Figure faceplates using MS Works

[Mongo Mel]

Hi,
I wrote up my simple technique on Historicus Forma for making faceplates for my figures.
Since I don't have a ready source for brass faceplates for my figures, I figured out a way to make them using Microsoft Works, my home printer and colored card stock.
Here's a link to the article..

http://www.hfmodeling.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1622

Since writing it, I've seen other methods on some other sites that use higher end software to make some pretty spectacular looking faceplates. But this can be a nice, simple and inexpensive alternative to those as well as the traditional brass ones.
I hope it proves useful to you.
Craig

 

[megroot]

That looks very good Craig.
Gonna try it.
Thanks.

marc

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks Craig!

Its almost the same technique that I use although I picked up the trick with borders.

One can download different fonts free from the internet and have the whole palette of colours for the border, text and background. Other effect like shading can be done.

I also invert the picture in MS paint and then print it on Ink Jet Transparent sheet and paint the backside with Warhammer primer Skull White. Then after the primer is dry I put on doubble sided tape and attach to the base. Works like a charm and looks real cool. One can chose fonts and colours as well as size to go with the object.

Cheers

 

[Mongo Mel]

Thanks Marc and Janne.
Janne....I've never found a good site to download fonts from on the internet. Do you have any links you could share please?
Thanks,
Craig

 

[John Bowery]

Craig,
Thanks for the info. I have printed it for posterity.
Cheers
John

 

[Taiko]

Hi Craig,
very good idea, thank you.
You can find "some" fonts on this address:
FONTS

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Hi Craig!
It was quite a while ago but I found lots of them here.
http://www.1001freefonts.com/

Others were picked up on other sites which I found mainly searching for "free", "font" and "download".

Hope this helps.
Cheers

 

[Yarok]

Another useful link: http://www.dafont.com

 

[Kisifer]

Thanks a lot for the links guys... Very useful indeed.

Xenofon

 

[History 1]

I've been looking for something to make name plates easier.
Thanks Craig.

 

[twofalls]

Font links

Here's a page with tons of links to free font sites. Haven't done more than scratch the surface (So many fonts, so little time!) Knock yerself out!

 

[Roc]

Twofalls, where is the link?

Cheers
Roc