Having just read the (moderated) thread about micronaut decals, I was wondering if anyone here had actually used inkjet decal paper successfully, in particular on 1/285th aircraft models?
Frustrated by the lack of aircraft codes (or even letter decals along the lines of the turret number sets offered by GHQ and other manufacturers), and in my quest for reasonable authenticity, I've been working (on and off) on some custom decal artwork for my DAF and Luftwaffe aircraft models.
I've done fuselage codes so far - the idea being that each model represents a flight (3-4 a/c) - but I'm considering adding serial numbers and squadron emblems/motifs, that kind of thing, too:

The markings shown (a composite) are for (top to bottom) BF109s, JU87s, JU52s, Hurricane and Spitfires, but I'm working on Fi156 and HS129 markings too
I was considering having these made by a short-run decal manufacturer ... but since I have a very high quality inkjet printer (one of the tools of my trade) I turned my mind to considering utilising it.
The advantage of using short-run decal manufacturer is qualitative: the decals will be printed in solid colours, so edge definition will be much better and white lettering etc presents no problems. Cost is of course a matter for consideration.
The disadvantage of the inkjet approach is that the colours will be composed of fine dots of process colours (eg red will be a mix of magenta and yellow) ... and just now I have no idea how the white lettering would be reproduced (unless I print them with a fine black outline and paint over - which kind of defeats the overall plan). This will affect edge definition. The main advantage is cost, I suppose.
I'm tempted to have a go at the decal paper route, since it won't cost much and might just be successful. I've read that the inkjet inks need to be fixed with an acrylic spray, but I'm assuming these products work with MicroSol and MicroSet ...
I'd be interested in any thoughts and experience anyone here might have. GHQ, if you read this, I'd be dead interested to know what you think, since, as a manufacturer, you'll know something about this too.
Of course it's possible you'll all just think I'm mad!
Cheers
DK