Mine are all packed away, so I cannot help with these questions.
Each of the decal sheets I purchased from Micro-Mark had four identical sections of 3D rivet decals.
-Kevin
Thanks for your kind words, Chuck. I’m not sure if I’ll have need to utilise it again, but it’s good to know that it’s at least a do-able option.
The Micro-Mark sheets that I have (dated 2011) show no size specifications at all, nor does the accompanying instruction sheet.
Each of the two identical sheets that I have are laid out as two identical halves, so yes, one half of the sheet duplicates the other half.
The two sets of Archer decals are labelled as to size, with one package being 3/8" (nominal) rivets, with the heads being 5/8" in diameter, and the other 1/2" (nominal) rivets, with heads 7/8" in diameter (all dimensions in HO scale).
Comparing the Micro-Mark ones to the Archer rivets, the Micro-Mark ones are closer to the 7/8" head diameter…probably most suitable for tenders, steam locos, heavy bridges, etc., while the smaller Archer ones would have been better for things like boxcars, including my aluminum tape version.
The Micro-Mark sheets are approximately 2.5 times longer and wider than the Archer sheets, but are considerably cheaper. I do feel that the Archer offering is easier to use and gives better results, but the price could be a serious drawback if you have plans to do a fleet of rolling stock or a bunch of big bridges.
I seem to recall a fairly recent message from Archer on some changes coming, so maybe some new products or maybe some price improvements for us consumers…we’ll see, I guess.
Wayne
This is a great thread. I’m enjoying seeing the suggestions. Loving the pics too!
I’ve done lettering using removable marker to provide a guide line. Any cheap kid-friendly washable marker would work.