Are the decals individually printed like those included in model kits?

No. Our decals are not individually printed like many model kit decals. Each design is printed as a complete sheet, and the individual markings must be carefully cut out before application.

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Are your decals printed on vinyl?

No. All of our products are printed on thin waterslide decal paper — or, as most of the world refers to it, waterslide transfer paper.

They are not paper stickers, adhesive labels, or vinyl decals. Waterslide decals are designed to be applied with water and transferred onto the model surface, creating a much thinner and more realistic finish.

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Do you ship internationally?

Yes. Approximately 50% of our customers are located outside the United States.

We regularly ship international orders worldwide using standard envelopes to keep shipping costs reasonable while ensuring your decals arrive safely.

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Can I use a deck decal sized for a GHQ model on an AlNavco, Superior, or Shapeways model?

Generally, no. Each manufacturer's models have unique dimensions, including length, width, and deck angles. Even when two models represent the same ship in the same scale, their actual dimensions can vary significantly.​

For example, a 1/2400 GHQ Enterprise will have different deck dimensions than a 1/2400 Superior Enterprise model. A decal designed specifically for one manufacturer will usually not fit correctly on another manufacturer's casting.

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There are two exceptions:

1. Modern CGs, DDGs, and FFGs printed on clear-background waterslide paper

Because these decals have a clear background, there is a much greater chance they will fit a variety of manufacturers' models.

2. Navwar ship decals​. Many customers have reported that Navwar deck decals fit well on Davco 1/3000 scale ships. However, we have not personally verified every combination, so we recommend test fitting before application.

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Are you planning to make decals for Davco 1/3000 scale ships?

Over the years, I have reached out to Davco multiple times regarding designing dedicated decals for their models, but I have never received a response.

Based on customer feedback, Navwar decals generally work well with Davco ship castings. In fact, several examples of painted 1/3000 scale ships shown on our website are actually Davco models using Navwar-compatible decals.

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What type of printer do you use to print white?

For aircraft decals, I use a small fleet of ALPS MD-5000 thermal printers.

These printers are extremely old and have been out of production for many years. As a result, consumables are becoming increasingly difficult to find and significantly more expensive.

However, ALPS printers continue to provide unmatched results for micro-scale decals. Their ability to produce extremely fine detail and accurately undercoat roundels with near-perfect registration makes them superior to other options available under the $30,000 price range.

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Do you offer custom decal design commissions?

Unfortunately, I do not currently have enough available time to take on custom commission projects under $500. My focus remains on developing and producing high-quality decal sets for the modeling community.