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Posted by jmozz on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:30 PM
Brian can you send me some pics of your logo decals on your train thanks jmozz
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 6:27 AM
Hay guys, if your looking for a low priced program that will do good graphics check out "The Print Shop" or "Print Artist" about 50$ each. These programs can also receive scanned images and incorporate them into your designs.

I'm using an i-mac but the same programs should be available for PCs.

OLD DAD .....Larry T.
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Posted by bman36 on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:18 AM
OLD DAD,
Make sure ya' show me this program. See you tomorrow. Guys...pics may take a while. email server is down. Waiting. Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 21, 2004 11:06 PM
Bman,
When you put the gloss paint under the decals, did you use enamle or acrylic(sp?).

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Posted by DSchmitt on Saturday, May 22, 2004 1:04 AM
Military modelers often use Future brand floor wax as a gloss coat under decals. They say it makes a very thin even coat and is very durable.

I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.

I don't have a leg to stand on.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 9:52 AM
Here is a link for model railroaders "Clip Art" on a CD for only $25. ... http://www.modelbuilder.info
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Sunday, May 30, 2004 12:52 PM

Hi guys!

I don't normally cross the tracks and step into the garden, but this topic caught my eye.

Over on the MR forum we have been discussing how to transfer images to models using the computer. From reading the posts here, it sounds like some of you are having trouble with artwork. Artwork is really pretty fun and easy, however without white, it can get tricky to get the desired results.

It also sounds like you have some good experience printing decals. This is where I need answers and advice. If you don't mind a little graffiti, how about stopping by and checking out these topics.[swg]

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16493
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16086

Model railroading is fun, no matter where you do it!!!



I'm inviting you guys to join us over on MR because I don't think you want all of us tromping through the garden.[swg]
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Posted by bman36 on Sunday, May 30, 2004 11:08 PM
Big Boy,
Thanks for the links! Will check em' out. Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:26 PM
[#dots] I give up on this making your sticker thing. Dang programs like Freehand and The Print Shop Deluxe V20 are well deep, I guess I am shallow.
To heck with them. Any one want free stuff?
Can not even make a hearld......

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