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Posted: Fri May 27th, 2011 01:22 pm

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Does anybody remember this at all:

http://www.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/512/37194/may-june-1937-page-12

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Posted: Fri May 27th, 2011 02:00 pm

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Sunshine Models sells several excellent sets of decal chalk marks.

Since I model the 1900-1905 era, when chalk marks were used extensively, I apply 3-6 Sunshine chalk marks to the sides of every car.

In addition I make some smeared or fading ones using a white water color or pastel pencil.

Posted: Fri May 27th, 2011 04:39 pm

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Official graffiti!!

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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2018 10:29 pm

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Has anyone got anything to say about 'chalk marks' on cars ?

Part of weathering & detailing as well I guess.

But a nice touch for picking out different cars for 'operations' also.

Has anyone modelled any 'reporting marks' ?

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During the 1930s a gentleman by the name of "J B King Esq!" who's desire was to write his name on every piece he came across during his travels,

signed cars with his signature.

Some where I have a short write up on his signature :us:

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Posted: Sat Jan 19th, 2019 10:45 pm

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" During the 1930s a gentleman by the name of "J B King Esq!" who's desire was to write his name on every piece he came across during his travels,
signed cars with his signature "

Hi Ken

Signatures seem to have gotten much BIGGER ! ...

... and even adopted colour & illustration, over the years since the 1930s ! :shocked:

I think any 'official' reporting-marks on this car, may well have been covered over ! :pimp:

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