Drive in screen help needed

I would recommend getting a bare HDMI screen from eBay. They are available in many sizes inexpensively.  Much easier to work with than a complete TV. Here is a random example:

Sorry I don't have any pictures the ones I've seen were used with a portable DVD player screen with a wooden frame made to go around the outer edges with an art Deco feel to it then frame painted

Joe Gozzo

hello 

dallasmodelworks.com has a drive in theater set with a frame to hold a 7 7/8 tablet cost 43.19 it is for ho but the screen will work  and you can use you own buildings pt # wa9333478 i plan on getting one from my layout don't know how to add a link 

kevin

I have a portable DVD for the screen. From there you can make up any kind of surround you want from something like poster board, etc.

Ed

if you want to add a nice touch, try to find an old drive-in speaker and attach it to the facade playing the movie sound track...

Thanks for the tips.  I will be using a small television set that is currently collecting dust and won't cost me any additional money.  After much searching, I will be going with a wood frame around the television.  I plan to give the impression of the wood screens with the covered sloped back, that should hide the television fairly well.

I have already downloaded several intermission clips and older cartoons (that are train related).  I believe I have about a half hour of material so far.

Thanks for the mention of drive in speakers, I have been on the look out for a set for about 3 months now.  But I'm cheap!  I don't need anything that actually works, I will be placing computer speakers in/behind them.  If anybody can point me to a cheap set of drive in speakers, that would be great!

thanks,

Matt