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Mike Griffin

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Custom graphics
« on: May 06, 2008, 10:53:39 AM »
 I need a good source for custom vinyl lettering, masks, graphics etc.
Any recommendations?

Thanks

Mike
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 11:35:27 AM »
Mike,

I go to a local sign shop.
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2008, 01:34:46 PM »
oK thanks Randy

Mike
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2008, 04:17:17 PM »
To elaborate, I did an example with MS Word and WordArt using an outline font. I wrote the font used on the paper and took the paper to the sign shop. He was mostly concerned with the font and sizes wanted. He laid it out and cut me 4 8.5x11 sheets, though I told him he could do it all on one if he preferred. Worked out pretty well. A lot of it is just making sure the guy knows what you want and what you are doing with it.

By the way, using stencils is da bomb. Easiest applied lettering I've ever done. Easier even than decals.
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2008, 08:17:57 PM »
Ditto on Jim Snelson! he did all the masks for my Chipmunk and they were perfect. Plus, he's a hell of a nice guy!
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 06:04:22 AM »
Thanks Walter and Clint.

I will be talking with Jim today I hope.  We are in touch by e mail right now.  Beautiful plane Waler.  I remember well what happened at King Orange with the Ringmaster.  Thanks for your help.

Mike
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 11:48:25 AM »
I was looking at buying a vinyl cutter. The cost is well worth it.
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2008, 11:09:19 PM »
Excellent idea Ol' Buddy Ol' Buddy :)
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Re: Custom graphics
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2008, 11:46:52 AM »
Hey, Nils,

Well, after using decals on this last classic plane, well, never again. They are already starting to blur a bit. Not sure what the problem is, but they were sharp and clear when I applied them. Now they are starting to blur just a bit. Sigh... I'm all vinyl masks from now on.
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