I'm curious how you research and obtain many of these images. I recognize a lot of them as old match book covers. I imagine business cards and pamphlets are another source. I've always been on the lookout for interesting sign art, and I have to say, you have been a real time saver!
Your most recent entry with the Pep Boys called to mind a small module I built almost 25 years ago...
You can see Manny, Moe and Jack trimmed from a match book there on the left. The old Pep Boys store where I grew up is still there, and the boys are still proudly perched on the roof!
Lee
Route of the Alpha Jets www.wmrywesternlines.net
wm3798 I'm curious how you research and obtain many of these images. I recognize a lot of them as old match book covers. I imagine business cards and pamphlets are another source. I've always been on the lookout for interesting sign art, and I have to say, you have been a real time saver! Lee
Lee you are right some are from old matchbook covers. I search ebay for old ink blotters, matchbook covers, old signs, decals, patches, ect. I then copy, paste, crop, & resize. Some I put borders on in MS PAINT. Since I'm looking for my own model RR why not share with others. I know that some do not copy real sharp but when put in the background they do just fine.
Also I look at old post cards on ebay for backgound buildings.
Thaks for posting the signs. I'd say your collection represents quite a bit of work.. Also, thanks for including those post cards. Gives me some ideas for some commercial buildings for my (future) layout. Get tired of seeing the same kit or built-ups all the tie.
EM-1Get tired of seeing the same kit or built-ups all the time.
Get tired of seeing the same kit or built-ups all the time.
Can I hear an AMEN!?
Here are some more background buildings.
Hello tomkat,
you are great.
They are very fine scans, i like them.
greets
Frank
Back to signs!
Hi Tomkat, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for putting up all these great signs.
BTW, maybe you can help me find a sign that I've been looking for... its for my Northern Light & Power complex. They have a logo of this red cartoon looking man called "Reddy". If you find something out there you'll really make my day but if you don't, you've done so much already & no biggie.
Thanks again for the signs,
SPC Granados, J
JGphinsThey have a logo of this red cartoon looking man called "Reddy"
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JGphins Hi Tomkat, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for putting up all these great signs. BTW, maybe you can help me find a sign that I've been looking for... its for my Northern Light & Power complex. They have a logo of this red cartoon looking man called "Reddy". If you find something out there you'll really make my day but if you don't, you've done so much already & no biggie. Thanks again for the signs, SPC Granados, J
thanks for posting these