“Rocky Point Harbor” - an F&SM Tribute

[postalkarl]

Hey Rusty Robot:

This looking really coll. Can't wait to see more.

Karl

[Mark Dalrymple]

Great stuff, RR!

Probably my favourite square foot of real estate on the F&SM too - although there are many!

It will be fun watching your skills bring this one to life. 

I do hope to see you attempt the same sort of thing from a block of the prototype soon.  There are plenty of amazing prototype structures yet to be modeled.  Its also a lot of fun doing the research and design.

Cheers, Mark.

[Keep It Rusty]

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the kind words and support.

Mark - I totally agree. I think I just needed to do this project first to get it out of my system! I've been collecting numerous references for a while now, so I'm looking forward to creating something new.

[tom.boyd.125]

RR,
Nice storefront.
Tommy

[Jerry]

Rusty nice work on this project.


Jerry

[Keep It Rusty]

Nearing the end of this little building.



Got a lot done over the past couple of days.

Roofing, rafter tails, front sheds, windows & blinds, lead flashing, black pitch, 3D printed parts, signs... you name it!

Attached some photos. Here's a commentary for each:

Photo #1: Particularly happy with the way the dust collector came out - a 3D design. I designed it knowing I'd be using 2.5mm wire for the collector arm's, extending down into the building. It fit together nicely and looked even better after the paint job. Standard Americana paint was used for the rust, along with some pastel chalks.

Photo #2: I 3D designed and printed a store interior. This is a dangerous precedent to set, but it was more a simple experiment than anything else. It was plainly painted as I know it'll likely never be seen. See photo #6 for it installed inside the building.

Photo #3, 4, 5: I'd say the building is about 90% done. I've still got some fine details to add - chimneys etc. I also have to finish the stucco corners. For the signs, they were printed on standard laser paper. Each sanded  (on the back) using 200 grit sandpaper, allowing them to thin out and form the the stucco more realistically. Care was needed here.

Photo #6: Here is the interior all installed. As it's a scale model supply store, you may note the HO scale layout in the store window. It'll forever be 2pm in this store now!

More soon.

[PRR Modeler]

Beautiful modeling.

[Oldguy]

Very, very nice.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking really good, RR.

Love the printed shop front.

Cheers, mark.

[Keep It Rusty]

Thanks everyone! I'll be finishing it over the next couple of days but I'm simultaneously moving into the next build, too.

The Rooming House is up!

[Janbouli]

Great modeling Rusty.

[Keep It Rusty]

Got a little done today.

Started the structure for Swee Pea's. Got some new parts printed, including a cornice. These all look wonky right now, but they'll shore up once the bracing is in.

It's bigger than George's 'prototype', but this is intentional. I've added more windows and there will be a small street-level walk up for the rooming house upstairs. As with the previous building, it's a tribute to and not a copy of.

Also attaching another photo, for scale reference to the Scale Supply Store.

That's all she wrote for today.

[ACL1504]

Craig,

Fantastic modeling. The use of 3D printers has really changed the hobby. Like Bob said, the learning curve on being able to actually use one is very intimidating.

Tom

[Keep It Rusty]

They have definitely revolutionized the hobby. For me, I only use it where a white metal casting would typically be in a kit. I feel like that's an appropriate usage without it overtaking what make the hobby what it is in the first place!

The learning curve definitely looks intimidating on the outside, but as with many things, once you've tried it that spell is broken almost instantly.

Thanks Tom!

[Keep It Rusty]

Few steps forward today.

Got the walls of Swee'Peas all stained, weathered, trimmed and assembled.

I also spent an hour or two re-creating most all of the signs on the Harbor. From Swee'Peas down to Izzy Fish Co. Whilst this whole project has its own character, the signs are one area I'd like to remain largely faithful. Even down to the font and sizing.

Still got a ways to go on this building, but it's one of my favorites for some reason so I'm taking some time on it.