[Hallicrafters] Panel Lettering

[Ron Kolarik]

If you're going to use waterslide decals then look at the products
that plastic modelers use to apply and set them. Take a look
at Microscale, http://www.microscale.com/ , not the only source
but popped in my head first. Any good shop that caters to plastic
model builders or train hobbyists should have it.

Ron
K0IDT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Basford" <Roger at new-gate.co.uk>
To: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
Cc: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Panel Lettering


> On 20/01/2012 17:46, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
>> On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Roger Basford<Roger at new-gate.co.uk>  wrote:
>>
>>> I'm looking at the
>>> RadioDaze decals with a view to ordering some of those, any feelings on
>>> their suitability for wrinkle paint?
>> Unless they're a newer material that partially dissolves or conforms
>> better to the texture, I don't think you'll be very happy with them.
>> Particularly if you have a dense, heavy wrinkle. I haven't used any
>> kind of transfer in years due to this. Maybe things have progressed
>> since then?
>>
>> Some companies actually painted then engraved the panels to produce
>> crisp aluminum lettering. Hammarlund did this on the early Super Pros
>> and Collins used the approach on their broadcast line. Looks nice but
>> precludes repainting to some extent. It would probably cost a bit, but
>> if you have an accurate copy of the original layout, it's something
>> else to consider.
>>
>> ~ Todd/KAQ
>>
>>
> OK Todd,
> 
> That's disappointing; The RD decals aren't especially expensive and they 
> have the Hallicrafters company font,  although there's airmail to add to 
> the prices and I really need to buy their recommended sealer which will 
> no doubt cause shipping issues with the Post Office! Anyway, I have an 
> old BC-614 mounting plate to experiment on, so can see what it looks 
> like before I attack the pristine powder-coating!
> 
> 73
> 
> Roger/G3VKM
> 
> 
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