mark alden Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I want to make headcodes for my Bachmann split box class 45. Im looking at 'dot' Z 89 and probably 2B 00. Can anyone recomend a font and size? Presumably I would need to form a table cell to fit each headcode box and insert the numbers? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi Mark, I have a font on my home computer tagged as BR Headcode which looks right but I can't seem to upload it as an attachment here from work. PM me with your email and I'll get it to you. Cheers JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark alden Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Jon, A million thank yous'.... The font is spot on. I used 16 point normal for the loco. All I've to do now is clean off the glasses and pop them back in. I am one happy bunny :no: :no: :no: Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I have taken headcodes from photos of locomotives re sized them and printed them out on a label printer.. XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Jon, A million thank yous'.... The font is spot on. I used 16 point normal for the loco. All I've to do now is clean off the glasses and pop them back in. I am one happy bunny :no: :no: :no: Regards, Mark Thats quick work! They look good too. I did a few sets for various friends 0 gauge Heljan Class 47's and Hymeks but nothing in 4mm scale. I expect it's perfectly do-able in 2mm too! Glad to have been a help. JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hi, What is the original font name please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hi, What is the original font name please. I think it's a home made one. I got it from someone on UKTrainsim many years ago (when I was addicted to Trainsim...thankfully a period of my life now over! ) I can't upload it here as the system wont allow it! JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 PM sent about the font. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark alden Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Jon, There's no stopping me now I used 14 point font for the Class 22. I cut the paper top n bottom as close to the numbers as possible but made them a little wider. This allowed me to 'fold' the headcodes into the corners which holds them in place a stops any light pollution around the sides.... This is more exciting way to spend a Saturday afternoon than the bl***y Olympics :declare: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Jon, There's no stopping me now I used 14 point font for the Class 22. I cut the paper top n bottom as close to the numbers as possible but made them a little wider. This allowed me to 'fold' the headcodes into the corners which holds them in place a stops any light pollution around the sides.... This is more exciting way to spend a Saturday afternoon than the bl***y Olympics :declare: It should also be possible to print onto either clear or white crafty computer paper to make a waterslide transfer too! I use that method occasionally to make stencil route indicators for signals. Print it backwards then stick it to the back of the "glass". JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark alden Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Jon, I'm on a roll...... Although I model mainly W.R. 1970's I can have ScR if I fancy a change. I wanted an 'odd-ball' or two and came across this picture of D1975 with reverse headcode blinds on the Class 47 website (a fab site for info, pictures and modelling ideas) Although it was a ScR loco I can have it on both, there were regular Troopex specials from Troon and Ayr to Okehampton and thats how my 1975 came to the W.R. I had to draw the dividing lines on with a black marker pen but I think the result is quite reasonable. Thanks again for the font.... just 20 more locos to do !! Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Hi Jon, don't suppose you have '0000' codes on your font that I could use please???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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