talon1138 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I saw this in my local Hobby Lobby today: http://www.amazon.com/Testor-Corp-Decal-Paper-Clear/dp/B000BLI6QS These are clear decal sheets from Testors. Has anyone used these? If so, are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 There are other decal sheets that are much better. Can't remember where I got mine from, but the ones I ordered are very sturdy, and very high quality. I would advise to look online for other manufacturers. Testors is OK, but if you want better quality, it's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'm going to try this at some point...it sounds fairly easy. I have a descent Canon inkjet printer and only need to print a gazillion little "=" signs to stick all over my 1:72 FM Falcon model someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon1138 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks Jason. No problem, I should've mentioned that I've tried the Testors sheets, and they don't work that well. They leave a silvering effect that makes them look like decals, and not like painted symbols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eel_dahc Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 If you ever want to make some almost original toy looking decals, I've used Avery 3276 clear inkjet Window decals with good results as they have about the same thickness as the originals. Make sure to let them dry before you handle them after printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Check out Micro Mark (link in my signature block). Their papers are great and I've used them for years. Then Micro Sol's stuff is great too! All of their line to include cement. - MT Edited March 27, 2012 by MechTech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon1138 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks for the help everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Also try Tango Papa decal paper, I hear it's some of the best you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Also try Tango Papa decal paper, I hear it's some of the best you can find. Yeah, I think that's what Devin (Anasazi37) used to use, and his decals were second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Be careful using inkjets. The ink fades with exposure to light and you will wind up with a dull or nonexistent decal. I try to use laser printers when I can. I don't have the fancy machine like Devin had so it is the next best thing. I've been told the decal paper can damage the printer but haven't seen that yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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