Saulenas in N-scale

Janbouli · December 01, 2015, 05:58:02 PM

Yesterday I started a build that will be going on my layout immediately ( I hope ), Saulenas Tavern, I think we have seen it in larger scales a few times here or on the old forum, so just a short impression of my build in N-scale.

The small plastic box this kit comes in.

The contents of that box.

The 2 colours I chose for Saulenas , Tamiya J.A. Grey and Vallejo Duck Egg Green, the Vallejo Air paint is also very good to use with a brush on wood. The windows , doors and ornaments in Tamiya JA Grey.

Bracing for the main walls .

The painted walls , the Duck Egg Green gets darker after a few hours of drying.

Corner posts and the walls , clearly darker now the right after painting.

Windows and doors assembled. They are peel and stick, something every N-scale door and window should be.

Started assembly of the walls , the base consists of 3 layers , stuck together and painted Badger Concrete, a more greyish concrete then that I used on the Somerville coal bin.

Easy curtains using masking tape.

The 4 main walls assembled.

This is actually a fun build , so much fun that I went back to the train room several times today whenever I thought the glue or paint had dried enough to go on.

S&S RR · December 01, 2015, 07:54:11 PM

Looks like a nice project - I will be following along. It is good to see someone else using the Vallejo paints. I have been using them for about 6 months now and had real good luck with them. In fact I just ordered a bunch of new colors to add to the clutter on my workbench.

deemery · December 01, 2015, 08:57:56 PM

I'm also a big fan of Vallejo, plus the relatively new artist Golden Fluid Acrylic line: http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/colors/fluid

dave

jbvb · December 01, 2015, 10:27:40 PM

If you'd like, I can post a photo of my HO Saulena's, showing how I changed the roof contours to make them (IMO) more realistic for an area where snow lasts more than a few days.

cuse · December 02, 2015, 07:14:27 AM

I've always loved that kit, but never had the right neighborhood for it, in either scale. Off to a great start!

Reminds me also how much I appreciated Bar Mills for sticking with fantastic, but not fantastically difficult kits and their commitment to N scale.

John

ACL1504 · December 02, 2015, 08:25:06 AM

Jan,

Great start and of course I'll be following along. I like the color combo you chose. I've been using the Golden
fluid paints for about two years now.

Tom

martin.ojaste · December 02, 2015, 08:29:35 AM

I am enamoured by the colours. Looking good.

Zephyrus52246 · December 02, 2015, 08:49:00 AM

That Duck Egg Green is a great color for a structure. I gotta get me some.

Jeff

Janbouli · December 02, 2015, 07:52:51 PM

Thank you all, I don't think this will be a long build though , although there are castings to be done , and maybe some lighting.

Quote from: jbvb on December 01, 2015, 10:27:40 PM
If you'd like, I can post a photo of my HO Saulena's, showing how I changed the roof contours to make them (IMO) more realistic for an area where snow lasts more than a few days.

Would love to see it, does snow stay on roofs in Kansas, no matter still love to see it.

cuse · December 02, 2015, 10:59:00 PM

Seen some amazing versions all over the web. Some with peaked roofs, etc...very dramatic, cool stuff.

John

ReadingBob · December 03, 2015, 07:46:34 AM

Neat kit and great color choices. I really need to expand my pallet when it comes to the paints (brands) and colors I use. Very useful information. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to enjoy following along.

postalkarl · December 03, 2015, 07:49:17 AM

Hi Jan:

I've built this kit more than once. Once in HO And Once in O-Scale for my Dr's O-scale RR. It's A Great kit. Looks like you are off to a great start. Will be watching as usual.

Also check out the new Bar Mills Bail bonds kit. It is a modified version of this kit and pretty cool.

Karl

jbvb · December 03, 2015, 11:31:25 AM

Following practices I discovered while riding the old Forest Hills elevated line in Boston, MA, I put filler blocks in behind the cornices. I also carried the roofing material up over the curb along the other edges of the roof. It isn't very visible where the building is placed on the layout, and it doesn't look as pretty as it could with the light behind it, alas.

Janbouli · December 03, 2015, 05:11:09 PM

Glad to have you along Karl .

James that looks really good , great idea, mmmmm, wonder if I can create something like that with my own twist.

Janbouli · December 03, 2015, 05:14:40 PM

Peel and stick parts for the front windows and door.

Lovely printed glass for the front windows.

Installed windows and doors . One of the reasons this kit is great fun , is that everything fits very well.

Some black paper in case I want to light the building.

The overhanging room installed.

Just a photo with a penlite to show how huge this structure is

Saulenas in N-scale

martin.ojaste