“Scratchbuilding” Scale Signs Using Your Computer Scott Povlot
NMRA 2013 National Convention – Atlanta, Georgia
Web Resources for Signs
Mike Tylick Signs http://www.trainweb.org/tylick/signintro.htm
Railroad Line - Signs for Structures Topic http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9280
Sign Vendors
Desperate Enterprises http://www.desperate.com
Vintage Concepts - Gas/Oil signs http://www.vcsigns.com
All Posters – Vintage Art http://www.allposters.com
Gas Signs http://gassigns.org/
To Create a Painted Brick Sign:
1. Print sign on copy paper
2. Sand (in one direction) with 200 grit
3. Apply with full strength white glue or
glue stick
4. Apply to painted brick siding
5. Emboss sign in brick mortar lines using
fingernail or toothpick
6. Dry brush with brick color paint
7. Weather as desired
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