Check your local print shop / stationery store, for printable adhesive "paper" I wanted to put some cool decals on my RC Super Cub, and got some clear printable satin finish. Worked a charm and the paint on the plane showed through and made it look as though the images were painted on. But I did notice my printer ink wasn't water proof. Haven't experimented with the Canon ink, the old machine was a HP.
I tried the painters tape, adhesive spray, pattern, packing tape routine with a practice pattern Bill P. sent me. Worked great, no residue either.
Gabby