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badyin macfadyin
Section Hand
Netherlands
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 Posted - 09/12/2006 : 4:22:37 PM
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Just found this. With a bit of work with a photo edit program you can produce a lot of personalized signs
http://www.signgeneratormaker.com/ |
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badyin macfadyin
Section Hand
Netherlands
64 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 01:27:48 AM
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A scan of the back cover of a book I found whilst clearing out the attic.It's called "The American Billboard 100 years" published 1991, by James Fraser ISBN 0-8109-2765-9
I've tried scanning a couple in but they unfortunately distort as the book will not lie flat. Should have some more time over the weekend and will try to improve the quality.
Mexican War recruitment Poster
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Edited by - badyin macfadyin on 09/22/2006 01:34:32 AM |
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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
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David Butler
Crew Chief
United Kingdom
790 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2006 : 10:12:36 AM
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I notice some of you still insist on using Window's paint program - a no-brainer if ever there was one!
http://www.getpaint.net/index.html will get you a free program that knocks the pants off Paint and a few others as well and best of all IT'S FREE! |
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frankeva
Engine Wiper
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 2:35:13 PM
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Originally posted by davidellinger77Please excuse what might be a stupid question, but would someone please describe to a computer illiterate how one would get this sign onto his computer, and then make the necessary modifications to size to make it useable.
I don't recommend re-sizing in a paint program. Instead, open your word processor (I use MS Word). Create a page and insert the photo. From here, you should be able to re-size using the scale on the page to get the printable size.
Remember, if you create the sign using an inkjet printer, you will probably not be able to use the Sellios technique for installing it. The water-based glue will dissolve the ink and ruin the sign. If this is the case, sand the edges and use a spray adhesive instead. It won't get you the real painted-on look, but it will be better than not trying at all.  |
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frankeva
Engine Wiper
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 2:39:21 PM
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| I would love to be able to buy billboard-size signs in decal form - I have had little success with the Sellios technique for applying a paper sign to make it look painted-on, but have had really good success with decals. They are especially effective on a faux-brick surface, where you can use Solvaset to get them to snuggle down into the mortar lines. A light misting of Dull Cote is all you need to finish the job! [:-bouncy] |
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badyin macfadyin
Section Hand
Netherlands
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postalkarl
Fireman
6436 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 11:25:21 AM
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Frank:
Unfortunately there are not many billboard signs made in decal form. Most are paper. I guess you could scan them in and print them on decal paper. Have you thought of that?
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Dick Kuepper
Fireman
USA
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Tabooma County Rwy
Fireman
USA
4191 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 1:50:57 PM
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| Dick (and all), Art also offers some building decals. Unfortunately, he doesn't (or didn't) have a web site, so you have to obtain his printed catalog. The building decals are superb, though - I've used several. They replicate the faded, sign upon a sign that you see on the sides of old brick buildings. |
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Dick Kuepper
Fireman
USA
1659 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 1:57:50 PM
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| That's how I got introduced to his work - he posted pix of a scene from his layout and I loved an old sign on a building, so I emailed him. Very accomodating. |
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Ken Hamilton
Crew Chief
933 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2006 : 1:43:42 PM
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Signs don't always have to be flat. This is a stand-alone diorama,
but the concept could be worked into a layout:
A sign like this could sit at the entrance to a
facility that extends off-layout. The entrance road could
wind through some trees and stop at the backdrop, but imply
there was a lot happening in the distance. It would also
provide a good chance to model a traffic jam.
This diorama was build from an old newspaper article on the
long-defunct Vineland Speedway:
............just a thought.
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Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/ |
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angelanzus
Engine Wiper
USA
366 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 09:31:21 AM
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What a great sign, thank you for sharing it with us all.
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railphotog
Fireman
Canada
3604 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 11:49:49 AM
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I assume the race track sign is in a larger scale, in part due to the Henry J on top. 1/25th or so?
Very nice and a neat idea! |
Bob Boudreau
My model railroad photography website:
http://sites.google.com/site/railphotog/ |
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jatravia
Fireman
USA
2512 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:29:05 PM
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Originally posted by Ken Hamilton
This diorama was build from an old newspaper article on the
long-defunct Vineland Speedway:
That's cool Ken. Is that Vineland NJ? If so where was the track?
Joe <>< |
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Signs For Structures
