Bar Mills Tribute Kit 1

[Opa George]

I'm not sure I like the roof as it is now, but as you stated earlier it still needs weathering and since you went with the sagging roof it will probably be weathered heavily and I think It will look great with the colors subdued. I look forward to seeing what you do George.

Right now it looks like it was shingled with all the leftover shingles the roofer had on is truck.

Jim

Indeed, it looks a little bright!  I plan to use Hunterline Blue Gray as an overall wash and then dry-brush with white for the highlights. Before highlighting I may look at adding a mossy effect, too.  It may take me a few days to get back to it--we're addressing Christmas cards this evening, and tomorrow evening is our school holiday concert. Hate to hold everyone in suspense...

--Opa George

[ReadingBob]

The walls look great!  I'm really curious to see how the shingles turn out as well after the wash and blending.

Forgive me for interjecting a picture in your thread but I took this one this past summer up in Schuylkill Haven (yes, I can spell that right because it was my hometown a long, long time ago).  I plan on using it as a reference whenever I do slate shingles.

[deemery]

Bob, I suspect that roof wouldn't pass an NMRA judge 


dave

[Opa George]

Bob, I suspect that roof wouldn't pass an NMRA judge 

dave

  Dave--I am sure you are right.
I wonder if it's a regional thing, to have multiple shingle colors on a roof. When I first looked at my results, I thought "Hey, that looks really good!  Looks like a lot of the older roofs I have seen." I know it certainly would work on a shingled wall. Those things often look like crazy quilt blankets. 

All the input is much appreciated!
--George

[rslaserkits]

A natural slate roof have seen and repaired many like that.
rich

[JimMooney]

nice pic of slate roof, I was not liking the roof until you posted that pic and it reminded me of the weird colors of slate, especially the rusty colors sometimes found in it. I almost commented on the first models roof being too stark in color, but you weathered it down it bit and it looks great. I usually hold off on any comments until model is done, no need to jump the gun, most people seem to get it right in the end.

Really like your modeling of the two so far, colors seem to blend well...nice neat construction, thanks for building it and sharing!

here's some pics of mine before final weathering...I know holy cow! florescent green windows!
added some rain gutters I 3D printed...keep trying to Artie to use them...but he's old and slow to catch on (!)
If you want some, send me your address in a PM and I'll send you a couple

[deemery]

I've had good luck using Pan Pastels in relatively bright colors to get those slate colors.


dave

[Dave K.]

I guess I'm the outlier, but I think the roof's gonna look great once weathered and toned-down. Note to self...same technique but more muted colors if it doesn't tone down enough.


Love all the signs, but I'm a sucker for vintage signs. And that brick firebreak is a very nice feature. Hobby on!

[cuse]

Great build, great kit and I love the roof discussion...If you like lovingly-weathered stuff  (like I do), those multi-colored shingles look perfect to me. Jim's pic as well. Nice work!


John

[Opa George]

Jim,
Very nice on your build of this structure and thanks for providing the pics. I do like the green--it goes nicely and helps highlight the rust details (vent, pipes and etc).  I do think the weathering will tie my roof colors together, and I've been photo-researching heavily mossed roofs and still debating on giving that a go as well. 

I appreciate the offer of 3-D printed rain gutters. I actually use 1/16th inch U-channels, and that works pretty well for me.  Did you extend your sidewall pipe a bit?  Looks higher than mine. I do notice you located the brace above the brick firebreak, rather than on it.  Looks very good.
--Opa George

[JimMooney]

I think I scratchbuilt the pipe on my model. I then drew it in 3D and sent the 3D model to our casting guy. so it might be a little different.

[Lynnb]

The roof looks good although too brite for my liking, I look at it and think how could I tone it down and yet not loose any of the individual slate colors. I think Jims roof looks great , hard to believe it started being just as brilliant colored as yours.

[Opa George]

Thanks for the input, Lynn.  It is bright for now but will tone down a little once installed and weathered. I am delayed in that step as I am adding some superficial interior detailing around the partially open freight doors: floors, walls and some details. Once that is done I will get the roof on, finish shingling, and give it an initial weathering.
--Opa George

[Opa George]

Prior to installing the roof I added some interior details. This won't be lighted, but you will be able to see a little of the interior through the open freight doors and the side windows. A floor and some vague shapes suggesting machinery are all that is really needed. The "odd shapes" are an empty tape roll beneath a few miscellaneous round styrene shapes painted with red auto primer.


The roof, still unfinished, is finally installed. I used a single rubber band in the center to add additional tension to the center, accentuating the sway.  I thought the sway would be more pronounced, but this is a working building so it should not appear to be about to collapse!

--George

[PRR Modeler]

Looks good George.