Kit Bashing Jason Jensen's Kit Bash of 3 KC's Workshop Kits.

[GPdemayo]

It's starting to look like a building.....

[ACL1504]

Tom,


As usual, a well documented step by step thread.  This is going to be a real attention getter on your layout.

Jerry,

Thank you, I appreciate you following and posting your comments.

I think the fun part is just starting.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Hey Tom:

It is looking very nice so far. Keep the pics coming.

karl

Karl,

Much appreciated as always. More photos this afternoon.

Tom

[ACL1504]

It's starting to look like a building.....

Greg,

Thank you, yes, finally it's starting to take shape.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I reopened the nail holes and using a 4-0 (0000) brush, applied a very little amount of Hunterline Light Gray A&I to the nail holes.

The doors and windows were glued in place at this time as well.

I did a good job of lining up the nail holes in the front but not so good on the sides.

Roof and wall signs and other details will help cover this mistake.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

You may have noticed the screen door on the second story. This is one of KC Workshops's screen doors.



I didn't use KC's screen material as I have some I like much better. It is very fine silver ribbon purchased from Joan's Fabrics.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I painted the door to match the trim color and when dry, glued a piece of screen material to the back of the door.

When the glued dried, I used a new #11 blade to trim the screen material from around the edges of the door.



I painted the door hinges and handle with Floquil Brass. The door was then glued to the door frame as shown.



Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.

[ACL1504]

On a few random boards on the front, I removed some of the clapboards and replaced them with HO scale 1X4s.

I used a new #11 blade, cut a vertical cut in the clapboard and then using the side of the blade cut under the clapboard.

I then cut a horizontal line on the top of the board. Now it can be removed. A new 1X4 was cut and glued in place where the one was removed.



Notice the fan in the window? This is a Vectorcut product. Unfortunately, Vectorcut isn't currently making any of his items available due to a family issues. I think his mom got sick.



No, that's not paint on the window glass but the wavy gallery glass picking up a reflection from the window panes.

More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I decided to use KC's Workshop stone foundation. I measured the walls and used a single edged razor blade to cut A 90 degree angle at each corner. The material was very easily cut with the razor blade.

You can also see the stone foundation in the above photo as well as the ones below.





I plan to light the the front wall only. I'll add a goose neck to the top door and the lower bay door.

Signs are a consideration next also but I first need to add more detail prior to adding the signs. I need to make sure this detail won't interfere with the signs and visa versa.

I'll get into this during the next post.

[vinceg]

Tom, continues to look great. That screen door treatment is very convincing. I'm enjoying watching the build.

[S&S RR]

Tom


Fantastic work! Love the details.

[Opa George]

Tom,
I'm very much enjoying the entire post and techniques. The replacement boards and the screen door are impressive.  Fantastic work!
--George

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent Tom.

[jerryrbeach]

Tom,


Looks great!  I was a little dubious that the white walls with red trim might look a little garish.  Not so, your choice of the red to use was perfect

IMO

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Another pet peeve of mine are structures that lack a foundation.  Kudos to Ken for including such a nice one with this kit.  Your use of stain rather than paint on the foundation is something I will have to try.

FWIW, I have started adding the nail holes after I paint the walls rather than before.  I have found the paint swells the wood and closes the nail holes.   I end up doing them again just as you did with this build.

[NKP768]

Tom,
Looks good....did you use the Hunterline full strength when redefining the nails holes?

Doug