Guys,
Did you ever model "Kilroy was here" on your tank cars or tanks? It was originally done when John Kilroy a WW II ship inspector inspected ships. It then spread like wildfire and meant that GI's were present. I was wondering whether any of the greatest generation have it proudly displayed on their layouts?
That's pretty neat the first graffitti which consists of two hands and two eyes and nose draped famously on a wall.
Mike Maurice
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I hate graffiti on my model trains....but seeing this has some history during a difficult time and became a moral booster I have added it to some cars. I drew the 'logo' on my cars by using typewriter (remember those??) correction paper and a fine toothpick. It will stick pretty well with some of it not sticking....perfect for a 'Killroy' that has been riding a car for years.
This was suggested for a Weaver 2 bay composite hopper we did as a club car on another forum. It was shot down by a majority vote of the membership.
Don
Pretty neat, Jon. I am one of the Forum members that remembers this very well.
I will have to add this to a few of my cars on my new WWII themed layout!
Jon--is that a decal or hand drawn? Home-made or purchased?
It looks great!
--Greg
I've thought about adding it to one or two cars but haven't yet done so.
This Calvin and Hobbes always cracked me up...
See Guys?
It makes a great addition! Plus it honors vets!
Mike Maurice
So is this Kilroy????
I recall seeing this what looks like a simplified 'Kilroy' back in the 70's or so.
It's what I have used on some of my rolling stock.
Mike:
Sounds like a great idea to me. I happen to have this military consist I keep building up.....
Dave;
Not sure about the antenna looking top bits but a few simple hairs up is optional.
Martian Kilroy! LOL
Dave;
Not sure about the antenna looking top bits but a few simple hairs up is optional.
Maybe it's a evolution of 'Kilroy'....years passing making it simplified and the 'space age' adding antenna in place of wild hairs!!!
Try a White "GELLY ROLL" pen. It has a fine point and should work good. I found mine at A.C. Moore.
And, don't forget my all time favorite "Boxcar Art":
"Bozo Texino"
"Colossus of Roads"
"Herby"
"Beer"
Jon--is that a decal or hand drawn? Home-made or purchased?
It looks great!
--Greg
Greg, I lifted the photo, it's not mine. I suspect it's a decal of sorts or an overlay. Looks a little pixelated.
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