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  • R2315
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2016
    • 199

    #1

    Custom Decals

    Hi all,

    I've been looking for someone or a company that can makes custom decals, specifically a letter/number combo within a rectangle border as pictured and some other branding. Anyone know someone who make quality decals? I found a few older threads but nothing current

    Vector-Martini-at-Coniston4.jpg

    Thanks,
    Ryan
  • CraigP
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • May 2017
    • 1464

    #2
    Hey Ryan,

    I use Prism Graphics in Seattle, Wa. Here's their info:
    7609 5th Ave South
    Seattle, WA 98108
    Tel: 800-482-1801
    Contact: Marilyn Hime - Tell her Craig Pierce sent you.

    This company does all the graphics for my brother's GP boat, the GP55. You can google that and see some pics for their work.

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    • R2315
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2016
      • 199

      #3
      Awesome! I'll check them out, thanks Craig!

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      • R2315
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2016
        • 199

        #4
        Wait, so your brother races hydroplanes for real? that GP55 is no toy boat is it?

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        • Prodrvr
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2015
          • 701

          #5
          Another place...www.callie-graphics.com

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          • R2315
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2016
            • 199

            #6
            Thanks Prodrvr! also looks like a great option I'll check them out as well.

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            • dtacmed
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2008
              • 199

              #7
              One thing I do is go to a sign shop and ask for some scrap vinyl in the colors I need. Then I will print out on the computer what I want to copy. Use clear tape and tape to vinyl cut out with xacto knife.peel away leaving only what you want then use transfer or masking tape after rubbing it on your clothes to loose some of the sticky.Put that over what you cut out peel it off and stick it on.

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              • Bp9145
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Jan 2016
                • 1466

                #8
                here's another. . .specializing for RC graphics and decals

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                • CraigP
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • May 2017
                  • 1464

                  #9
                  Originally posted by R2315
                  Wait, so your brother races hydroplanes for real? that GP55 is no toy boat is it?
                  Yes, it's 27' with a 500cu blown, injected on alcohol circle racer. About 185-190mph on straights. They turn left! He has a driver now... he drove in Unlimited Hydros, Oh Boy O'Berto, Miss Pringles, Miss Budweiser. I Crew Chiefed for him up to the Miss Pringles in '86. I went to college to get my BSEE... I still build his engines when I can. There is much similarity in sponson design between the full size boats a models. The little picture by my name is his boat, hitting about 180!

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                  • R2315
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2016
                    • 199

                    #10
                    Great stuff! I should have posted this question sooner as I have been unsuccessful until now! Thanks again everyone!

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                    • R2315
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2016
                      • 199

                      #11
                      Originally posted by CraigP
                      Yes, it's 27' with a 500cu blown, injected on alcohol circle racer. About 185-190mph on straights. They turn left! He has a driver now... he drove in Unlimited Hydros, Oh Boy O'Berto, Miss Pringles, Miss Budweiser. I Crew Chiefed for him up to the Miss Pringles in '86. I went to college to get my BSEE... I still build his engines when I can. There is much similarity in sponson design between the full size boats a models. The little picture by my name is his boat, hitting about 180!
                      Wow Craig that's that's crazy man, I bet a lot of people including myself are in this hobby building and racing small scale versions of what we would do on a full scale if we could. Your a lucky man to get to be on both sides of that!

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                      • CraigP
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • May 2017
                        • 1464

                        #12
                        It brings me many good memories when I run my little hydro! I'm painting it now to match his blue/yellow/white paint scheme. It's currently black/yellow/white now. But black makes a boat look smaller!

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                        • MadProps
                          Senior Member
                          • Mar 2017
                          • 236

                          #13
                          very cool Craig !
                          I build & race Mercury outboard motors I also sponsor 3 juniors in APBA hydroplane racing
                          I generate cash from my mercury outboard forum site to sponsor the kids, a 10year old boy, 12 yr old boy and a 16 year old girl, Chloe is currently 2nd in Nation in ASH Class and its only her second year...we put gopro cameras onboard the hydros to watch the kids
                          check out the kids here if your interested

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                          • CraigP
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • May 2017
                            • 1464

                            #14
                            Oh that's great stuff Michael! The outboards are a great way to introduce Hydro racing, they rip! The Formula boats are insane turning boats. I see you need to make a log in, I'll catch that tomorrow. Yes, APBA, many years with them. My brother and I started racing in 5 Litre Hydro when I was 15 and he was 17. Those are 150mph boats, running 305cu motors, injected on alcohol, no blowers. I was the master mechanic in our high school car club, building 10-11 motors thru high school. It must be rewarding watching the young ones coming up thru the ranks. Keep them safe!

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                            • Prodrvr
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2015
                              • 701

                              #15
                              Originally posted by CraigP
                              Yes, it's 27' with a 500cu blown, injected on alcohol circle racer. About 185-190mph on straights. They turn left! He has a driver now... he drove in Unlimited Hydros, Oh Boy O'Berto, Miss Pringles, Miss Budweiser. I Crew Chiefed for him up to the Miss Pringles in '86. I went to college to get my BSEE... I still build his engines when I can. There is much similarity in sponson design between the full size boats a models. The little picture by my name is his boat, hitting about 180!
                              That's awesome!!

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