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Broken Wings · Aug 08, 2003 08:43 PM

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I found a GREAT product for masking/layout of trim colors on model aircraft. It's called Transfer Right and it's used by the Sign Guys to transfer the plastic lettering/design that they use to make signs.
It comes in any width roll that you want and cost about $2.00 an inch (roll width) it's like a giant roll of masking tape but not as sticky. The roll I bought is about 18 inches wide and covers the whole wing. It comes in different tack types (low tack, medium tack etc.) I bought low tack.

The paper is thinner than regular masking tape so it cuts real easy with a hobby knife. You can draw on it with a pencil as well as erase and peels off easily after you spray your design.

I tried out (The City Smashers) Minwax stuff on a practice model and used the Transfer Right to lay down a flame job, it works excellent. I'll post a photo when the clear dries.

Good Stuff, for you appearance point guys.

You can purchase it through a company called Ameriban.
http://www.ameriban.com/
Call (800)654-8405 to request a copy of there catalog.
It's Transfer tape that is used to transfer Vinyl Banner lettering onto signs. It's NOT as sticky as masking tape so it's easy to peel off.

Here are a few pictures, This model hasn't been buffed out yet.
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=141720&ck=

Broken Wings

gcb · Aug 09, 2003 03:42 AM

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>I found a GREAT product for masking/layout of trim colors on model aircraft...The roll I bought is about 18 inches wide and covers the whole wing... Broken Wings

Wow! I can't imagine tearing it off the role, let alone getting it off the wing.

George

otshodges · Aug 09, 2003 07:03 AM

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Who sells it? Since I hate masking, I am always looking for an easier/better way to do it.

Bill Hodges

GravityWell · Aug 09, 2003 12:18 PM

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That is a very cool flame job!

Dr. Spark · Aug 09, 2003 12:42 PM

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I have used pre-cut paint stencils from Aero Graphics Co. Great for letters and numbers, but since they are computer-generated, you can't get any fancy designs. Paint stencils are "one-time" and pulling the stencil off stretches the material so it can't be used again. Typical set of AMA numbers, plus the name of the plane costs about $15.

Floyd