[MRCA] Decals to replace inked on stamps - Re: PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement
jeepp
jeepp at comcast.net
Wed Mar 21 05:42:04 EDT 2018
I bought clear and white decal paper to try. A friend regularly uses the product for model large RC airplanes. My issue was the fact that you must waterproof the decal before "lifting" it via water. After spraying with clear krylon (recommended), the decal is stiff and will not conform to anything except an abdolutely smooth surface. Forget wrinkle paint. Not like your Monogram airplane kit decal where the decal will adhere and conform perfectly. I tried Solvaset, etc. I am told that one must use waterproof ink, and it will be far better. Maybe special ink jet ink is available?Jeep K3HVG
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From: John Hutchins <jphutch60bj at gmail.com>
Date: 3/21/18 00:31 (GMT-05:00)
To: mrca at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [MRCA] Decals to replace inked on stamps - Re: PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement
Al -
You are correct, I have to restore one. I repainted the radio
similar, close to picture different serial number.
I guess I could order a rubber Stamp. Wonder what the type and
manufacture of the Ink was?
Thanks
Hutch
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On 3/20/2018 11:11 PM, Al Klase wrote:
I could be wrong, but I always assumed they were rubber stamps. -
Al - N3FRQ
On 3/20/2018 10:34 PM, John Hutchins
wrote:
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:
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Really
came out well Mark,
Steve,
kd3ht
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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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