Adding signs!

In this video we will be building a background structure. I then will show you a couple techniques for adding signs to it. It's another video full of tips and techniques. Hope you enjoy the video and happy modeling everyone!!!

[@leonardosouza6290]

Thumbs and comments needed! It feels like builded in early 30's and was stored since there.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@Mercatoyd]

In blocks of time.. Some one has stood out and done it better. While the techniques may not always be new or the materials used today can be sometimes different. These materials are of a wider assortment and availability. The platforms used (social media) to convey the techniques and information are here for us today. The methods used can only be taught up to a point.. The Eye for it... is a Gift.. You have that Gift. You are perhaps the George Sellios of today.. Your time is now..Thank You for sharing.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@thomasdecker7631]

Great useful information. Thanks for sharing!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@SouthBrooklynRR]

Best 25:29 minutes I have spent what an education and information

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@raykiefer5137]

Jason, Every time I watch your videos I get motivated to get back into the train room. Thank you so much for your work.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you so much!!!

[@ricter591]

Thanks Jason. 🐾🚂 Black BearCreek RR, Cov, KY.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching Rick!!!

[@schadowolf]

Incredible signage! Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelportales2626]

This structure sure looks perfect the way it is, but you are the graphic artist and I'm less than a amateur. Very nice work.

[@CassidysWorkshop]

Jason, I love seeing you rethink something, it's that tiny window into your fantastically creative thoughts on how colors and textures work together. And I especially liked the way you created and rusted those sign holders. Great cinderblock work, too. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Greg, I always appreciate it!!!

[@kelliepatrick519]

Weathered green painted wood, red brickwork, faded 'ghost' signs, iron rust drips....eye candy!

[@trondatleolsen245]

Great looking signs!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you Trond!!!!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Love the ripped paper signs! I'll have to try that too! :)

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! Happy modeling!

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Amazing video as always. Thanks for sharing and especially the sign bit. I need to make some “ghost” signs.

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Hello Jason. These two houses also look fantastic again. You really are the master when it comes to 1/87 houses. Class and thanks. Greetings Tino

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it!!!!

[@jimkargol7878]

Appreciated the way you talked through your design process, the brick work and especially the sign detail. Definitely a keeper!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Jim!!!

[@johnboulton1109]

Love the way you add your own unique touches to a model

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@allenabey2768]

Another great and helpful video. Signs can make or break a building. This really helps. Many thanks.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Allen!!!

[@robrossington7118]

Those signs are superb, just what I need!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching Rob!!!

[@paulpotter7188]

Love your model work. Can’t wait to see mountains and the expanded layout. Paul

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Paul!!!

[@christopherpotter6254]

I love all your kitbashing and techniques to achieve that real world look we all strive for ... Keep up the great work

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Christopher!!!

[@zonegamma8197]

Very nice structures, you improvise and never get discouraged. Very positive attitude. Thanks a lot for the inspiration

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much as always!!!

[@johnarthur6302]

Jason, thank you for sharing more great techniques. Both the cinder block look and the signs turned out fantastic. I always look forward to watching your videos when you post, it’s great to see how you think, and adapt on the fly. Really respect that you changed directions on this one when you didn’t like the look, despite all the work you had put into the upper floors the first time. -John

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much John!!!

[@larryhurd8111]

Fantastic work on the signs Jason. Thanks for the tip on google and sizing. I have been adding lighting & interiors to my structures using vintage wallpaper techniques and it is challenging to figure out the sizing so your comments really help. Great Job Bro! 👍

[@hondachopper6978]

You sir have an crazy amount of paint on those shelves. Thanks for the customizing tips.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Karl!!! I go through a lot of supplies!

[@monvagen10]

Cool technuiqes!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

Another great post. Very interesting concepts. Learned even more. Thanks Jason.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much John!!!

[@philRminiatures]

Awesome weathering job on these signs, they look gorgeous and so real... 👌

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Phil, I really appreciate it!!!

[@hoppercar]

Wow, like the other two videos.....a great example of painting brick.....I was always scared to try it......now, I'm motivated.....gotta try it on my new kit !!!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much! Good luck with your project!

[@mccarvillestudios]

Jason, I don't get a chance to add signs very much, but I am going to have to try this. Looks great man!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Michael!!!

[@jeffsikes5312]

they look great JASON !!.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Jeff!!!

[@Unwinderer]

Love your work. Especially the sci fi! Gonna be working on my diorama with the help of these videos. Thanks!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy modeling!!!

[@NeoByteNL]

A good way to start of the weekend, looking great as usual Jason!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Marko!!!

[@edg1754]

Fantastic work! Lots of great ideas as usual in your videos, that I can't wait to try out.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@luctoulouse]

Wow, just a great result.... I love the brick affect..

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@chuckstewart9102]

You’re amazing, Jason! Thanks!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Chuck!!!

[@genejordan9983]

Me too. N scale but I think I can do it. Also plastic bldg but I’ll use your technic. Thanks so much Jason. This old dog has learned a lot from you.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great video Jason, thanks for sharing!!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kennypearson932]

Thanks Jason, as always I learned something new.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for watching Ken!!!

[@yrunaked4]

Fantastic how to on some very interesting sign techniques, looks amazing. I could see Jason as a sign painter in an earlier era but he would probably be fired the first day on the job because the brand new sign would look old and faded from weathering before the paint even dried, lol. Cheers Rob

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@keithdenner9441]

Great work as always!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you Keith!!!

[@ursborner72]

Wonderful work and a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing. You have motivated me so much. Since I have seen your videos I started using chalks and it has improved my modeling so much. Thank you. Greetings from Switzerland, Urs

[@JasonJensenTrains]

That is so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@FourDollaRacing]

I wanna see some water poured! And, some scenery glued!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL, soon, I promise. Thanks for watching!!!

[@edhorst7212]

Awesome tutorial, always you upgrade your work either building or signing, details..

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Ed!!!

[@itsabughunt6310]

Amazing!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@blakefoss8819]

Jason, thank you for putting so much time into these videos. They have inspired me to be more creative with my builds and to dirty them up a little! I have a question about which paper you use to print the signs. I've tried a few different papers and don't get anywhere near the quality you are getting. Looking forward to the next video.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I really appreciate hearing that Blake!!! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!

[@Spiderlionmc]

you are the reason why I wake up every day, just kidding, good video, and it inspires me to start my dioramas

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL!, Thank you so much!!!

[@johnzeller1338]

You were right to go with the green It looks much better than the white. Can't wait to see your follow up video. Nice work 👍👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much John!!!

[@jamesapowell3506]

Those podcasts sound like they’ll be a blast!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL!!! Thanks buddy!

[@HiroshiSaeba]

As usual i'm amazed by your videos. I know everything is simple to do but don't now why, I'm amazed by your ideas ^^ Thanks for your job ^^

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!

[@WigWagWorkshop]

I love it when you start a build with "I already made changes to it" LOL. Thank you for the sign tutorial portion of the video. Doing signs is something I struggle with (not has bad as windows though) Ha Ha. I was wondering if at some point, you could do a tutorial on different approaches to working with windows? I would like to add that, thanks to your videos, I always try to experiment with different techniques on each build. But lately I been struggling with doing the window portion of my builds, to the point I almost put the kit back on the shelf.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I’ll try to cover windows in a future video. Always great to hear from you!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Good morning! Lisa

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Good morning Lisa!!!

[@mikesmith2905]

Nice work

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@cityassembled647]

The signs look great! What type of adhesive would you use on a plastic kit?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! You can still use white Elmers glue on plastic. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinb9327]

Magnificent. Honestly. 👍 (I don't like the wood structure at all)

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Kevin!!!

[@eTraxx]

Holy smokes' this was fun

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks Ed!!!!

[@wilzdart]

I have a quick question as always, the glue you used, I was given a gallon of school glue could I use that 50/50 mix? The new upper part you redid is killer! IMHO it ends up a way better structure. I have been going through you play lists and you did a sign technic I have used on my N scale wood structures and it works just great! This one just went a step further. Your followers really need to go through your play lists!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Hey Will, the school glue will work for this. You may not need to add as much water since school glue is already thin. As always thanks for watching!!!

[@mapit07]

Looks great Jason. Do you have any videos in N scale?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! No videos working with N scale but all the techniques I show can be applied to any scale.

[@user-nx8tk1pp5o]

Great video! Can I use this technique on my N scale brick building too?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! Yes, you can use this technique in N scale.

[@djray6019]

Jason I purchased the ghost signs and wanted to add them to my already weathered/chalk building. Prior to applying the decal shall I remove the weathered section on the brick building so they can stick properly?

[@jack0cat]

You could’ve printed the signs on decal paper and eliminate all the sanding just cut out and apply it just like decals on a model car.

[@graemehansell7642]

Hi Jason. What is that fantastic blues music you play on this video?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I found it in the library of music from KZbin.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Awesome video Jason! How are the Sci Fi dioramas coming along? Have a great day! Lisa

[@JasonJensenTrains]

The dioramas are going slow because I need to do some wood working in my garage and it has been very cold. Hopefully next month I can get back to it.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@JasonJensenTrains Yes, it has been cold here too. I had to cover my newly planted roses and perennials. Go figure! Maybe we live near one another? SE Kansas for me.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I’m in Colorado.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@JasonJensenTrains Not close enough. I haven't made that trip in about 15 years.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Do they do Z Scale?

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

Jason I ment to ask in my first, is Monster Model Works still open? I know that at one time he was stopping production and closing, while he was looking for a buyer.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

He decided not to sell so he is back making product.

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

@@JasonJensenTrains thanks Jason.

[@snafu3714]

again you knock in out of the park

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@deburgemeestervanhespedam3314]

you talk about "joint compound", what is that? Glue? at 6.14

[@FourDollaRacing]

For drywall installation and repairs... may be called spackle or mud for wallboard, gypsum board, or sheet rock. Depends on the country of origin and the manufacturer.

[@jimarmour9035]

too many adds that distract from the video