Handout for related Signs for Model Railroads Presentation

1. “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