wunwinglow Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I've just ordered a couple of sets, wondered if anyone had used them on a Large Scale Plane yet? I've uses the Archer weld seams and casting markings on some tanks and they worked extremely well, but they are a bit pricey. The Micro Mark items look to be much better bang for buck. If they work.... http://www.micromark.com/ho-scale-decals-with-raised-3d-rivets-and-other-surface-details,9968.html http://www.micromark.com/o-scale-decals-with-raised-3d-rivets-and-other-surface-details,9967.html And could we persuade them to do some aviation-specific patterns? Tim P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 There are a couple of makers who do aircraft type rivet decals. Can't think of any by name ATM. But I'm sure others will know and post. These look a bit too aggressive.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I have the 1/87 and 1/48 sets. They are not flush but are button head type that were most commonly used on railway equipment. Though I have not yet used them I intend to use the 1/87 for the inside surface of landing gear doors on my Phantom build. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Archer make them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have verious sets of the Archer versions. They make several sets, in single and double row configs, along with size and groupings. I think SB.com still carries them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I use Archer ones.. and they are a little bit expensive... never use mm 3d...hope they work for you.. please let us know... Shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Also HGW http://battlefield.eshop-zdarma.cz/index.php?s=main_page Search : rivets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Just received my pack of these decals from MicroMark, excellent service! The O gauge set is perhaps a little chunky for 32nd scale aircraft use, although the staggered double row rivits look like they will be very useful for forming the laced zig zag buttons seen on some fabric covered aircraft. Under a strip of aluminium foil they might just look the bees knees. I'll give it a try and let you know. The HO set however looks like it will be extremely useful. I can't measure exactly the dot diameter, it must be about 0.3 mm, and you get a sheet covered in about 240mm x 160 mm-worth of assorted rivits in various pitches, single rows and double rows, parallel and staggered. Each row is about 85mm long. There are also a variety of circular and arcs of rivits, as well as some louvres and very fine square pattern mesh. These are all printed in a distinctly 3D resin material onto clear varnished decal paper, so they are a doddle to cut out and apply, just like any other decal. I'll try these out tonight and waft some primer over them. Normal price is $14.95, but MicroMark have them on offer in their flyer cataloge at $11.75 a sheet. Oh, and the best bit? When you open the packet, you discover that there are TWO sheets of decals!!!! This is splendid value for money. Now, if we can get our heads together to come up with some specific aircraft designes for this process, I think we should let MicrMark know! Dzus fasteners, zips, rib stitching and tapes, makers name plates, hex grille for radiators, tyre makers logos, piano hinges, weld seams, kick-in steps, the list could go on and on! Usual disclaimers, although I'll be ordering more right now. And they did send me a catalogue flyer. And I am a complete sucker when it comes to neat tools and stuff.... Tim Edited September 17, 2012 by wunwinglow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Just received their latest catalog and will need to check them out. Thanks for the information Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ta152H1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Peter boy, go for Archer and/or HGW free-lines...you can't go wrong...and the latter don't even have carrier to worry aboot! Ciao Ciao Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleAviation Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I have used the HGW sets and while they are easy to transfer they completely disappear after painting! So I am not happy with the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Tyre makers logo? What an excellent idea Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I used them on my Prowler; for smaller rivets, I use the Archer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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