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General Category => Tips, Tricks, Techniques & Tools => Topic started by: marc_reusser on October 09, 2012, 09:25:18 PM

Title: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: marc_reusser on October 09, 2012, 09:25:18 PM
For those interested in obtaining plywood decals like I used in the Gunnery Trainer, or for other smaller scales...

...or even for a 1/24 or 1/25 Woody

(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.bigcommerce.com%2Fserver1700%2Feb47b%2Fproducts%2F6199%2Fimages%2F10215%2FScreen_Shot_2012_10_01_at_1.25.31_PM__50741.1349112505.800.800.png&hash=938ab9b2c9aff5353a7263f1d9980e3e8792c19f)


The UvdR decals are now available on-line Stateside, through Last Cavalry Hobbies, located in Michigan.
http://shop.lastcavalry.com/ (http://shop.lastcavalry.com/)

They also carry a wide range of other products and weathering materials, including the MIG and AK lines.

I have no connection to Last Cav., other than that they have provided me with great service.  

Marc
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: Andi Little on October 10, 2012, 02:27:16 AM
Great body!!! ............... I just wanted to say that.

Seriously, great body: You've captured the "Look" that I've been trying to emulate in one fell swoop. I did think about treating myself to a set or two of those decals for exactly that reason - well nearly that reason mine was/is going to be a Citroen "Normande".
I'm loving the scale shine too, a big thing of mine ... any special processes you can talk about - may care to divulge?

Also the High and Lowlights around the wooden trim and fittings - super stuff. "I know you call those different things, the effects not the wood! Modulation and Filters and stuff but I still can't get used to the terminology, still tend to think in terms of Glazes and Washes - it'll be the Boho' in me!!!?

Great Job as ever ..............
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: Gordon Ferguson on October 10, 2012, 03:07:28 AM
Hi Andi,

I could be wrong, happens , but don't think that one is Marc's ........... think its one of Uschi's.

Hopefully this is the link to details of the build

http://www.uschivdr.com/products/wgw-1-woody-special/
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: Andi Little on October 10, 2012, 08:13:45 AM
Ah! - silly me.

Still pretty bliddy good though, I'll go back sleep now then.
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: Mr Potato Head on October 10, 2012, 08:54:48 AM
Marc
Hey could a person of minimal means and skills make his or her own plywood decals?
As you know I do have an Alps printer, but I would assume it could be done on any printer? It's just a matter of dithering, correct?
Thanks
Gil
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: marc_reusser on October 10, 2012, 10:39:04 PM
Gil,
Means is one thing, skill is another.  ;D

I don't know. Looking at Alex's decals so much depends on the artwork, and then there is specific paper and inks he uses. Knowing what colors to print the decals in, and coming up with the pre and post coloring steps to make it look right is a whole 'nother ball game. But why not give it a shot.


Andi,

Thank you for thinking that was my work. I only wish I could do so well. I agree, Alex's handeling of the paint coloring/shading, and the perfect level /look of the gloss finish, is simply superb.




M
Title: Re: Plywood and Woody Decals
Post by: Mr Potato Head on October 11, 2012, 05:49:39 PM
Thanks Marc, I saw a SBS in an Airbrush magazine and some examples on other forums, I'll work on it you'll never know what can happen?
Thanks
Gil