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QHoneyborne
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 09:51 PM UTC
Hey there, fellow Seffricans!

Does anyone know where in SA I can buy clear decal paper ?

Thanks a bunch!

Quintin
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 09:55 PM UTC
Hi

Rudel should know. I know he bough some a while back. I will phone him tonight to get the info, for her rarely goes online and if he does it is to check his mail.

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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 11:10 PM UTC
Hi Quintin,

There is a company called Andercraft in the Cape manufacturing balsa kits of SAAF aircraft as well as some SAAF decal sets - you may have seen some in your LHS. If memory serves the gentleman's name is Neil Anderssen. If the Yellowpages listing is correct, the tel. number is 021 919 1657.

Try contacting him and finding out where you can get it, or if you buy some blank sheets directly from him. Be warned, he can sometimes be a bit abrupt so don't take it personally...

Best of luck

Rudi
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Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 08:25 AM UTC
Hi Quintin

I saw some decal paper at Esswex a while back (can't remember if it was clear or white). I think it cost R150 for 3 A4 sheets, but don't take my word for that.
Give them a call and they should be able to help you:

Esswex contact details

Cheers
Ed
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Posted: Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:14 AM UTC
If you have a credit card and don't mind to wait a bit you can order on the net for far cheaper than Esswex, who are usually overpriced.

Just google decal paper.

Seeing as you're also in GP, you can also try these shops (although I've never seen any of them stock decal paper).

http://www.jixhobbies.co.za/

...or Victor's Hobbies at: 0114652945




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Posted: Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:33 AM UTC
You could even try a printer or printing suppliers. Worth a shot. Admittedly it's not something that is generally in high demand in LHS's...

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Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2005 - 09:50 PM UTC
You could also try Herbert Evan's art shop in Rosebank. I've seen lots of weird stuff there, so you never know...
QHoneyborne
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 05:39 PM UTC
Hey guys

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

I actually got a set of Micro-Mark decal paper in the post this weekend. It seems I totally forgot that I ever ordered them!

Thanks again, anyway!

Cheers
Quintin
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 07:45 PM UTC

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Hey guys

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

I actually got a set of Micro-Mark decal paper in the post this weekend. It seems I totally forgot that I ever ordered them!

Thanks again, anyway!

Cheers
Quintin


Hi Quintin,

Pls share with us where you ordered this from. Also, if not too personal, what sort of price did you pay, what quantity, and what size where the sheets? I'm sure the rest of the crew would like to know...

Rudi
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 07:55 PM UTC

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Hi Quintin,

Pls share with us where you ordered this from. Also, if not too personal, what sort of price did you pay, what quantity, and what size where the sheets? I'm sure the rest of the crew would like to know...

Rudi


Hi Rudi

Sure thing! I ordered it from Micro-Mark (www.micromark.com). It cost me R81.00 for three A4 sheets. It sounds very expensive, but I think it's worth it.

BTW : You should these guys' catalogue! They've got the funkiest hobby stuff!

Quintin
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 08:32 PM UTC
Interesting site. I've bookmarked it for future browsing when I have a bit more time...

Thanks Quintin!

MockTurtle
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Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 01:08 AM UTC
For these sheets... don't you also need that decal spray that seals the decals after they're printed?
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Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 07:05 PM UTC
Hi,
Spoke to Grant of Esswex yesterday about the same subject. They would have decal paper in stock in about six weeks. I couldn't get a price though.

Regards,
Tappie
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Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005 - 08:15 AM UTC

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For these sheets... don't you also need that decal spray that seals the decals after they're printed?


Hey MockTurtle

I tried it out without sealing, and it worked fine. It might just be a luck shot, but it worked.

Cheers
Quintin
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 05:11 AM UTC
Hi Guys,

Working on getting decal paper. I would soon be marketing custom decals as I don't seem to find the decals I want. If you are interested, let me know.

Regards,
Tappie
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