How to Print Graphics on Tissue for a Stick and Tissue Model Airplane

[@rubberfly]

Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I needed to start printing on tissue.👍😁

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome. But your builds are pretty spectacular already! Enjoy your videos and your projects. Thanks for watching.

[@rubberfly]

@@Watchingthevideos99 Thanks John. I have only held back with the scale models so far. I first need to get to know a graphics programme and the Epson printer.😉

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this method of printing tissue paper, wow! 😊

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome. I hope to do a follow up sometime that shows how the files are prepared for printing. Thanks for watching.

[@836dmar]

Great tutorial. The old Skyway kits(simple but great flyers) had files available for all their kits. My only complaint: With my latest PC build using Windows 10, my Canon color printer is no longer recognized and no drivers exist to make it forward compatible to new operating systems. Naturally they don’t want great 10+yo printers out there forever but this is the second printer(one with scanning) I have had to replace due to lack of support. I am unlikely to invest in a more expensive Epson or other full color brand knowing it will likely be unsupported in 5-7 yrs. Incidentally, my old Brother B&W has worked seamlessly on all three operating systems. Never thought to print just the panel lines, etc. Sorry to rant but great tutorial!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, those Skyway kits were great. DPC/Aero-Werkes offers similar kits and a few of those come with graphic CDs including Lozenge patterns. Sorry to hear about your printer situation. My Epson is now over 5 years old and luckily, it's still going pretty good. I also recently shifted to Windows 10. Glad you enjoyed my video and thanks for watching.

[@e7yu]

What an Amazing Technique! 👏

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you for watching.

[@e7yu]

@@Watchingthevideos99 Your Welcome 😎

[@svenyonson27]

Thanks John! I've been in a quandry about this - how to print tissue that I can mist shrink without it running! Turns out I have an Epson EcoTank. Black is pigment based but the others are dye based. I found out that I can buy pigment based colors for the EcoTank, but then didn't want to go through the risk/trouble of flushing the old and adding the new to my existing printer, so I bought an open box ET-2760 on Ebay for $120, $40 for the pigment ink set. For all of the work we put into these planes, I think a good investment for the skins.

[@judyblackmore3581]

Awesome! Been wanting to try this for a long time. Thanks for teaching us!!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and give it a go!

[@diceman2004]

Sweet . those prints look great . Thanks for the tips .

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@johnwhittles9137]

Very nice tutorial John! Thank you!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thanks John. A bit simplistic but I figure it can help people give it a try.

[@Jivaromodelsvideo]

Great idea and perfect result. 👍 Thanks for sharing.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome.

[@windsurfingphd]

Great video! Thank you. A couple of questions: doesn't spraying water over the covered areas (to shrink the tissue) end up bleeding the lozange colors? What about the the nitrite dope? Can you apply over the shrunken areas without smudging the colors?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. The key to the process is the Epson Durabrite ink. That ink is waterproof so not affected by spraying with water. And you can also use dope or Krylon to seal the tissue without a problem of bleeding. It's possible to use other inks, but you need to seal them with a spray of Kylon piror to covering but you won't be able to water shrink. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmurphree2937]

Amazing! Thank you for posting this!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome Jeff. Thanks for watching.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Great video, very inspiring, thank you for sharing

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@TAT660X]

Now that’s a very useful video Thanks for sharing

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome.

[@marcotravaglia3706]

Beautiful work, I would like to ask you what type of fabric you use. Must the direction of the fiber of the fabric be respected? Thank you

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you for the kind words. For this model, I am using Esaki tissue. This tissue does have a grain and I always run the grain along the longer part of something I cover. I hope that answers your question. Thank you for watching.

[@pathardage1880]

Fabulous. Thank you.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@derekr5965]

Great vid. So, I scan in a kit's plan and print letters, numbers, insignia, etc. Where do you recommend I download lozenge files from? Thanks.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Derek. The simple answer to your question is yes. I suggest starting with simple images and work up to complex finishes. If a kit has decals that can save a lot of work. You can scan the decals and print them on white tissue and then apply to the model with Elmers Clear. You can find images on the internet to use. Be sure they are used in a scalable format or they become pixelated. There's software to covert to various scalable formats. Inkscape is a great free program to help with a lot of the file preparation but there is a learning curve. As I show, white backgrounds can become a challenge since you can't print white, so it needs to go on white tissue. My lozenge came on a CD that came with an Aerowerkes kit. There are many sources for "skins" that are used in flight simulators to change a digital airplane to a different pilot's airplane. Many folks use these "skins" to create tissue. Once you learn the basics, part of the fun is seeing what you can come up with and the search for the correct file. Give it a go and see what you think. I didn't think I would get into it, but now I enjoy the challenge.

[@collinmccallum]

thank you for making this video! thumbs up!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you.

[@ColinWatters]

Can I ask what weight of tissue you use for free flight rubber powered aircraft?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Colin. I mostly use Esaki Japanese tissue for my builds. It's approximately 11 grams/sq. yard. Esaki is no longer available, but Peck Polymers has a Japanese tissue very close to Esaki which I also occasionally use. For larger models, I'll use Mt. Fuji tissue from Easy Built Models. A bit heavier than Esaki. I think it's 15 grams/sq yard but I'd have to check. I think the Easy Built web page states the weight. Hope that helps.

[@MottoMani]

😀👍

[@cociutomo]

Madang jooooon

[@ronaldrose6885]

Easy built models.nuff said.yuoe know you got from Dave neildlslky dude...now deal with it or take it down....