scratchbuilding signs
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Scratchbuilding Scale Signs for Model Railroading - Learn how to create scale signs for your model railroad structuresTRANSCRIPT
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“Scratchbuilding Scale Signs ”Using Your Computer
Scott Povlot
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Introduction
● Why Make Your Own Signs?
● Making your own signs– Prototype
– Custom
● Printing● Modeling
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Why Make Your Own Signs?
● Create a unique model● Match your prototype
● Signs as scenery– Set a mood
– Set a location
– Set a time period
● Identify industries for operations
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Signs As Scenery
Black & White PhotographsPhotographic Collections, Special Collections Department & Archives, Georgia State University Library
http://www.library.gsu.edu/spcoll/avcoll/atlphoto.htm
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Time Periods
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Time Periods
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Location, Location, Location
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Signs, Signs – Everywhere Signs
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Prototype Research
● Photos– Historical Societies
– Archives
– Books
– Internet Photo Galleries
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Prototype Photos
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Internet Search
● Image Search– Google
– Yahoo!
● Online Sign Vendors– eBay
– Vintage Reproductions
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Internet Image Search
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Google Search Results Atlantic Sign Search
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Images Found
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Modeling Example
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More Examples
Gordon's Potato Chips
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Website Resources
– Online Sign Vendors● eBay
● Billboards of the Past– http://www.billboardsofthepast.com/
● Desperate Enterprises– http://www.desperate.com
● Vintage Concepts - Gas/Oil signs– http://www.vcsigns.com
● All Posters – Vintage– http://www.allposters.com
● Gas Signs– http://gassigns.org/
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Website Resources
● Railroad Line - Signs for Structures Topic– http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?
TOPIC_ID=9280
● Mike Tylick– http://www.trainweb.org/tylick/signintro.htm
● Fading Ad Campaign– http://www.frankjump.com/
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Make Your Own Signs● Tools
– Microsoft Word– WordArt
– Microsoft Paint
– Photoshop
● Typefaces / Fonts– www.fontface.com
– www.dafont.com
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Formatting Words
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Customizing a Sign
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Printing
● Printer– Laser
– Inkjet
● Printer Settings– “Best” setting
– Paper Type
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Paper
● Paper – Weight
– Type
– Brightness
● Finish– Gloss
– Matte
● Copy Paper● Photo Paper● Card Stock
● Inkjet Decal– White
– Clear
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Modeling
● Preparation– Cut with sharp scissors or knife
– Color edge with markers
● Application– Apply directly with white glue
– Mount to thin styrene, optionally
– Sand back for a “painted on” look
● Weathering
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Modeling Signs
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Painted Brick Signs
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Painted Brick Signs
● Print sign on copy paper● Sand (in one direction) with 200 grit● Apply with full strength white glue or glue
stick● Apply to painted brick siding● Emboss sign in brick mortar lines using
fingernail or toothpick● Dry brush with brick color paint● Weather as desired
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Conclusion
● Research Prototype● Match Location and Timeframe● Search Google or Yahoo! Images● Resize to scale w/ graphics program
● Create new signs with word processor● Use appropriate typefaces
● Questions?