by Greg Procter <procter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jun 5, 2008 at 08:19 AM
David Nebenzahl wrote:
>
> On 6/4/2008 11:57 AM Hawkeye spake thus:
>
> > Now here is a model of a well done Filling Station.
> >
> >
http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/2008/06/04/scale-modeling-a-diverse-modeler/
>
> Nice model. Just one criticism, and it's something I see far too often
> on otherwise fine models: the typeface used for the sign. There's no way
> a station of this vintage would ever use that type; just look at some
> old pictures. Looks like it came off someone's inkjet printer from
> Microsoft something-or-other.
>
> For some reason, a lot of otherwise great modelers have a huge blind
> spot in this area. A little more care in selecting the type of letters
> used on signs can make a big difference in "believeability". Someday I'm
> gonna write a full-scale rant on this ...
>
> --
> The best argument against democracy is a five-minute
> conversation with the average voter.
>
> - Attributed to Winston Churchill
When I first opened Microstuffed Publisher I thought "Wow, look at all
those fonts, more than anyone could ever need.
The first time I wanted to do some model decals I plodded through font
after font after font. I think one font came close on about 15 of 52
letters.
Even for general lettering for a 1930 layout there's almost nothing.
Try fitting any MS font on a sign of a given dimension such as a sign
panel in a plastic kit and the letters won't fit. Either you've got half
a letter over the edge or you have too small lettering for the panel.
Feel free to write and post your rant.
Regards,
Greg.P.
