RR_Mel I haven’t used UV paint in many years here are two links. http://www.fxsupply.com/uv/uvpaint.html Mel
Thanks, Mel! That first link you provided has two of the "invisible" UV paints I was thinking of. One glows blue, one yellow.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Steven Otte I remember an article back in the Olden Days® about lighting up a simulated neon sign by painting over it with invisible fluorescent paint (visible only in the ultraviolet) and illuminating the scene with a small blacklight bulb hidden behind a foreground building. The blacklight would make the letters, painted over with the UV paint, glow. A little while ago I did a search for this paint but couldn't find it, because I'm not sure what it's actually called. Maybe someone on here remembers.
I remember an article back in the Olden Days® about lighting up a simulated neon sign by painting over it with invisible fluorescent paint (visible only in the ultraviolet) and illuminating the scene with a small blacklight bulb hidden behind a foreground building. The blacklight would make the letters, painted over with the UV paint, glow. A little while ago I did a search for this paint but couldn't find it, because I'm not sure what it's actually called. Maybe someone on here remembers.
HZ,
Have You considered making Your own with one of the Electroluminescence sign kits by Miller Eng.? Or even have them build one for You, to Your spec's. I have 8 different ones on My layout and they really make scenes pop out at You. I have not attempted to make My own yet, but I do see a possibility soon! A link to where I purchase Mine and also how to go about having one made, if interested:
http://lights4models.com/index.php/specialty-signs.html
Or give John a call with the phone number on site and see If He can give You a ball-park figure...He's a pretty good guy!
Take Care!
Frank
Anyone know of an HO model of the Bates Motel sign in workable neon?
I'd sure appreciate a contact.
Thanks,
HZ