dogface1956 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I am looking for 1/32 decals for the 57 th FIS, the Black Knights. Does anyone make them? Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Not in 1/32 there have been some done by individuals as "very" limited. There was a member here who did them a number of years back but I can not recall his name.Barry Edited September 15, 2015 by Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Joe, I successfully completed layered vector artwork for F-4E 66-300 as it appeared in 1978-79 with crew names, lances, knight's head on the tail etc but could not afford screen printing. The digital printing I had prototyped by Draw Decal proved to be too thick and hopeless at conforming to shapes. If you or anyone else know of a digital printer decal maker who can handle two layers (white, then other colours + black on top) I will get half a dozen printed. If that fails, there is the outside possibility I will pay for professional multi-layer screen printing by Fantasy Print Shop early next year. Hope that helps, Tony Quirky Decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Top left design. Am looking for a short-run decal maker so as to release the 57th FIS F-4E sheet and ADWC F-4C option. Any valid suggestions would be sincerely appreciated Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilM Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I've always had a soft spot for 57 FIS and its aircraft: if you ever succeed in getting these printed, count me in for one please! (Though what I really want to build are a dayglo-marked F-89 and F-102, kit makers please note ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Beautiful Tony! I really hope the decals will see the light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrre Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 You should check with Boa decal in the Czech Republic. They are cheap and good. And they do smaller batches. K EmperorKai and Tony T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I only had two sets made for myself. They were quite expensive. We sent in some pics of the plane. Maybe someday they will reappear in "What's New". Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 You should check with Boa decal in the Czech Republic. They are cheap and good. And they do smaller batches. K Thanks K. The artwork is mostly done in Corel CDX4 and just needs tweaking - depending on whether firms like Boa use digital or screen and whether the clear layer is solid underneath or individually printed on top. I'll check them out, but remain open to other suggestions. I don't want to commit to more than 20 sets if possible. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am in for a set Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Wow ...57th would be great .....and so would that Niagra Falls bird !!!! I would be all in Tony if you are able to get them done -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Have you drawn the art with traps for silkscreen printing? If not, BOA is going to charge you to do that, so it may not end up being that cheap. He's very good, but it helps if you understand how to construct art that will print correctly without having to be tweaked. I've had layered art screen printed Jennings and know how to tweak it, thankfully. For digital I will mostly trim through, and for screen create chokes and traps - overlaps - to avoid gaps. I do that myself, based on the printer's tolerances and a bit extra to be safe, and don't expect the printer to have to adjust the art at all (and might be highly miffed if they did !) Converting FS 595 numbers to Pantone is the fun bit, whereas digital is easier (but less reliable) with CMYK. I want to get the 57th FIS F-4E decals done as it's on my build list, and a few others' lists by all accounts. I will investigate this in Nov-Dec. I still would prefer a *digital* printer of repute as the screen route uses five extra colours just for the ADCOM insignia, unless the A4 art is a combo of the Keflavik and Tyndall F-4 on one page - hmmmm. Maybe. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 57 FIS F-4Es are one of my all time favourites, Count me in for a set if that helps push this project forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Tony, i'll be in for couple off them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveoh Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've had layered art screen printed Jennings and know how to tweak it, thankfully. For digital I will mostly trim through, and for screen create chokes and traps - overlaps - to avoid gaps. I do that myself, based on the printer's tolerances and a bit extra to be safe, and don't expect the printer to have to adjust the art at all (and might be highly miffed if they did !) Converting FS 595 numbers to Pantone is the fun bit, whereas digital is easier (but less reliable) with CMYK. I want to get the 57th FIS F-4E decals done as it's on my build list, and a few others' lists by all accounts. I will investigate this in Nov-Dec. I still would prefer a *digital* printer of repute as the screen route uses five extra colours just for the ADCOM insignia, unless the A4 art is a combo of the Keflavik and Tyndall F-4 on one page - hmmmm. Maybe. Tony Hi Tony glad you are still contemplating doing the 57th FIS decal sheets. I will keep an eye on this thread as I'm still wanting to do another one. Dave Tony T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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