Ready to jump into the Winter Build Challenge. Started monkeying with a kitbash mockup just before Christmas. I hope to bash FOS's Wiley Waterproofing (renamed in Tom's honor) and Carter Supply.
First time doing a pre-build mockup.
In another version I incorporated Rohlen's Welding on the right side, but decided that was overkill. The backstory is that Tom later expanded the waterproofing enterprise to include plumbing supplies. I may incorporate the latest FOS freebie (Green Cab Co.) into a tool rental booth or something along those lines.
Good morning and Happy New Year. Coffee's on the way and strip wood is in the inkahol soup.
Wonder if I could pull off a sign like this? Maybe just a planter outside the office.
Dave,
You are full of creative ideas, and I'll be following along to see where this goes...ends up, etc.
Thanks, Jerry. The ideas are the easy part! Here's the companion kit. Tom and I were shooting the bull in line at the FOS booth in Albany and these were the kits I was buying, so I thought the match was appropriate. He was buying two Wileys...one to take back to a friend who couldn't make the Expo.
Meeting friends for dinner and a movie later, and only six days left before back-to-work, so gotta hit the new year runnin'.
...and the third possible kit for incorporating into the mess. This will end up bigger than the Winter Challenge guidelines. Oh, well...
This one looks to be great fun.....I'll be looking in. :)
I'll be following.
Happy New Year, Greg and Curt. Not much cleanup needed on the hydrocal walls...just a little flash in the door openings. That touch of pink you see is overspray from a color test on the other side. Boy, good thing I tested it...NOTHING like the color on the can!
Wow Dave
You are out of the blocks quick. Sounds like a great build - I will be following along.
Thanks, John...I feel a bit rusty...gonna take 'er slow.
A few air bubble boogers...the soft tip of a toothpick will take care of those.
Of course I'll be following along as well. I like the look of Wiley's Waterproofing and added it to my wish list. Can't wait to see what you do with it. ;)
Having decided to forego the dazzling pink, I rooted around the paint shelf and pulled #7767 Redwood. It's labeled "satin" but I've used it before...goes on nice and flat.
Hey, Bob...Happy New Year and welcome aboard!
That'll work.
Dave,
Happy New Year and count me in on the gang following.
I've always enjoyed following your build threads so no pressure. 8)
Tom ;D
🤣 Thanks, Tom...a privilege having you along.
Feeling a bit rusty, so while the hydrocal walls get good and dry I'm gonna turn to the freebie kit and ponder color schemes.
Battering the walls a bit...
I'm one of "those guys"...I like nail holes. Instead of the usual pounce wheel routine I thought I'd tone it down and place them down intermittently, see what effect that gives.
Told you I was rusty...I forgot to lift some boards and I usually brace before staining. D'oh!
The lower band and corner trim is Mossy Meadow. Above will be an off-White called White Birch.
Dang! Gotta quit, soon. Movie and dinner with another couple.
Nice color combination.
Thanks, Curt.👍🏻
Another great build I have to watch----looking good so far Dave
Jim
Welcome, Jim! Not a lot of bench time, today, but monkeyed with the tool rental shed.
And a light-hearted nod to Tom's political views.😁
Nice job on the posters.
Thanks, Curt. Still putzing with the freebie kit/tool rental shed. Good thing we have 'til April!
Wow! Really nice build! I like way your paint job came out, and the "yucky" looking tarpaper roof is excellent. Great build.
Thanks, Mark!
Dave yours came out better than mine. For some reason one side room the 2 ends walls were to short and I had to make a foundation on that side with steps. I probably just screwed it up somehow...sigh. Anyway your's looks great.
Nice build, the colors look great together.
Dave, I'm jumping in to follow--really interested in how you combine the kits. The cab/news-stand turned tool rental looks great in two tones--nice call--I may borrow that touch when I tackle that one. I also like the redwood color for brick on the hydrocal. Looking fantastic so far.
--George
Thanks, all..started on one of the other main structures last night...just nail holes prep. To be continued...
Walls braced...interiors painted black.
More wall prep today...
Looks great so far Dave.
Thanks, Curt. Back to school tomorrow...bench time dries up during the week. 😡
You have made some good progress. Looking good!
Hi Dave;
Just caught up on your challenge build. Looks like you are off and running. I really liked the tool shed/ news stand. I learn from every one of your builds. I like the clean lines you achieve. Thanks for posting.
Jim D
It was back-to-school week, so not much progress to document. Just got the corner trim painted. Back at it this weekend but lose half of Saturday to a memorial service. I hate it when 1:1 life gets in the way.
Looking good Dave! I like the color combo and the weathering. :D
Thanks, Bob. This morning I'm finishing adding the corner trim and trimming-out the big door.
Freed the doors and windows from their sprues, sanded off the burrs, and on to washing, lightly priming, painting, and glazing. While they're drying I get to do my favorite part...picking appropriate signs.
Dave,
Love the look of the first wall, following along...
Thanks, Jerry. Next up, weathering juice of burnt umber, black, and water.
I never get as much done as I plan to. I'll be dispensing with the large canopy over the dock in exchange for a few more signs.
Great signs Dave , but isn't it " We repair what your wife broke " ;D
Quote from: Janbouli on January 14, 2019, 03:47:15 AM
Great signs Dave , but isn't it " We repair what your wife broke " ;D
Not in our house!🤣
Great idea with the signs replacing the canopy- they look great!
Quote from: rpdylan on January 14, 2019, 06:11:31 AM
Great idea with the signs replacing the canopy- they look great!
Thanks, Bob. I know almost all docks would be covered, but I love finding and using scene-appropriate signs. The larger brick structure will have a sizable dock. Plus, what's being stacked? Waterproofing materials!🤣
Dave,
Nice job on the walls and the sign look perfect for the theme.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 14, 2019, 07:15:19 AM
Dave,
Nice job on the walls and the sign look perfect for the theme.
Tom ;D
Couldn't have said it any better!
As the others have said very nice work Dave.
Looks good, never heard the term weathering juice before ;D
Looking good, Dave.
Its a neat looking kit. Great signage.
Cheers, Mark.
Dave
Really nice work! I also love the signs.
Thanks, gents. Back at it for s three-day weekend!👍🏻 I like these spongy-thingies cut down to use on doors/windows. Next they'll get dry-brushed an off-white, washed with the same weathering juice as the walks, glazed, snd installed.
These arrived from Shapeways yesterday. Anyone need a urinal or tub?🤓
Looking great Dave!
Thanks, Mark. Slow but steady. Great fun!
Dang! Forgot to drybrush before glazing.
Winder shades...can be as sloppy as you want, here.
Not all like the waviness of liquid glazing. I do, though I'll sometimes use acetate.
Gotta have signs! I find 'em on the interwebs, thin by sanding the back, fade by lighting sanding top-to-bottom, apply with white glue.
We'll weather this down some more later.
Plenty of room for more signs.
Looks really good Dave.
Thanks, Curt!
Brainstorm! Let's add some signs!
Time for Walls Up!
Oops...mounted that red sign a tad low, methinks.
Seems I'll be a wall short. Off to the scrap box.
Quote from: Dave K. on January 20, 2019, 12:52:06 PM
Oops...mounted that red sign a tad low, methinks.
Nah , the side building was added somewhat later , the sign was already there and they decided to not remove or redo it. At least that is what I hear is the true story ;)
I like the way you think, Jan.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It would not be right for Thomas Schwarz Waterproofing to have a sound roof. A Sharpie marker will camouflage the cardstock color.
Transfer tape applied, laying down planks.
Bare-nekked roof, construction paper strips scale 3' wide.
Abusing the paper with a course emery board. If you're making a mess you're doing it right.
Applying with white glue.
Working up the slope of the roof.
Fold up the top edge, though it'll probably be obscured with the sloppy apply application of roofing tar by Ol' Man Schwarz's crack team of roofing professionals.
A wash with the same weathering juice used on the walls. While the paper is soft I played with it some more, wanting more underlayment exposed.
Sadly, must quit for the evening...dinner out with amigos. This needs more attention...roofing paper patches, maybe a hastily-hammered-on piece of corrugated metal to slow yet another leak...dry-brushing...powders.
Dave;
It's fun watching it come together. Looks great.
Jim D
It looks great so far Dave.
Thanks, guys. Brewing the coffee and then heading back down to the workbench.☕️☕️☕️
Dave,
I love the messed up roof. That's "pretty punny", in a very tongue in cheek way.
Thanks, Jerry...gotta have fun. Tom would appreciate it. 🤪
Very nice Dave. The sign on the back wall makes the small room look like a later addition. That's a nice touch even if accidental.
Now that I think about it, doesn't George have a roofing place on the F&SM with the roof all beat to hell? I'll go back and look at John's threads.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 21, 2019, 09:35:25 AM
Very nice Dave. The sign on the back wall makes the small room look like a later addition. That's a nice touch even if accidental.
Thanks, Curt. Sometimes accidents work out to be no big deal. 👍🏻
Found the pic from my '17 visit to George's. 😁
Messed with the side roof some more this morning...
...and the main roof...
Weights while the glue sets.
Weathering to come...
Great job, Dave. That's an ugly roof! ;)
--George
Thanks, George...ugly is good, I hope.
Still needed a floor inside...
The iPhone tends to brighten colors...it's actually pretty muted.
Great job Dave.
Thanks, Curt. Not a bad way to spend a cold, snowy holiday weekend.👍🏻
Looking ahead a bit...
Roof is ugly in a good way. Looks great.
Jim D
Thanks, Jim! Don't forget to zip me your address.👍🏻
Quote from: Dave K. on January 21, 2019, 05:37:06 PM
Thanks, George...ugly is good, I hope.
Ugly is awesome!--George
Almost forgot a foundation.
Decided I wanted the waterproofing and plumbing supply ends of the Schwarz business to be in separate buildings. Cimino Taxdermy from FOS gets called out of the stash.
Unfortunately I'd already installed windows before thinking of signs for the front overhang. I'll add them as best I can.
A little sloppy on aligning the middle one, but it'll do.
Walls up...
Some spackle to clean up the foundation corners. Although weeds would do the trick, too.
Let 'er dry, sand, paint, then weather the whole foundation.
That's 'bout it for this session.
You get a lot done on snowy days. Looks really great.
Jim D
Not as much as I'd like, Jim, but I have a grand time along the way. Calling for -40 wind chill Weds morning...maybe a hobby day?
Great looking modeling Dave. I really like the 3 long yellow signs.
Thanks, Curt. They'll get toned-down some more with final weathering.👍🏻
A bit of bracing for the front overhang.
Adding trim...
Don't know why I went white with the upper corner trim...now it's looking goofy to me.
Prepped underside of main roof...
Construction paper cut to scale 3' width...distressed with course emery board.
Chimney is painted and mortared...letting 'er dry overnight.
Nice job on the distressed roof Dave.
Thanks, Curt. Another day out of school tomorrow (there goes President's Day!), so I'll be back at it bright and early. With all this "practice retirement" I'll be good and ready come 2021! ;D
Dave , the trim would have looked goofy if the corner trim on the back would have been green , now it looks good to me , and the structure looks wonderful.
Thank you, Jan...heading back down to the bench shortly. Today I'll be returning to the main brick building.
Dave I think the trim looks fine just the way it is.
Jerry
Thanks, Jerry...was thinking about a fix but you guys have convinced me to get past it. Moving on! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chimney in place...Gallery Glass "pitch" at the ready. Front dock doors painted, ready for install.
Pitchin'...
Nice job on the roof.
Thanks again, Curt. Front wall going in.
Looking fantastic, I'm enjoying watching your weather and destressing techniques.
Thanks a bunch, Lynn. Having a grand time along the way. And...it's the weekend!
Dave,
The roof looks great!
Thanks kindly, Jerry!
Hey Dave:
Looks great so far.
Karl
Thanks for visiting, Karl...always great to have you stop in. First up today...adding a floor, mounting the doors, and turning my attention back to the main brick building.
More to do, but I need to get on the brick building.
Round One...Craftsmart Suede for the concrete trim...stones with Apple Barrel Sandstone.
Round a Two...Folk Art Barnwood...Craftsmart Dark Taupe...Folk Art Camel...Americana Khaki Tan.
Cast-in doors...two coats.
Decision time...what method for mortar? In the past I've used the spackle/drywall mud routine. Maybe this time wateted-down off-white wash. Decisions...
Final coat on the doors. Also broke-out the middle door opening, which I'd forgotten to do earlier.
Hey Dave:
Looks just great so far.
Karl
Thanks, Karl.
Looking good Dave, the walls have great detail in the bricks and stones, looking forward to seeing you weather them.
Back at it tomorrow, Jan. There will be lots of wall area that won't be visible, so plenty of room to experiment.
Looking good Dave. Are you planning to do a interior?
Thanks, Curt. No major interior...maybe something just inside the doors. Don't know that much of it would be visible.
Very nice Dave. I like the coloring for the brick. Your doing a fine job.
Jerry
Testing. Heavily-thinned Folk Art Steel Gray.
Thanks for the encouragement, Jerry. Having a blast with this build. Gonna let this sit and then come back and see about cleaning the brick faces a bit and toning-down the foundation stones.
Looking good Billy Ray....err...I mean Dave! ;D
Great to see a kit that features both wood and masonry components.
I picked up some Hunterline Cement Weathering Mix that I want to try using for mortar of a kit similar to this but haven't gotten around to it yet. You're pictures reminded me that I bought that stuff and need to give it a try.
Excellent job on this build Dave.
Jim
For mortar, try a light gray pan pastel followed by a flat moist, but not wet, brush wipe to remove the surface material.
Thanks, Bob, Jim, and Bob!
Quote from: Dave K. on February 03, 2019, 10:36:57 AM
Thanks for the encouragement, Jerry. Having a blast with this build. Gonna let this sit and then come back and see about cleaning the brick faces a bit and toning-down the foundation stones.
Brick work looks good, what did you use to thin the paint with? I have found in the past that doing lots of very thin coats beats a single coat all day long.
Just water, Lynn.
Walls up.
Got a little sloppy with the epoxy, here.
I really like the stone base Dave. It goes really well with the red brick.
Thanks, Curt. Gotta credit Brett Wiley on that. I was planning on various grays but his rendition looked great so I went with it.
Floor added...
Another roof...
Hey Dave:
Walls look just great. Keep the photos coming.
Karl
Thanks, Karl.👍🏻
Roof work this morning.
Great dilapidated looking roof Dave.
Thanks, Curt! More to add...lots of leaks to plug!
I'll make it by April...truly!
Wonderful work, Dave. I'm greatly enjoying following along.
--George
Thank you kindly, George!
Time for the big roof.
Was kinda burning-out on roofing so I took time off to do the February Kit of the Month. Now back to this baby.
Glad that's done!
Dave,
Nice job on the main roof. It is gonna look great when weathered. I love your humor in having the roofing company in need of new roofs.
Your break from this project certainly paid off not only with this roof, but with the beautiful job you did on kit of the month.
Thank you kindly, Jerry. Took another break to clean off the bench, put tools away, and ready to start fresh this afternoon.
Nice clean space Dave.....but I love the dogs in the pictures more. :)
Quote from: GPdemayo on February 24, 2019, 05:03:22 PM
Nice clean space Dave.....but I love the dogs in the pictures more. :)
Downside...always picking hair out of the modeling.
On to the clerestory.
Callin' 'er quits for the night. Gotta mount the clerestory, then on to the sign.
Looking good Dave.
Thanks, Curt.👍🏻
NICE! The roof is superb.
--George
Thanks, George!
Quite a handsome looking build there Dave.
Jim
Excellent work on the roof Dave! I love that old, beat up look.
Thanks Jim, Mark.
Dave, this is turning out awesome! And that stone foundation though ;) !!
Thanks, Brett!
Great looking build Dave
Doug
Thanks, Doug.👍🏻
Looks great Dave! :) Gotta love the irony of a company that does roofing/waterproofing not taking care of its own roof. ;D That's probably very prototypical too. ;D ;D
Thanks, Bob!
Sign and dock, today.
Hmmmm...needs more.
Rear supports...
Kinda delicate...better mount it last.
Dave, excellent signwork. Are you using oils with mineral spirits for some of the rust? It looks excellent. I dabbled in that on the metal roofing on the shoe factory and found it to be a lot trickier to get right than I thought. I definitely need more practice on that technique.
--George
Exactly, George. I think sponge-dabbing craft paints is quicker, but wanted to try the oils method. I also dipped the brush in some Bragdons to try and get a little crunchy texture.
Great looking sign!
Thanks, Bob! Brett Wiley modified it for me from the original T&B Wiley.
Dave:
It looking just great so far. Keep the pic coming.
Karl
Thanks, Karl. Slowed down today by painting detail parts. 🐌
Dave
Fantastic modeling!
Thanks so much, John!
Never got to the dock, yesterday. Got sidetracked doing detail parts. Water heaters on sale at Schwarz Waterproofing and Plumbing Supply.
Neat details.
My eyes are buggy from painting castings, yesterday.😳
Had some projects with deadlines to address, so I'm back at Schwarz. Gots me some pink foam and outlined the buildings' footprints.
Good ol' cheap craft paint.
Masked-off the footprint fir concrete application. Gonna try this stuff from AK Interactive.
Brush was way too soft, so I switched to a spatula.
We'll see how she takes some sanding after drying. I should have practiced with a smaller piece, first. I can be impatient.
The texture may prove to be a bit much...we'll see.
Hey Dave:
Looks just great so far.
Karl
Thanks, Karl...we'll see. Stay tuned!
Grabbed some of this stuff, too. Seems much smoother. Might be better off with good ol' joint compound.
Experiment #2.
Bottom: the AK product lightly sanded. Top: the Mig freshly-applied with a brush.
I think I like the MIG better.
So far me too, Curt. I'll update tomorrow.👍🏻
Dave,
The Mig texture looks like concrete to me, but the scale seems too coarse for HO. Maybe it would be better for 1/35 dioramas. In that regard, the AK might be the better choice. But that could change after both dry and the Mig is sanded.
--George
Roger that, George. It's intended for military modeling. Hope these experiments prove informative. Drives my wife nuts that instead of doing the tried-and-true I feel this compulsion to buy new stuff and mess with it. Guilty as charged.
Sanded, not painted.
Expansion joints. Not looking forward to this...give me a ruler and I'll still screw up a straight line. Don't know what proto size would be...9 x 12 looked reasonable.
Went back and scribed with the back of a #11.
Kinda soft and has a velvety feel. Pulls a little when using the dull edge. Not do with the sharp side, but then the line is too fine.
Expansion joints make the difference. That looks great!
--George
Thanks, George...still scribing.
CORRECTION: The material's not dragging...go deep and it's the pink foam being pulled.
Cracks...
Hmmmm...now I'm wondering: paint or not?
Looks great Dave.
Thanks, Curt. Input solicited, all: I'm leaning toward NOT painting...just weathering. Thoughts?
I think painting it would take out the random dark spots, make it look to homogeneous. Just weather it. This is the MIG product, correct?
Jeff
This is the AK, Jeff. I think "no paint" is a slam dunk.
Well for a guy who says he can't draw a straight line it sure came out great. I think the AK and MIG products are suppose to be used as is, no painting. Have not used myself so no expert.
Jim D
Weathering and pothole-patching the lot.
Is the face smooth now or course Dave , concrete tiles or slabs are smooth aren't they , maybe do the same as in real life , when the concrete is just dry enough it is smoothened , you could do that with a spatula . The color looks great, especially after weathering.
Very nice modeling Dave.
Pretty smooth, Jan, though the texture of the product doesn't make it obvious.
Thanks, Curt.👍🏻
Very nice, Dave. Brett and Todd Wiley were just talking with Doug Foscale about this AK product on the HO Scale Customs podcast. It is apparently very popular, to the point that Doug can't get enough to resell on his site and its going on backorders. With your results, I can see why its selling so fast.
--George
Yeah...tough to find. Thanks for looking in, George.👍🏻
Gonna try this textured brick paper from Foggy Mountain Models.
The streets look great Dave! The textured brick paper will be a nice touch too. ;D ;D ;D
Dave
Very nice work.
Very nice Dave.
Thanks Bob, John, Curt. Back at it today between appointments.
Hey Dave:
I agree with Bob on the streets & bricks.
Karl
Thanks, Karl. I'll be back to this build soon...been busy writing instructions and building for other guys.
Well, ain't even close to being done, but that's okay. Still having a ball between this and builds for others.👍🏻
Today was spent in the small world.
Nice Dave , what color is the brown one?
Quote from: Janbouli on April 15, 2019, 03:23:13 AM
Nice Dave , what color is the brown one?
Thanks, Jan...that's #780.5 Raw Umber.
Got to work a bit today...
Dave, beautiful work. I love that loading dock.
--George
Thanks, George. She's creeping along...got some instructions to write, today.
The new water heaters are in, just in time for your spring bath!
Dave
Really looking great. I love the little detail parts and agree with George, the dock looks cool.
Jim D
Thanks, Jim. Back at it after wrapping one more set of kit instructions tonight.👍🏻
Been carrying this picture since I began the build.
Found these beauties on Shapeways.
A little minor surgery...
Cut and gutted...
Sand 'er smooth...
Paint...add wire...
...add lamp...
...weather and mount...
Water heaters from B.E.S.T.
I figure a waterproofing place would have lots of chemicals laying around...
More deets...
...and more deets...
Ugh...stairs don't match the dock. Gotta think these things through. 🤬
Back at it tomorrow.
Dave;
A lot of creativity in this kit, love the bathtub. Thinking how best to use the one you sent me. You have really made a building that tells a story, though I have to say it appears the business my be leaking a little bit. Might even go underwater if they don't tighten up the plumbing.
Sorry, could not help myself.
Jim D
Fantastic details Dave , the bathtub being the cherry on top.
Looks great Dave!
Dave, your results are inspiring and the kit a thing of beauty. Congratulations on a fantastic job.
--George
Thanks kindly, all. More to do today.
Awesome job. Your application of various modeling methods is impeccable, but your imagination with back stories and the use of the tub for a sign is very inspiring. thanks for your excellent explanation of your methods also. Cant wait for the next project
Dick
Thank you for the encouragement, Dick. Still more to do. Boy, photos really point out what you'd like to fix or re-do. I wish I'd kept the brick to the courtyard area instead of carrying it under the left building. Overkill. Gonna replace those dock stairs. More details, dock awnings, rooftop sign...all on the punch list!👍🏻
Great work Dave! I do agree, photo's really seem to point out things your eyes miss when the build is right in front of you. One of the side benefits of doing a build thread. ;)
Thanks, Bob. I got these cool palleted rolled roofing castings but thought maybe scratch-baked might look better. We'll see.
Tissue paper, 2 1/2' wide, about 10" long. Was gonna use construction paper...thought this would be finer.
One down. Didn't want it to appear too neatly packaged. In keeping with the theme, Schwarz was known to use disreputable suppliers...sometimes raid area construction sites.
Another...
Oops. "Make your own rolled roofing," they said. "It'll be fun," they said.
Now we're rollin'!
I'll glue together a pallet-load and paint en masse.
Dave,
When you have time, need a proposal for water proofing my basement...
Nice work on your build.
Tommy
I'll give the friendly folks at Schwarz a call. No ups...no extras. Gotta mow...back later.
Hiw 'bout ten more?
Dave
Fantastic build! I just got caught up - I love the details - the bathtub sign is simply great.
Thanks, John!
Tar paper rolls or rolled up tarps, they look good.
Thanks, Bob. 👍🏻 This is the last week of A.P. exams...I get my modeling time back!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Quote from: Dave K. on May 13, 2019, 06:13:24 AM
Thanks, Bob. 👍🏻 This is the last week of A.P. exams...I get my modeling time back!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I feel that!! We do IB exams and they go to May 24. :(
Hey Dave:
looks just great with very nice light weathering.
Karl
Dave,
Well done, love the wall signage.
Tom ;D
Thanks, Tom and all. Been away with A.P. exams and now finals. Picture test...
Picture tests...new server seems to be gangbusters.
And one more...
Very nice modeling Dave.
Picture test passed Dave , with flying colors.
Overall beautiful job, Dave. The cobblestones next the building give it an "old town" feel. Real sense of history. I also really like your variety and special weathering of roof treatments.
--George
Excellent build Dave..... 8)
Thanks Curt, George, Jan and Greg. Have a few things to finish up on it and then on to something new. Thinking of doing my first South River kit next.
Fantastic looking complex Dave.
Jim
Nice work pulling those three kits together to create a terrific scene.
--Rich
This is a great looking model Dave.
Thank you, Jim, Rich and Steve...almost done!
Looking good Billy Ray! ;D ;D
Great job my friend. I'm looking forward to your next project. ;)
Quote from: ReadingBob on May 31, 2019, 07:50:26 AM
Looking good Billy Ray! ;D ;D
Great job my friend. I'm looking forward to your next project. ;)
Thanks, Billy Bob! So am I! 😁
Planted weeds today.
Nice work, my friend. It's all about the details.
Dave
What a great build, and you explained the steps very well. Thanks for sharing.
Jim D
Thank you kindly, John and Jim. Final pix tonight.
Hmmm...not letting me post pix.
Testing...
Testing again...
Still need vehicles and figures.
Only two months late...should know better than to take on builds for area guys during 2nd Semester. My own stuff gets shoved aside.
Anxious to start something new.
Just a couple more...
Awesome Build Dave. And I don't care if it was two months late.
Jim
😁 Thanks kindly, Jim. I got pretty bowled-over this spring...time to decompress.
Dave, love the extra final pictures. Great detail work. Enjoyed following this build thread.
--George
Nice work Dave,,, the T Schwarz sign looks great, the castings under the dock,,, I really like it! BTW, any detail on your concrete methods?
Thanks, guys. Bob, the concrete is strsight-from-the-jar AK Interacrive concrete paste. No painting...just chalks along the expansion joints.
Thanks Dave, I gotta get me some of that stuff!
Bob - I tried a couple of products. If you cruise back to pp. 15-17 of the thread you can see the results of my sampling.👍🏻