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Offline Ward Van Duzer

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Halitosis? Cured!
« on: April 09, 2010, 09:00:18 AM »
What, have I got bad breath?

At least two weeks ago I sent out inquiries to three differant model related vinyl sign makers for some lettering to put on my Primary Force. OK, I got three responses..." I'll get back to you".

Nada!

Granted, I was asking for an odd ball font, BOOPEE, (came with my Windows Vista) but they could have said "no".

I have even sent second and third call-ups, and still no answer...

Does anyone know a reliable vinyl cutter?


W.
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2010, 09:28:21 AM »
I have had good luck with local sign shops.  Ask for low-tack vinyl. 
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2010, 02:32:44 PM »
Har, har! (that one might be older than me)!

Tanks Ty...


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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2010, 02:42:05 PM »
 Louis Rankin comes to mind here. He just did the graphics for my 85 in. SDR.   y1

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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2010, 06:10:56 PM »
Are you looking for lettering to put on and leave permenantly, or a paint mask?
I can cut lettering both ways, email me
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2010, 07:27:25 PM »
Quote from: Ward Van Duzer on April 09, 2010, 09:00:18 AM
What, have I got bad breath?

At least two weeks ago I sent out inquiries to three differant model related vinyl sign makers for some lettering to put on my Primary Force. OK, I got three responses..." I'll get back to you".

Nada!

Granted, I was asking for an odd ball font, BOOPEE, (came with my Windows Vista) but they could have said "no".

I have even sent second and third call-ups, and still no answer...

Does anyone know a reliable vinyl cutter?


W.

I use RG Graphics and have been very pleased with the service. He will try to do just about anything.
http://www.rg-graphix.com/
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2010, 09:55:37 PM »
 You can check with Jim Snelson at Control Line Central. You can tag his homepage right from this site.

 Also, like some others say, check your local sign shops that can do stuff in vinyl, (which is almost all of them anymore). The key is having a bit of artistic sense yourself and then being able to describe exactly what you're after, including required material types, to the sign maker who hopefully has some artistic sense as well. Unless you can show it to them and/or sketch it out, you need to be able to picture in you're head what you're after and be able to describe it in detail. I'm lucky to have a buddy that's in the business in my area. I just pencil sketch out what I'm after, give him dimensions, and he whips my stuff out.
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2010, 06:12:15 PM »
Quote from: wwwarbird on April 09, 2010, 09:55:37 PM
You can check with Jim Snelson at Control Line Central. You can tag his homepage right from this site.

 Also, like some others say, check your local sign shops that can do stuff in vinyl, (which is almost all of them anymore). The key is having a bit of artistic sense yourself and then being able to describe exactly what you're after, including required material types, to the sign maker who hopefully has some artistic sense as well. Unless you can show it to them and/or sketch it out, you need to be able to picture in you're head what you're after and be able to describe it in detail. I'm lucky to have a buddy that's in the business in my area. I just pencil sketch out what I'm after, give him dimensions, and he whips my stuff out.

Yup, hard to go wrong with Jim. He comes through for me every time!
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2010, 07:04:58 AM »
They are a great family also.  They let me share a baquet table with them.   #^ #^ H^^
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2010, 07:15:54 AM »
Quote from: Howard Rush on April 09, 2010, 09:28:21 AM
I have had good luck with local sign shops.  Ask for low-tack vinyl. 

Low-tack vinyl for masks, I assume? For lettering to stick right on the airplane, we would want hi-tack?

Looking at some of the signs we have had made, the thickness of the vinyl seems to vary. Does anyone know how the caliper of signmaker vinyl compares to, say, Monokote or Coverite trim sheets?

The local signmaker option seems a "low hassle" solution

      Larry Fulwider
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2010, 07:44:46 AM »
I've had sort of the same experience around here.  The laser cut sign shops seem to have enough money-is-not-object commercial business, they don't seem to care much for a small order where the customer is cost conscious.
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2010, 05:31:12 PM »
Ward,...

I've used Kirby's Kustom Vinyl Graphics for years and have always been satisfied with their product and service.  In fact they did some graphics for my Primary Force!!  Dennis Kirby is a great guy to work with.  He has created logos and graphics for me form everything form a pencil sketch on the back of a napkin to digital image.  I'm sure he can cut anything you or Vista could dream up, ha!!

Check them out,...

Sincerely,
Steve T.
Monson, Massachusetts

Kirby's Kustom Vinyl Graphics
903 Settlemire Road
Lebanon,OH 45036

(513) 932-222

dkirby@your-net.com

www.kirbysgraphics.com
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2010, 05:40:50 PM »
Ward,...

Sorry I missed a digit on Kirby's phone number.

It is (513) 932-2422

He has also cut graphics for my Cardinal.

He basically cuts graphics fro every plane I finish!!

Sincerely,
Steve T.
Monson, Massachusetts
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2010, 05:55:26 PM »
Ward - "Tags Plus" over here in South Lakeland does this for guys in my club.  I've spoke to him several times ... very personable and identifies with the modeler.  From what I've seen, he does good work and no complaints from the guys that use him. He charges a flat fee of 1.00 per inch.  Doesnt matter the design. If ya want to go further with this, let me know at my email addy.   

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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2010, 01:25:21 PM »
Well, after two more internet failures (this is getting frustrating/boring!) Jim Snelson of CLC got back to me. What with sickness in the family, and a bad case of the "busys" on his real job they really got behind. But they didn't have that silly BOOPEE font that I wanted. Well, guess what? They went out to the web and found a free downloadable copy and sent me samples! While I don't have my signage yet, I have placed an order with Jim and Emily!

Wow! What service!

W.   H^^
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2010, 02:20:37 PM »
Quote from: Ward Van Duzer on April 12, 2010, 01:25:21 PM
Well, after two more internet failures (this is getting frustrating/boring!) Jim Snelson of CLC got back to me. What with sickness in the family, and a bad case of the "busys" on his real job they really got behind. But they didn't have that silly BOOPEE font that I wanted. Well, guess what? They went out to the web and found a free downloadable copy and sent me samples! While I don't have my signage yet, I have placed an order with Jim and Emily!

Wow! What service!

W.   H^^


Here's what Jim did for me on the ARC Stiletto, all the text and checkers were paint masks

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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2010, 09:23:43 AM »
That is one nice gorgeous airplane.  Where did I miss it?  H^^
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Re: Halitosis?
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2010, 07:22:23 AM »
P' Force signage arrived yesterday from Emily and Jim Snelson. Perfectly executed, and in my stupid BOOPEE font!

Tanks a bunch folks. You're great!



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Re: Halitosis? Cured!
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2010, 07:58:25 AM »
Quote from: Ward Van Duzer on April 09, 2010, 09:00:18 AM
What, have I got bad breath?

At least two weeks ago I sent out inquiries to three differant model related vinyl sign makers for some lettering to put on my Primary Force. OK, I got three responses..." I'll get back to you".

Nada!

Granted, I was asking for an odd ball font, BOOPEE, (came with my Windows Vista) but they could have said "no".

I have even sent second and third call-ups, and still no answer...

Does anyone know a reliable vinyl cutter?


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