Help me name my first scratch-built business

[tstage]

WickhamMan,

Since it's "scratch-built"...how 'bout: Icchy's Wool and Dye shop. Is there a prize to the weiner?

Tom

[brothaslide]

I've got the perfect name. . .

Twin Imaging Technology, Inc.

Oh wait, that's the name of my business - sorry [8D]

Plus, if you're modeling the steam era - there were no document imaging companies back then.

How about this one - Home Depot

I'm just having some fun with ya' The structure looks great - I'm just bad with coming up with names.

[Anonymous]

With few windows on the ground floor other than the front I suggest a photo studio and shop where the studio area is in the back along with the darkrooms. The sign could reflect formal family photos and darkroom supplies as photo hobbyists were popular in early times.

The upstairs could be the living quarters of the owner/photographer and family

I have no idea for a name as that is certainly a personal choice depending upon humour, acquaintances, actual historical names or something just made up and sounding appropriate.

Brian

[harryb3]

It seems like a quaint little trackside restaurant that you find in many a rail-town where crews swap stories over a meal. The name? "The Flying Pig"... Of course, BBQ and Chops are our specialty! You could add a small smokehouse out back too. Nice job for a first time by the way.

[Anonymous]

On the way to Chicago recently, I passed a business about that size that had me laughing for the next 10 miles. "Jeannies Weanies"

[RyanLaP]

I would call it the EDW corporation since your signature is EDW. I think make that scratch-built business shoild under your name and make it a good corporation.

[Anonymous]

Why not a Sears & Roebuck Mail order shop? or Montgomery Wards?

[gened1]

How about up front

Fickle Brick Law office - We Sue For You

and at the side door a sign over it with a large pair of handcuff's and inside

one 'cuff" the word WE and inside the other 'cuff' the word BAIL

with an arrow pointing to the door.

Or you could have a boat with a person holding a pail and tossing water over the side!
Gene

[WickhamMan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fsm1000

WickhamMan You could try what I do for drapes, and other cloth items. First I make one in a paint program or I take a picture of a patern I like. The I print it out and presto. I have the cloth and can even bend it like cloth [kinda] and it is thin like cloth and has the pattern on it.

To make the pattern look faded you can put it into a dish of water. Not for long though because inkjet printers ink sucks big time. So remove itoften to see if it is faded enough for you. DON'T rub it dry. Blot it once and leave it alone.

For the metal parts you can use a U shaped styrene or brass or if you can, use a solid wire from your layout. Brass works too. I would stay away from wood though.

Sorry I have no pics for you though.

I hope that helps.

Thanks for the tip on the awning. I'll have to learn to use a graphics package to create the cloth portion.

[WickhamMan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Newyorkcentralfan

On a unrelated topic how do I lift your flying pig animation?

You should just be able to right-click on it and select "Save As...". You can then upload it to your picture website. Then all you have to do is reference it in your profile signature section on the forum.

I hope this helps.

[fsm1000]

WickhamMan You could try what I do for drapes, and other cloth items. First I make one in a paint program or I take a picture of a patern I like. The I print it out and presto. I have the cloth and can even bend it like cloth [kinda] and it is thin like cloth and has the pattern on it.

To make the pattern look faded you can put it into a dish of water. Not for long though because inkjet printers ink sucks big time. So remove itoften to see if it is faded enough for you. DON'T rub it dry. Blot it once and leave it alone.

For the metal parts you can use a U shaped styrene or brass or if you can, use a solid wire from your layout. Brass works too. I would stay away from wood though.

Sorry I have no pics for you though.

I hope that helps.

[Newyorkcentralfan]

On a unrelated topic how do I lift your flying pig animation?

[dinwitty]

Widget's Construction.

Cycle Path (cycle shop, real shop near here!!)

Mama's Spicy Meatballs Italian restaurant.

The Donut Hole (park cop cars nearby)

Chip's Computers (if modern era)

R. Penne & Steele Bank

Best Farmer's Seed Co. (We're outstanding in our field!)

[chessiecat]

Good job! It kind of reminds me of a bookstore or a surveyers office. A sidewalk and a awning would really set it off.If this is your first scratchbuilt ,then I would have to say you are on the right track. Jim

[Canondale61]

With the tracks right beside it maybe a dinner or coffee shop, light over the door with benches outfront would work, maybe a bike or trashcan by the backdoor. Some sort of foundation would help fini***he structure that is a very good job.

[Anonymous]

How about a red light over the side door, and let peoples imagination go from there!

[WickhamMan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fsm1000

Looking good. How about "Wickmans Candle Making" LOL.
You may want to make a base for it. Add a very faint wash of 'dirty' colour to the lower scale foot to simulate dust and kicked up dirt.
If a business an awning over the door can help.
Something in the front window [after you decide what business you are going to do] will help.
If not an awning maybe a light over the door. At least a light over the side door.

Just some thoughts. If they help, great. [:)]

Stephen,

Thanks for the great tips. I'm not completely done weathering the structure because I want to decide what type of business it will be and have that drive some of this effort.

I have been considering an awning on the front but haven't run across a way to make one that looks good. If you (or anyone) has a good site that shows how to make awnings for buildings, I'd appreciate a link to it.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Business on 1st floor with private or room for rent on the 2nd

[Anonymous]

Every LHS should have a competitor, I wi***he one near me did! lol

[WickhamMan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by stripes2

WICKHAM`S HOBBY SHOP
"model trains our specialty"

Unfortunately, I already have a hobby shop on the layout. Doesn't everybody? [:)]

[fsm1000]

Looking good. How about "Wickmans Candle Making" LOL.
You may want to make a base for it. Add a very faint wash of 'dirty' colour to the lower scale foot to simulate dust and kicked up dirt.
If a business an awning over the door can help.
Something in the front window [after you decide what business you are going to do] will help.
If not an awning maybe a light over the door. At least a light over the side door.

Just some thoughts. If they help, great. [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by stripes2

WICKHAM`S HOBBY SHOP
"model trains our specialty"

haha good idea go with a hobby shop that sells models trains so if u put a pic to compare with a none modeler it will look real
if u put in a windo u could have a box showing model trains

[Anonymous]

WICKHAM`S HOBBY SHOP
"model trains our specialty"

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Dewey, Cheatem and Howe. Attorney's at law.

[TrainFreak409]

It almost looks like a bicycle shop to me.

Name: Sickle's Bike Shop

Slogan: "Try Sickle's Bicycles!"

[tomikawaTT]

If a pub, try Callahan's, or Mary's Place.

If a medical office, it might be W. E. Fillem, DDS.

If the office at the front corner of a suitable facility, it could house the Long and Short Lumber Company.

Put a blue lamp over the front door and it could be a police substation.

If yours is a developing town, it could even house Large Lots Realty.

Whatever you choose to call it, it's a really nice looking building that would be appropriate for any era from the Gay 90's to the present. Well done.

Chuck

[Master of Big Sky Blue]

Very nice job. I like how you were able to pull off a 1920s feeling to the thing.

To me looking at the structure gives me a feeling of iether a resturaunt or some kind of formal office.

My ideas are

Mr. Butterworths House of Pancakes.
Made from Scratch Bakery. -Best Donuts in Town.
W.E. Loozum Attourney at Law.
The (Name of Town or County) Examiner. (Published Tri-weekly)

These are my Ideas.

Hope you like one.

James

[WickhamMan]

Folks,

I've just completed my first scratch-built business model and I'm looking for a good name for it. I've got a few ideas but would like to hear from you as to what type of business might occupy this building. Of course, critiques of the structure itself would be most helpful as I'm also looking to hone my skills at scratch-building. Here it is:



Thanks,