Greetings fellow train junkies…oopps, sorry, “Addicts” I thought some time ago I read about a web site that allows us to down load HO scale signs for buildings and such.
I tried the web brouser and I don’t think I’m putting in the right description?
Anyone know about this site or even if such a thing is around?
I need a sign or two for a Factory that I’m scratch building…Tanks.
Happy Rails!
These signs were made on my computer
Also I copy signs & billboards off ebay (or other places on the web). Go to collectables-advertising or collectables-paper, then search for signs, copy & paste image to a publisher desk top, crop & size for your scale…
N scale 1 inch = 13.3 ft.
HO scale 1 inch = 7.2 ft.
S scale 1 inch = 5.3 ft.
O scale 1 inch = 4 ft.
( HO for me ). then save to a file. Then you can print on paper, cardstock or full sticker page. With full sticker just cut out, trim and stick to a stiff backing or right to a building. With paper or cardstock you can use double sided tape or glue of your choice. If you print on photo paper you get a glossy like metal sign that. You can build the frame for billboards from wood stick matches or scale lumber.
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These signs on the cafe I scanned from a sign catalog.
You can also copy people, Background buildings, interiors, ect.
This is off a postcard found on ebay under collectables/paper/postcards. These are great to use as background buidings.
Thanks Tomkat,
These are great and I will try and pluck some off the internet also.
You’ve been a big help!
Try Google Images search. Type in “signs” or “gas station signs” or whatever your looking for. You’ll get a ton of hits. I download them and re size in a photo editing program.
(Yahoo Images is good too)