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dallas_m
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 Posted - 01/08/2011 : 8:54:50 PM
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Here's a link to Karl's method that he just mentioned:
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28158
But, I was actually thinking of doing it the way Karl showed for the Red Bird Taxi's roof:
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32006&whichpage=3
So, take that idea, use a "painted" or "hand lettered" looking font ... maybe reverse out the colors like Karl did ... print it out on some cardstock, cut to size and tack it over the door.
Or ... I have some "antique" typewriter correction sheets here that I occasionally dig into ... they're great for "hand lettering" white letters onto siding, etc. Just lay the sheet on a piece of stripwood, and write on it!
Entirely, up to you Greg. Also ... curious about how you did the painting on the raised letters on the license plates. Looks great. Paint brush? Some kinda masking technique?
Meanwhile, I'll echo: Special Thanks to Joe Rutter at Full Steam Ahead!
http://www.fullsteamahead.ca/
(I'm not affiliated ... think Greg got the plates on the buddy system ... and Joe's obviously a good guy who makes neat stuff ... so I hope the moderators will allow the friendly plug!)  |
Edited by - dallas_m on 01/08/2011 9:00:07 PM |
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5427 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 9:23:46 PM
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5427 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 9:25:16 PM
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
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dallas_m
Fireman
USA
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Ensign
Fireman
Canada
3690 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 9:33:03 PM
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I told you Karl would have it done!
I just hand painted the raised numbers very carefully,Dallas.Some turned out better then others. Now being a former Firefighter I've always thought of "Sparky" as a fire dog.
Greg Shinnie
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5427 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 9:36:39 PM
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| The font on red bird is called 'bleeding cowboy' Dallas, same site. If you were interested. |
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Chuck Doan
Fireman
USA
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Zephyrus52246
Engine Wiper
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 10:36:03 AM
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Every time I check this thread, it gets better and better. The dog house is amazing. Thanks for the font site links, looks like a keeper!
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dallas_m
Fireman
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 10:38:23 AM
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Chuck -- Wow!
That's an amazing photo ... thanks for the link. Good thing Ginger is pretty secure in her little self ... otherwise she might get nervous when Mudgeon brings in these gals from the girls' reform school! 
Dig the high heels with the overalls ... and something about the eyes and smirky little smile on that girl in front of the car ... hmm. Might have to do some more sculpting before this is all over. [:-blindfold]
There's an outfit called DNE Pro Model in Hungary that makes kits (resin/etched brass) for some little Opel trucks that look interesting. I ordered one of the little pickup trucks for delivery of Baier's Tires to the shop. Might drive the "true" auto nuts a bit crazy to see a German-built truck on my 1942 West Virginia diorama, but General Motors had a substantial ownership in Opel by that time and, to my eye, there's a striking similarity in the overall "styling" between these trucks and American trucks of the period. (Well, at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Looking forward to receiving the kit and very hopeful that the quality of castings and parts is "up to snuff" ... or at least workable. Kept looking back at the Omnibus design over and over again and thinking there was something really cool about the "old timey bus" design ... so, if the kit quality is decent then I'll have to go ahead and order one and put a big old HEX on CHUCK for sending me off on another crazy diversion:
Sculpting a busload of reform school girls! Well, at least it's prototypical ... thanks a lot, Chuck!  [:-psst] [:-propeller]
For those interested in 1/35 vehicles, there's an outfit called ICM that recently released this plastic model of a German-built Ford truck. Apparently a rather nice kit. From what I've gathered there are just a few very subtle differences between that and the US-built version. The latter had a split windshield and a few other less obvious differences.
Decided to go with the little Opel, as it's quite likely we'll be pressed for space here when it comes to laying out a 1/35 diorama! [:-propeller]
Mmm ... busload of reform school girls ... heh-heh!  |
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UKGuy
Fireman
USA
5427 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 1:28:40 PM
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dallas_m
Fireman
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 1:40:37 PM
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| Karl might be enlisted to write the script for the "midnight movie" version. Thanks again to Chuck for posting that link ... it sure ... hmm, now I gotta edit myself too ... nevermind! |
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 3:10:39 PM
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Thanks for the lead on those Fonts, I found something I can use for Rick's dinner...waaaaaaahoooo.
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4859 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 3:15:35 PM
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Wow, Miss acouple of days miss alot [:-bigeyes] This build keeps getting better and better, just when you think it can't get any better it does and now Greg is also in the act. Love the dog house with the licence plates used for the roofing.
Can't wait to see what shows up next.
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CN6401
Crew Chief
Canada
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Chambers Gas & Oil -- structure build
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