3D surface decals, rivets, louvers, weld beads, etc.

[Ben]

I wanted to make sure that everyone knows about these. If you make masters for casting or just want to add detail to a project, Archer transfers might just have what your looking for. They produce actual three dimensional decals that you apply like a regular decal and when they are painted over, they leave a raised detail. What's really cool is that everything is perfectly spaced so you just cut out the amount you need, dip them in water and then carefully drag them into place. The decal film is super thin and disappears after a light coat of paint. So far I have used the rivets on some truck cab masters I have made and they worked beautifully!. They also withstood having the silicone poured over them when the mold was made and when the cabs were demolded, none of the rivets pulled off the cab. Really cool stuff! The hot rod guys should really like the louvers!

http://www.archertra...etailsMain.html#

Edited October 7, 2011 by Ben

[jeffs396]

Thanks for the link Ben!

Saved to my favorites

[Chuck Most]

Thanks for the link Ben!

Saved to my favorites

x2

Might need to invent a couple of projects just to try these out.

[Dr. Cranky]

I'd love to see what they look like.

Never mind, I saw the link. Thanks.

[Agent G]

x2

Might need to invent a couple of projects just to try these out.

Treat yourself and order some of Archers products. Their dry transfers have been a staple of armor modelers for years now, and the new textured decals are simply marvelous. The casting marks for Sherman tanks are second to none.

G

[Ben]

If anyone would like to see them, as they were being used, you can see them on my Peterbilt 352 cab as I was making the master. I stretched the cab using a second cab and in order to do my body work correctly, I had to sand away a lot of rivet detail. After my body work was finished, I used the rivet decals to put the rivets back in place and to add additional rivets that were needed to replicate the real cab. You can see the pics here:

http://www.public.fotki.com/lotso/some-cab-masters/page2.html

[Chuck Most]

I have to say- I've got a couple of 'rat rod' style semi tractor projects, and the one thing holding me back was the fact the rivet detail would be destroyed during the bodywork. maybe I won't need to 'invent' a reason after all.

[MikeMc]

neat stuff but pricey....and I do not see any "g" or 1/2 " scale....

[Foxer]

neat stuff but pricey....and I do not see any "g" or 1/2 " scale....

You have to really look at actual sizes and figure the scale yourself for your particular application. Scale really means nothing if it is listed.

I have used the welds on a '60 dragster and they worked well. I applied them over the door lines to make them look welded shut. Here's a shot to show how they look under one coat of paint.

Another they show fairly well ...

Edited October 8, 2011 by Foxer

[Ben]

neat stuff but pricey....and I do not see any "g" or 1/2 " scale....

Hey Mike, don't go by the scales they post, just use the measurements of the rivets themselves to calculate what would be needed for your project. They have several different sizes of rivets that scale out to about a 1/4" or 3/16" rivet head in 1/25 or 1/24 scale. They are a bit pricey but you do get a lot of rivets and it sure beats trying to put them on one by one!!!!!

[charlie8575]

Very neat.

Definitely worth a bookmark.

Charlie Larkin

[aarondupont]

Archer's rivet decals are great. I used them on a Lincoln Contental to look like airplane rivet panels. I've got to learn how to upload photos so I can share some of this stuff with you all. Check out Archer's site. Lots of items we can all use! Aaron Dupont

[Chuck Most]

I've really been pouring over this site lately.

REALLY like these

http://www.archertransfers.com/AR99003A.html

They're so creepy, I've GOT to pick up a sheet of them!

[whale392]

Thanks Ben and Chuck for the links, awesome stuff!

[MicroNitro]

Thanks Ben I have been looking for the louver for a while.

[Bernard Kron]

I've been using the louvers from Archer's for quite some time now. I use the O scale (1/48) item # 37 to equate to approx. 3" louvers in 1/24 or 1/25 scales. I like them a lot and have used them on several builds. Here is a link to my product review last year: http://www.modelcars...rs&fromsearch=1 . The review spells out some of the limitations and benefits of this approach.

My most recent use has been on a replica of The Challenger's A-V8 from Deuce of Spades. The w.i.p. on that build (see http://www.modelcars...showtopic=39392 ) spells out some additional details on how to get the best results from them. Here are some pics:

Another great use of Archer products was on Curt Raitz's incredible Bugatti Type 32 "Tank" which made liberal use of Archer Rivets to great effect. Here's link to the Under Glass post ( http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25634&hl=bugatti&fromsearch=1 )and here are some pics:

[curt raitz]

I've been using the louvers from Archer's for quite some time now. I use the O scale (1/48) item # 37 to equate to approx. 3" louvers in 1/24 or 1/25 scales. I like them a lot and have used them on several builds. Here is a link to my product review last year: http://www.modelcars...rs&fromsearch=1 . The review spells out some of the limitations and benefits of this approach.

My most recent use has been on a replica of The Challenger's A-V8 from Deuce of Spades. The w.i.p. on that build (see http://www.modelcars...showtopic=39392 ) spells out some additional details on how to get the best results from them. Here are some pics:

Another great use of Archer products was on Curt Raitz's incredible Bugatti Type 32 "Tank" which made liberal use of Archer Rivets to great effect. Here's link to the Under Glass post ( http://www.modelcars...ti&fromsearch=1 )and here are some pics:

Yah...what he said!

Love Archers stuff, a little pricey...but not when you consider the alternative - makin' them!!!

thanx for postin' Bernard, ya beat me to it

c'ya