SB-610 graticule, update.

[Malcolm Leonard]

 This is with reference to dial scale and other types of decals.Professional model builders have custom decals made up by specialty outfits that some list subscribers may not be aware of.These decals are,of course,much better looking than most of us can do on our own,unless we happen to be professional artists or draftspersons.



There used to be a minimum charge of around $125.00 if memory serves me,because of the initial layout labor.So this is not a cheap route,by any means.

Fine Scale Modeler magazine used to carry ads for these decal companies.One such company is Archer's Fine Transfers.Don't know if they (Archer) have a web site.Fine Scale *is* on the web....I don't know the url but a search engine will get you there.

Malcolm Leonard


  "Gerald C. Lemay" <wa1vwl at GROLEN.COM> wrote:
The conclusion I reached is that if you want to do it right, you'll have
to have a new one silkscreened. The objective was to see if one could be
fabricated at home without having someone else do it for me. I came
pretty close but the technology isn't there...yet. I did manage to make
one with the same look and dimension as the original Heathkit part but
was unable to print it in white. The best I could do was print it in
yellow and that's the way I'll leave it for now. At the same time, I was
also working on making dial decals for my Drake SPR-4 and was successful
at that but that's another story for another list. Thanks to all those
who took time to respond with their ideas.

73/Gerry/W1ID


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