Marshal_von_Speer Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hi Guys After a work related hobby break I finally found some time to continue expanding my crusade. Unfortunately the unevitable is about to happen: I'm running out of templar decals Ever since GW and FW (for whatever reason) decided to stop producing and selling BT decals, my stock on crosses diminished. Can anyone recommend a third party seller that offers Templar Decals or does anyone have experience with printing them yourself? My Internet research wasn't very succesful... Also I'm terrible at painting them freehand and also don't want half my army to have painted crosses while the other half uses decals. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawklynn Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I remember reading a thread about printing your own in either the PCA or Tutorial forums. It basically boiled down to "Print, transfer, let dry, seal, complete model," if I remember correctly. I will see if I can find and link the article for you. We also have a few guys in here who have maltese cross pauldrons for sale on their websites if you want an already present cross that you just paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Send a PM to the following Frater Carlson793 he has made numerous files worth of decals for the B&C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawklynn Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 A good article from BoLS for this issue. http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2007/07/tutorial-custom-decal-sheets-2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimoire Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Simple. Google Black Templar Decals. Jay Aden (sp?) sells some that were printed by Microscale and while I have almost no wh40k experience I have been a modeller for years and Microscale decals are simply the best I've ever used. Hope this helps - but remember I'm a Neophye :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal_von_Speer Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks for the feedback! I do have an inkjet printer (nothing fancy) but found it hard to find proper decal paper. Is there any particular brand or type of paper that should be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) I like this guy's Maltese crosses, they adhere well and come in two useful sizes. They come in White, Black and Red, (the red could be darker, but looks ok on a black background) http://www.3vwargames.co.uk They also sell blank inkjet transfer paper, be warned, if you want white transfers, you need the white backed paper. Edited January 8, 2018 by Brother Adelard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawklynn Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks for the feedback! I do have an inkjet printer (nothing fancy) but found it hard to find proper decal paper. Is there any particular brand or type of paper that should be used? Not sure on a brand, but do make sure that you get the proper paper for your printer. The inkjet and laser paper are generally not inter-changeable. Not knowing where you are geographically located all I can say is check out the local hobby stores and ask lots of questions before purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal_von_Speer Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Unfortunately there aren't many hobby stores in my area (Switzerland). That's why I'll probably have to order online. That's why I need to be sure, that the paper I order actually works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 There are definitely sites that do decals so you don't have to mess with printing them. I know Armorcast does and I think a couple of others. I'll have a look when I get home. Also another alternative is to get some raised shoulder pad icons as well, I know there is a guy on shapeways that sells them super cheap. Pop goes the monkey is the shop and it's 18 bucks for them but you get 60. I've bought them and they are excellent. Armorcast 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal_von_Speer Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Well, I stumbled across this site (https://squareup.com/store/jay-adan/item/black-templar-decals) but I don't know if they a ) are trustworthy b ) ship to europe I'll check out armorcast! Problem is that almost all of my marines already have their shoulder pad glued on, with a decal cross on the left shoulder. I now need about 60 or more crosses for all the right shoulders I originally wanted to create custom crusade badge decals for all the right shoulders but I can't find any darn decal paper around here. Edited January 12, 2018 by Marshal_von_Speer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Talon Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 While it may be a bit late to bring to the table.. I do believe that the brand you were looking for as far as printing decals? That would be Testors. Had a few sheets in a drawer of my paint desk, with a few batches of Templar decals made on them. Took me a few tries, because I can see where the first batches didn't turn out 'quite' right... but at least it's something of note that can be put to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Seriously, look at Veni Vidi Vici in my earlier post, they sell both crosses and decal paper, and it works. The caveat is this, if your design includes white, buy the white backed paper. (Unless your printer can actually print white as a colour, which hardly any can.) You also then need a can of setting varnish to stop the ink running later. Dosjetka and Marshal_von_Speer 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal_von_Speer Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Seriously, look at Veni Vidi Vici in my earlier post, they sell both crosses and decal paper, and it works. The caveat is this, if your design includes white, buy the white backed paper. (Unless your printer can actually print white as a colour, which hardly any can.) You also then need a can of setting varnish to stop the ink running later. They truly have some cool stuff. Thanks for the advice! Already ordered some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maritn Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I like this guy's Maltese crosses, they adhere well and come in two useful sizes. They come in White, Black and Red, (the red could be darker, but looks ok on a black background) http://www.3vwargames.co.uk They also sell blank inkjet transfer paper, be warned, if you want white transfers, you need the white backed paper. Are the smaller or the bigger crosses of the 25mm ones those that fit on the shoulder pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) I have three different sizes from VVV M10 Sheets - these are ideal for shoulder pads 10M4 - these are smaller and I find these great for the circle on the back of Primaris reactor backpacks. MM04 - these are much bigger than the picture suggests. The smaller ones are similar to the M10, the larger ones are usable for vehicles. Saying that now, I can't seem to find the 10M4 sheets on his webshop atm. Edit: http://www.3vwargames.co.uk/upshop/shop/10mmtransfer.html Here they are! Edited January 19, 2020 by Brother Adelard Maritn 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maritn Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thank you very much for the detailed answer! :) Sword Brother Adelard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_Aurilius Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 The place I get my transfers from is the Mighty Brush. It's the only place I have used but they have such an awesome selection I would highly recommend them.https://www.themightybrush.com/product-category/waterslide-transfer-sheets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmm Napalm Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 The place I get my transfers from is the Mighty Brush. It's the only place I have used but they have such an awesome selection I would highly recommend them. https://www.themightybrush.com/product-category/waterslide-transfer-sheets/ Do their red crosses show up against black? I bought some red crosses from an Armorcast vendor (something-GnomishWorkshop) and whilst the black and white crosses were perfect, the red ones were rather translucent and didn't show up against black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yeah, they are visible. Bit orangey if anything. Unlike TMB's decals for the variety, but I find they curl much more than VVV, which are a dream to apply. Mmmmm Napalm 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_Aurilius Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 The place I get my transfers from is the Mighty Brush. It's the only place I have used but they have such an awesome selection I would highly recommend them. https://www.themightybrush.com/product-category/waterslide-transfer-sheets/ Do their red crosses show up against black? I bought some red crosses from an Armorcast vendor (something-GnomishWorkshop) and whilst the black and white crosses were perfect, the red ones were rather translucent and didn't show up against black. Yes they do! I haven't had any issues with my decals not showing on black or white. Mmmmm Napalm 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Even the old forgeworld red transfers had trouble covering black. I have only good things to say about mighty brushs transfers but I haven't tested their red ones properly yet Mmmmm Napalm 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmm Napalm Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Yeah, they are visible. Bit orangey if anything. Unlike TMB's decals for the variety, but I find they curl much more than VVV, which are a dream to apply. The place I get my transfers from is the Mighty Brush. It's the only place I have used but they have such an awesome selection I would highly recommend them. https://www.themightybrush.com/product-category/waterslide-transfer-sheets/ Do their red crosses show up against black? I bought some red crosses from an Armorcast vendor (something-GnomishWorkshop) and whilst the black and white crosses were perfect, the red ones were rather translucent and didn't show up against black. Yes they do! I haven't had any issues with my decals not showing on black or white. Even the old forgeworld red transfers had trouble covering black. I have only good things to say about mighty brushs transfers but I haven't tested their red ones properly yet Thanks for the help guys! Marius_Aurilius and Sword Brother Adelard 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorcast Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) Hello Brothers, this is Ginfritter of Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop and Armorcast! I have been making Iron Cross decals since 1999! I have recently upgraded my printing process and I can now print brilliant colors that have a white underlayer. So no more faded reds over black anymore! I am expanding the line to have the original sized crosses designed for Tactical Marines and i am rolling out Primaris scaled shoulder pad decals as well. Edited April 29, 2020 by Armorcast WAR and Mmmmm Napalm 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That red does indeed look darker than most of the competition can manage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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