One18 Racing - Conversions

Conversions

Mattel Hot Wheels - Ferrari F2005 F1 race car - conversion to proper sponsor livery. Photo © One18 Images

On this page you can find tips & information on decal conversions of your race cars. It also offers information on how to care for & store your collection.

1:18 Diecast Conversion Decals:

Toronto Motorsport - Looking for decals? Check with these folks.

Marksman Decals - Excellent source for custom F1 decals!

Mac's Modeling - Decals & transkits for diecast F1 models.

IndyCals - THE source for aftermarket, open wheel, model car decals.

Decalworld.de - Decals for automodels, airplanes, ships and railway.

Patto's Place - Australian Bruce Paterson's extensive stock of race car decals - including 1:18 scale.

Modelworks.co.uk - They carry a wide range of F1 related & WRC decals as well as general sponsor decals.

Mac's Modeling - F1 Diecast & Misc. STORE... Great selection of conversion decals!

Hot Wheels F2001 - Scuderia Ferrari drivers Schumacher & Barrichello - 2001 Italian GP - The Black Nose Ferraris Photo © One18 Images

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Tips & Tricks on Applying Decals

Decal Conversions

Most people have their own preference as far as which tools or techniques to employ when applying decals. The following list contains some of the more basic tools to use:

1.) X-acto knife

2.) tweezers

3.) jewelers screwdrivers

4.) Q-tips ( cotton-tipped swabbs )

5.) tissue paper

6.) small scissors

7.) magnifying glass

8.) water

9.) small paint brush

10.) ruler

You should work in an area with enough light and enough space to work comfortably.

The car should be cleaned before the decals are applied.

Reference photographs are helpful for accurate location of the decals.

Patience and planning are the key to any conversion.

Cut only the decals you are using from the sheet to avoid losing or damaging them.

Soak the decal enough to allow the adhesive to work properly.

Using decal solutions is not recomended since they break down the decal properties,thus,ruining your decals. If you need to use them you can obtain them from your local hobby store.

The best way to store your decals is to keep them away from sunlight, extreme temperatures & humidity. These will, over time, destroy your decals. The quality of the decal also plays a part in it's longetivety.

1:18 Diecast Supplies:

Micro-Mark THE mail-order source for hard-to-find tools and supplies.

Need to reference pictures for your conversions or just simply want to look at some great F1 photography? Then visit Boris Schlegelmilch's excellent Formula 1 photography site. You will not be disappointed!

Image used with kind permission of Schlegelmilch Photography

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