Mark M Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 ok, i really need your help guys i cannot find the decals i want to make the over belize bucc, now i could cut up loads of differnt sheets, but they are all slightly different colours, so im going to try and print some (yes i know im mad!), but does anyone know what 'font' was used for the seriels i.e. xz534 on navy buccs, and what font was used for the large pale blue individual numbers on the nose, i.e. 030 seconly any tips of how to print them, ive ordered some, clear decal film and microscale liquid decal film (i tried ones to print some a while back with mixed results) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Dan~ Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 ok, i really need your help guysi cannot find the decals i want to make the over belize bucc, now i could cut up loads of differnt sheets, but they are all slightly different colours, so im going to try and print some (yes i know im mad!), but does anyone know what 'font' was used for the seriels i.e. xz534 on navy buccs, and what font was used for the large pale blue individual numbers on the nose, i.e. 030 seconly any tips of how to print them, ive ordered some, clear decal film and microscale liquid decal film (i tried ones to print some a while back with mixed results) Until computers came along, 'fonts' were little blocks of metal used by printers. The rest of us (I used to be a sign writer) worked from books of letter styles which we copied, or learnt certain styles by heart... usually with our own twist. In cases like this, chances are somebody made a manual which gave exact dimensions of each letter. So unless somebody has got hold of this manual and made it into a font, then it's unlikely you will find a ready made font. You may need to draw these letters up by hand and scan them, or draw them on a computer. It's not so hard, most fonts follow basic conventions, so on a computer you can draw up a full set of letters in a few hours. Otherwise, the only other option would be to find something close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Until computers came along, 'fonts' were little blocks of metal used by printers. The rest of us (I used to be a sign writer) worked from books of letter styles which we copied, or learnt certain styles by heart... usually with our own twist.In cases like this, chances are somebody made a manual which gave exact dimensions of each letter. So unless somebody has got hold of this manual and made it into a font, then it's unlikely you will find a ready made font. You may need to draw these letters up by hand and scan them, or draw them on a computer. It's not so hard, most fonts follow basic conventions, so on a computer you can draw up a full set of letters in a few hours. Otherwise, the only other option would be to find something close. thanks dan i guessed as much, im going to try and scan the ones i have and playwith them and recoulor them, i think i have all the letters i need just in different colours,, ive got plenty of time the group build is not til august!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Mark you should be able to download the fonts here, they need unzipping into your fonts folder in the windows folder http://www.simmerspaintshop.com/forums/dlc...itary-fonts-19/ Edited January 18, 2010 by TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 there is also that free site with some decals for the bucc on already made up to print, but have not got the link here at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Mark you should be able to download the fonts here, they need unzipping into your fonts folder in the windows folderhttp://www.simmerspaintshop.com/forums/dlc...itary-fonts-19/ tony, thats perfect, if found the one and it works!!!!!!!!!! you are a star!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 my pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelvy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) There's also the Model Airplane International site which has Richard J Caruana artwork which can be downloaded for free. Is is also available on Mr Caruana's own site. The markings are for S1s, but may also be useful for early S2s. Edited January 18, 2010 by davidelvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 That's the puppy I have the link for at home this one http://8347493143647315208-a-1802744773732...;attredirects=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 yep just found that, theres some nice sheets there, i may have to print the harrier one aswell!! thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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