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Originally Posted by airdave
Newer cast vinyls used for wraps are in the 4mil range.
Weight is the same, on a car, if not more than a normal paintjob.
Wraps are temporary...short life...whoever told you they last longer than paint is very wrong.
We use and install calendared vinyls which i think are more durable.
This what we print on....and laminate.
But mostly for flat wraps. Truck sides, etc
To properly conform and wrap a vehicle body, cast vinyls are the only choice.
You also need to be careful about who prints the wraps and how.
There are a lot of crappy methods out there.
I think its all solvent printing with UV special qualities.
In cut vinyl, you could apply 1.5 - 2 mil vinyls and get 2- 5 years out of them.
I am not up on how vinyl fairs on aircraft.
Different exposure and environmental effects.
I think your design is a bit busy.
The wings could use less parts...make each part thicker, wider, etc
I like the size of the side coverage, but the design is all over the place...very confusing.
You also don't need those claws (in my opinion).
A larger beak and more solid head would be better too.
Just ideas.
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Been doing some searching on the internet. Found a vinyl cutter that can cut 28" wide rolls for $219 re-built. Problem is shipping to Alaska will cost $600. Looks like it can cut cardstock as well.
Studying about vinyl, yes the new cast is the way to go, can buy different grades, some last 2-years, some 5-8 years and finally if you want to spend $2200.00 you can buy a roll that is 150 ft that supposedly is permanent.
Interesting stuff!
Also been looking at using stencils to paint it on-yes, still looking at that option. Can get a tack spray adhesive that will allow a stencil to be tacked to the wings, etc., painted and then removed. This could save a bunch of taping. However: there is going to be lots of cutting. Might just buy one of those vinyl cutters...
Not going to be a cheap project, 4-wing surfaces, and 2 fuselage sides plus the belly. Lots of paint or lots of vinyl. Wingspan is 23 ft, nose to tail is 20 ft.
Will try your wing thinning idea this weekend, new rendition the beak and head have changed tonight.
Thanks for the ideas! You know more about graphic design than I do for sure!
Mike