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OldEastRR

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Storefront signs with raised lettering
« on: August 25, 2023, 04:15:57 AM »
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I'm looking for a classic "F. W. Woolworths" sign that goes across the front of the store. I have some paper printed versions but I'd like to have the bas-relief lettering of the old signs.  Is there anyplace that sells 3D printed signs, or does somebody here have the resources to print one?

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Re: Storefront signs with raised lettering
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2023, 01:07:10 PM »
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Google images show there were a lot of variations on the Woolworths sign. Depemding on the era, building size, etc. Do you have anything specific in mind? And is there a specific building you want to put it on?
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Re: Storefront signs with raised lettering
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2023, 12:49:22 AM »
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I'm looking at a '40s-'early '50s version which resembled this



The sign would have to be spaced out to cover the entire front of the store. The letters can be slightly raised or look as though they were applied letter by letter, and thus thicker.

This is the kitbashed DPM building for it -- the first floor front will be replaced with the glass and low stone sill, and the recessed doorways, of the post-war remodelling.



3D printing seems the way to go, but if I could find small plastic letters and glue them on that would work, too.

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Re: Storefront signs with raised lettering
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2023, 05:59:11 AM »
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How long and tall would the sign need to be to fit that building? I already have a Woolworths sign (the 'A' version) modeled in CAD. I could modify it to fit and then send you the STL file. I don't have a resin printer, but I'm sure someone on here could print it for you if you don't have one either.