With another few applications of Micro-Sol, the boundary of the decal sheet should become less obvious. The 'Remington' decal was made the same way as before - printed on transparent waterslide transfer sheet in reverse. Carefully fill the black-rimmed letters with gold paint. Then apply the right-way-up, having first used a bit of blank transfer sheet to get the gum/glue on the paper table for adhesion.
Was aiming for Remington Portable color No. 17 (Tan and Pompeiian Red) as shown on the The Classic Typewriter Page (i.e. the definitive source for anything pre-war portable from Remington). Turned out more an ivory than tan, but overall quite a credible looking typewriter with these colors.
Still some adjusting to do, new ribbon - but the machine is very much 'getting there' :)
Beautiful work on the Remington.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done! Looks amazing :D
ReplyDeleteFine work!
ReplyDeleteGreat results! I am in the middle of a repainting project and this is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely :) Brilliant job
ReplyDelete:-) will admit it is very rewarding how it comes out.
ReplyDeleteWill both make it easier and harder to pass it on, when done.