RocketJockey87 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 im going to make a diorama for my 1/24...basically a shop nothing special... is there anywhere i can print out scale boxes/posters/signs etc or if i could scale it myself id be happy with that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 When I am making signs that exist, I take the thumbnails, not the actual picture, I make them into decals, then apply them to whatever I want them to be, usually soda cans, card stock works well for posters, especially if you want them to be framed, or under glass, the easiest fastest way for the boxes is to simply go to the doll house world where they will give completed boxes, or folded boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketJockey87 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 only downfall i have no printer...only one i have access to is just a plain color at the library... im unsure of you doll house stuff...can you explain a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny K Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Not having a printer isn't a real problem. You can take the photos you like, scale them down to accurate scale size, and place 25 or 30 into a single document or image. This, on a thumb drive, can be printed on 10 or 12 pt., high gloss (or plain) paper at Office Max for about 69 cents a sheet. Also, though it's been a while since I've had occasion to use a library printer, there was no problem providing my own paper for the project. Of course, I'm sure that depends on both the library and the clerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 oh my goodness: http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/signs.htm http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_related_reference/old_ads/reference_-_old_ads-5/page2.html http://www.timeandseasons.com/home.cfm?CFID=46307&CFTOKEN=16738BA6-3460-4482-A9056E72EE603763 http://www.unicornmodels.be/shop/index.php?cPath=36 https://www.google.co.nz/search?rlz=1T4HPAA_enNZ236NZ236&q=oilzum%20sign&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=763&bih=370&tbm=isch http://www.hortoncollection.com/cycling-posters-historic-era-cat.html http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/model_cars/diorama_details/ http://blog.modernmechanix.com/publication/?pubname=ModernMechanix http://www.plan59.com/blog.htm http://www.dieselpunks.org/photo/albums/the-shadow-cover-gallery-1931 http://www.shorpy.com/node/11329#comment-125272 http://davidszondy.com/future/car/futurecar.htm http://vintagraph.com/collections/cars-trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 oh my goodness ...Joe!! Thanks for all those great links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) Mike here are a few more for you http://s8.photobucket.com/user/mercman51/library/Garage%20signs/D%20Contact%20Sheets?sort=3&page=1 http://s8.photobucket.com/user/mercman51/library/Garage%20signs?sort=3&page=1 http://www.printmini.com/printables/ph.html Edited November 24, 2013 by Mercman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Suzuki The boxes in the first picture are from model railroad, In the second picture there are many bits that are from the Doll House world, like the barrels, vice, tools, stove. If you have a Hobby Lobby near, they have a doll house section there, all of the supplies they have are very cheap, and often if you look will be half off, there you are going to find all your manuals, many boxes, all very cheap and ready to be super detailed by you. You could also check out Miniatures.com. The doll house world suffers for most garage items, however I try to take notice to what I see when I walk into someone's garage and often find many things that are not very garage oriented, Christmas ornaments, baby toys etc. If it is a Suzuki Dealer, while you are at miniatures.com you may want to also take a look at glass showcases and things they have that are cheap and fast. Hope this helps, I do not see scale, so sorry about that, if it fits, it fits. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketJockey87 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 oh my goodness: http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/signs.htm http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_related_reference/old_ads/reference_-_old_ads-5/page2.html http://www.timeandseasons.com/home.cfm?CFID=46307&CFTOKEN=16738BA6-3460-4482-A9056E72EE603763 http://www.unicornmodels.be/shop/index.php?cPath=36 https://www.google.co.nz/search?rlz=1T4HPAA_enNZ236NZ236&q=oilzum%20sign&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=763&bih=370&tbm=isch http://www.hortoncollection.com/cycling-posters-historic-era-cat.html http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/model_cars/diorama_details/ http://blog.modernmechanix.com/publication/?pubname=ModernMechanix http://www.plan59.com/blog.htm http://www.dieselpunks.org/photo/albums/the-shadow-cover-gallery-1931 http://www.shorpy.com/node/11329#comment-125272 http://davidszondy.com/future/car/futurecar.htm http://vintagraph.com/collections/cars-trucks MUCH THANKS to you and everyone else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzaaijer Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 What a wealth of information! Thanks for posting that question Jordan! We all benefit from the great replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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