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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Intercity on October 23, 2018, 06:00:44 PM

Title: Light up signs
Post by: Intercity on October 23, 2018, 06:00:44 PM
Has anyone been able to make or buy the larger Intercity style station signs with the Intercity lettering and swallow on them, along with the station name.

I remember seeing these all lit up (white background, black lettering) as you pulled into many of the stations.

Just wondering if this will become a scratchbuild project or if there is anything readily available.
Title: Re: Light up signs
Post by: ntpntpntp on October 23, 2018, 06:18:31 PM
Have you got a photo of one? What sort of size were they?  Sounds like shouldn't be too difficult to create one.
Title: Re: Light up signs
Post by: Lawrence on October 24, 2018, 06:50:19 PM
I would have thought you could make such an item. You could print your text on to clear acetate sheet, apply a thin coat of white paint to the rear and illuminate with a diffused led, you would have to scratch build the frame too obviously but it certainly would be an interesting project. Probably a bit of trial and error involved getting the paint right, but that is the beauty of such a project, you never know till you try  :D
Title: Re: Light up signs
Post by: Bealman on October 24, 2018, 11:31:51 PM
Yes, it would make an interesting little project.  :thumbsup: