Futaba 3vcs Transmitter Skin

[Decal Designs]

Well, it took a long time to get the template right but here it is the Skin for the Futaba 3VCS radio. A big thank you to Graham from Custom Blitz for the loan of his transmitter to get the fitting right, this skin belongs to Graham.
A big sorry to everyone that had delays or no response last year to emails as this was a rough year for me with ill health and extremely busy taking over the running of a model shop down here in the Souhwest. 2011 is a new year and more time is being devoted to Decal Designs and we plan lots of new products with the help of DMS, our UK Distributor.

Kev

http://www.decaldesigns.co.uk/img/Futaba-3vcs-Transmitter-Skin.jpg

[G-46]

Very Very COOL.

[DCM]

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE how do I order one please, Kev?

[Whiskers]

Is it possible to make one for the Spektrum DX3S?

[jas1]

Think I mite invest in one of these too!

Are there going to be different designs?

[Dudders]

How do we order our designs?

[jonmiller]

nice1 kev, does look like a good finish. glad to see you up n runnin again mate.

[Decal Designs]

You can order one by sending me a email, more details on the Decal Designs website http://www.decaldesigns.co.uk/customworks.php or order through Darren at DMS Racing. Design wise, normally send me a photo of your car shell and I will try if possible to match the design and colours. Pre made designs will be coming a bit later.

Kev

[DCM]

Kev, how much with three logo's on there?

[Decal Designs]

Prices are on the website http://www.decaldesigns.co.uk/customworks.php

Kev

[DCM]

email sent Kev!

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

Could you do a custom one for the code radio, core rc? Lol

[Decal Designs]

I am looking at the Core / etronix radio to make a skin for that, not sure about the demand or maybe just do off the shelf designs for that one. Spektrum DX3s again maybe a little later.

Email replied DCM.

Kev

[john333]

oOooooooooooooooooh, I like that! When I decide on my car colour for good I'll order one

[blitzboy]

Looking awesome there key can't wait to get it back must say the design colours are perfect too buddy cheers g

[_JP_]

That's looks awesome, but I bet it's going to be a bitch to fit!

[Decal Designs]

Thanks Graham, It was a nightmare making the template, but I think it was worth it in the end.

Kev

[Decal Designs]

The most difficult sections to fit were the 2 side grip sections as it is a compound curve, but a bit of gentle heat from a hairdryer and very slowly smoothing down and they went on without any creases. For the rear you need to remove the carry handle, but that's only 2 nuts and easy to get to.
In all it took about an hour to fit all the bits as there is a lot of bits.

Kev

[Funkymojo]

Looks brilliant mate! It would be nice if you could make one for the Core Rc Code as well, i'm sure there are quite a number of guys using it. :thumbsup:

[dbizzle5]

Will this fit the cheepo 3gr version aswell?

[Decal Designs]

I am sorry it will not fit the 3GR as that is a completely different shape.

Kev

[Darren Boyle]

As Kevin has said the skins for both the new Futaba 3VC and KO Espirit 3 can also be ordered through our online store (the new one is being added later this afternoon). The shipping direct from us is slightly less at just 95p and of course we can combine this order with any of your other R/C car needs too, delivered straight to your door.......

As the UK distributor for Decal Designs, we have regular orders going in to Kevin and often experience the quickest turnaround on your orders for you too on items like this.

On another topic, some of you here are asking for skins for the Code/Etronix type radios, which is somthing myself and Kevin have discussed at length already, but we did both come to the conclusion that someene who has spent between £35-75 on one of these radios that is "budget" priced would probably then be unlikely to want to spend £25 on a just a skin for it..... any feedback here from owners and potential buyers would be appreciated, since at present we have focused our ideas on high end radios only and in particular stick versions that are not covered by other "graphics" companies around the world already.

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

As Kevin has said the skins for both the new Futaba 3VC and KO Espirit 3 can also be ordered through our online store (the new one is being added later this afternoon). The shipping direct from us is slightly less at just 95p and of course we can combine this order with any of your other R/C car needs too, delivered straight to your door.......

As the UK distributor for Decal Designs, we have regular orders going in to Kevin and often experience the quickest turnaround on your orders for you too on items like this.

On another topic, some of you here are asking for skins for the Code/Etronix type radios, which is somthing myself and Kevin have discussed at length already, but we did both come to the conclusion that someene who has spent between £35-75 on one of these radios that is "budget" priced would probably then be unlikely to want to spend £25 on a just a skin for it..... any feedback here from owners and potential buyers would be appreciated, since at present we have focused our ideas on high end radios only and in particular stick versions that are not covered by other "graphics" companies around the world already.

I own the code core rc radio and i have been looking for people that do skins for it for some time, I don't think the people that have these radio's would complain about a £25 skin :thumbsup: people buy these because they have all the functions of a more expensive radio, just cheaper! Everybosy want's something less expensive to look, more expensive and cool :thumbsup: I for one would place an order straight away.

[Funkymojo]

As Kevin has said the skins for both the new Futaba 3VC and KO Espirit 3 can also be ordered through our online store (the new one is being added later this afternoon). The shipping direct from us is slightly less at just 95p and of course we can combine this order with any of your other R/C car needs too, delivered straight to your door.......

As the UK distributor for Decal Designs, we have regular orders going in to Kevin and often experience the quickest turnaround on your orders for you too on items like this.

On another topic, some of you here are asking for skins for the Code/Etronix type radios, which is somthing myself and Kevin have discussed at length already, but we did both come to the conclusion that someene who has spent between £35-75 on one of these radios that is "budget" priced would probably then be unlikely to want to spend £25 on a just a skin for it..... any feedback here from owners and potential buyers would be appreciated, since at present we have focused our ideas on high end radios only and in particular stick versions that are not covered by other "graphics" companies around the world already.


I personally would love to have a nice skin for the Code/Etronix. If there are skins for mid/budget range wheel tx, it would be nice to have skins for a mid/budget range stick tx. Ultimately it's personal choice, if people with hi end tx are willing to personalise, i'm sure people with budget tx would'nt mind too, afterall, hi end or buget tx, it is something the owner uses regularly. If mass producing a skin for the Code/Etronix is not viable business wise, how about accepting custom orders for customers who are interested in purchasing them? Those skins really look awesome, how can anyone say no to them. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Darren Boyle]

Interesting comments, if the demand is there then we will get them made. I agree with the personlising aspect, but juts did not assujme poeple on a budget would have/want to buy such an accesory that is such a large amount compared to the radio itelf.

The thoughts are to do some "off the shelf" designs, for these radiso (maybe instead of personalised ones ) but we are still deliberating. The hard part is for Kevin to design the template to make the finish and fit spot on, the easy bit is just apply the colour scheme to that "pattern/design"

At present, there is no real demand for budget steerwheel versions (from anyone) but having access to stick versions is popular, especilly here in the UK/Europe where stick is more popular than wheel.

[Funkymojo]

Interesting comments, if the demand is there then we will get them made. I agree with the personlising aspect, but juts did not assujme poeple on a budget would have/want to buy such an accesory that is such a large amount compared to the radio itelf.

The thoughts are to do some "off the shelf" designs, for these radiso (maybe instead of personalised ones ) but we are still deliberating. The hard part is for Kevin to design the template to make the finish and fit spot on, the easy bit is just apply the colour scheme to that "pattern/design"

At present, there is no real demand for budget steerwheel versions (from anyone) but having access to stick versions is popular, especilly here in the UK/Europe where stick is more popular than wheel.

It's great that UK companies are making skins for stick tx, cos there are very few stick tx users. Most major graphic skin companies makes skins for only wheel tx but they do cover most brands and models even buget/mid range ones...I hope there's a demand for Code/Etronix skins so we can see them being made available. :)

[blitzboy]

hi all just got my handset back from kev at decal designs and omg its awesome perfect fit colours are bang on and the detail on the handset like trim settings all all bang on im lost for words its awesome kev:thumbsup: top draw more like super dooper special golden draw if any one want to see this ill be at worksop this weekend but trust me its propper mint well done once again kev

[Decal Designs]

Glad you like it. :blush:

[Big E]

That reminds me..I must get my Sanwa over to you....now to find a gap in racing for you to do it??

Looking good with the Futaba though.

E.

[blitzboy]

must say ellis your design will look good on a sanwa

[paulc]

Hi been looking at getting a transmitter skin just wondering if i ever decided to sell the transmitter how easy are they to get off ??

[Decal Designs]

If you gently warm the skin with a hairdryer it should come off with out any problems.

Kev

[_JP_]

Kev, the design looks awesome :thumbsup:

looking forward to making the 3VC mine!

[dave-p]

cheers kev, just fitted mine.

[dave-p]

HAS ANYONE ELSE FITTED ONE YET?.

[_JP_]

just doing mine now :)

[_JP_]

OK Finished and a few tweaks done, can you spot the subtle changes :p

[tc3nitro]

Here's mine all fitted !
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/tc3nitro/b5385fca.jpg

Really easy to fit with no major problems !
Thanks
Mark

[DCM]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j271/DCM71/Transmitter%20Skin/IMG_1400.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j271/DCM71/Transmitter%20Skin/IMG_1399.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j271/DCM71/Transmitter%20Skin/IMG_1397.jpg

[Decal Designs]

Neil Oliver, gave us a bit of a headache when he asked us to produce for him a Futaba 3vcs transmitter skin to follow on from the F1 inspired 1/10 bodyshell designs that he uses. This was a great challenge for us as we needed to make the background look like chrome but could not actually use chrome vinyl for technical reasons. The chrome effect is printed onto high quality white vinyl. It is not metallic, really!!!



We think the illusion is pretty convincing?

Kev

[rondoolaa]

wow, that is sweet

[tc3nitro]

Bang tidy !

[GRIFF55]

that is one sexy looking skin!!

[Big G]

I like the colour coded LED ;)

[G-46]

Many THanks for the very fast service - :thumbsup::lol::drool:.

http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv144/GarethHollis/SDC11690.jpg?t=1311884413

http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv144/GarethHollis/SDC11693.jpg

[MHeadling]

Very posh! :thumbsup:

[coleman758]

One of these is on my todo list!!

[Funkymojo]

I got myself the 3VC skin and it looks great. I need a little help though, when i opened up the 3VC to remove the handle at the back so i could stick the back decals, a little small black sponge foam fell out, any idea where does the foam fit inside the 3VC? Below is the picture of the sponge foam. Thanks guys


http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6800/3vcfoam.jpg

[matthew]

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[matthew]

Neil Oliver, gave us a bit of a headache when he asked us to produce for him a Futaba 3vcs transmitter skin to follow on from the F1 inspired 1/10 bodyshell designs that he uses. This was a great challenge for us as we needed to make the background look like chrome but could not actually use chrome vinyl for technical reasons. The chrome effect is printed onto high quality white vinyl. It is not metallic, really!!!



We think the illusion is pretty convincing?

Kev




Can't believe I've only now stumbled across this thread, I really need to start hitting that scearch button if I can find it :lol:.
I'm loving this mclaren f1 style:wub what a great idea, as I am a mclaren fan I just got to have one, with a few changes if possible :thumbsup:

[Funkymojo]

Can't believe I've only now stumbled across this thread, I really need to start hitting that scearch button if I can find it :lol:.
I'm loving this mclaren f1 style:wub what a great idea, as I am a mclaren fan I just got to have one, with a few changes if possible :thumbsup:

I got the Mclaren F1 style skin and it looks really nice! Get it and you'll not regret mate. So for those of you who opened your 3VC/3VCS, any idea where that little piece of sponge/foam belongs to? Thanks

[matthew]

I just sent him an email will some ideas :D really looking forward to having this.
I'l have a look at where that spong came from on my tx now :thumbsup:

[matthew]

I got the Mclaren F1 style skin and it looks really nice! Get it and you'll not regret mate. So for those of you who opened your 3VC/3VCS, any idea where that little piece of sponge/foam belongs to? Thanks

Just took mine apart and I didn't have any sponge inside mine, only sponge I have is in the battery tray but I put that there just to hold my lipo still so sorry mate can't help you there. It would be interesting to know if there is suppose to have sponge in side or not :confused:

[Funkymojo]

Just took mine apart and I didn't have any sponge inside mine, only sponge I have is in the battery tray but I put that there just to hold my lipo still so sorry mate can't help you there. It would be interesting to know if there is suppose to have sponge in side or not :confused:

Thanks for checking it out mate. Well i'm sure the sponge fell off from inside the 3VC when i opened it up, oh well, i've tested it and it's working fine without the sponge...Thanks again and yes go get yourself the skin, looks great and it's really good quality. :thumbsup:

[crazyken76]

Neil Oliver, gave us a bit of a headache when he asked us to produce for him a Futaba 3vcs transmitter skin to follow on from the F1 inspired 1/10 bodyshell designs that he uses. This was a great challenge for us as we needed to make the background look like chrome but could not actually use chrome vinyl for technical reasons. The chrome effect is printed onto high quality white vinyl. It is not metallic, really!!!




We think the illusion is pretty convincing?

Kev

really like this :thumbsup:

[matthew]

You can order one by sending me a email, more details on the Decal Designs website http://www.decaldesigns.co.uk/customworks.php or order through Darren at DMS Racing. Design wise, normally send me a photo of your car shell and I will try if possible to match the design and colours. Pre made designs will be coming a bit later.

Kev

Hi kev, I have sent you a email about the f1 skin but not yet had a reply let me know if you have recieved it. Thanks matt

[eyeayen]

I've not seen Kev on here for a while Matt, have you PM'd him or mailed him through his site ? Might be best to try both ?

[matthew]

yes mate I have emailed him but not pm'd him will give that ago now, Thanks mate....

[Decal Designs]

Hi Matthew

I have just replied to you email.

Kev

[Decal Designs]

crazyken76

You have a pm.

Kev

[matthew]

Hi Matthew

I have just replied to you email.

Kev

Thanks kev I was just about to pm you will go into my emails now.
Thanks :thumbsup:

[crazyken76]

you have pm kev:D

[gio2174]

Hi

Are you still doing these 3vc skins, if so how much?

Thanks

[jonmiller]

If Kev cannot help you at first, please feel free to get in touch with me