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Title: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on December 24, 2015, 05:10:11 PM
The box.
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The usual contents of the box. There is an interior included.
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2 main colors for the build , Badger Antique White and Polyscale SP Lettering Gray
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fdubois%2Fdubois3.jpg&hash=1fd4cb68a648e9e6742e776b8d202d3a5f637a4c)

Putting together walls and floors.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fdubois%2Fdubois4.jpg&hash=6257b0c7d4cc1b4684212d385bb581c0ab10fdf1)

Painted the inside black for if I wanted to light the building. Antique White walls.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fdubois%2Fdubois5.jpg&hash=fcc91732bd91ad59505572572b5b117d2e0a2cfd)

SP Lettering Gray windows , doors and trim.
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Some of the many windows installed.
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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: ak-milw on December 24, 2015, 06:20:05 PM
Off to a great start. I have seen this kit many times in ad's, this is the first time I have seen it built.

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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: deemery on December 24, 2015, 06:45:22 PM
Antique white and other off-white colors look much better than stark white...  I'm looking forward to seeing how you finish this.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on December 24, 2015, 07:56:03 PM
Quote from: deemery on December 24, 2015, 06:45:22 PM
Antique white and other off-white colors look much better than stark white...  I'm looking forward to seeing how you finish this.

The white is a bit more yellowish in real , just a tiny bit.

Glad to have you following.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: donatode on December 24, 2015, 09:58:49 PM
I'll be following along ....


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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: postalkarl on December 28, 2015, 07:39:09 AM
Hi Jan:

Looks like you're off to a good start. I'll be watching.

Karl
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: ACL1504 on December 28, 2015, 08:16:32 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on December 28, 2015, 07:39:09 AM
Hi Jan:

Looks like you're off to a good start. I'll be watching.

Karl


Jan,

Looking good and looking forward to the finished model.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on December 28, 2015, 06:59:31 PM
Thanks , Donato , Karl , Tom
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: S&S RR on December 28, 2015, 07:30:54 PM
Jan


You are off to a great start - I too will be following along.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on December 29, 2015, 06:55:37 PM
Thanks John.

More windows , doors and trim installed , is it me or are there more of you that don't like doing the windows ?
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(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fdubois%2Fdubois9.jpg&hash=9d78fd3d2c137175eb8377370bdd39aaa45746d2)

(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjanbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fdubois%2Fdubois10.jpg&hash=db2df36225460a6a64f5684127465ed907677c1f)

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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: jimmillho on December 29, 2015, 11:21:52 PM
Excellent, except it needs more windows. ::) ::) ::) ::)

Jim
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: martin.ojaste on December 30, 2015, 08:11:07 AM
Boy, you are really moving along with this build.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: GPdemayo on December 30, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
Looking good Jan.....I'll be watching.  8)
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: donatode on December 30, 2015, 11:46:21 AM
Looking good Jan ..... but that's a strange looking cupola in that first photo.....
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 05, 2016, 04:53:57 PM
Thanks Donato , you mean the red cupola , hadn't thought of using that as a cupola.

First modeling since New Years.

Installed inner walls.
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Primed interior resin castings.
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Painted the interior castings.
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And installed them.
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Added some little people.
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Prepped for lighting.
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Installed the large windows and trim. Didn't fit as well as I am used to from Branchline.
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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: ACL1504 on January 05, 2016, 05:04:24 PM
Jan,

Great build and the interior is wonderful. Lots of nice details to bring it all to life. I love it!




Tom ;D
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 05, 2016, 07:11:55 PM
Thanks Tom , N-scale kits should have more of these details like interiors.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on January 05, 2016, 09:01:59 PM
Nice looking build, especially the interior pieces.


Jeff
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 08, 2016, 04:47:24 PM
Thanks Jeff.

A little more done today.

Installing roof panels.
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Tar paper and shingles provided in the kit.
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I installed some lighting , have to fix some leaks.
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The lighting isn't as bright as in the photo, the interior is very visible.
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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: postalkarl on January 11, 2016, 07:55:09 AM
Hi Jan:

Looks great so far. keep up the good work.

Karl
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 11, 2016, 05:27:21 PM
Wish I knew how to take the photo with the light as it is in real, not even close to as bright as in the photo.
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: jankirkwood on January 30, 2016, 09:50:47 AM
Great Building, I have the kit and I will be glad to be able to use your work as a reference when I build it.  Thanks Janbouli
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 30, 2016, 05:57:50 PM
Thank you and you're very welcome Jan
Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: ak-milw on January 30, 2016, 07:04:14 PM
Jan, how do you like the molded shingles from Branchline. Just like to get your idea on them. I am not to fond of them and changed a few kits to regular shingles.



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Title: Re: Branchline Trains Dubois Store and House
Post by: Janbouli on January 30, 2016, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: ak-milw on January 30, 2016, 07:04:14 PM
Jan, how do you like the molded shingles from Branchline. Just like to get your idea on them. I am not to fond of them and changed a few kits to regular shingles.



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Not really fond of them either, I used them on the Dubois store because of all the angles in the roof , haven't painted or weathered it yet though.