T. Schwarz 2019 Winter Build - FOS Scale Models Deckers Tar Soap

[Jim Donovan]

For the front and back awnings I used paper corrugated sheeting made by KC Workshops. It is very thin and looked much more correct then the paper corrugated material that came with the kit. I used scale lumber to make the frames. The corrugated sheeting was cut to 24 inch width and spray painted with a gray primer. It was then 'rusted' using pastel chalks. It was then glued to the frame side-by-side so no light showed between them.

The copper wire used for the awning supports was painted using the Charcoal color. The Charcoal paint was mixed with white glue to attach the wire to the awning and to the building.




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[Jim Donovan]

As I mentioned previously I wanted to light part of the interior as well as two goose neck lights on the outside. To accomplish this I bought the goose neck lights from Evens Design. The other LED lights came from Micro Lumina. I followed the directions Micro Lumina provides on their web site. I had an issue with one of the interior lights but eventually figured it out. It looks more complex then it really is:



Apparently my wife liked my work.

[Jim Donovan]

So with all the vents, chimneys and smoke stacks put in place here is Tom Schwarz's Metal Stamping Mfg. Company:

[Jim Donovan]

I learned a lot and had a lot of fun making this kit. I plan to place it on the main street siding of the northern branch of the Holland Odessa R.R.. Currently I am working on a small diorama for the building. I will post a picture when I get it completed. Thanks for following along and for all the help.

Jim D

[Zephyrus52246]

Nice looking structure, Jim. 


Jeff

[GPdemayo]

Well done Jim.....great work. 

[Opa George]

Jim, fantastic!  I love the roof variety--my favorite part of following along, but every aspect is well done. Congrats on a beautiful building.
--George

[PRR Modeler]

Really nice modeling Jim. Good job on the lighting.

[jimmillho]

Good looking Build Jim.

Jim

[Oldguy]

Nicely done

[jrmueller]

Looks great Jim

[postalkarl]

Hey Jim:

Nice job on the kit. I built that when it first came out.

Karl

[Jim Donovan]

Nice looking structure, Jim. 


Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I decided to do the winter challenge as I met and liked Tom Schwarz. I am still new at the hobby and have a lot to learn. Making this kit was definitely a learning process.

Jim

[Jim Donovan]

Jim, fantastic!  I love the roof variety--my favorite part of following along, but every aspect is well done. Congrats on a beautiful building.
--George

George, thanks for following along. The kit sure has a lot of angles for such a small building. I have a wedge area on the layout where I know it will fit in. I like using sandpaper as the base for flat roofs. The sponge idea came from the Wiley's podcast. Appreciate the compliments.
Jim D

[Jim Donovan]

Well done Jim.....great work. 

Greg appreciate the help on construction reality in building this kit. Glad you liked how it came out.

Jim