Do third party decal manufactureres get permission?

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Do third party decal manufactureres get permission?

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Hi,

Quick question,

Do people like PitWall, Shunko etc who make the Pirelli tyres markings, Haas conversion kits, spare decals for kits etc have to get permission from every single sponsor that logo will be used on the decal sheet?

I'm thinking about selling some of my custom made decals, but if I have to get permission of every single company in order to do so then I wont bother tbh.

Im almost 100% certain you *should* get permission, but then again companies like Hiroboy, Spotmodel etc sell the products, so it's not like theyre only available on the black market.

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I think most are unlicensed. I know that the big manufacturers do need to get the OK from everyone, which is why kits don't include some decals that they should (Toyota TS050 doesn't include Le Mans or WEC decals).
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stubeck wrote:I think most are unlicensed. I know that the big manufacturers do need to get the OK from everyone, which is why kits don't include some decals that they should (Toyota TS050 doesn't include Le Mans or WEC decals).
That's really interesting, the 1:18 diecast of the Toyota has the missing decals. So Tamiya must contact Elf, Champion spark plugs, Goodyear and ford in order to release a P34 kit for example. That's a lot of backwards and forwards between a lot of companies in order to get a product released.
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As all the "unwritten" rules, that's a bit loose, but basically works on the basis "Do, and if they don't complain..."
Small production makers will not care, as copyright owners don't bother to sue them (or kinda) but big number boys are a tantalizing candy to sue, so they are careful.
That counts for decals or cars. Ask a team if they allow you to making something theirs, and they'll have a fun time asking you for draconian conditions...
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