White Decals

[murraymcdonald]

How does one make white decals or a company who makes them?

[salmon]

Murray,
Before jumping in with some ideas, would you tell me a more about what type of decals these are? Lettering or design or ??
Peace,
Tom

[chips]

I use Woodland Scenics dry transfer sets for numbers and letters. They have a 45 degree Gothic sets that work well for U.S. boats. I seal over the dry transfer with a clear coat. MG747 is the 45 degree Numbers set; MG740 is the letter set.

[murraymcdonald]

Murray,
Before jumping in with some ideas, would you tell me a more about what type of decals these are? Lettering or design or ??
Peace,
Tom

Looking for US Naval Depth Markings for a Fletcher Class Destroyer in 1/72 scale from WWII and name of ship for the stern.

[salmon]

Woodland Scenics is a great recommendation by chips. These are vinyl transfer decals.
David Merriman used these for several of his subs:

David also uses an inkwell pen type device to make white dashes, I cannot for the life of me find that photo.

Bob (NautilusDrydocks.com) knows of a company that will make custom decals. Maybe he will share the name of the company here.


You can also try to make your own decals, but white are a bit tricky.
I used the clear decal and made the base color (black) surround my emblem (https://www.bare-metal.com/experts-c...ecal-film.html). The same for your numbers and paint white underneath. The issue would be matching your base color.



Finally there is a custom kit you can get (if you see yourself making a lot of custom decals) https://decalprofx.com
There is a gentleman and a friend I run subs with in SoCal. He uses the kit for depth markers on his subs.

[chips]

Hawk Graphics lists a set of 1/72nd scale USN hull numbers and draft marks. Sets #7209 or #7203.

[murraymcdonald]

I don't think their in business any more. I've called and emailed them a few times and no reply's.

[bob the builder]

Custom dry transfers can be had from www.aeroloft.com. Tell Cindy that Bob Martin from the Nautilus Drydocks sent you!

[murraymcdonald]

Thank-You for the heads up on the dry transfer sets. I was able to order these through a locale railroad hobby store not to far from me. Wish Hawk Graphics was still in business.

[tommydeen]

You have another link. Aeroloft looks like a dead link