How do I get Decals, Stencils or color for and on fabric
11-24-2013, 07:25 AM
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How do I get Decals, Stencils or color for and on fabric
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I have started cad work correcting a hand drawn plan from 1964 sold by RCM. The plans are a Cessna T-50 with a 60 inch wingspan (about 1/12 as close as I can so far gather). I have stepped to far off now to quit. I have already started ordering parts for the plane while redrawing the plans to figure out what changes I need to really update them to todays technology.
The plane is sure enough old school and I want some old school techniques in it, for instance I want to cover it with fabric that has be colored and sealed with dope. The original plan call for no flaps or throttle on the K&B 35 engines. I am going with electric on this puppy. and also put the flaps on it. I will make my own fiberglass parts for it, nacelles and nose cone.
I am not well experienced with fabric or the methods of stenciling or decals. I mean by what methods you get them made or where. I bought these plans a few years ago and have been trying to learn a little more before I jumped off. I wanted to build it as a loner, but I realize I can't do it by myself, I will need the knowledge of some of you guys here.
At the time I am drawing the wing ribs etcetera in 2d to get them laser cut, I will also fit it all up in 3d model before I send the DWG memory stick to a cutter. These plans do have a lot of small problems, after I have finished them, is there somewhere I can send the plans to for future use. I mean someone that might keep or sell them. After I do this, I am not interested in making money off it, I want to do it to show me I can. But I'd like the work not to go to waste.
Although it's early to tell about all the measurements, I can tell some things are drawn out of square and not oval where they should be. I do give consideration and respect to the guys who did draw them at the time. Technology has came so far. What took them hours to draw, not completely right. Technology allows us to do perfectly in minutes.
I have started cad work correcting a hand drawn plan from 1964 sold by RCM. The plans are a Cessna T-50 with a 60 inch wingspan (about 1/12 as close as I can so far gather). I have stepped to far off now to quit. I have already started ordering parts for the plane while redrawing the plans to figure out what changes I need to really update them to todays technology.
The plane is sure enough old school and I want some old school techniques in it, for instance I want to cover it with fabric that has be colored and sealed with dope. The original plan call for no flaps or throttle on the K&B 35 engines. I am going with electric on this puppy. and also put the flaps on it. I will make my own fiberglass parts for it, nacelles and nose cone.
I am not well experienced with fabric or the methods of stenciling or decals. I mean by what methods you get them made or where. I bought these plans a few years ago and have been trying to learn a little more before I jumped off. I wanted to build it as a loner, but I realize I can't do it by myself, I will need the knowledge of some of you guys here.
At the time I am drawing the wing ribs etcetera in 2d to get them laser cut, I will also fit it all up in 3d model before I send the DWG memory stick to a cutter. These plans do have a lot of small problems, after I have finished them, is there somewhere I can send the plans to for future use. I mean someone that might keep or sell them. After I do this, I am not interested in making money off it, I want to do it to show me I can. But I'd like the work not to go to waste.
Although it's early to tell about all the measurements, I can tell some things are drawn out of square and not oval where they should be. I do give consideration and respect to the guys who did draw them at the time. Technology has came so far. What took them hours to draw, not completely right. Technology allows us to do perfectly in minutes.
11-25-2013, 04:35 AM
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[QUOTE=oldbassard;11669739]Hey Gang
I am not well experienced with fabric or the methods of stenciling or decals. I mean by what methods you get them made or where. I bought these plans a few years ago and have been trying to learn a little more before I jumped off. I wanted to build it as a loner, but I realize I can't do it by myself, I will need the knowledge of some of you guys here.
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My friend, Gary Sibert, at Decal-it, http://decal-it.com/ ,can make your stencils, or vinyl decals, for you. Just supply him with the information.
Are you dead set on covering with fabric, and sealing with dope ? Solartex provides an easier alternative, that obtains similar results. Solartex applies like plastic film coverings, but has a fabric texture. It takes virtually any paint, but requires no sealing of the weave.
This sounds like an interesting project. Enjoy it, and have fun !
I am not well experienced with fabric or the methods of stenciling or decals. I mean by what methods you get them made or where. I bought these plans a few years ago and have been trying to learn a little more before I jumped off. I wanted to build it as a loner, but I realize I can't do it by myself, I will need the knowledge of some of you guys here.
QUOTE]
My friend, Gary Sibert, at Decal-it, http://decal-it.com/ ,can make your stencils, or vinyl decals, for you. Just supply him with the information.
Are you dead set on covering with fabric, and sealing with dope ? Solartex provides an easier alternative, that obtains similar results. Solartex applies like plastic film coverings, but has a fabric texture. It takes virtually any paint, but requires no sealing of the weave.
This sounds like an interesting project. Enjoy it, and have fun !
