MONROE PERDU STUDIOS [ MORE REVIEWS ] [ WEBSITE ] [ NEW STORIES ]

In-Box Review
135
Russian Signs
  • move

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

Mike Bishop, owner of Monroe Perdu, offered me one of his Russian sign sets when I was out in Phoenix for the IPMS Nationals. He related to me some of the details involved in making the set. Besides the research needed to make convincing signs in Russian, Mike also enlisted the help of a Russian co-worker who helped validate the signs as period correct. Of course I am no expert on Russian signs (or language) so I will leave it to others to say more on that.

The signs, which are printed on high-gloss quality paper, are very attractive and detailed. The set also includes a laser-cut sheet of sign parts. You get a large restaurant sign with raised bevels, a cafe sign frame, and a hanging frame for a lottery sign. The cafe sign frame is a bit of a pie shape so the sign can be read from either direction on a street. All these would presumably be fastened high up on a building. There are also several of what appear to be wall posters. Translations are included on the sheet so you know what each sign is about.

Conclusions
This set is a creative addition to anyone looking for something unique and well made for their next Russian diorama. Somewhere around here I have a Russian building by VLS that would benefit from one or two of these signs.
SUMMARY
Highs: High quality paper, printing and laser-cut materials.
Lows: You will need to do your own homework on best placement, etc.
Verdict: A great and (mostly) original set of signs for diorama enthusiasts.
Percentage Rating
95%
  Scale: 1:35
  Suggested Retail: $9.00 (USD)
  PUBLISHED: Nov 29, 2010
  NATIONALITY: Russia
NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
  THIS REVIEWER: 89.91%
  MAKER/PUBLISHER: 90.43%

Our Thanks to Monroe Perdu Studios!
This item was provided by them for the purpose of having it reviewed on this KitMaker Network site. If you would like your kit, book, or product reviewed, please contact us.

View This Item  |  View Vendor Homepage  |  More Reviews  

About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

Copyright ©2021 text by Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]. All rights reserved.



Comments

Great amount of work was done, and set like this one could be very useful for dioramas! But the text of the announcement doesn't say what time period the publisher was aiming at. And by the style of fonts, artwork and grammar (grammar was somewhat changed after revolution of 1917) I can point to beginning of 20th century (1900-1910). The sign that translated as lottery says nothing about a lottery. Though... that place could sell some lottery tickets...
NOV 29, 2010 - 12:18 PM
Nice set. I would also like to see some Russian road signs, as most of the ones for the Eastern Front I run across are in German.
NOV 30, 2010 - 04:39 AM
   
ADVERTISEMENT


Photos
Click image to enlarge
  • move
ADVERTISEMENT