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 ...the big problem was I could not spell very well ( and still not very good at it )
Barney

Barney I think it was Mark Twain who said something like:
'Spelling a word the same way over and over shows a lack of imagination.'

I thought Samuel Clemons said that .... -- Russ

I thought Samuel Clemons said that .... -- Russ
Some say Clemons, some say Climes, It's all Coranges and Cabanas.

Here's the source of my inspiration for the sign.  I ran across this image while surfing around on the internet.  I liked it and thought it would be a good addition to my garage and gas station project.  I boosted the price on the battery to what was appropriate for 1938.



Stuart

You also should model the man. He looks like the ideal proprietor. -- Russ

Must have known a local printer - or got this bloke to do it - is there something illegal  about doing this "new plates while you wait "
So all is forgiven with your sign!
Barney
Lovely build just keep it coming

Quote from: finescalerr on May 15, 2026, 11:39:40 AMYou also should model the man. He looks like the ideal proprietor. --- Russ

He seems a little too sober for my purposes.  I'm kinda thinking Luke would he a happy friendly sort who would be anxious and ready to greet both the local farmer and the city resident driving out for a breath of fresh country air.  (Have you ever been in the orange groves when the blossoms are at their peak? The fragrence is worth the drive to enjoy.)  You know, the kind of guy who would spend a few minutes just chatting about the weather or the latest news event.


Stuart

You're judging a book by its cover. Still, to be precise, the dour countenance is unique and unforgettable. That's why I like it, not because of its suggestion of disapproval. -- Russ

Yes Russ you are correct.  I have no idea the personality or disposition of the fellow in the photo.  Perhaps just an inkling of a smile would have changed my perception.  Anyway. before I actually include a figure in my project I actually want to finish the project.

Stuart

Slightly off topic, but I saw this and thought of Stuart and Chuck.

This is in Omoto Valley Road, Kaiata, just outside Greymouth NZ. Easy to find on Google maps/streeview.

It popped up on Facebook, but streetview confirms it is a more or less contemporary image.

Given the oddly positioned parking meter, I suspect this is, at least partly, an eclectic collection rather than a genuine relic, but it looks nice all the same.

It may be 1:1 scale and naturally weathered but it looks less real than some models on this forum. Does anyone find that disturbing? -- Russ

Quote from: finescalerr on May 21, 2026, 12:17:48 PMIt may be 1:1 scale and naturally weathered but it looks less real than some models on this forum. Does anyone find that disturbing? -- Russ

That's exactly  what came to my mind, too!