Build Challenge 2018 #2 - Bar Mills Sweaty Betty's

ACL1504 · January 19, 2018, 04:09:52 PM

I decided to add a small spot light for Betty's sign.

I used Slims .025" OD(outside diameter) stainless tubing for the conduit. I used Slim's HO scale 18" aluminum lampshade.

The LED was slipped through the tubing and then bent to shape. I glued the conduit to the rear of Betty's sign.

By the way, I neglected to mention how I weather the marquee signs. I made a change from lightly sanding the front and then gluing them in place.

This time I used a Q-tip dipped into some dirty thinner and lightly rubbed the Q-tip on the front of the sign. I moved from top to bottom just as the rain would weathering the sign over time.

The dirty thinner bleeds the sign color to the desired effect.

If you try this method only swipe the Q-tip twice from top to bottom. This is what I did and the blending of the colors was very satisfactory.

More in a few.

ACL1504 · January 19, 2018, 04:39:51 PM

As I mentioned at the start of this thread, Sweaty Betty's Diner is the first Bar Mills kit I've built.

I also mentioned I wasn't a fan of slot and tab construction.

I was extremely satisfied with how the kit turned out and my nay saying of the slot and tab construction was premature. The walls went together very easily and I found no significant issues in the construction of the kit.

I've had this kit for about 10 years and have wanted to build it for about that length of time.

There was a lot of fun in building it and it is the type of structure that will fit almost anywhere on the layout. My Betty's is going to serve the railroad workers near the lubritorium and FOS' Mud Flap Cafe & Truck Stop.

Thank you Art and Jim for a great little structure.

Tom

Betty and her pet fly says, "Hi ya'll".

S&S RR · January 19, 2018, 05:27:19 PM

Tom

Great looking build and excellent build thread! Where have I seen Betty before???

Raymo · January 19, 2018, 06:16:44 PM

Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2018, 05:27:19 PM
Tom

Great looking build and excellent build thread! Where have I seen Betty before???

Wasn't she working the breakfast room in Peabody....

PRR Modeler · January 19, 2018, 07:46:54 PM

Beautiful job Tom.

jerryrbeach · January 20, 2018, 06:06:45 AM

Tom,
As always, a detailed thread with clear explanations of the process, ending with a beautiful structure. Looking forward to the second installment when the interior comes to life.

JimMooney · January 20, 2018, 08:42:40 AM

Glad you liked it..
BTW, I'm a really big of tabs and slots, but sometimes they are needed. For instance to align walls on a base or give you a target when gluing a wall into he middle of another to keep it square. Some people say it limits their ability to kit-bash, but we don't think so. most of the ones we put in really wouldn't affect that too much.
Nice job!

ACL1504 · January 20, 2018, 05:08:47 PM

Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2018, 05:27:19 PM
Tom

Great looking build and excellent build thread! Where have I seen Betty before???

John,

Thank you, much appreciated. I think there is a Sweaty Betty in every city across the fruited plain.

Tom

ACL1504 · January 20, 2018, 05:09:50 PM

Quote from: Raymo on January 19, 2018, 06:16:44 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2018, 05:27:19 PM
Tom

Great looking build and excellent build thread! Where have I seen Betty before???
Wasn't she working the breakfast room in Peabody....

Raymo,

I didn't see her in the little depot. I was to busy watching the train.

Tom

ACL1504 · January 20, 2018, 05:10:54 PM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 19, 2018, 07:46:54 PM
Beautiful job Tom.

Curt,

Thank you, much appreciated. Glad you got to see it this morning.

I enjoyed your visit.

Tom