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| Posted: Sun Dec 21st, 2014 10:38 pm |
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ModelTrainStructures
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Ghost Signs can certainly add that aged look to a wooden building. I have found that running the sign completely from one side of the building to the other is more realistic because the 2 edges of the paper blend in with the side molding.
After creating the sign in an art program, I print it out on regular printer paper. After printing, I use medium grade sand paper and carefully sand the back first. I sand in one continuous motion (left to right, ) and repeat until I see the print on the other side. Then I sand on the front in the same motion, which is from left to right until the paper is thin, but not tearing.
Next, I use Elmer's School Glue putting a thin, smooth compete layer on the back. I also slightly wet with water the building sign area. Carefully put the sign in place, then lightly tap it in place. This is the tricky part because if you try to slide it/move it, it will tear. Make sure when you place it, it is exactly where you want it.
After tapping in place, I let it dry for 5 minutes or so, then I use a wooden popcycle stick to gently follow the clapboard lines.
Below is a wooden HO scale FEED MILL I built. I used the above technique for the large sign on the side of the building and for the checkerboard.
Thanks for reading,
D.A.
Last edited on Sun Dec 21st, 2014 10:45 pm by ModelTrainStructures
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22nd, 2014 12:31 am |
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Dave D
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That looks terrific D.A.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22nd, 2014 12:35 am |
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Ray Dunakin
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That turned out nice!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22nd, 2014 07:32 pm |
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Thats a real winner.
Don
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23rd, 2014 12:46 pm |
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Looks like the building and sign have aged together. Very well done.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23rd, 2014 07:45 pm |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25th, 2014 10:14 am |
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Dave D
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Yeah that 465 is awesome stuff!!
So are those Bridges and barn Herbie!
I really like that little covered job.
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