Following up my post of my tavern kit project, I finally got to the stage where I could add the final details.
I found a really cool set of 25/28mm tavern/store signs at Miniature Building Authority's website.
If I recall correctly, I think the set was about $17.50 USD, and you get ten sign posts which includes a lantern as well as a barber sign in the shape of scissors, and one really cool tavern sign in the shape of a beer mug. I thought it was a bit pricey at first, but then I thought about the amount of labor and time it would take to scratch-build a set like that and decided it was well worth it. A set of ten would give me more than enough signs and more than I would ever need for the buildings that I have.
Here is some of the set;
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Here are the two that I chose to use on my Stronghold Terrain tavern kit. They are nearly done except that I need to decide on a logo and name for my tavern;
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The Stronghold kit did come with its own sign, but I didn't like the design of it. I had to use a pin vise to drill two holes in the timbers of the tavern so I could use these. The sign will be on the timbers above the front door, and the lantern will be on the timbers above the side door;
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The rust effects on the metal parts were done with just a simple basecoat of bright silver with a wash of brownish/red over it. I painted it over the silver and then took a tissue and lightly dabbed it so that it left irregular splotches and stains on the silver. I think it achieves the look of rust pretty well, considering that I was just using ordinary craft paints.
