I am rebuilding a poor battered HF radio.
The front panel is aluminum , no backlighting.
I resurfaced and painted Boeing gray.
Now I need to put the white lettering back on it.
Letraset seems to have vanished from the shelves!!
Would someone have some left or a better idea?
Jack
could suggest a simple low tech solution - though not perfect
you can get off the web modelling decal sheets that you can print onto from your printer
the decals can be applied and a special decal solution (that is wiped over the surface) used to 'pull' the decal down hard onto the surface and then just give a couple of coats of protective clear laqueur
resluts look good and fairly hard wearing for areas not regularily pressed
Mike
How can you print in "white" - or perhaps I am having another senior moment :D
Edit I stand corrected re post below
Letraset is still available. I bought it for the lettering on the gear lever.
Here is the link
http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/craft-shop/card-making/rub-down-transfers/letraset-rub-down-lettering-a5.html (http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/craft-shop/card-making/rub-down-transfers/letraset-rub-down-lettering-a5.html)
David
Hey, super!
I googled letraset and similar entries for half an hour yesterday to no avail!!
So far they quote me 40 pounds postage for an enveloppe with 2 sheets !! ???
I sent an Email , waiting for an answer! :D
David I was planning to spray with a mat clear after that using Testor . OK?
Jack
ALPS used to make several printers that print in white and metallic. If you're thinking about doing this on a larger scale you might want to look at that option.
They're out of production, but interest in these printers is still very high and I think another company is trying to get them produced again.
ALPS
MD1000
MD5000
Do a search on eBay and you'll find them.
Restoring that HF radio is a one shot deal.
and I need just a few letters.
Letraset seems to be the answer .
If they can ship it with "regular" stamps lol ! :D
Jack
Sorry, but I have not got around to lacquering it yet.BTW, if you can wait, I can get the letraset and bring it with me in June
Regards
David
Jack,
I tried the decal stuff and while it looked to be the goods, getting it to stick was a real problem. The surface was round, so I had a problem with the positioning.
After I got it right, as soon as I applied the lacquer (supposed to be for decals) it looked yellow and detracted from the job. I rubbed it all back and have not found a suitable solution as of yet.
I like the idea of letraset, too. It takes me back to my childhood, when my old man used it (he was a screen printer) in his graphics.
It was wonderful stuff.
Frank
Hey Jack,
I have used Woodland Scenic dry transfer lettering with good results. After applying I sprayed a couple of thin coats of flat or matte clear to protect the lettering. Here is a link . . you should be able to find a supplier near you.
http://www.hobbysetcohio.com/dtlett.html (http://www.hobbysetcohio.com/dtlett.html)
This is a photo of the dry transfer lettering that I used on the elevator disconnect handle . .
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi666.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv29%2Flear45sim%2FHPIM5274.jpg&hash=1a1ee2d1886526b2f5503ff61a19b8f4d3e22bf5)
Thank you..
Will follow up.
Jack
finally I refinished it and it look real good on the pedestal.
Here is another one on EBay today:
[ebay]370641468715[/ebay]
Looks great Jack! :idiot: