Should I scan my DECALS before using them ?

[DerAlex]

[:I] this is my first contri []

After some years I bought a Tamiya some Weeks ago.

Golf IV V5 ff01 - Chassis was in very good Condition but the Body looked awfull. Now I want to restore the car.

I found a NIB Body with decals []

I wonder if I should scan the Decals?

I remember somthing like a "Decal Database", I think I saw it on www.tamiyaclub.com but I can't find it right now.

I am also looking for the following decals:

Toyota Monster Racer

Monster Beetle

Hot Shot II

Lunch Box

Black Foot

Thx for any comments and hints.

PS: Which is the best way to remove old colours from lexan bodys (want to restore Hot Shot and Monster Racer).[V]

[bholio]

I would scan them. Disk space is cheap. I scan my decals before using them (when I remember)..

[Bibbo]

I normally scan them as well. I also scan the window masks that come with some kits. These would be easy to re-make if you need them again and they are very useful.

[Sonic]

I must admit i allways scan them, even if they are pretty new ones, they maye useful later on.

Cheers

Lee.[8]

[WillyChang]

quote:Originally posted by DerAlex

I am also looking for the following decals:

Hot Shot II

Lunch Box

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Scanned ones?

[MiniManiac]

i always scan mine. make sure its a nice high resolution though

[tbone]

How can they be scanned so that if they are ever prited they will be reproduced as the same size?

[DerAlex]

Ok, I'll scan my decals from now on

Does it matter which format I save them (tiff, jpg, gif, bmp)?

Which resolution and format would you propose?

@WillyChang:

Yes, scanned ones are ok for me. []

[DJTheo]

At least 300 or even better 600dpi and if possible save as tiff or if you dont have too much disk space jpeg with at least 75% quality...

[DerAlex]

Ok, thand you. []