Dry-transfer lettering for faceplate?

[Mr. dB]

Has anyone ever attempted to do a control panel using Letraset dry-transfer letters?

I always wondered if that's what HAD used for some of his?

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[erwin_ve]

I used it on one of my dumblelators. Looks great.
But you have to use a thin layer of blanc spray paint afterwards to prevent wear on the letraset. And repeat at least 3 times.

[Ken Moon]

I'd try them if they'd make a sheet from a font you upload.

Here is an example of the Amplify font that I like to use on British-style faceplates:

(Of course, you should NEVER use a fake Marshall logo, but this is just to show the font.)

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[Ken Moon]

Well, I ordered a couple of sheets on the Bay (HELV 72 pt and 36 pt).

I'll probably try them on a metallic silver painted chassis.

I'll post when I get some results to report on.

[lovetone]

I have use some called Letraset about 10 years ago.
It was for a JTM45 I sprayed thin plastic sheet gold then used the dry transfer lettering. Followed by a clear coat of varnish and then put clear acrylic sheet over the top.

The biggest problem is getting the letters in a straight line, I used masking tape as a straight edge to work to then peeled it off once the lettering was in place.

[Structo]

Those are kind of hard to find anymore.

The letters do need a clear coat so they can't be rubbed off.

It's really hard to get the letters straight and level.

I got some years ago from my dad when he worked for the telephone company.

Also if the decals are very old they don't work very good.