FSM Bailey's Produce for Cuse - Here we go again!

[jimmillho]

As always Bob, an excellent job.  Even this old guy learned something from your build.

Thanks for all your work to show us all how you did it.

Jim

[GPdemayo]

What Jim said.....

[ReadingBob]

Thanks Greg and Jim!

Better post an update.  Lynn is getting caught up to me.   

After the platform was assembled I need to add a set of stairs, complete with handrails, at each end.  This is is for stairs and handrails on this build.  Thank Heaven!   


Time to build the support for the roof.  This is done over the template.  I start by cutting all the pieces I need using a single edge razor blade and eyeballing it as best I can. 


When the frames were complete (there were two of them) and removed from the template I glued them in place on the loading dock trying to keep them square.


The cross pieces were then glued to the sides and the roof (which had already been shingled) was glued to the very fragile structure.  I simply held it in place with light finger pressure while the glue set.  Afterwards some shingles were lifted up with the tip of an X-Acto knife, the roof was painted with Floquil Earth followed by a wash of A&I and finally some drybrushing with an off white.


Next up I braced the walls for the tiny office building.


After bracing the walls I stained the walls with Hunterline Light Gray.


More in a moment...

[ReadingBob]

Next up I painted the walls with the same Floquil SP Lettering Gray used on the main building.


Then I 'dry sponged', if that's a term, some Dove Gray on the wall to help represent where paint had peeled away and the underlying primer was exposed.


I also 'dry sponged' some Khaki onto the walls to represent spots where even the primer had peeled off.


Nail holes with a ponce wheel.  Let's not go there.   


I just realized this was the first set of clapboard walls in the kit.  I lifted some with a chisel blade in an X-Acto knife handle.  I even broke one or two.


Then a wash of A&I was applied to the walls.


After painting the inside of the walls black (cheap craft store acrylic) I added the doors and windows along with the acetate and window shades inside.  Next up came gluing the walls together.  I glued the front to one side wall and the rear to the other side wall to create two L shapes.


That's all for today.  The house smells of Apple Pie and Cheesecake.  I'm getting hungry.

Thanks for following along!

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent modeling Bob. I thought you were going to show the entire build from start to finish!

[ReadingBob]

Excellent modeling Bob. I thought you were going to show the entire build from start to finish!

Thanks Curt!  I missed a few photos here and there.  Guess I feel asleep at the shutter.      A little more work remains before I can put this one to bed and move onto the next.   

[S&S RR]

Bob


Another great build thread and build! I have enjoyed your updates. This is really going to look good on John's layout. I hear he might be spending more time on it in the coming months.

[jerryrbeach]

Bob,


I am always amazed by your ability to post photos of the step by step, illustrating your modeling so clearly.  Your build threads are enhanced so much by these pics.  I really like the outside shed and am looking forward to seeing this installed on John's layout.

[ACL1504]

Bob,

Fantastic build on Bailey's for Cuse. I never get tired of your step by step tutorials. Just wonderful stuff my friend.

Hope I get to see it finished prior to Cuse taking delivery.

Tom

[Opa George]

Bob, nice step-by-step on those walls. I am also really liking the brick supports on the loading dock. They look great.
--George

[Lynnb]

Nice to see you back at it Bob. Is there any reaction going on there with the Acrylic Dove Gray on the Floquil SP Lettering? I used a pounce wheel many times in the past  and each time the holes got them out of allignment on a board ( ie on the edge of a board ) , I know its more work but found a pin point one at a time gave a better look, yours looks good. 

By the way you've passed me now, work keeps interferring with my modelling time, also off to Mexico for a vacation on Saturday, -21 Celius here today burrrrr.

[ReadingBob]

Bob


Another great build thread and build! I have enjoyed your updates. This is really going to look good on John's layout. I hear he might be spending more time on it in the coming months.

Thanks John!  I'm anxious to see this on John's layout.  I'm sure he is too.  He's been very patient as he waits for this one.     Good thing for me he's a busy fellow. 

[ReadingBob]

Bob,


I am always amazed by your ability to post photos of the step by step, illustrating your modeling so clearly.  Your build threads are enhanced so much by these pics.  I really like the outside shed and am looking forward to seeing this installed on John's layout.

Thanks Jerry!  Glad to here you enjoy the step by step.  From one thread to the next I know I repeat a lot of stuff but I always assume that there may be one person reading one of my threads for the first time (even if they haven't joined the forum yet).

The outside shed is an interesting structure as is the little office building.  I'm sure John will do justice to all three structures.  His scenery will be sure to enhance their appearance.   

[ReadingBob]

Bob,

Fantastic build on Bailey's for Cuse. I never get tired of your step by step tutorials. Just wonderful stuff my friend.

Hope I get to see it finished prior to Cuse taking delivery.

Tom

Thanks Tom!  I'll have to see if I can sneak it down before I give John the green light to pick it up (or, better yet, make him meet us down at your place to pick it up).  I know you have this one so it would be good for you to see it in person to get a feel for where you may place yours on the layout when the time comes.

[ReadingBob]

Bob, nice step-by-step on those walls. I am also really liking the brick supports on the loading dock. They look great.
--George

Thanks George!  Your comments a very much appreciated.  Those supports are neat little castings and I'm happy with the way they turned out.