Bar Mills Springfield Station

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

Here is my next build. Artie sent me this kit to test build on the forum.

Karl

[Oldguy]

Oh, good.  I heard he was closing down for a bit so I bought a gas station.  I'm guessing they would go together about the same.

[jerryrbeach]

Karl,


Looking forward to the build.  I believe Bar Mills has a slightly different version of this same kit so a modeler can build a pair of small stations with a "family look".


Bob,


Art had to stop production because Maine has forced closure of all non-essential businesses.  Art is still there, he will ship orders from existing stock, and is offering free shipping to the US.  Details are on the Bar Mills Facebook page.

[GPdemayo]

I'll be looking in Karl. 

[Jerry]

Looking forward to the build Karl.


Jerry

[postalkarl]

Hey Guys:

Thanks for coming along the build.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Bob D

What gas station did you get?

Karl

[Oldguy]

Bob D

What gas station did you get?

Karl

Bud Smileys.  I had to get back in and find out.  Didn't realize that there was more than one.  Smileys is a better fit for my area anyway.  I seem to have a thing for Texacos.

[postalkarl]

Hey Bob:

Here's the one I scratch built and gave to George. It resides on the F&SM RR. I built it from A photo of the real gas station. Artie turned it into Bud Smiley's. He did not include the side Garage.

Karl

[Lynnb]

Karl I haven't caught up on your previous builds yet 
Following when I get caught up 

[postalkarl]

Hey Lynn:

sounds good. Glad to have you aboard.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey All:

Got a little work done today. I painted all the parts. I changed my colors to Depot Buff and Depot Olive. Here's A photo.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

The Walls and platform are ready for assembly. I added extra bracing to 3 of the walls not included in the kit or the instructions. The 4 braces next to the corner trim were added to add a gluing surface for the side walls. On the freight door wall I added the two outer pieces as this wall is very fragile. Here's A few Photos.

Karl

[ACL1504]

Karl,

Nice start on the station.

Your Richfield Gas Station is my favorite gas station of all time and of any kit now or on the market in the past.

Tom

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

thanks buddy much appreciated. Bar Mills makes A kit of it. Bud Smileys Gas Stop. It's A Texaco Station.

Karl