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Title: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on February 15, 2026, 03:02:23 AM
Hello everyone,

First post here (with some actual work), new member, glad to be here! This is a kit-bash project based on the merge of two Auhagen kits (Smith Street 17/19). I added/removed/edited several architectural elements from the North-European facades in order to have the appropriate look for a small hotel in my downtown area. I hope all photos etc appear as they should.

This is the finished building with some primer. HotelParis5s.jpeg
Masking and painting of basic colors. HotelParis2s.jpeg
Masking removed, basic colors done. HotelParis1s.jpeg
The main blade sign, custom designed and printed by myself. HoteldeParis10s.jpeg
HoteldeParis7s.jpeg
Finished Building on the layout. HoteldeParis13s.jpeg

Thanks for stopping by!
Yannis
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 15, 2026, 06:55:57 AM
Great job on the build. The sign is exceptional.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: elwoodblues on February 15, 2026, 08:25:04 AM
What Curt said, great job on the build and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: deemery on February 15, 2026, 09:09:10 AM
Very nice!  The building has a nice 1910-1920 Art Deco look to it.  The sign lettering further matches that era.

dave
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Jerry on February 15, 2026, 10:02:23 AM
Welcome to the forum.

A very nice build indeed.

Jerry
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on February 15, 2026, 12:20:19 PM
Curt, Ron, Jerry and Dave many thanks for the kind words and the warm welcome!

One more photo of the rear wall that did not fit in my opening post where i weathered the brickwork.
HoteldeParis13sr.jpeg

Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on February 15, 2026, 01:54:42 PM
Ver neat kitbash, Yannis.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: ReadingBob on February 15, 2026, 01:59:28 PM
Very nice indeed! Thanks for sharing and welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: ACL1504 on February 15, 2026, 05:50:38 PM
Yannis,

Again, welcome to the forum. We're glad your here.

Fantastic kit bash and the sign is perfect. Very well done.

Tom
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on February 16, 2026, 11:47:34 AM
Mark, Bob and Tom many thanks for your kind words and warm welcome  8)
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: friscomike on February 16, 2026, 09:27:11 PM
Howdy Yannis,

Welcome, and wow, nice kitbash.  The back looks amazing, too.  The sign is clever.

Have fun,
mike
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on February 18, 2026, 12:15:32 PM
Many thanks Mike! Looking forward to place it back on the layout (long story short...moved houses, layout in pieces, restarted work on the layout a couple of weeks ago, but that deserves perhaps it's own layout thread).
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: ACL1504 on February 18, 2026, 01:34:25 PM
Quote from: Yannis on February 18, 2026, 12:15:32 PMMany thanks Mike! Looking forward to place it back on the layout (long story short...moved houses, layout in pieces, restarted work on the layout a couple of weeks ago, but that deserves perhaps it's own layout thread).

Yannis,

Yes, we would love to see a layout thread. I have popcorn and I'm ready to watch.

Tom
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Philip on February 28, 2026, 09:03:11 AM
Nice print!
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on February 28, 2026, 12:08:02 PM
Many thanks Philip and Tom!
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: KentuckySouthern on March 05, 2026, 07:08:19 PM
I missed this before.  Nice looking building and the sign is terrific.

Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on March 06, 2026, 01:59:16 AM
Many thanks Karl, both for the welcome and the kind words.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Deem on March 06, 2026, 01:28:03 PM
Quote from: Yannis on February 15, 2026, 03:02:23 AMHello everyone,

First post here (with some actual work), new member, glad to be here! This is a kit-bash project based on the merge of two Auhagen kits (Smith Street 17/19). I added/removed/edited several architectural elements from the North-European facades in order to have the appropriate look for a small hotel in my downtown area. I hope all photos etc appear as they should.

This is the finished building with some primer. HotelParis5s.jpeg
Masking and painting of basic colors. HotelParis2s.jpeg
Masking removed, basic colors done. HotelParis1s.jpeg
The main blade sign, custom designed and printed by myself. HoteldeParis10s.jpeg
HoteldeParis7s.jpeg
Finished Building on the layout. HoteldeParis13s.jpeg

Thanks for stopping by!
Yannis
Looks great. Love the sign.
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on March 08, 2026, 02:51:33 PM
Many thanks Deem!
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Philip on March 19, 2026, 07:40:21 AM
 8) Turned out nice!
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: GPdemayo on March 19, 2026, 11:35:12 AM
Excellent work, well done and welcome to the forum Yannis..... 8)
Title: Re: Hotel de Paris (HO scale kit-bash)
Post by: Yannis on March 19, 2026, 02:24:23 PM
Gregory and Philip, many many thanks!
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