I'm new here, but only with this account. I was a member for years, but can't that account back, lost pass word, and no longer have the email associated with it. That's fine, just a FYI in case anyone recals I had started this same kit a few years ago.
Not calling this thread Carrick's Corner, as I'm not sure if and when I'll do the other structures in the kit, but have started the bakery. I'm going to try out a different method for the stucco finish, using a acrylic paint and plaster of paris mix, textured with sponge brushes. Using Dario's method, with Durham putty does not work as well with acrylics, I found.
Anyway, here's a few basic start pics. The storefront built up, window lentils installed. I decided to ignore the upside down sash issue, as I like the look of the lentils. Bracing, and walls assembled.
1st 'oops', instructions call for store front to be painted before installing, so hence the masking job. Will spray it later, when I have better light in the hobby room.
It's a start, at least LOL
Neat looking structure Jim.....I'll be looking in. :)
Jim,
I'll be following along as well. I'm also interested in how you plan the new method of applying stucco. I've use the Durham's water putty method and had excellent results. However, a new method can be worth trying.
Tom
Tom, I used the Durham's method on a Horwood's structure build. The acrylic paint dries too fast, trying to keep it wet enough to work it, gave me a uneven finish. So we'll see how this other method works.
I'm here and following along as well. From what I recall this is a really neat kit. Thanks for sharing!
Store front painted, along with window and door castings. I always felt the dark brown and dark color of the stucco on Daryl's build a bit too dark for a bakery, so going with the red. Walls will be a beige/light tan-ish color, I think.
Off to work, day off tomorrow, so will experiment with colors and try the painting technique then.
Be safe.
Jim
I'll be following this, as I've built the cigar store and the hair dresser of this kit 12 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long). I'd kind of forgotten there's two more kits in the box. ::)
Jeff
Quote from: JimGF51 on January 24, 2024, 08:30:09 AMTom, I used the Durham's method on a Horwood's structure build. The acrylic paint dries too fast, trying to keep it wet enough to work it, gave me a uneven finish. So we'll see how this other method works.
Jim,
I used Floquil vs. acrylic paint, maybe that was the difference. I've never used acrylic paint with Durham's but I can see why it would soak up the paint faster than the Floquil enamel.
I just found Horwood Bros. kit and got it for the original retail of $295.00.
Tom
Jim,
I forgot to add that I almost bought Carrick's but passed due to the size. I was going to cut new walls using scribed siding. It would have changed the entire look of the main structure.
Great job on the front window after all the taping. Well done.
Tom
I really like the front window setup. I'll be following.
Thanks all, for looking/following.
Tom, yes, drying time for the acrylics was way faster that Floquil's would be, that was the primary problem. Also, I did give serious thought to doing brick walls, using something like those from Monster Model Works. But future kits I envision for the setting are clapboard ones and brick ones, decided there would be enough brick.
Jim
Looking good, Jim!
I've had, what I consider success, using Durhams and Acrylic paints. I don't mix the two together and then apply them to the wall. I have a stiff brush I use for the job which I first dip in the paint and then dip in the Durhams. Then I go to work on applying it to the surface. In essence, mixing it as I apply it. If it's going on to think I adjust by dipping the brush back in the paint. If it doesn't have enough texture, I dip the brush back into the Durham's again. If the paint is too thick to start with, I may thin it a bit before I start.
I'll be looking in on your build. Nice start.
Jerry
Stucco! For my rusty skill levels, I'm pleased with how it turned out. And it was quicker that the Durham's Putty method, I think.
The front pic was taken at different angle, hence the darker look.
Jim
Just caught up on this build, looks great, like the Stucco. Welcome back Jim, glad you are here.
Jim
Great looking stucco.
Well, next step in instructions called for a india ink/alcohol was on the walls. Did it, but do not like how it came out. So, will be giving it a light coat of the base color, thin enough to not hide the texture. But am going to let it all dry thoroughly before I do. Work tomorrow, so will tackle that over the weekend.
Jim F
Jim,
The stucco came out great, interesting technique. I like the way the front windows came out, too. Nice job masking and painting "after the fact".
Jerry, thank you.
Got the walls repainted, I'm happy with how they look. Windows all installed. I forgot to prime the metal castings, which include a few doors. However, I'm not too crazy about the look of the metal ones, so I ordered a Tichy assortment, will use plastic ones from it. Will be a few days till they get here, and I need the bench space to pack up some model kits I am selling, so I'm going to wait before proceeding.
I have a HOn30 caboose kit I'll start, as a side project, for now.
More to come.
Jim
Great looking building Jim.
Great progress Jim.....thanks for the update. 8)
Nice job on the stucco. I like the color scheme as well.
Jeff
Nice work, Jim.
Stucco looks very convincing.
Cheers, Mark.
My Tichy assortment arrives today, and I did manage to get time to clean up all the metal castings, so hope to get all the items primed later today, or in the AM at the latest.
A bit of progress. All the windows are glazed, now, except the store front. The sheet styrene that came with the kit is scratched and dingy looking, somewhat. Will make a trip to Michaels tomorrow, for new. And yes, I know I can use other clear pastics. Trouble is, I can't find a thing in the house usable lol.
I did as Daryl suggests, gave the windows a wash of flat clear, for a filmy look for the glass. Not the front, and won't do the big windows. The Mrs let old man Carrick know in no uncertain terms that her shop would definitely have plate glass in the store front, despite his complaining about cost. She has one of the girls who works there give them a cleaning each morning. They like her, so they do it gladly (and she pays well).
Jim some really nice stucco. I love the paint color with stucco really makes it stand out.
Jerry