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Jeff Barringer - 17 Sep 2005 14:01 GMT

Ok I just got an Alps 1300 and am looking to play with it
a bit. Does anyone know of any good vector graphics
based decals available for download on the net?

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Luca Beato - 17 Sep 2005 22:58 GMT

>Ok I just got an Alps 1300 and am looking to play with it
>a bit. Does anyone know of any good vector graphics
>based decals available for download on the net?

Freeware decals? Uhm...
I've found freeware fonts, vector graphic logos, emblems and cockades,
but no vector graphics decal sheets at present.
Have you ever drawn some by yourself to get an idea of the work involved
(for a non-graphic professional, I mean)?
Maybe there's something in the files of the "Alpsdecal" Yahoo Group.
Another area is among RC enthusiasts, but don't expect for accuracy.

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Jeff Barringer - 18 Sep 2005 06:37 GMT

>>Ok I just got an Alps 1300 and am looking to play with it
>>a bit. Does anyone know of any good vector graphics
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> I've found freeware fonts, vector graphic logos, emblems and cockades,
> but no vector graphics decal sheets at present.

Lets start a freeware revolution ;) Socialized decals for the masses
Actually I am pretty surprized with all the file swapping on the net
that it hasn't been done sooner. I guess I could start a web site for
swapping decal masters myself. Doesn't look like anyone else has.
Anyone interested in participating?

> Have you ever drawn some by yourself to get an idea of the work involved
> (for a non-graphic professional, I mean)?

yes, hence the question ;)

> Maybe there's something in the files of the "Alpsdecal" Yahoo Group.
> Another area is among RC enthusiasts, but don't expect for accuracy.

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Luca Beato - 18 Sep 2005 11:13 GMT

>Lets start a freeware revolution ;) Socialized decals for the masses
>Actually I am pretty surprized with all the file swapping on the net
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>
>yes, hence the question ;)

You'll find many new interested friends this way.
Until now I've found many enthusiast looking for someone who draws for
free the decals of their dream's model, since they don't even handle a
drawing software.
As a hobbyist, I draw mine for myself and if I happen to sell some of
these decal sheet to other modellers I'm happy to cover at least a tiny
part of my hobby's costs.
Talking about the country where I live, the bare professional drawing
costs are in the hundreds of Euros area, for an average 1/72 aircraft
decal sheet and I don't see symptoms of freeware revolutions.

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Tom - 18 Sep 2005 05:50 GMT

Try
http://www.rc-network.de/magazin/artikel_04/art_04-0040/art_04-0040-01.html

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> Ok I just got an Alps 1300 and am looking to play with it
> a bit. Does anyone know of any good vector graphics
> based decals available for download on the net?

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Old Timer - 18 Sep 2005 16:02 GMT

> Try http://www.rc-network.de/magazin/artikel_04/art_04-0040/art_04-0040-0...

That site's great! I've been looking for some NASA decals for my XSL-01
and thanks to you, I've found them.
Thanks for your pointer!

-- John

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William H. Shuey - 18 Sep 2005 20:42 GMT

> Ok I just got an Alps 1300 and am looking to play with it
> a bit. Does anyone know of any good vector graphics
> based decals available for download on the net?

I'm curious, where did you score the Alps Printer??

Bill Shuey

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