Source for small run,custom decals?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I am working on a project where I want to apply a trucking company name(SHAWMUT) to some tractor/trailers on my 1950’s HO, era layout.I’ve tried hand painting them,but am not happy with the results.I’ve read a little on this forum about a ALPs printer for making your own decals. First…I don’t think that I have the capability to set the lettering on this computer(I’m lucky that I can get on this forum,or read my e-mails) and second,I would’nt have enough use for it to go out and buy a system.Who would I contact,What would it cost(ball park) and how do I go about getting it done?

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Mike,

Have you seen this thread on Decals? I do believe a few of the posts reference to someone having their decals made for them.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28943

I hope this helps,

Ryan

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been there,…it seems to be more of which printer to use,type of ink etc.Not about how one could get decals made up when one does not have the equipment…thank you though.

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Mike - Several custom decal printers advertise in MR. The name Rail Graphics comes immediately to mind but there certainly are others. Ball park figures for a small run of basic custom decals of lettering only (it’s more if they are multi-color or include a logo) is in the $60-$75 range as I recall. A letter requesting info on their services will bring you full details and prices.

CNJ831

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http://elstrains.com/ Mike check this guy out he has done some custom work for me in the past. the link is from the NMRA web site. He is very reasonable in his pricing. Very thin film decals great quality . Terry

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railguyho
thank you,that is what i’m looking for.I’ll contact them on monday or tuesday.