Help for changing window sign on the Woodland Scenics Corner Emporium

luvtrains. I'm not the expert, but I make my own signs with a computer and printer (I print the highest quality it can do).

 

Double sided tape to the sign first, then put it in place. You can trim it beforehand to fit which is what I usually do or trim it right on the sign with care.

 

Good luck. Great way to remember family.

 

Terry

Thank you EastonO. Yes, with care is the operative word. The window seems to be the consistency of those plastic packages in which a bundle of Christmas/Holiday cards are packaged. The existing letters are painted on the outside of the window. I should have mentioned that. I need to scrape off, or remove the name "Don's" first. Perhaps someone knows another technique for removing it. ???? Once taken off I need to paint "Pete's" in the same spot. Or try your method of using doubled backed transparent tape to apply it on the inside of the window.

I just took a look at mine.  It looks like your better off removing the window and replacing it with a new one.  You could get some printable overhead projector sheets from office max to use as your new window.  Print directly on it what you want your sign to say, cut it to the window size and glue it in.  

Jdevleerjr.....sounds like a plan. I will try that if I can get the window off. Maybe Staples will have the printable overhead sheets. It's much closer to me in New Hope,PA.

You can print on overhead transparency film - its made for printer.  I use this to make windows both to replace those in WS and other built-ups and for kits or scratchbuilts I make.  Most B&W laser printers will print neatly on it.  Some color printers will, too.

 

also realize you can print logos, images (dog's head on a pet store window, etc.).

 

I do a bit more than normal though.  This is my method:

1) Make the image of words and picture I want on the window using powerpoint graphics and its selection of fonts.  then I print it out on paper and make certain its the right size, etc., and I have it right.

2) I then copy the entire image - everything that will go on the window, and use the special paste feature to paste it back into the powerpoint but as an enhanced metafile.

3) I then reverse it (rotate side to side) the metafile, keeping it the same size.

4) Now I print it.

This circuitous four step process prints the image backwards on the reverse side, so the "painted" words are on the inside of the "glass" - it looks a bit better/more realistic. 

Thanks for the helpful responses.

the overhead film or transparency ideeas sound great. Otherwise, if you decide to keep the original windows and get get the name off, you can use dry transfer letters to apply the name "Pete's". With only six characters, it shouldn't be too hard.

Jerrman

Lee has a good method. I use graphics software like CorelDraw but anything that will handle graphics will work. Also other than printing on the inside, which like Lee says looks more realistic.....if you need some white areas you can mask the window and paint the inside before installing. Not hard to make custom sign and make your building pop!