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Title: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: jbvb on March 10, 2014, 04:28:44 PM
I began this a year ago, and recently got going again.  This is the cinderblock version of the kit.  I shrank the office area by a window and added a new window opening in the RH wall.
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: bparrish on March 10, 2014, 05:19:38 PM
Very cool

Thanx
Bob
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: jbvb on March 12, 2014, 06:00:38 PM
Windows are glazed & installed, some detail painting done.  Researching the sign.

Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: bparrish on March 12, 2014, 08:09:53 PM
James...

Depending on the era you are modeling ( I can see an Alco loco in the background) consider using a sign from some now defunct auto maker......... Hudson... Studebraker,  Kaiser / Frazer or the like.

Don't forget that there we a lot of car dealers that had a gas pump out in front so that's an option also in the 40's and early 50's.  Veltex gas is a fun sign and also the certifying agency of United Motor Service had a distinctive oval sign at that time.

It's a very subtle way of reinforcing the time frame of your RR.

see ya
Bob
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: jbvb on March 12, 2014, 09:40:38 PM
This structure is a stand-in for R.E. Walters Buick Olds (and AMC in later years).  If I can find a photo of their sign or a logo, I'll use it, otherwise I'll wing it.
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: bparrish on March 13, 2014, 01:12:00 AM
Very cool..

Thanx
Bob
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: ReadingBob on March 13, 2014, 07:32:26 AM
That's a very sharp looking structure as it is James.  It'll really pop when you add the signs and other details around it.  Well done!
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: jbvb on March 13, 2014, 12:02:15 PM
Thanks, Bob & Bob.  I'm trying to do Bridge Rd. in Newburyport here, condensed down to only two structures.  I painted the included details and made a first try at a sign.  The font is DejaVu Sans Mono, with the intra-letter spacing extended to 4 points.  I spent a little time playing with letter size and spacing trying to get a realistic feel for a 1950s-60s enameled metal sign. Following a few images I found on the net, the final will have Buick in red and Olds in blue.  Comments?
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: bparrish on March 13, 2014, 01:57:06 PM
James...

Looks good to me.............

Thanx
Bob
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: GPdemayo on March 18, 2014, 03:17:28 PM
Very nice structure, great work James!
Title: Re: RailroadKits' "Used Car Lot" EF13B Downsized
Post by: S&S RR on March 18, 2014, 04:36:04 PM
James

Looking great! Looking forward to watching your progress.