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TIPS AND HINTS #2 FOR BUILDING AND FINISHING CITY CLASSICS KITS |
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Gas Station and Diner Decals Microscale Industries produces a number of decal sets designed to fit perfectly on our gas station and diner kits. We believe these are the most accurate and comprehensive sets of their type ever produced for the model railroading hobby. Everything a modeler needs to accurately finish a service station model is included in each set. The painting diagrams in each set are almost worth the price themselves.
Current sets include: HO SCALE This set does not feature any particular brand name, however, it contains many signs not included on any other set (pump faces, restroom signs, etc.) in the series. We recommend using this set with all of the sets listed below 87-874 Texaco & Flying A signs 1949-60 This set has been discontinued, but it may still be found in some store inventories. 87-902 Gulf Gas Station Signs 1936-63 87-938 Mobil Gas Station Signs 1940-66 87-959 Esso Gas Station Signs 1946-65 87-969 Sinclair Gas Station Signs 1935-60 87-993 Shell Gas Station Signs 1935-60 87-1002 Ashland & Pepper Gas Station Signs 1924-60 87-1017 Atlantic Gas Station Signs 1935-60
You’ll find that our signs for Gas Stations #501-4 also have a variety of signs that will enhance the appearance of your model.
The diner decal sets shown below contain everything you need to take your City Classics diner to the next level of detail! They include colored striping, a variety of names and window signs to finish your model. These sets are so nice that we suggest looking at both of them before making your choice!
87-982 Diners #1 1950+ 87-983 Diners #2 1950+
N SCALE The same sets shown above are available in N scale. The part numbers are prefixed with “60” instead of “87”
You’ll also find that our set of Signs for Eating and Drinking Establishments #501-1 contain a variety of signs suitable for use in the windows of your diner.
City Streets We often get questions about how the streets are made on our display. If you want our tips on making city streets, just e-mail us at ctyclsscs@aol.com and ask for “Easy City Street Tips.” We’ll e-mail them back as quickly as possible. They are only available in e-mail format at this time. |
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This photo shows one of our #108 Crafton Ave. Service Station kits finished with Microscale decal set 87-938. This set, like most of them, includes every-thing you need to finish a station in the correct paint scheme for that brand gasoline.
The realistic looking concrete surface was made using the “Easy City Street” techniques mentioned above. |
