Tips on assembling words from individual letters?

[OneEighthBit]

I've got myself a bit of a challenge...

 

I want to add some text to a model with gold lettering outlined in red. Fox Transfers make a nice set but only in 9mm and I need it in 2mm. This leaves me with two issues:

 

1. I need to use a 2mm letter set and assemble the text letter by letter.

2. If I want to create a read drop-shadow I need to put the letters down first in red and then gold on top slightly offset.

 

As that scale it's going to be laborious.

 

Are there any pro-tips on solving this? For example, can I somehow cut-out the letters and assemble them into the words I need but lift and apply them as a whole to the model rather than individually? Any tips on how to successfully layer decals?

[krow113]

Your second option is the one.

Use red letters and seal them good  prior to the gold letters going on.

Whatever method you use for the red -seal it in well.

These are letters from n automotive- hot rod- race generic sheet.

[nheather]

2mm letter by letter, each letter two decals - my eyes are swimming with just the thought of it

 

Cheers,

 

Nigel