Daisy “engraving”

[kBob]

almost all the classic old Daisy Air Rifles had faux “engraving” on the sides. Whether it was silk screening or a decal this gold scroll work and images made the BB guns really stand out.

Now that some of us are trying to get 60+ year old “Double B” guns working and prettied up about the only thing missing is that art work.

So…. does anyone know of ANYBODY making say a water applied decal ( like we used to curse at when building plastic model airplanes and cars)to replace the long gone art on my 1959 Christmas Present?

Any Ideas of how we might go about getting such made up?

Just seemed like a “needful thing”

-kBob

 

[BlackBarrelCustoms]

Actually I'm in the process of just what you and alot of other people would like. I will be offering vinyl and foil options.

 

[kBob]

let us know how it works out a d what models you will have!

-kBob

 

[TerryCowger]

I was thinking about the same thing.
I have a small vinyl cutter and was thinking of making a masking pattern for either painting on a design or using it as a mask to make a shadow design during the rebluing process ?
I dont know if a thin line of vinyl would hold up to daily use and decals scratch easy, so I personally would opt for either paint or a chemical color variation ?
Once the vinyl pattern is cut it could be used for either.
I think the hard part would be the design and fitment as each gun model is different?
Terry

 

[TerryCowger]

I made up a little program for my cutter last nite and today an come up with this ?
This could be used as a paint mask or cleared over so it wouldn't peel off so easy.
What you all think ?
Terry

 

[55fairlane]

If that "engraving " is a water slide decal (like from model cars) you can buy that (blank water slide decal material) and print the design on your home printer.
Surf some model car builder websites.

As an alternative silk screen it on?

If you were doing a big run, pad printing would be the bees knees

Good luck!

 

[TerryCowger]

Yea there are many ways to do it, I'm showing only one of them.
Not planning on going into business making BB gun parts just having some fun and showing what is possible .
I would think most sign shops could cut them ?
Terry

 

[Paul Alan]

You can go to ::bedlam creations .com..they can make anything you want..

 

[BlackBarrelCustoms]

That looks very very awesome Terry. Great job

 

[TerryCowger]

There ya go, good link Paul
If it were me I would use the vinyl as a mask and paint the design onto the metal.
I say this because the decals will get scratched in a short period of time .
If you use it as a vinyl sticker the small lines of the vinyl will stay for a while but will eventually come off.
So my choice would be to apply the complete vinyl sticker and peel away what you want to be paint.
Then paint it, let it dry and peel the rest off.
Easy Peasy? Not really, but it can be done and should last a while.
Terry

 

[kBob]

Looks nice!

-kBob

 

[TerryCowger]

Thanks guy's, tomorrow I'm going to take it all off and get the barrel/reciever ready to reblue.
I have some new stocks for it so I want it all pretty when it goes back together.
Terry

 

[cobalt327]

I made up a little program for my cutter last nite and today an come up with this ?
This could be used as a paint mask or cleared over so it wouldn't peel off so easy.
What you all think ?
Terry

Design wise, I like yours better than what Daisy used on the 860 (top) or the early 105 (bottom). The 860 uses a roll stamp type process that is impressed into the metal receiver, so it's not something that the average hobbyist could duplicate. The 105 uses the rather fragile silkscreening that is also used on several other Daisy models. Just not very durable. But with the skill and tools you have, your only limitation is your imagination!

 

[TerryCowger]

Thank you for the kind words guy's.
I was thinking about etching the design into the metal and then use bluing over it.
I "think" it would leave like a ghost design due to the different surface textures? Or two coats of bluing on the main body the one coat of bluing on the design ?
Or blue the reciever with the sticker in place then remove the sticker to expose the bare metal .
It would come out silver though and I really like the gold, just wish I could find something more durable than paint or stickers for the gold?
Any Ideas ? I see "experiments" in my future
Terry

 

[kBob]

I have created a monster!

…. and I like it!

-kBob

 

[TerryCowger]

So I decided to go with paint for now, I used the vinyl as a mask for the gold then I put a clear coat over the top to hopefully seal it ?
Terry

 

[cobalt327]

A bespoke 99- don't see that every day. Truly heirloom quality work- well done!

 

[Beanflip]

So I decided to go with paint for now, I used the vinyl as a mask for the gold then I put a clear coat over the top to hopefully seal it ?
Terry
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That looks great!

 

[TerryCowger]

This is really kool !
Don't know if the company does this for others or are trying to sell the machines, I was in a hurry so I just got yo watch the video but it is really kool !
Talk about creating a monster.................
Terry

 

[Buckmister704]

It's a pretty cool idea for any firearm including Daisys, for some the cost may not be too high but I would really have to have some extra pocket change to jump on this. Here is his info: SHOP | website (fragoutdesign.com)