This will be my first attempt at a thread after having to replace my laptop. Too dang many apps to learn, so thank you in advance for your patience, especially with loading pix.
Jeff at CCK was considering retiring this kit but it's been a good seller, so he's thinking of a few tweaks and was kind enough to ask me to build it.
Well, that worked so I'll try two more pix. Here's the pilot pic from Jeff's website, and the "bits 'n' bobs".
Nice structure Dave, I'll be watching your build.....aren't computers a wonderful thing? ::)
Well, Greg, my ol' reliable Toshiba laptop has been crapping-out on me. Got our tax refund from Uncle Sugar so we bit the bullet and replaced it. It uses a touchscreen, so that's taking getting used to. The photo manipulation whatchamajigger I'd been using wasn't giving me conniptions on the new 'puter so I downloaded Irfanview and now there's that learning curve. Grrr.... I must be getting old...I don't adapt well to change.
Anyway, sanded the wall edges nice and flat and then did my usual nail hole routine.
I can see why this has been a good kit for CCK...it's easily used for a number of different purposes. I'll be building mine straight from the instructions and using signs/etc. as furnished in the kit.
Hi Dave,
I'll be following along too. This looks like a neat structure that, as you said, could be used for a lot's of different purposes. Thanks for sharing!
Quote from: ReadingBob on March 02, 2015, 07:33:51 AM
Hi Dave,
I'll be following along too. This looks like a neat structure that, as you said, could be used for a lot's of different purposes. Thanks for sharing!
Dave
Add me to the followers list.
Tom ;D
+1 on following
Learning Irfanview...it's coming slowly. Here are reference photos provided by Jeff.
After nail holes I lift some clapboards.
And bracing of the walls. Here's the bracing diagram and the bracing as suggested by the instructions. I go for additional bracing, what with the massive fluctuations in humidity we get up in dese-here parts. I've painted the bracing black for photo purposes. The inside walls will be completely blackened shortly.
Initial weathering with Hunterline Creosote Black.
For painting I'd thought I'd try something a little different from my normal routine. Did a very sparse dry brushing with some white. Then I'll come back and dry brush the main color, but applying a little more oomph to the brush on the wood.
That's it for now. Gotta write a test on Chinese politics. :o
Chosen colors.
Great start Dave. I have this kit so I'll be watching your progress. Keep the photos coming.
Thought the paint was a bit heavy in spots, so used my scratchy tool to take it down a bit. Then to brush it clean...
Used the same tool to distress the corner trim.
Winders 'n' doors...
Signage.
Windows, doors, and corner trim installed.
Microscope slide covers for windows.
Got this sign on too high...will end up partially obscured by the roof overhang. I'll go back and fix it later.
Window shades in...time to raise the walls.
Getting the walls up is a pretty satisfying stage...
Dock roof.
Dock roof...I think he has a practice here in town.
Dave,
Very nicely done, looks great.
Tom ;D
Thanks, Tom. It's been a very enjoyable build.
Stripwood is color-coded, but one suggestion I might make for Jeff is to have a key in the instructions explaining what size is represented by what color. I know Doug F. includes a color card with his kits which I keep hanging above my bench. Not sure if our kit builders use a standardized color system for sizes.
Nice templates are provided for the docks and overhangs. Just a few dots of white glue hold the pieces to the paper during construction.
Dave
Nice Job !!! I really like how it's coming along
Nice hydrocal chimney included. Primed it white and then dry-brushed with terra cotta. Thought it looked a little too orangey so I went back over it with something a little more red. A final bath with inkahol will tone it down some more.
Thanks, Kenny. I've got Moran's started as well. Thread coming up soon.
More work on the dock and overhang.
Oops...don't know what I did in Irfanview with that last crop.
Here are the Prismacolor markers I'll use to give the shingles some variety.
Got my "Karl Tape" applied and away we go...
Roofage...
Jeff sent along two variations of the foundation...one of stripwood with paper stonework and one a really nice hydrocal casting. I've built a number of Randy Pepprock's great Downtown Deco kits and, once you get the hang of hit, hydrocal is a neat medium. Anywho, here she is. Can't believe I didn't break it (so far).
Nice rockwork. I really like how the shingles came out. I've got to use the Prismacolor markers for that. If I can find where I put them. ::)
Jeff
Dave, You've done an excellent job with this build. A++++ Raymo
Thank you kindly, Jeff & Raymo.
Dave, it is look goid. I had the same trepidation about Hydrocal, but you stain it it does look goid.
marty
Thanks, Marty. Here are two pics of Millersburg. This was my first attempt at a town or any type of large scene for that matter. Most of the buildings are Downtown Deco (with some Fos, a Bar Mills, and a Scotty Mason thrown in) and the bridge is hydrocal from New England Brownstone. It's a medium everyone should give a try.
Now for the wrap-around dock.
The templates are nicely done.
And a dry fit...
Hi Dave:
Loks great sofar. It a perfect dry-fit.
Karl
Thanks, Karl. Jeff does nice kit design...great templates.
On the foundation. Gotta weather the roof...mount the docks...
Hi Dave K:
Very nicely done. Really like the foundation.
Karl
Outstanding job, Dave. Beautifully weathered structure.
Thanks for following along, gents. It's trucking its way back to Jeff as we speak. Once again he's produced a great kit that goes together well without any major issues. It was a lot of fun to build.
Beautiful job Dave....I will have this build displayed prominently at the EXPO so come by and have a look.....(and buy one of the kits..). Again....beautiful build Dave!
Dave
Again a wonderful Job !!!
Thanks! Safe Expo travels, all!
Nice job on the structure, Dave. Hope I can resist buying one. ;)
Jeff
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on March 21, 2015, 02:50:07 PM
Nice job on the structure, Dave. Hope I can resist buying one. ;) Jeff
Mr. Groovey says "No, No, No - Don't try to resist the Force!"
That is what I call real craftsmanship.