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San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Information on Decals & Computer Printing Contributed by Frank Dengler. 8 Oct 19. Introduction. Applicability : Decal sources are relevant to ≈ 1915 to present warships. Computer printing techniques have broader utility.

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  1. San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Information on Decals & Computer Printing Contributed by Frank Dengler 8 Oct 19

  2. Introduction Applicability: Decal sources are relevant to ≈1915 to present warships. Computer printing techniques have broader utility. Objectives: Provide information & promote discussion on: Sources of hull number decals Sources of clear sheets for developing & printing graphics. Computer printing techniques applicable to ship models.

  3. Sources of Shaded Hull Number Decals Neither the Author nor the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Endorses the Example Vendors or Products Cited Herein Hawk-Graphics http://www.hawk-graphics.com/ Bluejacket Shipcrafters http://www.bluejacketinc.com/fittings/usnavy.htm F2000 9 sets 1/2”, 10 sets 1/8” hull numbers 7 sets draft marks - $19.00 D3507 USN Shaded Hull Numbers - Lo Viz 1:350 Scale - $8.50 Check menus at these and similar websites for other products useful in depicting specific warships.  1", 1/2“, 1/4" - $18.00 D9601 USN Shaded Hull Numbers - Hi Viz Applications: Large, shaded hull numbers were painted on U. S. Navy ships in peacetime from the late 1920s to the present. Since the 1990s numbers are painted to reduce visibility/recognition beyond close range. D3508 USN Shaded Hull Numbers - Hi Viz 1:350 Scale - $8.50 USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 1999 http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/pix1/05017601.jpg USS DALLAS (DD 199) 1927 http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/pix1/0519905.jpg

  4. Sources of Unshaded Hull Number Decals Neither the Author nor the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Endorses the Example Vendors or Products Cited Herein Woodland Scenic https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com /show/category/DecalNumbers MG747 45° USA Gothic White 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼”, 5/16” - $7.99 Check menus at these and similar websites for other products useful in depicting specific warships. USS NICHOLSON (DD 52) 1916 http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/052.htm Applications: Around and during World Wars I & II, U. S. Navy ships and submarines were distinguished by unshaded white or black numbers. Submarines continued to carry them into the 1990s. USS TAUTOG (SS 199) 1941 http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08199.htm MicroScale http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MD&Product_Code=90311&Category_Code=NUM 90311 HO Scale - Gothic Block Letters & Numbers (White) 22" & 24" $7.25

  5. Sources of Carrier Flight Deck & Aircraft Decals Neither the Author nor the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Endorses the Example Vendors or Products Cited Herein Gold Medal Models Scale Master http://www.goldmm.com/ships/350-1D.htm Starfighter https://www.starfighter-decals.com/ carrier flight deck and aircraft decals in various scales, i.e. Revell 1:530 Essex class 27C USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20) - $25.00 USN Supercarrier Decals (1/700 - 1/720 Scale) - $9.00 Check menus at these and similar websites for other products useful in depicting specific warships. WW2 USN Carrier Decals (1/350 Scale) - $9.00

  6. Sources of Printable Sheets for Model Graphics Neither the Author nor the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Endorses the Example Vendors or Products Cited Herein (6 Pack) Computer-Printable Transparent 8.5” x 11” Plastic Sheets Jo-Ann Stores $7.99 https://www.joann.com/computer-printable-transparent-plastic-sheets/1049394.html Printable Transparent Sheets Application: Print ship names in block letter fonts, e.g. Bahnschrift SemiBold SemiCondensed, and glue to model, e.g. HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7)  (25 Pack) Clear InkJet Transparency Film / Computer Printable Transparent Plastic Sheets for Ink Jet Printer, Letter Size 8.5" x 11“ Amazon.com $19.99 https://www.amazon.com/Transparency-Computer-Printable-Transparent-Plastic/dp/B00NT1JUUI Sticker Paper Application: Print aircraft graphics and paste to embarked aircraft, e.g. SOC Seagull Scouts in CHESTER (CA 27) Product OL177WX - Standard White Matte - 8.5" x 11" Sticker Paper 100 sheets $12.95 https://www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol177wx OL177WG - White Gloss Inkjet 8.5" x 11" Sticker Paper 100 sheets $49.95 https://www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol177wg Check menus at these and similar websites for other products useful in depicting specific warships.

  7. Example of Printed Aircraft Graphics • SOC Seagulls with insignia and markings of Cruiser Scout Squadron 5, Section 2, #5 (Top), Cowl White with White Section Leader Fuselage Band, #6 (Upper Right), Upper Cowl White, #7 (Bottom), Lower Cowl White, #8 (Left) White Stripes on Cowl Top & Bottom SOC Seagull of Cruiser Scout Squadron 5, Section 2, Aircraft #8 with tricycle landing gear used when not embarked in heavy cruiser USS CHESTER (CA 27)  USS CHESTER (CA 27) Circa September 1940; SOC Seagulls in floatplane configuration on catapults amidships 

  8. Computer Printed Deck Tread 1. Photograph the part where the graphic will be located & e-mail it to a computer. 2. Make a MS PowerPoint graphic over the photo, test fit it, & adjust. 3. Print the graphic on white 25% cotton fiber paper & white glue it in place.

  9. Computer Printed Flight Deck Configurations 1. Part from Revell 1:530 ESSEX Class carrier kit. Original #3 Elevator Location Rectangular #1 Elevator Original ramp angle 2. Collect a graphic plan of a desired part and adjust it to closely approximate the size of the original part. 3. Modify the part to conform to graphic. 4. Use the graphic as a guide for decals & paint or glue a copy of the graphic printed on 25% cotton paper to the reconfigured part. Modified #3 Elevator Location Modified #1 Elevator Modified ramp angle

  10. Computer Printed Transom Configuration Original Part New or Reconfigured Part Part with Graphic Overlay 1. Take photo of model part to be upgraded & e-mail it to a computer, i.e. transom circa 1833 from Revell 1:196 Kit of USS CONSTITUTION 2. Take photo of printed material depicting desired component, i.e. earlier transom from “Anatomy of the Ship - The 44 Gun Frigate USS CONSTITUTION” & e-mail it to a computer. 3. Using MS PowerPoint, adjust the sizes of the photos so they fit the model. Then cut or augment the original part to conform to the outline of the print material photo or make a new part that does. The print material graphic may be printed on 25% cotton fiber paper, white glued to the new part, then additional parts, e.g. raised relief molding, can be added if/as necessary.

  11. Computer Printed Ensigns, Jacks, & Signal Flags 1. Collect flag images in the same website set and scale from the Internet. Paste them in a MS PowerPoint slide in a column. Use “format” and “align center” and “distribute vertically”. Number this sheet “1”. 2. Insert a duplicate slide. Use “format” “rotate” and “flip horizontal” to create a reverse image. Number this sheet “2”. Print Sheet 1. Insert Sheet 1 inverted in your printer. Print sheet 2 on the reverse. You make have to repeat this until the images are aligned and printed back to back.

  12. Computer Printed Campaign Ribbons & Logos 2. Purchase and photograph ribbons or collect ribbon images from the Internet. Place them on a MS PowerPoint page. Arrange ribbons in sequence per https://awards.navy.mil/awards/webbas01.nsf/(vwWebPage)/home.htm?OpenDocument. Use MS PowerPoint ‘format shape’ to “lock aspect ratio” and reduce image to model scale. 3. Print the scaled down ribbons on 25% cotton fiber paper. Use a felt tip marker or paint to color to paper edges gray. White glue the ribbons to the bridge wings. Note the Destroyer Squadron 13 logo on the side of the ship’s superstructure in the photograph is another scaled down image collected from the Internet. 1. Determine ribbons ship merited from histories, i.e. https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories.html, photographs, i.e. from navsource.org, or records, 703-695-9093, appsupport@navy.mil Sequence by precedence, i.e. Korean Campaign before Vietnam Campaign Ribbons

  13. Computer Printed Label Plates Neither the Author nor the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Endorses the Example Vendors or Products Cited Herein 1. Research ship namesake, design, builders, dates, history, awards, and fate by entering its type, e.g. destroyer, brig, yacht, and its name in Google.com or another Internet search engine. 2. Use MS PowerPoint to create an image of a model name plate that can be printed on glossyphoto paper and glued to the model base. The example identifies the ship in bold font and summarizes its significance to model viewers 4. In the example above, and on slide 2, a painted upper plate was engraved to expose brass lettering. The upper plate was mounted over a brass lower plate to form a 1/8” “frame”. • 3. A MS PowerPoint label plate design can be used by engravers such as the examples below, for cost quotes & production specifications. • David Chung, 619-235-8075, dmchung75@yahoo.com • ATA Engraving, 858-277-4165, orders@ataengraving.com 5. Artifacts or printed likenesses of Items such as patches, medals, or envelopes mailed from the ship can be displayed on model bases.

  14. Questions & Comments Author Contact: Frank Dengler 619-818-9256

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