Tire Lettering Question (and another pic!!)
Hawk312
01-05-2002, 11:12 AM
I am looking for dry transfer tire lettering for muscle/classic cars but am having trouble finding what I am looking for. I have some of the "Firestone" transfer lettering from Shabo, but would like more variety. Most of what I`ve seen is for stock cars or race cars. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I attached a picture of a Corvette model I built a while back since everyone was asking me for more pictures. I hope you like it.
:) This was a snap kit that took me about 10 hours to complete. The body has several coats of flourescent orange followed by 4 coats of testors gloss red and 4 coats of high gloss clear coat.
I attached a picture of a Corvette model I built a while back since everyone was asking me for more pictures. I hope you like it.
:) This was a snap kit that took me about 10 hours to complete. The body has several coats of flourescent orange followed by 4 coats of testors gloss red and 4 coats of high gloss clear coat.
Guiddy
01-05-2002, 11:43 AM
That looks lovely! 10 hours is some going too! Looks a nice, fresh colour!
pkw1
01-05-2002, 05:17 PM
for the tire lettering... I've seen it done on F1 cars using masking of (home made templates made of thin quality card boards)
the result turned pretty well.. but i haven't tried it myself yet.
the result turned pretty well.. but i haven't tried it myself yet.
Jay!
01-05-2002, 05:25 PM
If the tires have the name molded into the sidewall, you can use those milky gel pens to pick out the high spots. If you go nice and slow, you can wipe away mistakes, I believe.
primera man
01-06-2002, 05:56 AM
Have a look at this site here.....i'm sure i saw some in there
www.scaledreams.com
www.scaledreams.com
Hawk312
01-06-2002, 10:33 AM
Who is HLJ? I`ve seen that in several posts.
modelfan1
01-06-2002, 11:28 AM
Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has thin brass templates for Goodyear,Firestone even Hoosier (a small american performance tire co.)
They don't have a web site but you can get a catalog by contacting them
at
Replicas an Miniatures of Maryland
317 Roosevelt Ave. SW
Glen Burnie,Maryland 21061
(410)768-3648
They don't have a web site but you can get a catalog by contacting them
at
Replicas an Miniatures of Maryland
317 Roosevelt Ave. SW
Glen Burnie,Maryland 21061
(410)768-3648
Guiddy
01-06-2002, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by Hawk312
Who is HLJ? I`ve seen that in several posts.
www.hlj.com one of our major suppliers. Try also www.mediamixhobby.com.sq and www.grandprixmodels.com for live online shopping!
Who is HLJ? I`ve seen that in several posts.
www.hlj.com one of our major suppliers. Try also www.mediamixhobby.com.sq and www.grandprixmodels.com for live online shopping!
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