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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jul 9, 2015 14:05:02 GMT -7
They are really awesome for sure! I need a new printer soon, always replace it just about yearly as a rule, I may have to look for one of these printers! Making decals is a trick, but once you get it down for your printer, they are pretty easy. I wish I could go all out and buy one of those ALPS printers, but just cannot see to spend 2 to 5 grand for a printer, if I am gonna spend that much on a printer, it better come with a tax-free income!!! LOL
Thanks for the tip - and great investment, gauges look wicked cool!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2015 15:02:45 GMT -7
Thanks, Crunchy.  I downloaded pics of gauges from the web and printed them on my new Canon Pixma MG6620, highest resolution on glossy photo paper. Punched the printed gauges out of the paper with a leather hole punch. The results are just killer. The printer cost me all of $60 from Amazon. Can't beat it with a stick, my friend. road-rage-smiley-emoticon I plan on buying some decal printer sheets so I can also print my own decals. Holy crap, I just bought the same printer ! And you can do THIS with it , SWEET !!! Mine came with a trial pack of photo paper, is that what you used ?? Awesome build by the way, very nicely detailed. My old neighbor years ago had a Stude Golden Hawk. Said he was going to fix it up, but it just sat under a tarp,.... mocking me. He wouldn't sell.  |
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Post by sharp on Jul 9, 2015 16:12:01 GMT -7
Very nice build,the colors look great on it,nice detail work also.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2015 17:59:32 GMT -7
Thanks, Sharp.  Duster, I was pleasantly surprised too. I'm using Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, but I'm sure it doesn't matter if it's Canon brand or not...that's just what they happened to have at the store. Any glossy photo paper will probably do just as well. I print on regular paper until I get the size of the gauges right, then print on photo paper. The leather punch I'm using is one of these....  It's a handy gadget to have around. I also used it to punch holes in masking tape that I then used to mask off the round parts of the door handles and window cranks in the tub. thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2015 19:09:02 GMT -7
Hmmm, I like the masking idea !!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 5:50:12 GMT -7
That color scheme is SWEET mate, and like the other guys have mentioned, VERY nice gauges too.
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Post by Big D on Jul 10, 2015 12:46:58 GMT -7
This looks really good Sidney. I too like the color scheme and the interior and gauges are great.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 15:28:42 GMT -7
Thanks, all. Only bits left to attach are the outside mirror and the radiator hose. The hose that came with the kit didn't seem to fit no matter which way I tried it, so I made my own using wire.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jul 10, 2015 15:42:26 GMT -7
That's a real sweet build and I really like the way you done the gauges very cool smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2015 11:12:55 GMT -7
Agree with all .. Very Sweet build .. Also love the Guages. ( neat idea I have to try ).
Nice job , great work ......
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2015 19:15:49 GMT -7
All done. See pics in The Gallery section. road-rage-smiley-emoticon
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