FOS The Terminal

[Opa George]

Thanks, Curt!
Persistent rain here has taken yardwork out of the picture, so time for a little more progress. The provided foundation doubled as a carrier sheet for the gable ends, and if the interior is not visible, would be fine. I want to add some interior details, so the large angular cut-outs will be awkward. I considered substituting scribed siding for a wooden floor, but then thought that a concrete floor would be more appropriate for this type of structure, which would be regularly cleaned with hoses and scrub brushes.

To that end, I delved into my supply of heavy art paper (8 1/2 x 11 sheets in bulk color assortments from the paper-crafting section of my local craft store) for a brownish shade and cut it to shape using the task board foundation as a template.


I glued the paper to the top of the task board, then gave it a spray-paint coat of Rustoleum camouflage "Khaki." While it dried, I glued and clamped the four main structure walls together. The small angled wall is not yet installed.


The instructions are to install the roof first, then apply the roofing strips. I like the control I get from installing the roofing strips first, so I began that application. The thin cardboard is warping here, but I'll let it dry under a weight, and then add wooden bracing before installing on the structure. Also, I will install all of the roofing strips except the ridge cap, which I'll glue on after the roof is in place.


So here is the structure basic shell with angled wall and side entrance shed installed.  The roof is underneath the book.


George

[Oldguy]

Looking good

[Bruce Oberleitner]

Keeps getting better and Better Opa George.  You make me wish I had purchased this kit.

[Opa George]

Thanks, Bob, and thank you, Bruce. It seems to be available on the second hand market at reasonable prices yet. I saw one for about the same price I paid direct from the company.  It is a lot of modeling fun and the footprint is quite a bit bigger than I initially thought--so lots of model bang for the buck.

Time for an update. I've slowed down a bit with the nicer weather and working to free the garden from its winter doldrums. Also, the end of school is near and that means busy weeks at the academy.

Here is the business side of the structure, not yet under roof.  I added a ridge beam, but am waiting for delivery of some interior detailing parts before I install the roof. I did start posting some signs. All shown are pre-weathering. They will get a fading and streaking treatment soon.


The dormer base forms are cardboard. They are to be sided with weathered and painted scale 2x6s.  All I have left are in the picture above, ready to go. However the instructions still call for 17 overhang roof supports to be cut from the stock. I don't think I'll make them stretch and will likely need to dip into my own stock.

Here is the alley side of the market. I plan to keep the big billboard looking fresh and newly installed, so minimal weathering. I will install framing around it.


Here are the dormers with siding installed. I used up nearly all the 2x6 stock, so will use different stock for the roof supports.


--George

[S&S RR]

George


Great build! I'm really enjoying your thread - very nice work.

[Jerry]

George

Your sure keeping the interest at a high level.  Great work.

Jerry

[PRR Modeler]

Great job George.  The stripes on the bottom of the wall makes a optical illusion at least to my eyes.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking terrific, George.

Cheers, Mark.

[Opa George]

Thank you, John, Jerry, Curt and Mark. I have been away for a number of days but will get some more work done and photos posted soon. I am currently working on the pavement/outdoor sales area of the market as well as some interior detail.
--George

[Jim Donovan]

George

It does look like an optical illusion, very neat. Looking great.

Jim D

[postalkarl]

Hey George:

The build looks just great. The signs look just great. I am A sign freak. I have a very large sign collection and enjoy just looking at them. Anyway keep up the good work and pictures.

Karl

[Opa George]

Thank you, Jim, and thank you, Karl. I also love good vintage signs!
Workplace work (the kind that produces a paycheck) and gardening are big time sponges about now, but I did make a little progress. Below is the market with the roof finally in place. I also posed some fruit and vegetable crate castings in the outside sales area to get a quick fix for the details. The castings are from Model Tech and just arrived in the mail. The white sales tables were built from kit parts.


I attached the dormers and the elevator tower to the roof, although not in the same position as on the pilot model. Note that nothing is weathered yet, so it all looks a little "rough" before highlighting, A&I washes and blending with chalks.  Also, I have a lot of trim to add, as well as rafter tails.


Slow but sure.
--George

[PRR Modeler]

Really nice details George.

[S&S RR]

I love the details George.

[ACL1504]

George,

You've done a masterful job on the build. I love everything about it.

Tom