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Regular poster 317 posts bkempins Regular poster 317 posts
bkempins

The Brooke scene is coming together.  Next decision, should I paint a sign on the side of the tobacco prizery (warehouse/factory)? I am thinking something like this would be cool.

 

More photos at:

http://usmrr.blogspot.com/2015/09/test-photos-at-brooke.html

Bernard Kempinski

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Personal Layout Blog: http://usmrr.blogspot.com/
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trainmaster247 Prolific poster 2,041 posts
trainmaster247

Looks cool nice job.

Looks cool nice job.

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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Sign Style

I think that would look fantastic on the side of that building.

Is it correct for the era?

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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bkempins Regular poster 317 posts
bkempins

painted signs were pretty common in the ACW

For example, this view of war time Atlanta

and this paper mill in Richmond

Georgia Iron works

Bernard Kempinski

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joef MRH Founder 17,424 posts
joef

I'd go for it

Bernie, I'd go for the sign ... I think it would look great. Btw, great seeing you in Portland, and hope you and the wife had a blast enjoying the Pacific Northest ... It was great summer weather most of the week, and it turned wet and cool right when the train show started - perfect timing, actually!

Joe Fugate​
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bkempins Regular poster 317 posts
bkempins

Thanks

Yes, we had a great time. The weather and golf were great. The con and train show were great too. 

It was fun to see and walk around your layout after reading about it. The scenes you have finished are outstanding. Now, it's time to get cracking on more scenery!  (Yes, I am doing the same on my layout)

Bernard Kempinski

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Personal Layout Blog: http://usmrr.blogspot.com/
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arthurhouston Prolific poster 1,154 posts
arthurhouston

Bernie Does It Again

Another amazing model Bernie will leave this call to you but it really is outstanding.

 
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Graeme Nitz OKGraeme Prolific poster 1,695 posts
Graeme Nitz OKGraeme

Great Model...

....and yes I would go for the B&W Sign I think it would stand out nicely. I always liked the idea of putting the date in the sign too. Defines ones era. Although in your case that bit of detail is not really necessary!

Graeme Nitz

An Aussie living in Owasso OK

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Ken Patterson Active Member 31 posts
Ken Patterson

I love your work

So well done!

 
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wp8thsub MRH Author 3,348 posts
wp8thsub

Sign

I like the idea of a big black and white painted sign on the brick.  I've noted that ACW era signage often has black  (or at least dark) letters on a white background.  That style may yield yet another bit of period authenticity.

Rob Spangler MRH Blog
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bkempins Regular poster 317 posts
bkempins

Painted sign

I added the sign tonight. See for details.

 

http://www.usmrr.blogspot.com/2015/09/happy-accident.html

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Bernard Kempinski

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Personal Layout Blog: http://usmrr.blogspot.com/
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ChristopherBlackwell Active Member 31 posts
ChristopherBlackwell

Like black on white

I like the Black on White much better than White on Black.
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