OddBalls Decals Update

I would ask that before you condemn the printer, and the whole process, that you would print some Frisco, White reporting marks, on clear, water slide decals, with your inkjet printer and show us all with a few pictures how well it turns out.
I see your frustration and anger, but see nothing offered, in the form of an alternative White or Metallic printing process, just the anger and frustration in your comments.
I would tend to agree although, that perhaps ALPS printers should not be used in a commercial 24/7 application, unless you have a few of them. If that were the case, then the outfit would have the resources and tens of thousands of dollars to support and supply a different decal printing process. But then they are not going to waste time on those well, "Oddball Decals".
I think there might be some differences in what some consider "Commercial Grade". I do hope Tom gets his printer and
you all, get your decals soon.
At this point, I wonder what Frisco.org has to do with ALPS printers, there are a few newsgroups that offer information on them.
Regards,
Tom Holley

 

Methinks the accusations, insinuations, and downright name-calling is uncalled for. We are all welcome to our opinion, but here's mine:

Tom Stolte has a main job that requires much of his time. Decal manufacturing is a sideline, and must be fitted in wherever time allows. I've met Tom, and he's OK in my book. Yes, he can be a bit cranky at times, but so can we all now & then. I'm not discounting the stories of slow deliveries and refunding, but I can say from personal experience that:

1. He offers decals that the so-called mainstream manufacturers normally do not.

2. Their quality is excellent.

3. The ALPS printer is his main production tool, but unfortunately it's not an easy platform.

I could find myself easily offended by the remarks of one of the posters in this thread, but I shall refrain from making comments.

I would also echo Tom Holley's last remarks- if one can find a viable printing platform with good parts and repair backup, that can print the type of decals we modelers can use without worry, then by all means share with us.

 

I think the situtation has been discussed and cussed enough for now. When someone has an update that is substantive, send me a PM and I will re-open this thread for posting the update. In the mean time, I am closing this thread because we are not interested in attacks on character, only how the situation affect the availability of decals for Frisco modelers.