Build Challenge 2016: Bar Mills Dock House at Cundy Harbor

[jimmillho]

Beautiful build Bob.

If I didn't shake so bad and could see them, maybe I could solder wires on them little bitty light thingys.  I have to use those prewired ones.

Jim

[cuse]

Man, I knew I would like this one, but you've outdone yourself. It's got everything I like in a kit. The lighting is incredible -really a build on its own. The varied textures on the roof, the "fragile" details like the wind vane and that other elevated box (I don't know what it represents but it looks great), the varied pilings, dock heights and supports. That's a real winner. I can't wait to see all of the finishes and weathering in person.


One of your best!


John

[ReadingBob]

Great job on the dock house. I agree that the lighting puts it over the top!

Geo2rge aka timbob60

Thanks Geo2rge!  I can't wait to see it lit up on John's layout.  I waffled a little bit on whether or not to install a light over the one door that I knew would be facing away from the viewer on his layout but decided that, even though the lamp itself would be unseen, the effect of the lighting in the rear of the building might be interesting.   

[ReadingBob]

Very nicely done.  And as with many other build threads on here, a lot of very good building information presented and shown. Thanks again.

You're welcome Bob and thanks for following along and commenting.  I've learned so much from everyone on these forums over the year.     I enjoy sharing my experiences when I build kits.  I'm sure the regulars are familiar with most (all) of the techniques I share but I take the approach that there may be someone out there new to the hobby that hasn't seen a few of these things.   

[ReadingBob]

Beautiful build Bob.

If I didn't shake so bad and could see them, maybe I could solder wires on them little bitty light thingys.  I have to use those prewired ones.

Jim

Thanks Jim!     I was relieved I could still do it.  This was my first attempt since the cataract surgery.  I went with the mono vision option (my left eye is great for close up stuff and my right eye for distance).  It only messed up my depth perception a little bit but other than that it wasn't too bad.

[ReadingBob]

Man, I knew I would like this one, but you've outdone yourself. It's got everything I like in a kit. The lighting is incredible -really a build on its own. The varied textures on the roof, the "fragile" details like the wind vane and that other elevated box (I don't know what it represents but it looks great), the varied pilings, dock heights and supports. That's a real winner. I can't wait to see all of the finishes and weathering in person.


One of your best!


John

I'm glad you like it John!  I can't wait to see it on your water front.  It's an interesting little structure with that two level dock and, as you said, all the different textures.  I think they said that elevated box on the office is a water cooler.   

[S&S RR]

Very nicely done.  And as with many other build threads on here, a lot of very good building information presented and shown. Thanks again.

You're welcome Bob and thanks for following along and commenting.  I've learned so much from everyone on these forums over the year.     I enjoy sharing my experiences when I build kits.  I'm sure the regulars are familiar with most (all) of the techniques I share but I take the approach that there may be someone out there new to the hobby that hasn't seen a few of these things.

Bob


I learn something from every one of your build threads - another great build.   Just like I get better and learn something with every model I build - I also learn from your builds.  There is no substitute for experience. Thank you for helping us all learn faster.

[ReadingBob]

Very nicely done.  And as with many other build threads on here, a lot of very good building information presented and shown. Thanks again.

You're welcome Bob and thanks for following along and commenting.  I've learned so much from everyone on these forums over the year.     I enjoy sharing my experiences when I build kits.  I'm sure the regulars are familiar with most (all) of the techniques I share but I take the approach that there may be someone out there new to the hobby that hasn't seen a few of these things.

Bob


I learn something from every one of your build threads - another great build.   Just like I get better and learn something with every model I build - I also learn from your builds.  There is no substitute for experience. Thank you for helping us all learn faster.

Thanks John!  Trust me, you're all helping me out too and I really appreciate it.   

[Jerry]

Bob

Just went through this thread.  Very outstanding work.  Weathering not overdone.  The lighting should really bring this building right up there with the best of them.

Just watch this weather when you come North although the "Weather Weenies" are calling for above temperatures next week you never know.  We've been cold one day and the next day it was 64 a 30 degree change.

Jerry

[ReadingBob]

Bob

Just went through this thread.  Very outstanding work.  Weathering not overdone.  The lighting should really bring this building right up there with the best of them.

Just watch this weather when you come North although the "Weather Weenies" are calling for above temperatures next week you never know.  We've been cold one day and the next day it was 64 a 30 degree change.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry!  I appreciate the comments.  And the warning.  I haven't had to drive in snow or on ice in quite some time and don't care to test my skills.   

[Polux]

Wow!! That's an excellent build!!
Ufff....Think I cannot add more than the others have wrote Bob...
Amazing work and the lights are a perfect touch! A great detail.

[Rail and Tie]

Absolutely excellent work... as usual!

The details are real eye candy to keep you interested.

Is that a Vectorcut Weather vane on top! It is like the cherry on a loaded Banana Split!

[MAP]

Wowser!  I can't add any more kudos than what have been laid at your feet already!  Thanks again for all of the pictures and build commentary!

[ReadingBob]

Wow!! That's an excellent build!!
Ufff....Think I cannot add more than the others have wrote Bob...
Amazing work and the lights are a perfect touch! A great detail.

Thanks!  The comments are very much appreciated.     This kit presented some challenges but it is an interesting structure and was fun to build.

[ReadingBob]

Absolutely excellent work... as usual!

The details are real eye candy to keep you interested.

Is that a Vectorcut Weather vane on top! It is like the cherry on a loaded Banana Split!

Thanks Darryl!  I really appreciate the kind words.  The kit included two laser cut weather vanes.  The one I used, the whale, plus a another one, a sailing ship.  The ship looked a little too big too me so I chose the whale.

I do like the Vectorcut details.  I haven't checked out his site lately to see if he came up out with anything new that I have to have.