FSM Westside Auto

[Lynnb]

You did good , I always have my airbrush setup and ready to go. I find I can do quite a bit more to make a nice even coat of colour. Once I learned the proper way of cleaning I became a lot more comfortable.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, Lynnb.  Everything is finally together.  The workbench was a major pain as the base of four legs and four crossbraces is too flimsy.  It looks more askew in the pics than it is, but it isn't perfect.  I need to touch up the ends with some A&I.  The tarp worked out OK as well.  The vehicle is larger than the one George used, as I had a couple of details left over (sacks, a pallet and a trash can) that just didn't fit.  You're also supposed to add a figure in the middle, but I don't want to deal with painting a figure right now.  Used some of my dirt to weather up  where workers would come and go.  Time to paint the roof. 

Jeff

[Opa George]

Jeff,
Really nice in the details.  Sometimes a tiny little detail grabs your attention for the "wow" factor. For me, it is that rusty barrel with the junk and the shop rag draped over the side.

Fantastic!
--Opa George

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, George.  I always include one of these on my builds.  Here's one from a previous diorama.  The barrel is a Tichy product.

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

The fragile ends and sides have been attached.  I double sided taped this to a piece of matting as it was still slightly warped and I wanted to touch the actual structure as little as possible.


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Next was the roof. It's the same material (metal roofing) as on the back shed.  I was a bit worried when I put a bag of ballast on it to hold it down that it would collapse, but it did OK.  A touch of PanPastels on the roof.


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Both structures in their future location on The Empire.  Just enough room in the front for a street. 

Jeff

[ReadingBob]

Splendid addition to the empire my friend! Really great job all around. The painting and weathering of the detail castings is top notch. 

[Janbouli]

Really nice addition , wonderful weathering and detailing.

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent addition.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, guys.  There's one more structure to add.  Hope to start on that tomorrow.


Jeff

[postalkarl]

Hey Jeff:

Very well done so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Karl

[GPdemayo]

Looking good Jeff.....

[Dennis Bourey]

Jeff,Your doing a beautiful job!!!! Dennis

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looks terrific, Jeff!

Cheers, Mark.