Decal Feedback
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Decal Feedback
Keyday’s P-61 thread got me to thinking about this subject. Today there are a multitude of aftermarket decal brands available. Some have good reputations, some do not. What are your own actual experiences with different brands? Not what you’ve heard or read, but firsthand experiences? Please name the brand and the pros and/or cons those that you have used?
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Re: Decal Feedback
I like Syhart and Model Maker since I've used a couple sets already.
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Re: Decal Feedback
Printscale
I used this sheet: https://printscale.org/product_449.html
Pro's
I used this sheet: https://printscale.org/product_449.html
Pro's
- Often cover subjects not seen before
- Print quality seemed like it could have been better; however, not really noticeable at normal viewing distance
- Very thin and difficult to work with -- can easily ruin a decal if you are not careful.
- The general aircraft stenciling sheet seemed to come from a different manufacturer, carrier film thicker and glossy sheen.
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Re: Decal Feedback
Draw decals are pretty nice. They make a lot for commercial aircraft, fire fighters & some military
https://www.drawdecal.com/
They are digital silk and extremely thin. Perfect registration and react well to setting solutions. They are a continuous film medium so careful trimming is required.
https://www.drawdecal.com/
They are digital silk and extremely thin. Perfect registration and react well to setting solutions. They are a continuous film medium so careful trimming is required.
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Re: Decal Feedback
Aeromaster and Eagle Strike I've had very good luck with
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Re: Decal Feedback
Propagteam and most Roden decals give me fits.
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Re: Decal Feedback
It's VERY simple. If it says "Made By Cartograph", it's going to be good.
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Re: Decal Feedback
I agree with Mike: Cartograph is my go-to for aftermarket decals; I've almost never had any issues with them.
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We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: Decal Feedback
Caracal is another good one. I've used a couple sheets from them. Eagle Strike, used them several times. I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember at the moment. I would have to dig through my stash of leftovers.
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Re: Decal Feedback
Afterburner (no longer around), Fightertown, Furrball, Caracal, Bullseye and Flying Leatherneck are all great decal companies that do more modern aircraft.
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