[Hallicrafters] Beldecal Wet Transfer Decal System

[Bill Gerhold]

I just purchased some clear transfer printer material from Beldecal.  Their
system, seems pretty simple and interesting.  I have (2) HT-32 panels that
are in poor condition and I would like to bead blast them to bare metal to
refinish them but I have hesitated to do this since I could not duplicate
(with dry transfer methods), the Hallicrafters Logo and the Hallicrafters
type face.

As I understand the system, I will take a high resolution image of the logo
and type face as found on the HT-32 front panel.  I will then take that
image and manipulate it in the computer.  Clearing up defects and sizing.
When sized properly, I will then print it out (ink jet printer) on this
decal paper.  Let it dry.

According to the instructions, I will then spray the printout with a common
Krylon type of clear lacquer and let dry for about 1 hour for protection.  I
then cut the print from the sheet and place it in water.  Let it loosen up
and then transfer the decal to the panel.  Seems I used to do this building
plastic model airplanes.

If this works, I will let you guys know.

K2WH