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After Market Accessories > New decals for the Raptor 30/50
 
 
shaggy
Senior Heliman
Location: USA

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 will try and post a couple of rough ideas in the next couple of days.

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.
 
 
2000se
Senior Heliman
Location: Charlotte, NC

can't wait

When can we see the finished product?
02-07-2002 Over year old.
 
 
shaggy
Senior Heliman
Location: USA

Post a design tomorrow...

Check back tomorrow (maybe tonight) and I will post a couple of my designs. I have a lot of designs already done but I am working on a template that will give me the exact dimensions of the canopy and be able to provide an exact replica of the design.

Thanks,

Brooks
02-07-2002 Over year old.
 
 
HeliinAL
Heliman
Location: Montgomery, AL

Decals

I do not have a Raptor 50, but I am still in need of some CUSTOM graphics for my gas boat!!! I can't believe you are designing something else!!! (-;

Are having these done at the same place you did you boat graphics?

Brooks, aka Shaggy, is a friend of mine and a tallented graphic designer. He designed the graphics on his boat which I think he sold to finance his new Raptor 50.

The decals are printed on some nice quality sheets that did withstand water and gasoline/2 cycle oil.

Brooks, you KNOW that I am going to want a set for my Heli when I get it.

Just an idea, but does anyone have any templates for other Helicopters? I am considering a Sceadu 50.

Best of luck, Brooks!
I'll call you when I get back to Montgomery.

L8er,
Brian
currently in Asheville, NC
02-07-2002 Over year old.
 
 
eric
Senior Heliman
Location: Fernley, Nevada

hell ya

in definatly interested
15 dollars seems resonable
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
MobileRaptor
Veteran
Location: Orange, Texas

Great Idea, easier than paint . Just make sure the adhesive is fuel proof. Also consider selling one sheet with four different patterns for $30.00 Want a new helo, just change the decals and your ready to go.
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
shaggy
Senior Heliman
Location: USA

Thanks MobileRaptor...

I am working on a way to fit more than one design to a page. The problem is the size of the page can't be too big or the costs sky-rocket!! What I think I will be able to do though are two designs on a single page. That way you will have two options as far as the design you want at a single time. I'll let everyone know what I figure out this weekend. Thanks again for the input, I'll figure out a way to make it work!!

Brooks
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
MobileRaptor
Veteran
Location: Orange, Texas

Well with two you could mix and match, red on the left green on the right. or some combination there of.
02-08-2002 Over year old.
 
 
JCadwell
Key Veteran
Location: Richland WA/ Morro Bay, CA

Sceadu 50 graphics would be a huge winner. Can't wait to see some ideas. The raptor graphics look good.

Thanks, John Cadwell
02-11-2002 Over year old.
 
 
aashu
Veteran
Location: Garden State , NJ

I will

I am waiting for it to be available
02-28-2002 Over year old.
 
 
shaggy
Senior Heliman
Location: USA

Stickers AIN'T STICKING!!!!

Sorry I haven't gotten back about this. I got some sample decal material from some local print shops in town but I ran into some problems. I wasn't very pleased with the adhesive used and I am worried that it wouldn't last very long. The last thing I want to do is sell something and it not work the way I had planned. I'll let you know if I find anything that ends up working better. I have some samples coming from a vinyl company in California that will hopefully stick better.

Thanks for your replys and as soon as I find something that works, I'll let you know.

Brooks
02-28-2002 Over year old.
 
 
JeepsRcool
Senior Heliman
Location: Bismarck ND

Remember nothing sticks to the stock bodys very well but but spray some bulldog on and some clear and most will stick.
02-28-2002 Over year old.
 
 
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