After having Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models on our Bench Time Podcast (http://hoscalecustoms.com/ron-klaiss-mine-mount-bench-time-model-railroad-podcast/) last week, I had to get my hands on one of his new kits. They're great for someone looking to start building craftsman kits or someone who has a lot of experience and can turn a smaller structure into a larger scene, which is my plan!
I got the kit in the mail on Saturday after ordering it late Wednesday night, and I plan to wrap it up sometime tonight with the addition of some 'extras' to make this awesome little structure look bigger! So here are some progress shots.
Hint: I'll be turning this building into an addition to our waterfront and adding a ton of seaside details to the additional sections.
You got it in the mail Saturday and plan on wrapping it up tonight? :o Man am I slow. ::) That's a neat little building. Well done!
I really need to start listening to your podcast. I keep meaning to do it but forgetting. :-[
Yeah, I had cleared a bunch of time away the past couple nights for some modeling. And it was a crummy weekend this past weekend with cold, windy, rainy weather so I got a bunch done downstairs. I'll finish it up after Todd and I record the podcast tonight.
Sometimes you just get in the groove with it and can bang out a build faster than others. It also helped that this one was smaller (not that it lacks character), and I could wrap it up faster. The part that will take longer will be adding the other 'structure' to it.
I'll post update pics later tonight.
Brett,
Well done on the build. Finally we have someone who builds faster than Karl. ;D ;D
I've listened to a few of the podcast and like Bob, forget to put them on while building.
Tom ;D
Brett, looks really good. What did you do to distress the clapboard siding?
Thanks Vince!
I still have to add the shingles and other detail parts, but I think the walls and assembly are good so far!
As for the paint effect, I just used a sea sponge to paint the walls rather than a paintbrush. First I stained the walls with the good old india ink wash, then I used a rough sea sponge and blotted it lightly on top of the stained walls until I achieved the desired "chipping paint" look.
Brett, I really like the sea sponge paint effect on the walls. That chipping paint effect was the first thing I noticed. Great little structure.
--George
Quote from: brettcwiley on November 14, 2018, 11:23:32 AM
Yeah, I had cleared a bunch of time away the past couple nights for some modeling. And it was a crummy weekend this past weekend with cold, windy, rainy weather so I got a bunch done downstairs. I'll finish it up after Todd and I record the podcast tonight.
Sometimes you just get in the groove with it and can bang out a build faster than others. It also helped that this one was smaller (not that it lacks character), and I could wrap it up faster. The part that will take longer will be adding the other 'structure' to it.
I'll post update pics later tonight.
Bob you're not slow , I am slow, really slow.
The walls on this kit are really nicely done.
Welcome aboard Brett. Nice touches on the kit.
Is that Microscope slip cover glass I spy on the back of your windows? Any tips on cutting it?
Welcome to the forum Brett.....I'll be looking in on your build. :)
Very nice build.