Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have received my first proof of a sign design for my tune to sign, and I would like everyone's opinion and or ideas about it. Thanks! Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilliams Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 That looks pretty sharp! How will it be lit? Is it backlit (translucent plexi) or lit with floods from the front? What size is it, and how far from the street will it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I am going to build a frame and box for it, so it will be backlit with some extra white leds on a single channel. The sign itself is 36x28. It was a cutoff from a prior project the local shop had completed, and it is saving me almost a controller. It will be about 8-10' from the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Showalter Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I like it! I might suggest one change... If you're going with a back lit sign try and get as much light through the letters as you can. The light will go through the white spaces better than the red. Although the red shows up well during the day. Think firetruck! At night there's not a lot of contrast between your red text and the green background. Gold or yellow is a good contrasting color to the green background and will allow more light through the elements of the sign you want people to see. I've attached a sample.Hope that helps. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Showalter Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Here's another sample with the most important text in white. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Great suggestion, and that is why I go to the forums. Nice work on the sign too, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilliams Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I would agree about the color of the letters. That red will light up, but won't be as bright as the white would be, and may get lost with the other colors.I did something similar (not as nice as yours), but you can see the difference between the red and white: Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 What kind of light are you using to backlight your sign? I really like the design of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I know 36 x 28 sounds BIG...but have you made a cutout of that size and placed it outside where you are going to have your sign and walked around looking at if from different angles and distances?You might be surprised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Last year's sign was 4x4, and that wasn't really too bad a size. So, I am comfortable with this one. It should look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I use a full 100ct string of lights inside my sign. Only a few feet from the road and lights up well enough to read but not take away from the show at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holcomb Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Ok, thanks. I really appreciate everyone's feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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