I was over visiting another railroad recently and came across this building. Quite nice actually, but he did not know who the manufacturer was / is. I thought perhaps Magnuson, but have not been ably to confirm this. Anyone have an idea?
Frank / Erieman
Sorry. Can't help.
See ya
Bob
Maybe Lunde Studios, it looks like their stuff.
Hal
Looks too old for Lundie Studios. More in the line of Magnuson...don't understand that column in the doorway though
Quote from: halrey on June 26, 2014, 04:43:26 PM
Maybe Lunde Studios, it looks like their stuff.
Hal
Hal,
I thought the same thing but have not been able to find it anywhere. My guess it is old enough that it is no longer being made and the builder has moved on, died or no longer in business. I don't think it is a kit bash. It appears to be a resin kit, possibly plaster. That's all I know. It really is nice and If I could find one, I have a place for it.
Maybe someone will have the answer.
Frank / Erieman
Quote from: John B on June 26, 2014, 04:52:52 PM
Looks too old for Lundie Studios. More in the line of Magnuson...don't understand that column in the doorway though
John,
I concur. But since Lunde designed the Magnuson line, it just might be a limited edition of a magnuson kit. And that column is weird. Maybe that is why you can't find this kit. Thanks for your help.
Frank / Erieman
I did a search in several old Walthers catalogs from the 80's and 90's and could not find it. I believe all the Magnuson kits were included But maybe not. I am assuming it is HO.
SSLtd is producing some Magnuson kits (see Walthers) .
Hopefully someone will have the answer. Downtown Deco ??
BobB 8)
Hi All:
I've seen that building before. For the life of me I can't remember who made it.
Karl
Morning to ya Frank! You came to the right person for the answer. The kit is a product of the one and only Master Creations.
"Blandings & Gallard Cement & Construction Company Ltd." Kit number 45 and sold new for $134.95.
Yes, I have one still in the box. I'll build it one day. The walls are as warped as the Franz Faulk Brewery I built!
Tom ;D
Great save, Tom! ;D
Quote from: Dave K. on June 27, 2014, 08:34:53 AM
Great save, Tom! ;D
Dave,
Thanks and I'll add the kit is now 26 years old (1988) and the walls are in fact resin. The small office structure is pewter and was sold as a separate kit. I have that as well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 27, 2014, 08:32:25 AM
Morning to ya Frank! You came to the right person for the answer. The kit is a product of the one and only Master Creations.
"Blandings & Gallard Cement & Construction Company Ltd." Kit number 45 and sold new for $134.95.
Yes, I have one still in the box. I'll build it one day. The walls are as warped as the Franz Faulk Brewery I built!
Tom ;D
Tom,
You are the man. I knew that if any person would know, it would be you. Secondly, I also had a strong belief that you would have the kit. Right on both accounts. Now I just have to keep an eye out for this building on ebay or a swap meet. I had heard that warping was a major problem with those kits. The layout that I visited also had the Franz Falk Brewery also, but The owner of the layout did not build them and clearly did not know who made them. Thank you for your continued knowledge of all things trains!
Well, the sun is just coming up, so I have to go back out and pick up pods from our two mesquite trees. I have probably another couple of weeks of picking up pods!
Have a great day my friend.
Frank / Erieman
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Creations-Blandings-Gallard-Cement-Construction-Company-LTD-45-HO/111371959207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Creations-Blandings-Gallard-Cement-Construction-Company-LTD-45-HO/111371959207)
with Free shipping.
8)
Quote from: oldbloodhound on June 27, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Creations-Blandings-Gallard-Cement-Construction-Company-LTD-45-HO/111371959207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Creations-Blandings-Gallard-Cement-Construction-Company-LTD-45-HO/111371959207)
with Free shipping.
8)
I see that it is no longer for sale! Perhaps Frank got one!
Tom ;D
PS: The small stone office was sold as a separate kit but is included in the Blandings kit also.
Dave and Tom,
Just taking a break from picking pods. Saw your posts and I want to Thank you both for your help. I looked at the ebay post that Dave posted and there is another one just below the sold one for about $120. I'let you know how I make out. Bidding is up on Sunday
Need to get back to the pods before the heat really comes up. You guys are great.
Frank / Erieman
The oldbloodhound is correct...Looks like one for sale on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261513184070?item=261513184070&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261513184070?item=261513184070&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466)
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Doug,
Thanks for your info and pictures. Apparently Santa is on his way! I'll post the build soon.
Frank / Erieman
Erieman...Where you able to get the kit?
Quote from: dougkast on June 30, 2014, 10:01:51 AM
Erieman...Where you able to get the kit?
Doug,
The kit is on the way. thanks for asking. I'll post a build thread soon.
Frank / Erieman
Frank
I built this kit about 15 years ago. The main building never did go together the way it was supposed to, so I modified it with pieces of dpm walls. The rest of the kit was just o.k. Instructions were just like fsm kits. I think master creations instructions go worse with each successive kit until you needed prozac to build their sawmill. All I can say is good luck.
ed
Good Morning All,
Remember my inquiry about this building? Well, while browsing thru my library, i came across the original article on this structure. In July of 1986, RMC did an article on this structure. I only have part of it. It turns out that is was a bank in Cairo, West Virginia. The model follows the building quite well. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad ran right in front of the bank.
Well, Christmas came a little early with a surprise package from a friend (who will remain nameless for the moment). Coincidently, the kit was manufactured here in Arizona. It must be fate to have this structure.
With that being said, please stay tuned to the build of "Blandings and Gallard Cement and Construction Company, to be renamed the bank of "?". I think this structure will make a fine addition.
Stay tuned.
Frank / Erieman
Quote from: Erieman on August 09, 2014, 12:00:59 PM
Good Morning All,
Remember my inquiry about this building? Well, while browsing thru my library, i came across the original article on this structure. In July of 1986, RMC did an article on this structure. I only have part of it. It turns out that is was a bank in Cairo, West Virginia. The model follows the building quite well. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad ran right in front of the bank.
Well, Christmas came a little early with a surprise package from a friend (who will remain nameless for the moment).
Stay tuned.
Frank / Erieman
Frank,
I'm looking forward to the build. You can tell us who your Christmas gift is from, I'm sure he won't mind!
Have a great day!
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on August 09, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: Erieman on August 09, 2014, 12:00:59 PM
Good Morning All,
Remember my inquiry about this building? Well, while browsing thru my library, i came across the original article on this structure. In July of 1986, RMC did an article on this structure. I only have part of it. It turns out that is was a bank in Cairo, West Virginia. The model follows the building quite well. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad ran right in front of the bank.
Well, Christmas came a little early with a surprise package from a friend (who will remain nameless for the moment).
Stay tuned.
Frank / Erieman
Frank,
I'm looking forward to the build. You can tell us who your Christmas gift is from, I'm sure he won't mind!
Have a great day!
Tom ;D
Okay, my secret Santa aka benefactor was ACL1504. It was quite a pleasant surprise. Now I have to build it so Tome can build his. I don't dare tell him that he should send me his and I'll build both at the same time. As much as I would like to, I am up to my eyes in projects, but I'll do a good job on the build information so anybody can build this one. Tom, thank you again for the structure. Maybe I should name the bank after you!!!
Frank / Erieman
In case anyone is still interested, there is one available currently on ebay:
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