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The beauty of vinyl

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:11 pm
by svanarts
Trying to be cheap and flexible I decided to use vinyl lettering and stripes. I have the guy from the vinyl shop coming out next week but I did the lettering for the N number myself.

Here's the lettering being applied:
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Here is the finished product:
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I'll post the big picture once the big stripes are on.

This is the website that I ordered the lettering from if anyone is interested in doing the same thing: http://doityourselflettering.com/index.htm

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:26 am
by Spike
That looks really good! I am thinking that vinyl might be the way I go for various reasons. Keep us informed on how it goes Scott!!

Spike

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:16 am
by cjensen
Looks great Scott! I used to work as a "production engineer" at a sign shop, and we did vinyl graphics daily. It's super easy, and looks great! Nice work!

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:47 am
by smittysrv
I talked with a kid at a graphics shop about my RV and he was excited about the prospect of doing an airplane. He kept asking "You got pictures? Send me some pictures!".

http://www.bestsignsusa.net/SearchResults.asp?Cat=88

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:42 am
by smithhb
Hey Smitty,

I heard that Trojan was looking for a plane that they could "wrap" with their ad. I think you could even get them to cover the costs.

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:47 pm
by dons
Looks good Scott, and the risk factor is a whole lot lower than getting a fancy paint job.

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:55 pm
by smittysrv
Bret, old buddy, you've given me an idea!!

Here she is. In appreciation for those good folks who have been helping along the way!

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Do ya' think it'll woik?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm
by smithhb
Priceless!

Vynl Graphics

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:42 pm
by Bob Barrett
I have my fuselage, vertical stablizer, and rudder all painted fire engine red. The wings, horizontal stablizer and elevators are painted white. The wing tips, landing gear etc. will all be red also. Then I am going to have a white vynl stripe one inch high at the front and six inches at the rear with N 784TB cut out in three inch letters. I have a tenative agreement to get the stripes for $50. I couldn't begin to get that painted on the fuselage for $50!

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:08 pm
by svanarts
My stripes are going to come in a little over $50. I'll let you all judge for yourselves whether or not it is worth it.