I have a location for a small structure on the A&S RR and Varick Frieght will fit the space perfectly.
Varick Fridght Co. is a background Structure which measures only 1.25 inches deep. I plan on kit bashing it to fit my own need and space.
Here is where it will go.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-280616185527.jpeg)
And, here is the kit. I checked the FOS site and this kit is no longer available.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-280616185509.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-280616185553.jpeg)
Tom
Looking forward to watching the build.
I will be keeping an eye on it.
I will follow too
Eric Quebec
I got my eye on you Tom ... I want to see what you'll do with it
I built this for the club...nice kit. Following along. 👍🏻
Quote from: S&S RR on June 28, 2016, 07:38:06 PM
Tom
Looking forward to watching the build.
John,
Thanks for following along. This one will be fun.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ak-milw on June 28, 2016, 08:01:36 PM
I will be keeping an eye on it.
Andy,
Thanks very much for following along. This one has my interest and I'll be working on it this week.
Tom ;D
Quote from: EricQuebec on June 28, 2016, 09:22:48 PM
I will follow too
Eric Quebec
Eric,
Thank you, I have some pretty neat ideas for the kit bash.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Amagic41 on June 28, 2016, 09:35:59 PM
I got my eye on you Tom ... I want to see what you'll do with it
Ken,
Thank you for following. This kit has my creative juices going - can't wait to get going.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Dave K. on June 28, 2016, 11:03:24 PM
I built this for the club...nice kit. Following along. 👍🏻
Dave,
Thanks for checking in and following along. I hope to get really going later this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
Built that when it first came out. I made some modifications just for fun. Will post a photo here later. I think you'll like it. I love doug's background kits. This one is one of my favorites.
Karl
Back in the groove, I see..... ;)
I will be watching this build.
Jim
I'll be watching too! I'm looking forward to this. It's going to look great in that spot and with the alterations you have in mind. ;)
Hi Tom:
Here's what I did to my Varrick's.
Added the following:
Stone foundation, freight platform, cornice on front wall---had to raise side walls to match cornice height and add the cornice tops on side walls, Awnings, castings on front wall, awnings, stairs,railings, door and lamp over door on side wall, Shutters on side wall windows, roof entrance and stack on roof.
I still have this one. As I said I like Doug's background kits.
Tom; Send me a PM about parts OK.
Here's some photos:
Hi Tom:
Here's A photo of the parts if you want them. Send me A PM with your phone # OK. Only thing I couldn't find was the barrel with the chair on top of it. I look around though OK.
By the way the freight platform is scratch built.
Karl
Karl,
Your Varick Freight build is absolutley wonderful. Of course, I already had the photo in my file.
I did send you the PM about the parts along with my phone number.
Tom ;D
Due to the changes I'll be making to the kit, I needed the front wall to be higher. I was going to cut a piece of random clapboard siding and glue it to the top.
However, if I get the parts from Karl he showed above my plan will change but only a little. My build will be a rectangular structure and not the actual flat.
Here is the original front wall section.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183350.jpeg)
Not wanting to cut and add the extra piece to the top, I'm using a larger section of the siding. I got the siding from Northeastern Lumber at the Lancaster Expo..
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183405.jpeg)
More in a few.
I turned both pieces of clapboard face down on the work bench and traced the original wall section on the back of the larger piece. First, I made sure both walls were square to each other.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183417.jpeg)
I held the top piece firm against the bottom piece and traced the openings.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183432.jpeg)
After cutting the door and windows open on the new piece, I'll have another front wall section but one that is much higher. I'm not sure yet how much higher I need it to be but I can always cut a few boards off the top.
Several years ago Reading Bob sent George Sellios a few pictures of clapboard wall signs he photographed. George liked them so much he used them on several on the structures on the F&SM.
Here is a scanned photo of one of many I got from Reading Bob.
This is the sign I plan to add to the track side, side wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183443.jpeg)
Recognize the wall section?
Here it is one the F&SM. George also has this sign on one other structure. This is the great sign I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183455.jpeg)
Hi Tom:
Didn't get ph# in message. Sent you a regular E-Mail.
Karl
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 29, 2016, 06:54:53 PM
Several years ago Reading Bob sent George Sellios a few pictures of clapboard wall signs he photographed. George liked them so much he used them on several on the structures on the F&SM.
Here is a scanned photo of one of many I got from Reading Bob.
This is the sign I plan to add to the track side, side wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183443.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183443.jpeg)
Recognize the wall section?
Here it is one the F&SM. George also has this sign on one other structure. This is the great sign I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183455.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290616183455.jpeg)
Very nice! What software are you using to size the sign?
Hi Tom:
You will get the parts. We just have to talk and I need your address etc. As I said didn't get your Ph# in the PM. Send it to me in the regular E-Mail I sent you OK.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on June 29, 2016, 08:23:49 PM
Hi Tom:
You will get the parts. We just have to talk and I need your address etc. As I said didn't get your Ph# in the PM. Send it to me in the regular E-Mail I sent you OK.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks very much. I sent an email with all the information.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
Thanks I will check it when I get home from work. I clicked on The PM and it doesn't open. Anyone else having this problem?
Karl
Karl,
I'm going to resend the PM. Let me know if it comes through.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
OK
Karl
Hi Tom:
Will mail the parts tomorrow.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks very much. I appreciate your help.
Tom ;D
Today, I did more work on my version of the Varick Freight kitbash.
I've decided to build two Varick Freights. One will be my kitbash and the other one will actually be the background flat as intended out of the box. The flat will be built using the extra parts PostalKarl was so generous to share.
I got the new wall cut out and all the windows and doors fit the openings. The original wall is on the left.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172236.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172247.jpeg)
The back wall was cut and the windows fit as well.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172258.jpeg)
The back wall is a little more narrow than the front. I did this so it would fit my space.
Continued in a few.
I cut and glued a piece trim board to the top of the front and rear wall sections. I'll cover why the trim board was added later in the thread. I also added all the bracing per the kit instruction but I added more due to my building being much larger. The walls were weighted until the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172310.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172322.jpeg)
Need a break, so back in a few.
For the track side wall, I cut two pieces of 1/16" basswood and edge glued them. I then applied some scale 10X10's for bracing on the back side.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172332.jpeg)
I then glued the sign to the front of this wall section.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172344.jpeg)
Notice the concrete at the bottom of the sign? I originally had this cut off. However, in so doing I had to make the sign larger. The larger sing didn't look to scale for the clapboard siding. So, I went with my original sign size. The concrete at the bottom will be hidden by weeds and track side debris/details.
More in a few.
Here is a look at the front, track side and rear walls. The top trim piece on the track side wall is not glued in place. I still need to paint this piece prior to gluing it in place.
Reference the color of the structure, I'm still not decided as yet. I like the color of Karl's Verick Freight in the photos above. I thought the color was either GN Gray Green or Pullman Green. Karl told me it is Floquil Driftwood with a heavy dose of A&I wash. Sure looks some sort of green to my old eyes.
Anyway, I'm still thinking of one of the greens mentioned above.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172354.jpeg)
Continued after a short Diet Pepsi break.
Here is how I plan to place the new version of Verick Freight.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172405.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716172418.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010716183116.jpeg)
Hi Tom:
Looks great so far. Sent the parts today. You should get them Tuesday because of the holiday.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on July 01, 2016, 07:16:26 PM
Hi Tom:
Looks great so far. Sent the parts today. You should get them Tuesday because of the holiday.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you on both, very much appreciated.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
You are quite welcome.
Karl
Tom,
That's cool. Very Cool.
John
Quote from: Cuse on July 02, 2016, 04:27:14 AM
Tom,
That's cool. Very Cool.
John
John,
Thanks very much, I appreciate you looking in.
Tom ;D
So this is no. 2, where is no. 1 going to go?
Cool looking building, can't wait to see it in person.
Jim
Hi Tom:
Great signs. Keep the photos coming.
Karl
Quote from: jimmillho on July 02, 2016, 11:38:27 AM
So this is no. 2, where is no. 1 going to go?
Cool looking building, can't wait to see it in person.
Jim
Hey Jim,
Thanks for stopping by. The #1 structure will go else where on the layout. Most likely on the third level. If I change the name it can go on the second level a well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on July 02, 2016, 02:30:56 PM
Hi Tom:
Great signs. Keep the photos coming.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks, much appreciated. The signs came from Reading Bob. ;D ;D I have a few others also.
Tom ;D
MISTAKES HAPPEN:
When cutting in the window openings on the wall with the signs, I cut them at the wrong level. I was going to just leave the opening but I'm sure a rivet counter would call me on it.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164712.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164725.jpeg)
I didn't want to build another wall and sign so I fixed this one.
More in a few.
In the photo below you can see the piece I removed. I think you can also see the new pencil lines above the current openings.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164736.jpeg)
Well, wouldn't you know it. I got to repairing the wall I forgot to photo the repair.
No problem, you can see the other window fix. The repair was the same.
In the photo below, I inserted the cut out piece. I drew in new pencil lines above the opening. The new smaller piece was cut out and the window placed in the opening.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164749.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164801.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
I then cut the bottom off the older cut out piece and glued it in under the window.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164813.jpeg)
You can also see light between the two wall pieces. I glued a piece of strip wood on the back to block the light and give the re-glued piece some support.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164824.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164836.jpeg)
In order to hide the cut lines, I'll pull a George Sellios and add a few vines to hide the mistake. 8) 8) 8) 8)
Continued in a few.
On this build, the freight doors will be open so I can have a few inside details showing. I cut the bottom support off the door frame.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164848.jpeg)
I chose to paint the building with Floquil Great Northern Gray Green. I brushed some paint on the walls and then dipped the brush in some clean thinner and used the paint and thinner to "wash" the walls. It goes on dark but dries a lighter shade. You know, like a gray green.
The photo below is 30 minutes after the paint wash was applied.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164900.jpeg)
Here is how it looked after three hours.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164913.jpeg)
Perhaps a little more tomorrow.
Hi Tom,
Your building is looking great. I like the way the signs turned out. I have never done a large one like that, but have done smaller ones. The signs really ad character to the building.
The whole build is turning out great Tom, the sign is an added plus.
Hi Tom:
I agree with everyone they signs look great.
Karl
The signs are awesome Tom , your building is coming along great.
Quote from: sdrees on July 03, 2016, 07:35:37 PM
Hi Tom,
Your building is looking great. I like the way the signs turned out. I have never done a large one like that, but have done smaller ones. The signs really ad character to the building.
Steve,
Much appreciated, thank you. The signs make the structure as far as I'm concerned. I'll be happy to post the signs here I got from Reading Bob. This way everyone has the opportunity to use them.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ak-milw on July 03, 2016, 11:43:39 PM
The whole build is turning out great Tom, the sign is an added plus.
Andy,
Thanks very much for the kind words. Yes, the signs really change the look.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on July 04, 2016, 02:54:56 PM
Hi Tom:
I agree with everyone they signs look great.
Karl
Thanks very much Karl, much appreciated.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Janbouli on July 04, 2016, 03:05:54 PM
The signs are awesome Tom , your building is coming along great.
Jan,
Thank you, very much appreciate the kind words of support.
Tom ;D
I copied the sign and reprinted it. I lightly sanded the back and then used white glue to glue it to the front wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164926.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164926.jpeg)
After the sign was dry, I lightly sanded the front of the sign.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164936.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030716164936.jpeg)
I was going to have the freight doors open so I needed to cut them apart. I used a #11 blade to make the cut. Four light strokes and the doors were separated.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170521.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170533.jpeg)
I decided after cutting them that I had a better idea for the open bay area so they were primed and set aside of another build.
Continued in a few.
Saturday evening I painted the door and windows. Yesterday morning I added Gallery Glass for the window glass. This morning while the windows and door were still on the sticky tape I used Floquil Antique White and dry brushed them. At this same time I dry brushed the walls and sign with the Antique White.
Once the walls and windows were dry, yes dry brushing needs to dry, I glued the front, sign and rear walls together.
I used metal squares and weights to ensure the walls were square while drying.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170546.jpeg)
I know for one of my builds, this thread has been lacking in more photos and explanations, but I need to get moving on other builds as well.
Anyway, the door and windows were installed after the three walls were glued and dry.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170600.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170611.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170624.jpeg)
Time for a Diet Pepsi. Back in a few.
Just for kicks, here is a look at the back wall. I will paint the wall but nothing else. No one will see it.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716170641.jpeg)
Since my freight bay doors will be open, I wanted to show an interior wall. I used some old Kappler Mill & Lumber scribed siding. It is 3/32" thick and each board is 8" HO scale. I cut a piece four boards (32") high. I then glued this piece to the interior wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173026.jpeg)
I painted this section of wall with Floquil Signal Red. I then added a larger/higher section and painted it Floquil Primer.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173038.jpeg)
More in a few.
Here is how the interior wall section looks.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173053.jpeg)
Since the interior will be viewed and filled with freight stuff, it definitely needs to be lit. I used some of Slim's LEDs to light the lower level. The lower level roof is nothing more than a thick piece of a legal pad cardboard.
It is also braced with scale 8x8's on the bottom.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173106.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173121.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173136.jpeg)
This is as far as I got this fine day. Here is a look at the new Varick Frieght where it will occupy a little Atlantic and Southern RR real estate.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173147.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173157.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040716173208.jpeg)
Hi Tom:
Wow you've been working. Looks great. Hopefully you will get your parts tomorrow.
Karl
That's a clean and tidy job, Tom.
I like it, looks very well.
Hi Tom:
As I said It looks great. Also like the yellow building next to it. How about some photos of it.
Thanks:
Karl
That looks wonderful Tom and it hasn't even been finished or 'planted' yet. Two thumbs up (Yes, I still have two thumbs. I wasn't playing with fireworks last night. ;) ).
Quote from: postalkarl on July 04, 2016, 07:19:05 PM
Hi Tom:
Wow you've been working. Looks great. Hopefully you will get your parts tomorrow.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks for the kind words. I did get the parts but then I already said that. :-[
Tom ;D
Quote from: Polux on July 04, 2016, 10:43:59 PM
That's a clean and tidy job, Tom.
I like it, looks very well.
Polux,
Thank you, much appreciated. I'll have a little more to show this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 05, 2016, 02:12:07 PM
That looks wonderful Tom and it hasn't even been finished or 'planted' yet. Two thumbs up (Yes, I still have two thumbs. I wasn't playing with fireworks last night. ;) ).
Bob,
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words of support. I'm glad you have all your fingers. I have something you may be interested in doing. We''ll talk later. 8) 8)
Tom ;D
I mentioned early in the thread I'd cover why I had a wide trim board at the top of the structure. I also said I would explain. Well, now I will.
I found some old and I mean old, Grant Line Products corbels. I wanted to use them at the top of this structure. The corbels are HO scale and are the double "S" 26 scale inches high. I cut a few off the sprue and place them on the scribed siding.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164313.jpeg)
You can see they are to long for three boards so I cut the piece at the four board line.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164325.jpeg)
I reversed the board (scribed siding against the wall) and glued the top trim boards in place.
Continued in a few.
Here are three views of the structure with the corbels added.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164110.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164145.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164248.jpeg)
Mmmm....excellent detail. Is a nice touch ;)
I forgot to mention I added a board at the top as well. I painted the parapet walls the same Floquil GN Gray Green.
I glued some very fine grit sand paper to the roof cardboard. I'll paint the roof tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070716164300.jpeg)
Quote from: Polux on July 07, 2016, 04:57:41 PM
Mmmm....excellent detail. Is a nice touch ;)
Polux,
Thank you, appreciate the kind words. This has been a fun build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 07, 2016, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 05, 2016, 02:12:07 PM
That looks wonderful Tom and it hasn't even been finished or 'planted' yet. Two thumbs up (Yes, I still have two thumbs. I wasn't playing with fireworks last night. ;) ).
Bob,
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words of support. I'm glad you have all your fingers. I have something you may be interested in doing. We''ll talk later. 8) 8)
Tom ;D
I'm looking forward to hearing about what you have in mind!
Are you going to provide some scuppers and downspouts for the water to drain off that nice gravel&tar roof?
dave
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 08, 2016, 10:32:03 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 07, 2016, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 05, 2016, 02:12:07 PM
That looks wonderful Tom and it hasn't even been finished or 'planted' yet. Two thumbs up (Yes, I still have two thumbs. I wasn't playing with fireworks last night. ;) ).
Bob,
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words of support. I'm glad you have all your fingers. I have something you may be interested in doing. We''ll talk later. 8) 8)
Tom ;D
I'm looking forward to hearing about what you have in mind!
Bob,
The next time you are over I'll talk to you about it.
Tom ;D
Quote from: deemery on July 08, 2016, 05:04:46 PM
Are you going to provide some scuppers and downspouts for the water to drain off that nice gravel&tar roof?
dave
Dave,
Actually, I was thinking yesterday I should have cut some holes for scuppers and downspouts. So, yes I will. I have a couple of ideas on how to approach it. Stay tuned.
Tom ;D
Tom, here's a thought: Glue a "grating" that covers the actual hole for the scupper on the roof, and then have a matching scupper and downspout on the other side of the wall. That way you don't have to cut anything into the roof or wall.
dave
Hi Tom:
Corbels look great keep the photos coming. I'm enjoying your build.
Karl
Quote from: deemery on July 08, 2016, 06:54:24 PM
Tom, here's a thought: Glue a "grating" that covers the actual hole for the scupper on the roof, and then have a matching scupper and downspout on the other side of the wall. That way you don't have to cut anything into the roof or wall.
dave
Dave,
Sorry I didn't see this response to the thread. That is a great thought but the grating can't be seen on the structure. I've added a scupper and downspout. Picture later in the thread.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on July 12, 2016, 09:17:57 AM
Hi Tom:
Corbels look great keep the photos coming. I'm enjoying your build.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words. This has been a fun kit bash.
Tom ;D
I apologize for the lack of an update but I've been busy on the layout scenery. Here is what I've been doing with the build.
For the scupper I cut a small square of 10X10 scale strip wood, drilled a hole in one end and glued a .019 piece of wire in the hold.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185419.jpeg)
I bent the wire to fit the building and then painted it with Floquil Old Silver. It was then glue to the corner of the structure.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185544.jpeg)
More in a few.
I made a new canopy for the front and extended it to cover the office door. I cut four, equal in length, wire supports from .025 wire. I dipped both ends into some Gallery Glass Liquid Leading and used tweezers to place the wire on the canopy and front wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185558.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185610.jpeg)
When the glue on the wires dried, I painted them with Floquil Weathered Black and applied some Bragdon Weathering chalks to simulate rust.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185623.jpeg)
What appears to be some misplaced rust chalk is just light coming through the lower windows.
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185635.jpeg)
I also added the chimney and pipes that came with the kit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185649.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180716185703.jpeg)
Hi Tom:
very nicely done.
Karl
Scupper looks good, the bend helps make it look like it belongs. The supports for the roof/awning are a good detail.
dave
I love those new details....they look magnificent.
Tom,
Really great looking structure with that fantastic sign ! Good tip using the Gallery Glass Liquid Leading to place on the wire ends on the front canopy supports rods. Like those corbels too. Is there a location to the link to print out that sign you used on this build mentioned someplace ?
Tommy
Very nice, that huge wall sign turned out great.
-Steve
Quote from: postalkarl on July 18, 2016, 07:13:38 PM
Hi Tom:
very nicely done.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks very much.
Tom ;D
Quote from: deemery on July 18, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
Scupper looks good, the bend helps make it look like it belongs. The supports for the roof/awning are a good detail.
dave
Dave,
Thanks, much appreciated. The bend in the pipe does make all the difference.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Pol.lux on July 19, 2016, 11:56:49 AM
I love those new details....they look magnificent.
Pol.lux,
Thank you, the details seem to bring it together.
Tom ;D
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on July 19, 2016, 03:12:37 PM
Tom,
Really great looking structure with that fantastic sign ! Good tip using the Gallery Glass Liquid Leading to place on the wire ends on the front canopy supports rods. Like those corbels too. Is there a location to the link to print out that sign you used on this build mentioned someplace ?
Tommy
Tommy,
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. The Liquid Leading was Reading Bob's idea so he gets the credit.
The signs also came from Reading Bob. I'll put them up on this thread.
Tom ;D
Quote from: SteveCuster on July 19, 2016, 09:29:55 PM
Very nice, that huge wall sign turned out great.
-Steve
Steve,
I appreciate you stopping by and for posting the kind words of support. The sign makes the building.
Tom ;D
I've had many requests for the signs. I got them in the form of photographs from Reading Bob. I simply scanned them and sized them for my need.
I've scanned them here for you to use as well. Click on the picture, then click "save photo as" and put it in the file of your choice. You can resize them to fit your structure as I did.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200716082248.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200716082248.jpeg)
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Tom,
Now that is what some call " Great Customer Service " !!! THANKS for posting those neat signs...
Tommy
Hands-down a fantastic job of customizing a " stock" kit....very inspirational. Thanks a bunch for taking us along! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on July 21, 2016, 01:49:56 AM
Tom,
Now that is what some call " Great Customer Service " !!! THANKS for posting those neat signs...
Tommy
Tommy,
Very happy to help. Hope you get great use out of the signs.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Dave K. on July 21, 2016, 07:56:57 AM
Hands-down a fantastic job of customizing a " stock" kit....very inspirational. Thanks a bunch for taking us along! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Dave,
Thanks for the very kind words, I appreciate your posting. I have just a couple of more little things to do on the build. Photos later.
Tom ;D
Wonderful job Tom!
Just a little back story on those pictures, for the few that may not have heard it before. In the late 90's I was still living up in Pennsylvania. St. Clair to be exact. I read a story in the local paper one morning where the old Victoria Theater had been torn down in nearby Mahanoy City exposing the walls of the adjoining buildings with all the old advertisements still painted on them. Now, my parents are from Mahanoy City and I had spent some time there visiting my grandparents when I was young so I knew the town. In fact, I had seen movies in that theater. Well, I grabbed my camera and ran up there to snap the pictures. If I recall correctly the theater was built in 1923 so that gives you some idea as to the time period of those signs. I had several sets of prints made. I sent one set, along with the newspaper article, to Mr. George Sellios since I knew he liked old time advertisements. I got a very nice thank you from Mr. Sellios along with an invite to come up and see the FSM. I finally got up to see the FSM earlier this year. :D I gave another set to Tom after I moved to Florida and met him. I love that these pictures are being put to such great use. And now you know the rest of the story. ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 21, 2016, 09:09:55 AM
Wonderful job Tom!
Just a little back story on those pictures, for the few that may not have heard it before. In the late 90's I was still living up in Pennsylvania. St. Clair to be exact. I read a story in the local paper one morning where the old Victoria Theater had been torn down in nearby Mahanoy City exposing the walls of the adjoining buildings with all the old advertisements still painted on them. Now, my parents are from Mahanoy City and I had spent some time there visiting my grandparents when I was young so I knew the town. In fact, I had seen movies in that theater. Well, I grabbed my camera and ran up there to snap the pictures. If I recall correctly the theater was built in 1923 so that gives you some idea as to the time period of those signs. I had several sets of prints made. I sent one set, along with the newspaper article, to Mr. George Sellios since I knew he liked old time advertisements. I got a very nice thank you from Mr. Sellios along with an invite to come up and see the FSM. I finally got up to see the FSM earlier this year. :D I gave another set to Tom after I moved to Florida and met him. I love that these pictures are being put to such great use. And now you know the rest of the story. ;D
Great story Bob. I really appreciate the set you gave me and I plan to use the Wrigley's sign in the not so distance future.
Tom ;D
Tom,
Thanks for sharing those wonderful building sidings. I have saved them and started to think where I can use one or two of them. Got my package from Scenic Express yesterday, so I am back working on scenery. I'll post a pic later on my thread.
Frank / Erieman
Tom,
Is there any way to get full res versions of the pics? Would it be possible to scan them in at 300dpi and send them via email? Thanks.
Frank
Quote from: Erieman on July 21, 2016, 11:11:25 AM
Tom,
Thanks for sharing those wonderful building sidings. I have saved them and started to think where I can use one or two of them. Got my package from Scenic Express yesterday, so I am back working on scenery. I'll post a pic later on my thread.
Frank / Erieman
Frank,
You are very welcome. I've been doing scenery today as well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: fbernard65 on July 21, 2016, 12:18:13 PM
Tom,
Is there any way to get full res versions of the pics? Would it be possible to scan them in at 300dpi and send them via email? Thanks.
Frank
Frank,
I sent you a PM reference the signs.
Tom ;D
Okay, prior to closing this thread I wanted to show ya'll a couple other details on the build.
I used the Gallery Glass Liquid Leading to simulate the tar pitch around the roof and parapet.
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The roof is now glued in place but I didn't want to glue the back/side wall in place. This mainly due to the LEDs in the structure and I need, hopefully I won't need to, to get access to them. So, I applied the Liquid Leading to the edge of the roof panel and when dry I reattached the side wall. Sorry for the bad photo - the last photo here.
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More in a few.
I weathered the two metal pipes with some rust colored pastels. By the way, the two pipes were painted with Model Masters Jet Exhaust.
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And as you can also see, i added an Alka Seltzer sign to the roof. The sign faces the highway and is an "N" scale Bar Mills sign. I've had the sign for many years. The "N" scale signs are great for this type use.
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Although this build started out as a kit bash, it ended up being a total scratch build. I still have the original Varick Freight kit and the extra parts PostalKarl was so kind to give me. I will be building that one at a later date.
This was a fun build and it got my creative juices flowing after a two year lapse in any type of kit building.
Thanks for all those who followed and took the time to post their thoughts on the build.
Tom ;D
Nice work. You were "Speedy" on this build. . ;D
Jeff
Well done Tom..... 8)
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on July 21, 2016, 08:59:32 PM
Nice work. You were "Speedy" on this build. . ;D
Jeff
And super Awesome
Jim
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on July 21, 2016, 08:59:32 PM
Nice work. You were "Speedy" on this build. . ;D
Jeff
Jeff,
Thanks very much and, yes, it was a "Speedy" build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 22, 2016, 08:27:02 AM
Well done Tom..... 8)
Butty Greg,
Thank you as well. Fun build but happy to move on to another build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: jimmillho on July 22, 2016, 11:40:35 AM
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on July 21, 2016, 08:59:32 PM
Nice work. You were "Speedy" on this build. . ;D
Jeff
And super Awesome
Jim
Butty Jim,
Much appreciated, thank you sir.
Tom ;D