decal-man.com/customdecals.htm ) and says the following:

How much does it cost? I charge $35 to produce a set of decals. A set of decals is defined as the door and roof numbers, logos, sponsorship lettering, hood markings (429 C.I.) and driver name. I do not include fender markings or other decals that are readily available. Money must be paid up front.

This should give you an idea of costs in general.

Edited June 29, 2009 by gbk1

[Towmaster Dave]

http://public.fotki.com/mofobow/

That link will take you to Keith Marks Fotki site with his decal sheets and i think there is also some contact info.

Dave

[roadhawg]

I went to the Decal Man web site ( http://www.decal-man.com/index1.htm ) because of the specific reference to car decals. He has an excellent step by step on how to order custom made decals from him ( http://www.decal-man.com/customdecals.htm ) and says the following:

How much does it cost? I charge $35 to produce a set of decals. A set of decals is defined as the door and roof numbers, logos, sponsorship lettering, hood markings (429 C.I.) and driver name. I do not include fender markings or other decals that are readily available. Money must be paid up front.

This should give you an idea of costs in general.

Good luck getting in touch with him....I tried 3 times over the last 6 months and haven't gotten any response.

[cruz]

Just lost on e-bay by only seconds on a Fred Cady decal sheet....... What can I say.....