Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign
Well, almost everywhere.
I’ve been getting tired of the little tabs I have on some structures with the name of the business. I’d much rather have proper signs.
I did a little project before Christmas for one of my daughter’s friends. She was giving her father a model of his fishing boat. She was going to have Kim paint the name and registration numbers on it. When I saw the picture of the boat I realized how difficult that would be because of the shadow effect used. I offered to create some decals using Photoshop. I tried clear labels since I couldn’t find my water slide decal paper. A half hour later and it was done – quite a close match to the original as well. She and her father were happy.
Anyway, that got me thinking that I might be able to use the clear labels to make signs on structures. So, I played with Photoshop on the weekend and produced a few signs. Some worked better than others.
I’m not particularly pleased with the Dickie Clothing Company sign. I should have trimmed the label closer to the printing.
This one turned out well. I realized I need to do some detailing work around this building (in Stevenville). It might get priority over the Lighthouse and Kenville this week.
I learned from the Dickie sign and trimmed this sign much closer. I think it looks pretty good!
I have more signs printed, and many more to print. Keep looking for signs in future posts.
Scott
Very nice – I agree that the Picard Packers sign is more convincing but the Dickies sign is certainly quite satisfactory. I wonder if you were to cut the sign as a rectangle, and then lightly paint the building with a background colour the same size as the sticker – lets say white, and then apply the sticker if the result might look like a faded sign – without the noticeable seam? That aside, I think this looks very good and considering how easy it is to do it’s a brilliant solution.
Thanks Michael! That’s a good idea. A light brushing of white under the sign just might do the trick. Perhaps some dullcoat would help too.
This is the thing I really like about model railroading and the model railroaders I meet. Most people love to toss around ideas, suggestions, and constructive criticism. That’s one of the things I really enjoy with the two groups I am part of (Half Nuts Model Railroaders and the UMG). Whenever someone asks for assistance there is lots of input available. Then you can pick and choose, combine, or build on various ideas to come up with a solution.
I’ll definitely give that idea a try!
Scott
Scott
Have you tried decal solution on the labels?
Doug
No I hadn’t. It’s not the same kind of plastic so I’m not sure what it will do. It won’t hurt to give it a try. I’ll try to remember to let you know how it turns out.
Scott
Hey Scott
I like them!!! Very nice, they will go along with your era as well by look of what I saw.
I’ll be looking to see one still on the paper/plastic backing on Sunday night. Can you bring one along?
Brian
Yup! I’ll try to remember them.
Scott
Oh yeah by the way I’m going to down load that song now, thanks! (sign,sign everywhere a sign)
Brian
Ha!
Scott
I always wondered if those fellows in Texas were distant relatives…. $$$
Ha, Ha! You could be an heir! I’d start working on it now.
Scott
Thanks!,