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Labels / Decals for kit front panels

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BobM

I just built a speed controller for my turntable (aka Mark Kelly) and need some labels for the front panel. You know, the basics like numbers ("33", "45" "On", "Off", "Power"). Antique Electronic Supply used to sell them but they are out of stock with no idea when they will resuply.

My case is black, so I need white letters or decals to stick on. Anyone have a source or an idea? I guess I could print some black on white letters on a basic adhesive back label and cut it out, but I was hoping for something that looks a little more professional.

Thanks,
Bob
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RE: Labels / Decals for kit front panels - Mark W. 06:10:58 01/08/08 (0)
head on down to your local R/C model airplane or R/C Car shop. They will have amazingly sticky vinyl letters. You might have to get them to order small enough ones. OR you can go on line and try places like Great Planes or Tower Hobbies. I have used ones as small as 1/4" tall and I think there are smaller available.

A hobby shop that deals with model railroading will have sources for tiny lettering but most likely they will be decals and require clear coating for best durability.

You might also strip your unit down and have a trophy shop engrave the lettering you need right into the aluminum then use a Lacquer Paint stick to fill in the engraving with black. Available from some one like Brownells gunsmith supplies
RE: Labels / Decals for kit front panels - Android 07:16:23 01/03/08 (0)
A few years ago I was playing around with the Wordart applet in MS Powerpoint and thought that it would be a handy thing to use for just this purpose.
One of the styles can arrange words/numbers/symbols in an arc shape. Choose your font style and colour and click and drag to suit the length of arc that you need (from nil to 360 degrees of arc-it'll adjust the font size automatically).
Then find some kind of transparent lable paper and a colour printer (for white, but you don't necessarily have to use white, do you ;) )and just cut it to the shape you need (use your artistic license to incorporate it into the faceplate's design).
Haven't done it myself, but no reason it couldn't work for you.
RE: Labels / Decals for kit front panels - sailor321 10:19:23 01/02/08 (0)
Chatpak dry transfer letters from an art supply store. They are not very rugged. You will have to cover with a clear coat
So it goes.........

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