[MRCA] Decals to replace inked on stamps - Re: PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement

[John Hutchins]

Just asking the groups  -

On the subject of remakes of ID plates anyone have prior 
knowledge/experience, having  decals made,  for those acceptance 
stamps.  These could be rub-on or water based like model decals.

Like this: SC /3075/ A

Mark -

Nice reproductions

Thanks
Hutch
On 3/19/2018 11:20 PM, Steve Gajkowski kd3ht wrote:
>
> Really came out well Mark,
>
> Steve, kd3ht
>
> *From:*mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Mark Burgess
> *Sent:* Monday, March 19, 2018 4:59 PM
> *To:* MRCA at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [MRCA] PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement
>
> When I purchased my 74 the data plate was missing and trying to find 
> one was proving not to be easy.  The parts manual only showed a part 
> number, no NSN assigned to it that I could find.  A search of the part 
> number yielded no results so I decided to try and have one made.
>   The best option appeared to be the metalphoto process offered by 
> several companies, prices ranged from $45 to $400 for a one off 
> plate.  All they required was a decent picture and they can re produce 
> one in great detail, the process has a 20 year outside durability.  A 
> few MRCA members were kind enough to send me pictures of their data 
> plates for the project, it was interesting to see the different 
> variations and contract number types on the plates.  I was able to 
> find the correct size military spec drive screws/rivets at Aircraft 
> Spruce, they carry a lot of mil spec hardware.
>
>   The plate arrived quickly, only 4 days after the design was 
> approved, very good service, the detail was amazing, even the Hughes 
> lettering font was exact. The holes were nicely punched and it also 
> had a thin adhesive backing applied.  The plate installed without 
> issue, the adhesive backing keeps the plate flat to the surface and 
> less prone to damage.  Thank you to the MRCA members who made this 
> project possible.
>
> ​73
>
> Mark
>
> K1HF
>
>
>
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