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signs on buildings
Posted by snowey on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:52 PM

I saw an article in an old Kalmbach how-to book on scenery that I have. It shows various methods for placing signs on buildings; and shows one method for making painted on signs using a product called "decal-it" that makes a decal of anything. Since the article first ran in Model Railroader in the 80s, I was wondering if this stuff is still made. Anyone know? They said it was for dechoupage modeling; whatever that is-what is it?

(and yes; I know about all the other methods for making painted on signs-sanding the sign, etc. So don't say "I use such-and- such method" etc.Smile [:)])

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Posted by loathar on Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:21 PM

http://www.homeenvy.com/db/1/621.html

Here's an article on using the stuff. It says it's made by Plaid who is a craft paint mfg. Sounds like it's just a clear water based clear coat.

Edit-Found this on E-Bay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Decal-It-Kit-From-Plaid_W0QQitemZ370017982728QQihZ024QQcategoryZ75576QQcmdZViewItem

 

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