Bar Mills Gibley's Furniture Co.

[coors2u]

While waiting for the sides to dry and other things. I got the airbrush out and painted all of the windows. I like buildings with tons of windows. There is a big sheet of pre cut acetate. I gave it a dusting of dull coat. I figured since it was a furniture factory the windows would be covered in dust and other debris.  I'll add come weathering to them later.

[coors2u]

There is a great laser board store front. It consists of several sections that are put together on top of each other. Once it was all built I tack it together to test fit everything. I leave the paper coating on the back of the acetate so I don't add any extra scratches. One I was satisfied with how it fit together I glued it all the way.

[coors2u]

Next was window installation. This is the only shot so far. The roof was just set on top for looks. I'll have more updates soon.

[ak-milw]

Sure is a nice store front, I alway's settle for the plastic ones.

[Jerry]

Really like that front.

Jerry

[coors2u]

The store front is one of the things I really like also. I built another kit that had a similar store front. I spent a little time working in the windows last night. There are at least 20+ windows that need to be hinged open. I'll wait to finish those one more is complete on the building. I don't want to knock them off.

[DEFugere]

Dustin, looks good to date. I like coating the windows with dullcoat. That idea will go in the folder.

David

[coors2u]

David, I can't take credit for that tip. I picked it up the same way you did.

I worked on the lumber storage shed last night. There are doors that mount on it but you have the option to leave them off so I did. I think it will add to the scene overall. There should have been a template to cut out certian parts. The instructions had it but some how it was not blown up to scale to be usable. I used a mix of stains on the wood. I'll dry brush it later.

[coors2u]

I cut out the roof sections once I finished the shed so I could see an overall layout. These will get a tarpaper treatment later. I think I'm going to try something new when I cover them.

[coors2u]

Last thing for the night was the loading dock doors and two other freight doors. These were a quick build. I just stained the wood for now. I like the natural look. It's a furniture store, so I figured a good deal of it would be natural wood colors.

That's it for now. More too come soon.

[Amagic41]

I also love the storefront. Someone should sell one individually with options like left or right door or double window. And if someone already does well....... let me know who.

[PHQRR]

Nice work,:thumbsup: I'm interested in this kit as well.  Looks like a great fit for the PHQRR.

[coors2u]

Thanks for looking in guys. The kit really does have a neat appeal to it. It's going to make for a great mini scene.

[coors2u]

I cut the foam base out last night for the kit. I decided to go with 12x14. That should be plenty of room to get what I need. I set the main building on it to see how it laid out.

[coors2u]

I had glued the freight doors together the night before. So tonight I got them mounted. I had to sand them a little to get the fit that I wanted. The natural look of the wood turned out good. I'll add some weathering to all of once I get it all together.