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Title: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on December 17, 2014, 04:35:03 PM
As I had initiated the build thread 6 years ago, and it got eradicated, I felt it was time to resurrect it. SO, for those of you who have been c&*kblocked over at kitforums for whatever reason, here's the link.


http://www.kitforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15914 (http://www.kitforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15914)



In this thread I will just make a weekly synopsis of what has happened.
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on December 17, 2014, 06:18:53 PM
John,

I like that building and I'll follow the build from over here!

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models REISSUED
Post by: vzjtothalo on December 18, 2014, 06:58:21 AM
Tom and others:


There is a limited time offer on the table right now. The kit was retired in late 2013 as sales had peaked, but the run of 500 was not completed.


If Shawn. the owner, can get 5 (preferably 10) kits 'ordered', he will un-retire it AND sell it for $99.00, which is $35.00 off the original price.


This offer is only available for forum members-not limited to the kitforums members who are signed in there now, so that means Tom and others who have had problems logging in can order this as well. It will not be found on the Minuteman web site.


If you want to commit to one, let me know and I will pass it on to Shawn.
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on December 18, 2014, 07:41:43 AM
John,

I sent you a PM.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on December 18, 2014, 07:49:39 AM
We're at 3, folks. Halfway there!
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on December 26, 2014, 07:44:03 AM
SO, as promised, here's the weekly update:


-Still only 3 people interested in this kit.


-Bottles, boxes and interior detailing complete.


To come this week as time permits:


-Adding people


Lighting using Microlumina products and some not Microlumina products.
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on December 31, 2014, 04:11:16 PM
Weekly update, a day early.


-People added and pictures posted.


-LED project is on hold as I have to wait for new tips for my cordless soldering iron. I have got the knack of soldering the magnet wire down pat, but attaching it to the LED's I need to practice more. I've burned up 3 of the non-Microlumina ones so far.


I'll see you all next year.....waitaminute........
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: ranny9 on December 31, 2014, 04:36:30 PM
Quote from: vzjtothalo on December 31, 2014, 04:11:16 PM
Weekly update, a day early.


-People added and pictures posted.


-LED project is on hold as I have to wait for new tips for my cordless soldering iron. I have got the knack of soldering the magnet wire down pat, but attaching it to the LED's I need to practice more. I've burned up 3 of the non-Microlumina ones so far.


I'll see you all next year.....waitaminute........

Wait for it....wait for it.....
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 11, 2015, 04:07:50 PM
And for those of you keeping score, I am a few days late.


This week, I:
- fixed a problem with shingling


- added 1 LED besides the bulb


- attached the roofs and dormers

Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 06:43:30 AM
This week:

-Flashed the roof and finished shingling

-Eave trim

-Hated Gallery Glass
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: NEMMRRC on January 16, 2015, 07:09:02 AM
Quote from: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 06:43:30 AM

-Hated Gallery Glass
I've found that the gallery glass does best when trying to represent stained glass or something like it.

Jaime
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 01:53:13 PM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on January 16, 2015, 07:09:02 AM
Quote from: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 06:43:30 AM

-Hated Gallery Glass
I've found that the gallery glass does best when trying to represent stained glass or something like it.

Jaime


You mean it's intended use? Why would we want to do that?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: NEMMRRC on January 16, 2015, 01:55:13 PM
Quote from: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 01:53:13 PM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on January 16, 2015, 07:09:02 AM
Quote from: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 06:43:30 AM

-Hated Gallery Glass
I've found that the gallery glass does best when trying to represent stained glass or something like it.

Jaime


You mean it's intended use? Why would we want to do that?  ;D ;D ;D
You and my boss must have graduated from the same business school.

Jaime
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 16, 2015, 05:01:28 PM
Yes, but my hair is less pointy...... 8)
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 24, 2015, 11:03:08 AM
Not much to report. It's diorama time (the kit has a sidewalk), but I did get some signs on the building and I found some Krystal Klear that had not solidified so I fixed the windows also.
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 31, 2015, 08:50:30 AM
Still in a holding pattern, the weather and lack of transportation to supplies is making it hard. I will post again when I have something to report.
Title: Re: Higgin's Pharmacy-Minuteman Scale Models
Post by: vzjtothalo on January 13, 2020, 04:47:27 PM
An update.... ;D


I am still alive.


The kit survives up in Rhode Island.


I am only $25,000 away from calling it mine again.


Nothing legally binding, just in-law binding.


I'm going to try to visit here more often in an attempt to get the modeling mojo running again...


John