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So I've been thinking on creating a few video tutorials on using Adobe Illustrator for creating decals. But it turned out that even a simple camo shirt might take up to 30 minutes of air. And because I'm not a native English speaker I'll need to re-dub my video quite a few times, so the full version can't be expected soon, but I've uploaded a time-lapse of the video which demonstrates a technique for creating camo splats (I used same technique when creating SW delta troopers). So here is a timelapse Also I've got planned out a tutorial on creating a torso decal for Sheik from Zelda (which I'll probably will separate into a few videos). I don't know when I'll be able to finish dubing and proceed to Sheik, but I hope to do it foreseeable future. I would recommend you to save your files to PDF or EPS file format (they can contain vector graphics and are supported by Photoshop). From this point you have two ways. You can either download inkscape and try to import EPS or PDF and save it SVG or you can send it to any of current contributors who will resave and upload SVGs for you. But I recommend you the first option, cause you''ll get to know Inkscape which is better suited for vector graphics than photoshop.

Reference images: Completed designs under spoiler: PS: Applying helmet decal will be a really big challenge, probably it will be better to cut helmet designs on a few different pieces and apply them separately. Also I'm not sure about helmet dimensions.

I guess Alex is talking about Star Wars Deltas, am I right? If so, please supply helmet dimensions, so we can work on decals.

Yes, Flatman is in standard blue. Also I;ve updated both Captain Marvel and Firestar. I've added back for Captain, changed muscles pattern, also I've changed Firestar abs, but if you want older version, then you can find it here All images are in my old post http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=12403&view=findpost&p=1350958

Thanks. I've already asked to change thread name to more suitable (previous topic name was confusing a little). I'm going to update this thread very soon.

I must say it is really great set. It was long but quite interesting build. Regarding colour scheme I must say TLG selected nice and attractive scheme. Some might say that pure black scheme, or at least grey chassis would be the best fit, but we must consider that colour scheme is used to attract attention (especially of non-fans, random buyers), and current scheme surely catches the eye, its bright, slightly aggressive and cool. Its very good set but for some reason they didn't include power switch extension, and it is quite hard to rich battery switch give that it can be easily fixed with simple mod, but when the price is high you expect everything to be well-thought-of. The set is real tons of fun to play with, crawler got very good roll-over-ability. While climbing down from sofa on few pillows my crawler rolled over its roof back on wheels and continued its way to the floor.

I've noticed that TLG uses different muscle torso variations for every new hero, so I decided to stick to customised muscle torso. But I'll make another version of Captain based on Emperor Krulos template tomorrow along with back.

Thanks. Nice job, now it is even more clear what it is and what it is for, and you covered most first-timers questions. As you said It would be nice to have introduction into github, but my english is not good enough to write nice and easy to understand tutorial. I think if somebody have a bunch of svg decals that he/she want to share but don't want to bother with github, he/she can contact one of collaborators and send zip archive to be added to repository.

Here are your decals: I'm not sure about firestar's abs, but it is really easy to delete. As always editable SVG versions will are avaible at Minifig SVG Decals. Forgot to note that faces are based on Emperor Krulos awesome blackbat design

I've created twitter @minifigsvgdecal for our project. So we can get feedbacks and keep everybody updated, provide statistics (how many new decals), share links (like useful tutorials, decals from all around web etc). Share your ideas what to include in tweets.

Ok. But note that I forgotten to nest menus (ul) correctly. If we nest them correctly, then we would be able to enhance it with javascript, so that user can collapse categories that he don't want to browse now (it will be especially useful when library growth).

Here is dress

Here is my 2 cents regarding layout and design. First of all I think we should base it on twitter bootstrap. I archived basic example of layouts. It shows how easy it is to create layout based on bootstrap. Also I added masonry script so that thumbnails of different sizes stack well. After we work out layout we can play a little with design (choose right colors, add logo maybe, etc), but it should be simple and clear.

Here is my take on bomber design. I didn't know what torso color you would use, so I made it transparent. Just fill torso with right color or print it out on transparent decal sheet.

By the way great work on github pages. I'm not familiar with jekyll and don't know it limitations, but I'll look in layout designs etc later.

Here is serpentine tail decal, it didn't work out very well. Also it will be hard to apply decal to such a curvy part, you'll probably have to cut decal in few separate parts. Here is first variant

I've noticed that all downloadable pngs are at 300 dpi, ain't it too low, I believe modern printers operate at 600-1200 and more dpi. Maybe we should increase dpi up to 600 for generated png previews?

They key problem here is that its hard to figure out shape of decal. I assume you are going to use this part. If so, can you provide a photo of this part from the top, so I can outline it and make template. Next problem is applying decal, this part is to curvy, so it might be really hard to apply decal.

Is it what you wanted?

Here is Watson and Sherlock (with and without scarf) PS: I have some doubts aobut stroke width (it might be way to thin). Please tell me if it is so once you try them out. Thanks

If you are in a harry consider checking MCW Index here. Some of the design might be used after minor re-coloration and fixes. Also you can use my old modern soldier decal that can be found here. Slightly different torso design + legs design can be found here (more darker variation here). Also here is modern warfare soldier template, it contains different ammo, pockets, and gadgets, just copy-paste, play with color and you'll be able to generate few different decals. SVG available at our github SVG decals library.

Hello and congratulation on first decal design. Decal looks pretty good. But here are some recommendations: stitches usually have round ends, you can set stroke ending to be round. To fine tune wrinkles you can use stroke width tool. Check this adobe tutorial where stroke width instrument and profiles are explained. Have fun and make more.

Can you provide better reference images?

It seems .ase (swatches exchange) file format is not that difficult to reverse engineer. There are some javascript and php source codes of .ase generation functions available on the internet.

Thanks for palette. Some colors seems a little to dark, but I've got main colors already inputed in CMYK (based on Peeron), just need to gather swatches together. I'll add palette based on Peeron CMYK values later, but not before sunday. Also there is a PDF with TLGs official colors. Colors almost identical to peeron CMYK colors, but there are some minor deviations, probably because PDF was saved for web/screen with RGB color profile.