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#91
General Discussion / Re: Happy thread
Last post by EtchedPixels - March 02, 2026, 06:17:29 PM
Just fixed my gas price for the next 12 months  :D
#92
N Gauge Discussion / MOVED: points motor wiring
Last post by Newportnobby - March 02, 2026, 05:05:22 PM
This topic has been moved to Track, points and underlay


https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?msg=878857
#93
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Decal Printing Paper
Last post by ntpntpntp - March 02, 2026, 09:50:17 AM
I must admit I'm not a fan of inkjet decal paper (or producing decals that way), it tends to be thicker film in order to absorb the ink and requires perfect sealing to prevent bleed.

Long live my old ALPS :)
#94
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Decal Printing Paper
Last post by ScottishModeller - March 02, 2026, 09:29:58 AM
Hi all,

Thanks for the input - much appreciated.

This is for Injet printers.

The best results with my printer have been with the old Tullis decal paper.

That has changed over the years and no longer gives as good a result.

I've tried a lot of other decal paper and have not been getting as good a result as I used to get.

The SMS decal paper result is unpredictable - but that may be down to the inks not being the same.

I used to use Mr Decal Paper as well - much missed and no trace of him in another guise.

Currently working my way through the various eBay offerings.

Latest sheets came from the USA and cost more - 10 sheets cost the same as the last 50 pack I got.

But, they seem to work well with my printer - so we shall see.

Thanks
Phil H

#95
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Newportnobby - March 02, 2026, 08:44:59 AM
The shorter official vid is slightly shorter but maybe more heart wrenching than this one, but there's no denying Pavarotti could outsing anyone on the planet


#96
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by kusojiji - March 02, 2026, 01:14:23 AM
#97
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Decal Printing Paper
Last post by njee20 - March 01, 2026, 11:45:12 PM
The Scale Model Scenry stuff is good. It's a nice dark blue so you can see white. A lot of blue stuff is too pale.

I used to use Mr Decal Paper, but they disappeared quite abruptly. Last batch of clear backed I used "Hayes" via Amazon, and it's been fine. All laser in my case.
#98
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Decal Printing Paper
Last post by ntpntpntp - March 01, 2026, 10:47:08 PM
Is it for inkjet or laser priner?

For my ALPS printer I use Tango Papa laser decal paper from the USA, or Microscale. Preferrably with blue backing for when I'm printing in white.  I've not yet used up my stock from 10 years ago.

I'm not sure if Tango Papa is still going. 

I've not tried any of the below possibilities

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286014710056

https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/clear-a4-laser-waterslide-decal-paper-with-blue-backing---ws001-12897-p.asp

#99
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Decal Printing Paper
Last post by ScottishModeller - March 01, 2026, 09:48:22 PM
Quote from: GlenEglise on March 01, 2026, 09:23:16 PMMy friend who supplies me decals has found that is normal source of fine paper for printing decals is no longer.

Does anyone have any recommendations for fine printing decal paper?

GE

Hi Brian,

I've just got some from the USA....

Same brand as I used to have, but not available in the UK!

Just had a trial print tonight, waiting for the product to dry for 24hrs, then can seal and see how it works out.



#100
N Gauge Discussion / Decal Printing Paper
Last post by GlenEglise - March 01, 2026, 09:23:16 PM
My friend who supplies me decals has found that is normal source of fine paper for printing decals is no longer.

Does anyone have any recommendations for fine printing decal paper?

GE
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