I made a fake (humorous) historical plaque

[Frank Pellow]

My objective was to make a plaque that, at first glance, looks like an old cast iron sign of the type one sees on old buildings and other historic sights,
 
I describe the process of designing and making the sign in the thread: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/20868-dated-historic-plaque-joke/
 
Attached  is a photo of the completed plaque screwed into  temporary spot outside.  I will be transferring the plaque  to it's intended destination next week.  By the way the sign is attached with real cast iron screws.

Edited September 18, 2016 by Frank Pellow

[Phantom Scroller]

Very good indeed, what did you paint it with to make it look that good. Roly

[Scrolling Steve]

That turned out great Frank !...I took a copy of that to cut!

[Frank Pellow]

Thanks Roly (Phantom Scroller). I painted the foreground and the frame with two coats of Tremclad High Gloss Rust paint (oil based) which is what one would use to touch up metal. I think that Tremclad is only available in Canada but I expect that there is something similar in the UK.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Thanks Roly (Phantom Scroller). I painted the foreground and the frame with two coats of Tremclad High Gloss Rust paint (oil based) which is what one would use to touch up metal. I think that Tremclad is only available in Canada but I expect that there is something similar in the UK.

Frank and Roly this is very nearly the same as Rustoleum Paint sold here in the US I believe.  Love the sign Frank it came out great.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[Lucky2]

Cute sign Frank!

Len

[frankorona]

Wonderful work, very well done!

[amazingkevin]

My objective was to make a plaque that, at first glance, looks like an old cast iron sign of the type one sees on old buildings and other historic sights,

 

I describe the process of designing and making the sign in the thread: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/20868-dated-historic-plaque-joke/

 

Attached  is a photo of the completed plaque screwed into  temporary spot outside.  I will be transferring the plaque  to it's intended destination next week.  By the way the sign is attached with real cast iron screws.

Love it!

[spirithorse]

Excellent!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[Phantom Scroller]

Thanks Roly (Phantom Scroller). I painted the foreground and the frame with two coats of Tremclad High Gloss Rust paint (oil based) which is what one would use to touch up metal. I think that Tremclad is only available in Canada but I expect that there is something similar in the UK.

Yes Frank HAMMERITE over here used it on wood before and it makes it look like a glazed tile. Good idea thanks for showing Roly

[wombatie]

:lol:    LOVE IT.  You did an excellent job Frank.

 

Marg

[Frank Pellow]

I have now installed this plaque on a outbuilding on Pellow's Island in Lake Pivabiska, Ontario. Two photos are attached.

Edited September 26, 2016 by Frank Pellow

[lawson56]

Now that is So Cool.Love it!  

[rjR]

Many sites that have signs actually NEED THAT same one!  Much more truthful!

 

Very well done!