Scratchbuilding Signs
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The document outlines a guide on creating custom scale signs for modeling, emphasizing the importance of matching prototype accuracy and enhancing scenery. It includes steps for researching prototypes, utilizing online resources for images, and detailed printing and application techniques. Tools and software options for sign creation are presented, alongside recommendations for materials and weathering methods to achieve realistic effects.
Scratchbuilding Signs
- 1. “Scratchbuilding Scale Signs” Using Your Computer Scott Povlot
- 2. Introduction ● Why Make Your Own Signs? ● Making your own signs – Prototype – Custom ● Printing ● Modeling
- 3. 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
- 4. Signs As Scenery Black & White Photographs Photographic Collections, Special Collections Department & Archives, Georgia State University Library http://www.library.gsu.edu/spcoll/avcoll/atlphoto.htm
- 18. Time Periods
- 19. Time Periods
- 21. Signs, Signs – Everywhere Signs
- 22. Prototype Research ● Photos – Historical Societies – Archives – Books – Internet Photo Galleries
- 23. Prototype Photos
- 24. Internet Search ● Image Search – Google – Yahoo! ● Online Sign Vendors – eBay – Vintage Reproductions
- 26. Google Search Results Atlantic Sign Search
- 27. Images Found
- 28. Modeling Example
- 29. More Examples Gordon's Potato Chips
- 30. 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/
- 31. 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/
- 32. Make Your Own Signs ● Tools – Microsoft Word – WordArt – Microsoft Paint – Photoshop ● Typefaces / Fonts – www.fontface.com – www.dafont.com
- 33. Formatting Words
- 35. Printing ● Printer – Laser – Inkjet ● Printer Settings – “Best” setting – Paper Type
- 36. Paper ● Paper – Weight – Type – Brightness ● Finish – Gloss – Matte ● Copy Paper ● Photo Paper ● Card Stock ● Inkjet Decal – White – Clear
- 37. 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
- 38. Modeling Signs
- 40. 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
- 41. 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?