FS- Signal Corps Inspection Stamps

[Tapper02]

Not bad Larry...thanks for sharing. I think I'll give it a try instead of trying to mix model paints!

-Tom

[David B]

Thanks guys. I will keep making them as they are needed.

Kyle,

Got the stamps on Friday... they are awesome!

I have to make some other stamps for another project of mine-I need to get art work ready so I can get them made too!

A+++ If I can only find the correct ink to use...

[David B]

I bought a small can of orange paint and used it, the stamps look fantastic
Phil

Phil-

As mentioned before-I bought the StazOn Pumpkin ink and Scarlet red StazOn...very disappointed with the results.

The stamp image is very crisp-and I am very happy with the stamps. The ink is not "thick" enough and it gets lost in the repaint. Please share with me what vendor orange paint you obtained, can size and from where. I think that paint (either modelers or otherwise) would be the better choice as it would be thicker. I will have to post a pic of the BC611 I repainted and stamped.

What I did for the nomenclature writings on the side of the radio was, I had a stamp made like these, and I used embossing powder (which requires heat to "melt" the emboss into the paint) and that more or less makes it permanent.

The emboss process is a two step process where the stamp is pressed into the adhesive, which is like a thicker ink and is clear, then you sprinkle the embossing powder on the adhesive and brush off the remaining powder. Once the image is fairly clear, you use a heat gun to complete the process. Takes alot longer than just stamping, but embossing was my best choice for that particular task. I am going to try it on the signal corps stamps as the embossing powder comes in all sorts of colors.

I will try it on an old radio and post results....but I want to try Phil's paint process first.

David

[Rml1708]

PM sent

Robert

[Signal_6]

Glad you like them David.

I think everyone is curious on what paint/ink works the best. I think we have ruled out all three of the Ink pads from Hobby Lobby

I might make a trip to the Home Depot for some latex paint samples or raid my wife's acrylic paint set.

Thanks everyone.

[pj128]

The Paint I used was a small hobby can I bought at our local hardware store and after a couple of practice runs I was able to stamp just like the originals
Phil

[Rml1708]

PJ,

What paint specifically did you buy if you don't mind me asking

Thanks,

Robert

[pj128]

Robert it was Trade paints which is an Australian brand
Phil

[Tapper02]

Okay guys, I think I might have found a good match. Here is a pic of the tests that I did:



The top right is the original.

The bottom right is the Stampabilities Orange Pigment Ink from Hobby Lobby. An okay match, but it's a little light, fades when it dries and turns to powder so it rubs off really easy. Not good!

The middle is Model Master International Orange (FS12197) Acrylic paint. In the picture it looks too glossy, but after I took the pic I rubbed my thumb over it and it dulled down exactly like the original. I found the paint at the local Dicsount Hobby Warehouse.

The one on the left is the Speedball Scarlet Red ink from Michael's. Waaay too red!

Tips on application...I tried to "paint" some ink on the stamp, but it was too thick and filled in the details on the "S" and the "A". Then I tried one of those sponge paintbrushes from the hardware store. Put a little paint/ink on the sponge and spread it thin with a toothpick or something....thinner is better. Lightly tap the stamp on the ink/paint soaked sponge and voila! Don't press too hard or you'll get the hard line with the paint squished out to the sides like in the middle picture...like the paint, a lighter touch is better. Anyway, I hope this helps.

Anyone else find a close match?

-Tom

[Larry E Long]

Interesting results. Curious if you shook the bejeebers out of the Speedball before you used it as I got different results (see pic posted earlier). The Speedball ink has a lot of pigment in it that needs to be well mixed. Just wondering.

Larry

[Tapper02]

Interesting results. Curious if you shook the bejeebers out of the Speedball before you used it as I got different results (see pic posted earlier). The Speedball ink has a lot of pigment in it that needs to be well mixed. Just wondering.

Larry

Oh I shook it! I was surprised too because I bought it after reading your post. I somehow missed the part about using a kitchen sponge until I re-read it today...I guess great minds think alike!

-Tom

[Larry E Long]

..I guess great minds think alike!

-Tom

Ain't it the truth!

Larry

[Signal_6]

I did some research and found the closest match available in Latex from Behr to Signal Corps Orange. Available at the Home Depot.

Volcanic Blast   S-G-210
and
Sweet Mandarin   S-G-220

I bought the sample size which is a flat 8oz for about $4.00.

Still perfecting the application.

[Signal_6]

I have more sets available or individual stamps for those interested. PM me. Thanks.