DPM Small Diesel Lubritorium

[barrymk]

Barry, I wasn't knocking plastic, it just seems to me that when I build something with it I get talked down to about it. Just wanted to clear that up, now Tom can have his post back.

Yes apologies Tom. Andy that's what gets me we shouldn't have to apologise and the real star modellers here don't disparage materials, they encourage creativity and craftsmanship.

[deemery]

One of these brick buildings is styrene, another is plaster and the third is wood.  Can you tell which is which (without recognizing the specific kits?)  For models of brick buildings, I think it's all about how you finish them.


dave

[barrymk]

Nope they're definitely brick

[ACL1504]

Looking good Tom, nice sized building.

Andy,

Thanks, very much appreciated. This has been a fun build.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom real neat work.  Your corners are looking perfect.
Great job.

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you, very much appreciated. The neat corners help it look much better.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I'll be following along .... as long as I can keep my eyes open.

Donato,

Hey, Welcome home and I trust everything is healing as it should. And, thanks for following along.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Clean, methodical working like this with styrene makes all the difference. (Note to self - try following that principle). You're going to end up with a great model with wonderful brick texture Tom. Not having a pop at Andy here but why look down on plastic kits? They are very flexible for the basher and affordable too for those of us on a limited model budget. With a bit of imagination and good treatment they can be made into top quality models.  At the risk of being a bit contentious though I'd put my Poor Man's Rollins Sawyer plastic kitbashed model up against a made up laser kit any day. 

Barry,

Thanks for following along on the build. It has been some time since I last worked with any type of styrene/plastic.
I've enjoyed the change of material and it keeps my knowledgeable in working with all the mediums such as wood, Hydrocal, plastic and on and on.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Very nice thread Tom.  You're covering every angle of the build and doing a wonderful job of it.

To echo some of the other comments I like seeing what can be done with the less expensive plastic kits.  There are some wonderful examples of folks turning them into real gems on their layouts.   

Butty Bob,

Thanks so much, I appreciate you checking in. As I mentioned, this has been a change of pace and a fun build. Although I'm about half way through, the possibilities are endless with the DPM modular pieces.

Tom

[ACL1504]

One of these brick buildings is styrene, another is plaster and the third is wood.  Can you tell which is which (without recognizing the specific kits?)  For models of brick buildings, I think it's all about how you finish them.


dave

Dave,

It's all "brick" to me!


Tom

[ACL1504]

Andy and Barry,

I've enjoyed your tete a tete on the subject. Although it's been anything but private. However, lively conversation is always good and reflects our interest on the subject.

To me a kit is a kit no matter what material. I guess this is a kit bash as I'm not making my own walls to be able to call it a scratch build. I've used the DPM modular sections for other structures as well. As Dave said, it's how you make it look when finished.

Never worry about taking over my thread! The forum is for all us to use and express what is on our minds during a build. I'm happy people are following along.


Thank you for the interest.

Tom

[RWL]

Tom,

Is there a plan for an interior?

Bob

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Is there a plan for an interior?

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I'll have some interior but not a lot. Mainly in the bay openings which can be seen by visitors but not more towards the center. And, the windows will be very dirty!


Tom

[ACL1504]

All the wall are now glued together.





I did make one change. I removed the door and window wall and replaced it with another bay door.

Original wall -



Continued in a few.

[ACL1504]

New wall -





The roof and supports will be next.

[barrymk]

I refer to an earlier post Tom - you've nailed the straight walls, if you get my drift. Mine would be kinked every which way but of course I'd refer to it as character and say that's just how it is in Cuspidor...hmm maybe there was a minor earthquake....that would explain a lot of my work.