Pan am decals for 747

richellis · 20-04-2008

Can you get decals for the late Pan-Am livery as Im building a SP and cant find any decals!

Pan_Am_Clipper_Girl · 20-04-2008

Yes and no is the simple answer.
I got a set off e-bay that was a mixture of ATP Decal, their sheet was for all Pan Am wide body inc L-1011-500, DC10-10, DC10-30 though more importantly the 747-121 and 747-SP21. Though this sheet wasn't complete and had a "Billboard" SP scheme included from another company, I've yet to find out who's sheet it is as mine are only enough to do the job.

I take it you don't have the Welsh Models vac as you wouldn't be asking this question. Then it must be the Sasquatch conversion, I have one and looks an, errm, interesting build!
If you hang fire for a while, Two-Six might be doing a new set of SP decals possibly with the Flight 50 decal. There might also be a Pan Am Cargo 747 sheet released too *fingers crossed*

Your SP also depends on what livery you want to do. I guess getting a sheet of 747 windows, I missed a set on e-bay last week

and using a billboard decal sheet might do, cutting the windows to length for the SP but then you don't have the sexy decal saying "Boeing 747sp" which is after all a really nice touch on Boeing aircraft.

PM me from time to time and I'll let you know what I have in my spares.
Hope this helps of sorts but really it's just a case of hoping a set comes up or Two-Six do a sheet or you never know Welsh might re-release their SP then just ask to pay for the decs seperately. If they won't get their SP and find another scheme for your original

richellis · 20-04-2008

No its not a conversion kit its a cut up Airfix model!
I have thought about getting some made up, any ideas who can do them...
Im happy to create the art work, but what font is Pan-Am????
Here are some pics...

**GEEDUBBYA** · 20-04-2008

howdy Rich,

Ok, to answer your question about pan am fonts, you might try looking at the links found here first: PAN AM FONT - Google Search .
Apparently you can download the various fonts as well as some logos.
As for making the actual decals, they are really simple to make providing you can get the proper materials. Testors corp sells a decal making kit which includes decal paper (Both white backing and clear backing) the fixitive spray which is applied after printing and a mini cd with a few decals you can use, including flames, sharks teeth and other generic images.
However, once you have the paper and the fixitive, creating the logos are really quite simple. First you test print a few of your images to get them to the proper size on plain white paper. Once you get the proper size, you simply print the image on the decal paper, app;ly the fixitive spray and allow to dry. Then cut the decals out and dip in water and apply to the model. You can find the decal kits online, just search for "Testors decal kit". Below is a photo of the product:

This is the Custom Decal System from Testors.

FEATURES: Now it's easy to produce your own quality decals with a PC and an
ink jet printer.
The Custom Decal Maker allows you to produce high quality decals for
any of your model projects.
By using the included image database, you can choose anything from
car flames and graphics to license plates and aircraft markings.
Once an image is chosen, you can add text, change the color or adjust
the images to your needs.
There's even a free form section so you can design your own decals
for a personalized touch.

INCLUDES: Decal Maker Software CD
Special water soluble (slide) decaling film
Spray decal bonder
Custom graphics (information & designs)
Complete instructions

The price is about $10-$15 (US) depending on where it is purchased. If you are in the UK, I would search google for this term "Testors decal kit in UK" to find a retailer near you.

I hope this helps,

Greg

Savvy · 21-04-2008

Hi,

Try here....Martlesham Models Airfix and Revell Scale Model Kits and Accessories: TwoSixDecals Available Now at Martlesham Models

Sav

Pan_Am_Clipper_Girl · 21-04-2008

True though the Two-Six as yet are only 747-121 Delivery scheme and not the 747sp.
Can't wait for that flight 50 dec though

richellis · 22-04-2008

Thanks Ive asked Martlesham if he can get me some window and door decals made, as he has had me some done in the past without windows so im hoping the reverse is possible.
Yes the second pic is the livery that I want for mine but Im hoping that I can get these done!

Pan_Am_Clipper_Girl · 22-04-2008

Nice one. Hope he can. I'm glad you like the "Billboard Flight 50" livery, if you write to Ray Charles at Two-six direct and express an interest maybe he will decide it is worth releasing.
Then I can do the Pan Am 2 scheme with a spare SP!
Keep us posted on your progress, I'm possibly? two Pan am airliners behind you before I do my SP in billboard, so who knows we might get the decals we need!

richellis · 22-04-2008

you have a PM!