Anyone here or know someone who can make custom decal

[gtx6970]

Im going to try my hand and converting a Revell 67 GTX to a 66 Satellite.

 

The easiest way I can think to do the rear is with a decal.

 

Anyone here capable of such a task, 

I can get any picture , angle or dimensions needed 

 

pic just for some kind of reference 

[64SS350]

That might be the easiest,but how good do you want the final result to look? 

In my opinion only, I say scratch build it! I see a few layers of small styrene,BMF, and a little red paint. Unless you are in a hurry, take some time to play with it. Build those skills! You can learn a lot from practicing and talented people on here!

[gtx6970]

In theory, that sure sounds good.

Issue is the depth differences between the levels is only MAYBE 1/8inch on the 1/1 

My thoughts were a very thin - flat piece of styrene with a decal  overlay to achieve the best effect.

I cant imagine trying to get multiple pieces of styrene that small in perfect alignment to make it look right. Possibily taking some small styrene and make a edge perimeter with a decal insert. 

 

Looking at the kit this morning. I think I can pull the tail lights off reasonably easy. ....Of course I say that now. I haven't actually delved into it yet.

Just looking at  possibilities . Unless there is someone who can 3d print the pieces. Again, I can provide any picture / measurement needed. 

[gtx6970]

closeup of the panel 

[GMP440]

 

  If you have a Polar Lights 65 Coronet trunk panel, maybe you could modify that.  Could work well for you.

[Exotics_Builder]

 

 Can you not modify this detail for a 67?

 

Edited February 22, 2024 by Exotics_Builder

[gtx6970]

1 hour ago, Exotics_Builder said:

 

 Can you not modify this detail for a 67?

 

I could probably use part of something like that.

 

But the grille is going to be too narrow.

 

I will have to see if I have one of these photo Etch kits.

Of not...order one. At a minimum I can use it for emblems 

[Scott Eriksen]

...........try Bedlam Creations ,he did decals for my Autocar wrecker and Teachers Pet Plymouth ,,he will need exact size /font/colors and pictures >>  Bedlam Creations - Creators of custom waterslide decals for guitars, miniatures, models, and more!

[stitchdup]

8 hours ago, gtx6970 said:

I cant imagine trying to get multiple pieces of styrene that small in perfect alignment to make it look right. Possibily taking some small styrene and make a edge perimeter with a decal insert.

I would cut out the area of the panel, slightly smaller than the outside trim edge, then add the trim to the body with a small inner edge. I would cut a flat piece of sheet to fit the hole you cut and put any needed curvature in before gluing it to the inner edge of the trim you added. Next I would mark out the 3 trim pieces on the inside on the thinnest sheet i had, leaving connections between them at each end and glue only the parts you need down. Once the glue has dried you can carefully trim away the 4 connections and you will be left with 3 perfectly inline trim pieces on a finished panel ready for paint and foil. If you wanted to add the lights also, I would cut them out before paint and foil and add some small pite of sheet to the back. Then its just making some lenses after its foiled and painted. 

[Bills72sj]

If only you could make your own photo etch...

[gtx6970]

15 hours ago, stitchdup said:

I would cut out the area of the panel, slightly smaller than the outside trim edge, then add the trim to the body with a small inner edge. I would cut a flat piece of sheet to fit the hole you cut and put any needed curvature in before gluing it to the inner edge of the trim you added. Next I would mark out the 3 trim pieces on the inside on the thinnest sheet i had, leaving connections between them at each end and glue only the parts you need down. Once the glue has dried you can carefully trim away the 4 connections and you will be left with 3 perfectly inline trim pieces on a finished panel ready for paint and foil. If you wanted to add the lights also, I would cut them out before paint and foil and add some small pite of sheet to the back. Then its just making some lenses after its foiled and painted. 

I have to make the entire rear section of the decklid as the Revell GTX has a seperate rear finish panel that fills the void 

[gtx6970]

23 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said:

...........try Bedlam Creations ,he did decals for my Autocar wrecker and Teachers Pet Plymouth ,,he will need exact size /font/colors and pictures >>  Bedlam Creations - Creators of custom waterslide decals for guitars, miniatures, models, and more!

Thanks, Just sent them an email with pictures 

[Mike 1017]

On 2/23/2024 at 12:10 AM, Bills72sj said:

If only you could make your own photo etch...

Micro-Mark Pro-Etch Photo Etch System, everything you need to make professional quality detail metal etching (micromark.com)

[peteski]

I do my own etching (both parts and electronic circuit boards).  You still have to first design the parts (produce the artwork) to be accurate and look good.

[gtx6970]

On 2/23/2024 at 6:06 PM, gtx6970 said:

Thanks, Just sent them an email with pictures 

I've heard back.

Game him all kinds of pictures and measurements. 

 

Waiting on a quote right now.

 

Fingers crossed he can help me