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Title: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 02, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
N-scale does have it's advantages , a much larger building for the challenge  ;D

The box.
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The contents
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28 page manual with many color photo's.
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While the walls are drying from there coat of paint I'll start with windows.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: madharry on January 02, 2018, 05:31:16 PM
Good start Jan.
Mike
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 02, 2018, 05:33:00 PM
Jan,

Off to a great start, I'm following as well. I've always liked this kit. It makes a really great track side structure.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: S&S RR on January 02, 2018, 05:36:18 PM
Jan


This looks like a real nice structure - I will be following along.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Polux on January 02, 2018, 10:23:04 PM
Cool  :o

Nice start Jan.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: jimmillho on January 03, 2018, 12:02:06 AM
Looking good, Jan

I will be watching also.

Jim
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Blazeman on January 03, 2018, 07:50:44 AM
Good to see you back to working with the N things. Aren't too many of us among the membership.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: GPdemayo on January 03, 2018, 09:02:21 AM
I'll definitely be watching also Jan.....I have this kit and will be making it the HQ building for the St.L&D operations group.  :)
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Dave K. on January 03, 2018, 09:02:33 AM
Count me in!👍🏻
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Raymo on January 03, 2018, 09:26:51 AM
Glad to see an N- Scaler joining in, Thanks.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: donatode on January 03, 2018, 03:46:11 PM
Jan, I'm all eyes....!!


(https://img00.deviantart.net/a441/i/2011/295/8/9/the_eyes_are_watching_you_by_rubberduckyquack-d4dlkkl.png)

Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 03, 2018, 07:12:01 PM
Great to have you all along, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 03, 2018, 07:14:26 PM
Normally I would brace the walls , especially when they are thin like these and for N-scale quite large. But there are interior floors with this kit which make it almost impossible to do bracing and I'm hoping the floors will give it enough strength. The walls warped a tiny bit from the painting, so to lay them flat to place windows I taped them to a piece of shelf.
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Then I glued in the first piece of the windows and doors so they were flush with the outside of the wall.
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When I had done a wall I would hang it to let the glue dry without it sticking to the flat surface of the shelf.
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The outside of one of the walls.
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When the glue had dried I glued the backs of the doors in place and put some weights on the walls , partly to keep the doors in place , but also to flatten the walls a bit.
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More window parts tomorrow.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 03, 2018, 07:48:15 PM
Jan,

Great job on the large "N" Scale walls.

The walls, doors and windows look really good. All thumbs up here from Central Florida.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 03, 2018, 08:12:43 PM
The windows and walls look great.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 03, 2018, 08:50:00 PM
Thank you Tom and Curt, the walls might be large for N-scale , those windows are not and the sashes are the thinnest I have ever worked with that don't break.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: MAP on January 04, 2018, 05:40:43 AM
I've always liked this kit.  I'll be following along Jan.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 05, 2018, 04:51:00 PM
Glad to have you along Mark

Took me about an hour to install the lower sashes and another hour for the casings.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 09, 2018, 03:48:32 PM
I don't like the look of styrene window sheets, and using some kind of clear drying glue is also easier, just carefully fill the gaps by spreading glue with a toothpick.

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I used this tacky glue , went well for these tiny windows but I am going to order some Micro Klear for when I have larger windows to do.
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Next up was assembling the floors and foundation.
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These will be almost impossible to see once the building is done , but I know they're there.
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I painted the roof black and then stuck the lasercut tarpaper onto the still wet paint.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 09, 2018, 03:55:39 PM
The roof and floor sub assemblies.

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Painted the foundation Polyscale Concrete and smeared acrylic textured paste called Beton Effekt Paste I got at a German craftsstore onto the paint , I used a bit of force to smear it to make the somewhat too coarse texture a bit smoother.
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Now  how to assemble the walls without bracing, not so easy because clamps and such will likely break the walls. So I used magnets and my magnetic board jig , as you can see in the next photo's.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: madharry on January 10, 2018, 04:49:20 AM
Those are some serious weights and clamps Jan. Nice modelling!
Mike :)
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: jrmueller on January 10, 2018, 08:12:00 AM
Jan - clamps, weights ,magnets and metal tray are in use as I assemble the main walls of my Cundy Hotel.  Anything I can lay my hands on.  Jim
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 10, 2018, 03:24:58 PM
Quote from: madharry on January 10, 2018, 04:49:20 AM
Those are some serious weights and clamps Jan. Nice modelling!
Mike :)

Thanks Mike , those weights aren't that heavy , the building is that small  ;)
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 10, 2018, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: jrmueller on January 10, 2018, 08:12:00 AM
Jan - clamps, weights ,magnets and metal tray are in use as I assemble the main walls of my Cundy Hotel.  Anything I can lay my hands on.  Jim

Agreed Jim , can't have enough of these tools.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: postalkarl on January 10, 2018, 04:26:20 PM
Hi Jan:

Looks great so far. I'm following along.

Karl
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 10, 2018, 05:45:43 PM
Thank you Karl , appreciate it.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 10, 2018, 06:44:58 PM
Jan,

Great progress on the structure. Enjoy following along on this "N" scale adventure.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 10, 2018, 07:49:44 PM
Thank you Tom, I'll try to get this to a nice Nd.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: donatode on January 11, 2018, 01:07:56 PM
Janbouli great work! Amazing what a great modeler can do in such a small scale....amazing!
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 11, 2018, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: Donato on January 11, 2018, 01:07:56 PM
Janbouli great work! Amazing what a great modeler can do in such a small scale....amazing!

Thank you very much for the kind words.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: S&S RR on January 11, 2018, 06:31:30 PM
Jan


Looking good so far - very nice modeling.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 12, 2018, 03:31:01 AM
Quote from: S&S RR on January 11, 2018, 06:31:30 PM
Jan


Looking good so far - very nice modeling.

Thank you John , wish I had more time to do things a little faster.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 13, 2018, 03:49:56 PM
In between going to the bathroom I managed to get some modeling time.

Assembling the walls to the foundation.
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Tried the roof for fitting , ready to paint.
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The other side of the structure with all doors and windows in place.
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While waiting for some painted parts to dry I started on some sub-assemblies like the watertank. An AA penlite was the exact right size , I soaked the wood part in water and then wound it around the pennlite with elastic bands to create the right shape.
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Some of the subs I made , porch , watertank frame, billboard frame.
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Glued the watertank sides to the frame , quite easy with the shape already there.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 13, 2018, 03:58:52 PM
Okay then , N-scale is small and fragile so I took my time cutting loose the lettering of the signs. Very delicately cutting away surrounding pieces till the letters were free. Lasercutting at it's finest , they look excellent.
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Before painting cornices and trim I had stuck them to transfer tape making installation easy.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: donatode on January 14, 2018, 02:21:18 PM
Nice progress on your build. I can't imagine how I would tackle a job so small...heck I have trouble with On30 .... !!
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 14, 2018, 03:01:30 PM
Thanks Donato, On30 is gigantic.  ;D ;D ;D

(https://cdn5.bigcommerce.com/s-o7vkj9t/product_images/uploaded_images/z-n-ho-o-scale-locomotive-size-comparison-725x475.gif?t=1498452350)
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 14, 2018, 04:53:15 PM
Jan,

You are moving right along and the build is looking fantastic.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 14, 2018, 05:02:49 PM
Thank you Tom , much appreciated.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 14, 2018, 08:19:29 PM
Looking great, Jan.

That magnification of the water tank with the rubber bands wound around it really showed just how small n-scale is!

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 14, 2018, 10:14:35 PM
Thank you Mark for your kind comment.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 15, 2018, 04:57:00 PM
Painted the letters white.
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Just something to hold while I'm painting the roof buildings.
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The ladder for the watertank.
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The instructions in the kit are I believe for the H0 kit, it says use the styrene strips for the watertank , but there are no styrene strips . In stead I used strands of wire.
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Using CA glue and a lot of patience it was easier then I thought it would be.
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Added the other details to the watertank.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 15, 2018, 05:03:08 PM
After some painting and weathering I installed the watertank on the roof.
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Also did some chalks on the roof .
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Elevator house and walkplanks on the roof.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 15, 2018, 06:51:06 PM
Looks pretty darn good.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 16, 2018, 03:27:39 AM
Thank you Curt
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: S&S RR on January 16, 2018, 08:57:22 AM
Jan


Great modeling. Like the others I'm amazed at the detail in N scale.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 16, 2018, 04:30:38 PM
Thank you John, RLM's kits are great , and this one is a lot of fun with all the details . Did I mention there are even pigeons in this kit.  ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 16, 2018, 05:32:16 PM
Jan,

Nice job on the water tank. The strands of wire is a neat trick I'll keep in mind. You must have a 10X Opti-Visor to work in "N" scale.

I need one just to see your thread.  ;D ;D ;D


Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 16, 2018, 07:47:41 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 16, 2018, 05:32:16 PM
Jan,

Nice job on the water tank. The strands of wire is a neat trick I'll keep in mind. You must have a 10X Opti-Visor to work in "N" scale.

I need one just to see your thread.  ;D ;D ;D


Tom ;D

I think strips of styrene work best for larger scales, but in N-scale it's hard to cut styrene thin enough.

I had glasses made for my hobby , they are a sunglass frame with very strong reading lenses in them. 

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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 20, 2018, 06:10:50 PM
Primed the metal castings.
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First paint for the metal castings.
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Decks for the staircase and frame for the loading dock roof.
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Roof installed and sign placed on loading dock. More weathering later.
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Stair treads installed.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 20, 2018, 06:21:52 PM
Jan,

Great job on the structure. It is turning out to be a show stopper. And, all the casting will really bring it to life.

BTW, my eye doctor wouldn't make me special glasses for the hobby. He said he didn't want my eyes to get used the close up lens. He said to use the opti visor with my regular readers.

I really don't see the difference. I'm still looking through a magnified lens. ???


Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 20, 2018, 07:04:27 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 20, 2018, 06:21:52 PM
Jan,

Great job on the structure. It is turning out to be a show stopper. And, all the casting will really bring it to life.

BTW, my eye doctor wouldn't make me special glasses for the hobby. He said he didn't want my eyes to get used the close up lens. He said to use the opti visor with my regular readers.

I really don't see the difference. I'm still looking through a magnified lens. ???


Tom ;D

Thank you very much Tom. I'll have to consult my eye doctor about that issue , although like you I don't see the difference.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 20, 2018, 08:02:14 PM
Very nice modeling.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: sdrees on January 20, 2018, 08:15:50 PM
Jan,

Coming along very nicely.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 20, 2018, 08:21:35 PM
Thank you Curt and Steve, wish I had more Saturdays  ;)
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 20, 2018, 09:44:41 PM
Just retire, then everyday is Saturday.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 21, 2018, 04:05:00 PM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 20, 2018, 09:44:41 PM
Just retire, then everyday is Saturday.

That's exactly what I meant , but is another 10 years away.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: MAP on January 22, 2018, 07:05:08 PM
Really a great job you're doing on this build Jan.  I like the colors you chose for the building.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: cuse on January 22, 2018, 08:43:09 PM
Very nice Jan!


John
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 23, 2018, 05:20:40 AM
Thank you Mark and John. Both colors are from rattle cans bought at a store called Action , something you might call Dollar Stores.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: jerryrbeach on January 23, 2018, 07:18:43 AM
Jan,
Just getting caught up on this build.  Several years ago I built an N scale structure for a friend.  I used cast windows and struggled throughout with how delicate everything is.  I cannot imagine actually assembling windows with separate sashes.
Great color choice, I am impressed by how well everything blends together.  I'm sorry I didn't find time to get on board earlier in the build.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 23, 2018, 08:11:19 AM
Thank you Jerry, the good part about smaller scales is that the flaws are smaller too, there are a lot of things I only see when I look at the photo's , things that are almost invisible with the naked eye.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: donatode on January 23, 2018, 01:57:21 PM
Very impressive Jan. Still can't believe this is N scale....
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 23, 2018, 05:57:21 PM
Thank you for the compliment Donato , appreciate it.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 28, 2018, 03:44:40 PM
Didn't have much time the last few days , but got things done.

The posts for the staircases are cut from a bit too thick wood , so I cut them in half.
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Posts installed.
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Front porch and roof installed.
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Photo's of the completed building , still some detailing to do.
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Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 28, 2018, 08:42:51 PM
Great job Jan.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 29, 2018, 03:34:14 AM
Thank you Curt , appreciate it.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: GPdemayo on January 29, 2018, 08:41:06 AM
Nice looking structure Jan..... 8)  I'm glad mine is HO scale though.  ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Bobby on January 29, 2018, 09:45:15 AM
Impressive Jan!  Even more so considering it's in N scale!
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: S&S RR on January 29, 2018, 10:51:46 AM
It looks great Jan! Well done.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 29, 2018, 03:29:34 PM
Thank you kindly Greg , Bob and John, once it's on my layout I'll do more detailing .
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: ACL1504 on January 29, 2018, 03:34:52 PM
Jan,

Well done my friend, very well done.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 29, 2018, 04:07:57 PM
Thank you very much Tom, hoping to use a lot of your tips and tricks on the scene where this structure is going.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: jerryrbeach on January 30, 2018, 07:02:33 AM
Jan,
Very nice, cannot wait to see this installed on your layout! 
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on January 30, 2018, 07:46:12 AM
That turned out nicely, Jan.


Jeff
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: postalkarl on January 30, 2018, 01:57:54 PM
Hi Jan:

Great looking build. Like the colors you used.

Karl
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on January 30, 2018, 06:35:05 PM
Thank you Jerry , Jeff and Karl, and for once I built this for a specific spot on my layout, most of my structures I just build and put them on shelves and then when a scene needs structures I just pick out a few.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: donatode on February 01, 2018, 03:35:43 PM
Very nicely done Jan.
Title: Re: Build Challenge 2018 Republic Locomotive Works American Flag Company N-scale
Post by: Janbouli on February 01, 2018, 06:29:59 PM
Thanks Donato
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