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Rich5ltr

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: Font for 1930s number plates? |
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Hi - does anyone know the name of the font used on 1930s registration plates?
Daft reason for asking but I am super-detailing a 1:12 scale Airfix Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Le Mans and the number plates supplied with the model really grate on me. I intend to make some with silver Letraset but wondered if anyone can help with the font?
p.s. Here's the model. I made it 30+ years ago and recently re-discovered it in my Mum's wardrobe! I intend to dust it down and add some detail using the modern modelling techniques that are available these days.
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mikeC

Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1809 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:19 am Post subject: |
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There was no specific font used; lettering had to comply with very precise dimensions, but were very often hand painted, so the actual style was up to the individual artist. For instance, a figure 3 could have a flat top or a round top, either would meet the legal requirements.
If you want to use a modern font, try Calibri Bold or similar non-serif style. |
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Brian M

Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 783 Location: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2680 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Google "Licence Plate Fonts" "Registration Plate Fonts" and/or similar may provide some examples.
I built one of those Bentley's back in the 1980's. I loaded the unseen interior areas, e.g petrol tank, engine, with plasticine, to give it some weight. Mounted it on a plinth and had fibre optics going to the lights and dashboard. I sold it just before I moved to Canada.
I know I printed number a number plate PL 1946 using inverse on Adobe, so the plate came out black and the characters, the white paper. Have no idea what font. |
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Rich5ltr

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your suggestions chaps, I'll see what i can find. |
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