I'm modeling the 1920's in Maine and New Hampshire--what would the road markings look like?  The first bit of the layout will be a road that goes through the heart of downtown, with either asphalt or concrete.  Also, where can I find info on the roadsigns of the time?

Reason I ask is that I'm  thinking on building something that  calls for "HO 2X6's" in scale strip wood but ordering that kind of stuff is not in the budget right now so I'm looking for more common everyday alternatives. I'd ask for the width in inches but I already looked it up and got some decimal figure  like .026 which does not translate well to a typical ruler. Math was never my favorite thing!

Michael

I recall using a product called Plastic Prep from Testor's.   It was used for cleaning oils and grease from plastic before painting.  It has been discontinued.   Could any household surface cleaner be used instead?

A standard paper punch makes a hole about the right size for a lunch counter stool.  If it won't be seen from the side, but mainly from above, then punch some holes in sheet plastic and use the centers for stools.  Crude, but may work well.  If you need thickness, then perhaps the nub of a Lego brick can be cut off the brick.  Neither one will be contest quality, but many interiors need not be super detailed.