Weathered decals?

[MikeeD]

Does anyone make, or know where I can get, custom made weathered decals in 1/25?

I'm looking for something that looks almost faded out like it was painted 50 years ago and almost gone.

What I'd like is this: Mikes Speed Shop

and...this has to fit on the drivers door of a 29 ford pick-up...

Appreciate any help...thanks guys

Edited April 29, 2010 by MikeeD

[Aaronw]

Unless you are wanting them for a dark colored background you could probably do them on an inkjet printer, just make the colors much lighter than they would have been originally so they look faded. For example to do black lettering on a light colored door, use 10-20% black (light grey) instead of black.

[MikeeD]

Good idea. Actually I was hoping to get them in white. I'm going to do the truck in faded light blue with primer showing through and shot with a dull coat to look flat and oxidized and look like weathering and sanding. The rod's going to have a barn find, 50's-60's WIP look to it...I hope!

Unfortunately, I don't have a printer. However, I can put together the fonts and the pattern in a .jpg format if someone could print 'em for me.

Thanks for the info...sure appreciate it

[droogie]

Another suggestion is to overpaint the decals in the base color. Use thinned paints and mist the coats on until you get the effect that you want.

I used that technique on the upper wing roundels on this aircraft model.

Edited April 30, 2010 by droogie

[MikeeD]

Droogie, thanks....I never thought of that. Yea, that would work. Spray over the decals and lightly sand them down to get the desired effect.

That just might solve my problem...I'll try it and see how it works. Worse that can happen is I have to paint it all over again.

Thanks again guys...I appreciate the input

[Alyn]

Here's a couple of examples using dry transfer letters, rather than decals. In both examples, the lettering was applied first, then over painted. Paint was then partially sanded off the lettering.

[sjordan2]

Here's a couple of examples using dry transfer letters, rather than decals. In both examples, the lettering was applied first, then over painted. Paint was then partially sanded off the lettering.

This, clearly, is the best way to go for this task and many others. Do you have a link to your dry transfer source? I only know of one, but I'm skeptical about them – they want to sell you a couple of hundred dollars worth of DIY equipment.

[MikeeD]

Wow guys...those all look really good! You've given me some really great inspiration and ideas....looks like it's time to put some of that info to work.

Thanks a million for the input guys....you guys here are fantastic...thanks again!

[Alyn]

This, clearly, is the best way to go for this task and many others. Do you have a link to your dry transfer source? I only know of one, but I'm skeptical about them – they want to sell you a couple of hundred dollars worth of DIY equipment.

Had to wait until I got home to dig into my stash and find out what brand the letters are. I buy these locally in Kansas City at Hobby Town. Hobby Lobby sells Woodland Scenics products, but I don't know if they have the dry transfer letters. I think Doc's Caboose handles them to.