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Title: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 22, 2014, 01:26:57 PM

I didn't see anywhere else to put this so I hope it is alright here. It is more of a kitbash rebuild.
I need a small gas station for the layout. I also have an old Campbells supply kit I built back in the 70's that is falling apart and needs help. ( I can never throw anything away). The supply house I want to use in the New Lisbon yard but it is to long. So to kill two birds with one stone I will cut off the office and use it for my gas station.
Here is the building

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and here separated.

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I will put the larger section away for now and start on the gas station rebuild.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: bparrish on March 22, 2014, 03:59:23 PM

Very cool building.

Thanx
Bob

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 23, 2014, 05:39:14 PM

I proceeded to cut the base off and put it in my scrap bin. I cut off the roof and threw it away, it was cardboard. I then separated the wall sections, removed the old signs and the windows and door.

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now to get these cleaned up.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 27, 2014, 07:04:55 PM

I added the bracing, painted the inside black, reassembled and painted.

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this is the leftover piece for the ice cream stand build. I removed one window, added a door and made this shed for the gas station scene.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ACL1504 on March 27, 2014, 07:27:32 PM

Andy,

Very nicely done!

Tom ;D

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: GPdemayo on March 27, 2014, 08:44:26 PM

Great job Andy!

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: S&S RR on March 27, 2014, 08:58:41 PM

Andy

Well played. Looks like a great addition to the layout.

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 28, 2014, 10:37:42 PM

Door and windows in and starting on some signs.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 29, 2014, 07:13:19 PM

The station will have to overhangs, one up front over the pumps and one on the side. Started gluing in rafters.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 31, 2014, 08:59:51 PM

Doing a little roofing.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: S&S RR on March 31, 2014, 10:01:52 PM

Looking good - I noticed the granite layout table. I managed to make one out of the sink cutout when we remodeled our kitchen.

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on March 31, 2014, 11:04:36 PM

John, this one is a machinists surface plate, I was a tool maker in a different lifetime.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on April 04, 2014, 08:30:27 PM

I have the roof all shingled and painted, also added the side overhang.

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I will add support posts when I mount it to the concrete base.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on April 05, 2014, 07:58:56 PM

Installed the front overhang and the concrete base.

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Now for the support posts.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on April 06, 2014, 01:23:36 PM

Pretty much done with this one. A few more details when it gets on the layout.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: bparrish on April 06, 2014, 03:01:00 PM

Andy...

Pretty cool.....

Thanx
Bob

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on April 06, 2014, 03:31:27 PM

thanks for looking Bob.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: rustyfawcett on June 22, 2014, 09:11:50 AM

looks great nice little rebuild.

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: Amagic41 on June 22, 2014, 01:47:03 PM

Great looking !! I love seeing re purposed structures. It keeps me thinking . Great job !

Kenny

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: DACS on July 01, 2014, 06:01:16 AM

Very nicely done. Re-assignment engineering!

Dave HWCRR
Seattle

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: Dave K. on July 01, 2014, 08:36:06 AM

Well done! What's the green you used on the station?

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on July 01, 2014, 07:26:58 PM

Dave, it was Apple Barrel, English Ivy, acrylic craft paint.

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Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: Dave K. on July 01, 2014, 09:30:30 PM

I like that green...thanks!

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: bparrish on July 02, 2014, 06:17:04 PM

So who has what favorite manufacturer for acrylic paints?

See ya
Bob

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: gnatshop on July 02, 2014, 07:47:01 PM

Quote from: bparrish on July 02, 2014, 06:17:04 PM
So who has what favorite manufacturer for acrylic paints?
See ya Bob

I like all the craft type acrylic paints that I've tried - a ton of color selections, easy to thin,
easy to mix colors, and a big plus - they're CHEAP!

Yehh, you knew I'd jump on that point!

I've got a lot of other higher priced acrylic and solvent-based paints, but these tend to be my
first grab for the reasons mentioned above!
If I had to pick a second choice, I think it would be Dr. Ben's!

Title: Re: gas station project
Post by: ak-milw on July 02, 2014, 09:34:30 PM

I mainly use the Apple Barrel brand, they seem to work the best for me. I have tried the Folk Art brand but they are a little to thick and need to be thinned down all the time

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