Walthers Row House Kitbash, Build Challenge 2016

[donatode]

Anyway you look at it.... "WoW" .... !!

[Rail and Tie]

Anyway you look at it.... "WoW" .... !!

Yup, what he said!
I had not paid attention to this thread somehow I missed it until now.  Glad I caught up. Really great work and some cool ideas to follow up on.

[ACL1504]

Ditto to what they all said and I'll add just fantastic modeling. Well done sir.

Tom

[restocarp]

Thank you, Bob, Jeff, Donato, Darryl and Tom, for your kind words.

I hope to have some further roofing updates soon, probably after the weekend.

In the mean time, here is a picture of a Baltimore "Arabber" shopping fresh watermelons, cantalopes, pumpkins and corn in front of the Rowhouses. These horse powered merchants have (barely) survived into the 21st century in Baltimore. They have an important role in supplying fresh fruits and vegetables into areas of our city that otherwise wouldn't have access to fresh produce. They have struggled with financial and regulatory difficulties, but there are people working to preserve unique tradition. I built this model to represent a memory that generations of Baltimore residents, including my kids, have of the horse drawn wagons on our streets.

For those interested, more info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabber
https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreArabbers/

Matt

[postalkarl]

Hi Matt:

What can I say But WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful job. I really like the beat trick you used on the bay window.

Karl

[restocarp]

Thank you, Karl. The bead seems to have fit the bill.

Matt

[tom.boyd.125]

Matt,
Nice work on your project build. Really well done sign on that building and great job on the stonework too ! 
Tommy

[restocarp]

Thanks for your comment, Tommy.

I have been continuing to pick away at this project. I am currently working on the main building's roofs. I used the kit supplied roof piece for the brick portion and cut a new styrene piece for the Formstone section. Both plates were covered with roofing paper as previously describe, however this time I painted the seams to simulate roofing tar. I have added a few details.

I used the kit supplied party wall detail to simulate the divide between the first two units.

I used an extra piece, included to divide the walls if two kits were used, to simulate the other party wall, adding a balsa chimney, painted to look like stuccoed brick. Bits of coffee stirrers were used for the chimney flues.

I am now working on creating models of the stairwell skylights that are seen on many Baltimore Rowhouses. I am using 1/2" door bumpers, that I picked up for a cabinet project at some point.

I made a little pyramidal top for them using square strip wood. I sanded the pyramid shape, trimmed it off and glued it to the flat of the bumper.



I have tried a couple of things to detail the little buggers. The brown one has small paper framing around the glass. The others used various colors of Sharpie permanent markers to outline the glass. As much of a pain as the paper detail was, I think it works a little better, but it is really hard get the paper glued in the right spot and then keep the paint under control. So still a work in progress.

And the trial pieces sitting on the roof.

So I need to finish the skylights, clean up some of the details on the roof, get rid of that glue drip, and roof the front porches. More later.
Matt

[restocarp]

I have set the skylights aside for the time being and focused on completing the remainder if the model. That entails roofing the last three surfaces, which are now complete.

The front porches are paper painted and weathered with chalks to simulate tarpaper:



And the bay, made with diamond shingles (pinking shears) and metal hip and perimeter flashing. this also is all paper.



My wife doesn't like the silly little tree next to the bay, and so, in the interest of matrimonial harmony, that is being switched out.

So aside from the skylights and some other small details, this project is done. I will get some overall completed photos in the next day or two. Nothing like coming right up to the deadline!

Matt

[cuse]

Great modeling!


John

[deemery]

Very clever skylights!!


dave

[S&S RR]

Like everyone else said - great modeling!

[ACL1504]

Matt,

It amazes how and what you use to make your models look more individualistic. Thanks for sharing your ideas and "how to's".

Tom

[restocarp]

Here are some finish pictures. I will revisit the skylights, once I have worked out the kinks. I also plan to add the static model of the streetcar and some additional figures and details, but, for now, it is done.

























Thanks for following along,
Matt

[cuse]

Beautiful work!


John