Summit St. Pawn -- 2022 Winter Challenge Build

[vinceg]

Very nice, George. Quite a dramatic and engaging scene with all the storefronts on such a steep grade.

[Opa George]

Thanks for looking in and the comments, Dave and Vince!  I appreciate your input.
I had some visitors a few weeks ago looking at it--they said it reminds them of Harpers Ferry.  Since that is one of my favorite spots to visit, it wouldn't surprise me that I sub-consciously put some of that town's character in.

The street is unusually steep, but my layout is only about 4x12 overall, so everything is compressed.

--Opa George

[Jim Donovan]

What a great building. George, I just caught up and am impressed. I love how you have simply pulled a bunch of parts together and created a novel structure. I look forward to seeing the final result.

Jim D

[GPdemayo]

Looking good George.....

[Oldguy]

Great idea and superb execution.

[postalkarl]

Hey George:

hey really like the little triangular build you chose for that spot. Looks just great.

Karl

[Opa George]

Thank you very much, Jim, Greg, Bob and Karl,

It is coming along nicely--not finished yet. I need to clean up a few rough edges, add weathering, and some more details--a front sidewalk railing, more signs, maybe some merchandise on display out front.  But here it is in place:



I'm particularly fond of the security bars over the windows, tichy castings that I have been looking to use (pardon the tiny bits of glue still drying--that should all but disappear in a few hours:



The three-ball sign is made from some jewelry bits and a paper clip.



The proprietor came into possession of a prime condition restaurant sized charcoal stove.  He made a deal with the owner of the Green Dragon restaurant down the block in exchange for a slightly worn but usable awning, some cash, and an undisclosed quantity of Moo Shu Pork.

Time to knock off for the evening.

--Opa George

[PRR Modeler]

Gorgeous signage George. Everything looks great.

[Zephyrus52246]

Nice job.  The corner piece with the "Pawn" and the overhanging pawn shop symbol really make it look "right". 

Jeff

[bparrish]

George............

That is really cool......

Great signs

Thanx
Bob

[Rail and Tie]

Spot on!


Great choices for the building location all the way around.

[cuse]

That came out great...I also especially like the security bars on the windows.


John

[postalkarl]

Hey George:

Wow really looks great. I agree with Bob on the signs as I'm A sign freak. I used to make sign sheets for sale as Wales Junction Scale signs. I had A lot of fun doing that many years ago.

karl

[Opa George]

Thanks, everyone, for the kind comments!