Dry Rub Decals |
What are dry transfers?Dry transfers are specially prepared decals that can be applied without the use of water or solvents. They are supplied on a translucent carrier film with a pressure sensitive adhesive ready applied. All you have to do is cut them out and lay the decal over the area where they are required and simply rub down over the carrier to transfer the decal to the surface.
Dry transfers are hand made and they do not simply run out of a printer (I wish). Because of the lengthy production times and material costs, they are not the cheapest option, but for many modellers they are simply the only option for an authentic scale reproduction of service markings. Additionally because of the ease of application they are also seen as very convenient for the user.
It is also important to point out that dry transfers do have a shelf life prior to use and for practical reasons should be used within 2 years of purchase if stored in the correct conditions. The online instructions offer guidance notes on storage. For these reasons you should order your rubdown decal in a timely manner so that they are used as quickly as possible. |
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Best use for Dry Transfers.The best use of dry transfers is the reproduction of small nomenclature (also known as maintenance marks, or service marks/stencils) which can be a little too small to produce in paint stencils. Indeed even when paint stencils will work, Dry Rub decals may be preferred because of the speed with which they can be applied.
It is possible to produce a wide range of motifs and nose art with Dry Transfers if they are suitable, though they tend to be special orders and dealt with on an individual basis. Please contact me for details.
For a list of the currently available nomenclature sheets please see below here. |
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PricingStandard markings seen on aircraft can be produced at a slightly lower cost to one off custom artwork. It is difficult to offer a price list online as there are so many factors to take into account. Origination, number of colours, detail, sizing quantity, and uniqueness of the artwork can all have a part to play in the pricing.
Please contact me with your enquiry and I will do my very best to meet your requirements.
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Custom Work (non aircraft)Flightline Graphics Is currently not accepting any new commissions that are not aircraft related.
PricingFor custom one off markings for a model airframe pricing can be calculated using the information sheet here. Please note that the prices on this sheet are not fixed and liable to change so please check regularly for the latest prices.
Please contact me with your enquiry and I will do my very best to meet your requirements if time permits. |
Currently available nomenclature schemes. |
Australia
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
Switzerland
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United Kingdom
U.S.A.
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Index.¹ Currently in design stages and available shortly ² Nomenclature researched and pending production ³ Actively researching nomenclature details. |
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Be careful of imitations!Dry transfers, also know as Rubdown Transfers, are produced from film negatives in conjunction with photosensitive chemicals to fix coloured inks onto a carrier film. A negative has to be produced for each colour which have to be built up one by one. Adhesive is applied at the end which is designed to allow only the decal areas to transfer to the model. These are true dry transfers!
Imitation systems using ink-jet and laser printers are claimed to be dry transfers (usually by Arts & Craft suppliers) but sadly lack the opacity and colour richness that can be achieved with real dry transfers. They also have a transparent carrier film that carries the image which is transferred to the surface like waterslide decals. These are not true dry rub decals and will give disappointing results, not to mention bigger paint compatibility issues! |
