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Thunder Tiger Raptors 30-90 - Imperio > New decals for the Raptor 30/50...
 
 
shaggy
Senior Heliman
Location: USA

I posted this in the Aftermarket area but I thought I would post it here too to get some more feedback.

I just received my new Raptor 50 and I am very impressed with everything except for one thing... the pink decals. So being a graphic designer, it got me thinking. What if I designed some new decals that could be used on any of the standard Raptor 30/50 canopies and offered them for a very reasonable price?

Here is what was running through my head:

* You could use them to replace old decals that may be worn out or taking on a weathered look.

* You might be tired of the original ones and just want something new but don't want to fork out a lot of money.

* You may be just starting out and want a more custom look but don't want to throw away the money on an airbrushed canopy while you are still in the learning stages.

Anyway, I have gotten a few quotes on prices and I am still waiting on a few more. The designs are coming along very well. I have posted a few rough ideas, check them out if you want.

It is looking like the cost is going to run around $15 including shipping USPS for a 10 x 10 sheet of graphics for both sides of the canopy. They will be printed on a high grade, clear vinyl that can hold up to the outdoors well.

I would appreciate any positive/negative feedback you may have on this idea. I am just trying to get a feel for whether or not anybody would be interested in something like this.

Thanks a lot,

Brooks

02-07-2002 Over year old.
 
 
robb
Senior Heliman
Location: Vienna, MO

Brooks,

I, for one, would love a different graphic design for my R30. Looks good.

Rob
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
2000se
Senior Heliman
Location: Charlotte, NC

graphics

i agree..
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
Raptor_in_Swede
Senior Heliman
Location: Stockholm /Sweden

Midlands Helicopter UK is selling similar decals for 18 USD.
http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/m_index.htm
Look under raptor upgrades.

My comment on Decals and Paintings of RC Helis is that they should not only look flashy on the bench.
They MUST enhance visibility on the heli in distance on a gray day.
Red , Yellow colours are good and long contrasting lines between the colours are also good.
Dark colours are noot good and a very light coloured canopy is no good.

Raptor 30V1/TT39H/Hatori#415/GY401_9253
Hirobo GPH GT/TT50H/Hatori #544/GY401_9254
RD8000
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
ChopperDude
Senior Heliman
Location: Round Rock , TX

www.boomstrike.com is a flyer out of Houston who does graphic sets for helos. They are very high quality and you can choose from the web site. I made mine bright yellow on the right side and bright orange on the left...it shows up great in the sky.....Bill
02-09-2002 Over year old.
 
 
capebob
Veteran
Location: Cape Coral, FL

Count me in!

Bob
02-09-2002 Over year old.
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