I just received a few minis from a fellow gamer. The gamer used Litko stands and gimbal mountings, and didn't keep all the original stands. Also, I have some paper models, and have ordered Aerodrome Accessories stands for them. I want to match up all the models with stands, and put the data for the plane on each of the stands. Hmm... How do do this?
Since joining the forum, I had run across a Base Card file in the hobby section (I used them to make my home-made card bases. Thanks Zakopious), and even found a few card files that I wanted to customize for my paper models. One of the Photoshop files had a transparent image layer with the "Maneuver Deck", "Damage Deck", and "Damage" symbols (Thanks Jure Dolanec). Also, there are a few files by FO Kyte, such as: the Scout Transparency Base; or the Two Gun Transparency Base that would work, as well (or better?).
Trolling through a local business supply store this week, I found some InkJet clear (almost) address labels.
Eureka! Print the info on these labels, and stick them on the aftermarket stands. The stands are 44 mm wide, and the labels are 45mm wide. I just used a razor (X-acto Knife) to trim off the one side. I used an edited version of a transparent layer, and the Duality font to amend the information.
This is what it looks like, close up:
And if you don't like the look, or get new planes (or the maneuver deck changes) - it is removable! I might even redo these with the Arrow Layer added in.
Mike
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