Well, found some better decals.

[Drstrangefart]

:biggrin:

Some better rub-on transfers were found in a rarely used corner of Hobby Lobby. They were triple the cost of the rest. Totally worth it. It's on bloodwood, blue enamel slimline, 4 coats thin, 4 coats medium CA, my usual full run of MicroMesh, and I've been forgetting to note that I buff the finish with a white terrycloth rag.

 

[wiset1]

Raw looking pen Allan! This has a really cool look to it, very punk. Awesome job

 

[Two Hair]

Like it! Nice job

 

[Drstrangefart]

Thanks! I almost didn't pull the trigger on the blue enamel kit, but I'm glad I did. One of my favorite pens I've done so far. I gotta see if I can find some Ed Roth RatFink decals.

 

[ToddMR]

Very nice! I think those decals looks really cool on there. Amazingly good job!

 

[Two Hair]

Where did you get the blue enamel kit? New to the hobby so sources of materials are still a unknown to me.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Where did you get the blue enamel kit? New to the hobby so sources of materials are still a unknown to me.

http://www.smittyspenworks.com/servlet/StoreFront They have 40 slimlines for 40 bucks. 10 red, 10 blue, 10 green, 10 black. I tend to wanna tear through the black ones as they are flat black and look awesome. The other colors it's a little tough to find other uses for. Still though, killer deal.

 

[Two Hair]

Thankyou. Most appreciated.

 

[Drstrangefart]

You're more than welcome. I'm just glad I found them. Should hold me through the holidays. I need to be doing something instead of sitting still.

 

[aggromere]

that looks really cool. I like them.

 

[Tony Pridmore]

Sweet pen. That color combo is great.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Sweet pen. That color combo is great.

THIS was what I had in mind when I went looking for decals. They're rub-ons and they're gread, but 6 bucks for a pack with maybe 4 usable decals. Not unless it's already sold. Right now I mostly turn as a hobby until sales pick up. Also building up some on-hand stock for the next local artists show in Carrollton.

 

[boxerman]

Very cool pens. Have you ever tried temporary tattoos? You can get them at Wally World by the checkout lanes. I bought some Ed Hardy ones that have skulls and dragons. There pretty cool.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Very cool pens. Have you ever tried temporary tattoos? You can get them at Wally World by the checkout lanes. I bought some Ed Hardy ones that have skulls and dragons. There pretty cool.

I have been considering them, I guess I could apply them after a couple of coats of thin CA and blot it dry with a paper towel. I always have a hard time with them as they tend to crack and disentigrate during application. I DO have a couple of throwaway barrels I use for spacers I could test it on.

 

[Donnie Kennedy]

I would be interested to hear form someone who has bought the Testors Custom Decal System... part of the product description says "...image database, modelers can choose anything from car flames and graphics to license plates and aircraft markings."

 

[Drstrangefart]

I would too. I have a hard time finding things that suit my taste. Seems like it could be a good way to go.

 

[ctubbs]

Allen, I hope it is just the pic, but if not, YOUR PEN IS ON FIRE! Just kidding, great looking pen and awesome decals.
Charles

 

[Drstrangefart]

I'd like to find some decals that look like newer flamejob airbrush. It actually looks like a gas fire. That would be smooth as all getout. I'm gonna have to print my own decals as soon as money allows.

 

[wizard]

That combo looks wicked!! Regards, Doc

 

[penhead]

Very awesome looking pen...nice use of the enamel kits and great job on the decals..!