Asking for help with Johnson 1956 3hp decal

Plankwalker

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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I recently ordered a set of decals for a JW-12, a 1956 3hp Johnson. I was underwhelmed by the quality. I plan to recreate my own as I have done in the past.
I do need some help confirming what one of the decals looks like. Its the "three" on the side of the lower shroud.
I include a picture of the one I have on the engine I am restoring. The outer circle and the inside of the #3 appear to be foil and not painted. The inner circle is the 1955-58 Johnson Cream. The outline of the circle and #3 looks like the Johnson Green Gold. There also appears to be a thin black outline on the four-pointed 'compass' shape.
Could one or more of you reply with images of original decals in better shape so I can confirm the colors?
three_engine.jpg
BTW, this restoration will only begin in earnest in about 1-2 years from now, after I am finished with a 1964 JW-19. I will give it its own thread at the time.
Thank you,
Plankwalker.
 

Plankwalker

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
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Messages
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This is the typical decal you can order for the "Three" symbol:
three-DD.jpg

This is what I threw together with some electronic tracing:
3hp.jpg
I am also considering to have the grey area printed as clear, and put the decal on foil. Then glue the foil to the shroud and clear coat it. I will experiment with both options.
Any photos of original decals would be appreciated.
 
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