WesternOutlaw Posted March 21, 2006 Posted March 21, 2006 After spending a lot of time printing and cutting stickers for some classic castle figs (shields and breast plates), I wanted to display the figs in a display stand. I plan to add smooth tiles when I acquire some new pieces (much of my piece collection is in boxes in the garage), but here's the display stand in classic castle design. Not much detail, but this was a first attempt at doing something new: Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 21, 2006 Governor Posted March 21, 2006 They look quite good in this image, what kind of printer do you have? I plan to get a printer soon for similiar purposes so it would be good to know which one to get. Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted March 21, 2006 Author Posted March 21, 2006 It's an older printer (but still pretty good). It's an HP Photo Smart P1000. At the time (at least 5 years ago), it was one of the best rated printers for photo printing. But I've heard that any of the HP Photo Smart printers are pretty good. I use the printer for making regular photos from digital pics (and for Lego stickers -it works great). Quote
Cutty Posted March 21, 2006 Posted March 21, 2006 Hey! This is awesome. The yellow alcoves really suit the classic castle style. I like it, even though the figs aren't fully genuine ^^ Keep it up! Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 21, 2006 Governor Posted March 21, 2006 It's an older printer (but still pretty good). It's an HP Photo Smart P1000. At the time (at least 5 years ago), it was one of the best rated printers for photo printing. But I've heard that any of the HP Photo Smart printers are pretty good. I use the printer for making regular photos from digital pics (and for Lego stickers -it works great). What kind of paper do you print on and how do you adhere it to the mini-figures and bricks smoothly so you don't get any wrinkles? Quote
snefroe Posted March 21, 2006 Posted March 21, 2006 It's an older printer (but still pretty good). It's an HP Photo Smart P1000. At the time (at least 5 years ago), it was one of the best rated printers for photo printing. But I've heard that any of the HP Photo Smart printers are pretty good. I use the printer for making regular photos from digital pics (and for Lego stickers -it works great). What kind of paper do you print on and how do you adhere it to the mini-figures and bricks smoothly so you don't get any wrinkles? you took the words right out of my mouth, pirate! i'd also like to know what paper he used... i'm mostly impressed by the colors, tho. they look like a perfect match with the original stickers. What software did you use? Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted March 22, 2006 Author Posted March 22, 2006 HP Sticker Paper. It's rather thick and they're regular 8 1/2 x 11" sheets that just have a backing. The hardest part is to peel off the paper backing (or get it started I should say). The sheets cut just like regular photo paper (they are a little thick though). I found the shields on Clastle Castle.com and just had to convert them to the right size. Here was my original post after making the stickers a few months ago. The message was part of a pic review of set 375 Yellow Castle: Stickers for Classic Castle Figs Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 22, 2006 Governor Posted March 22, 2006 The Brickster, by any chance have you tried using your printer to print onto iron-on transfer material then iron it onto canvas or cloth to create those material flags which sprung up in the mid 90's? Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted March 22, 2006 Author Posted March 22, 2006 No, I've never tried this. I would think that the color printer ink would melt under heat though. Not sure. Have you tried this? Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 22, 2006 Governor Posted March 22, 2006 No I haven't but I very much doubt the ink would melt under heat - if exposed to heat it may dry significantly faster! There are certain printers that can print onto this iron-on media with little fuss and kits can be purchased to do so. Anyways, did you want feedback on the design of the MOC too? Quote
Norro Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 Looks good! I should try something similar for the later castle lines... God Bless, Nathan Quote
Hobbes Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 One of your knights is lefthanded... cool... Quote
Jipay Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 I once tried to create a T shirt by using a transfer sheet. It came up really fine, but I never had the idea of creating sails with it. I should try it, I am pretty sure it would come really good :-) Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 30, 2006 Governor Posted March 30, 2006 One thing I'd like to add about the display stand... I think it could benefit from some arches particularly along the top row as they would give the structure some elegan. After my comments in the Sultan's Tower it may give the impression that I'm really big on arches, however its more to do with the fact they've been an important design feature for 1000s of years taking a design which otherwise looks too "boxy" and giving it some asthetic flare. Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted March 30, 2006 Author Posted March 30, 2006 Good suggestion Phes. I thought about adding arches myself. I've since wrecked this and have something else in mind. Quote
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