The St. Louis & Denver Railroad - The Build

[GPdemayo]

Editors Note - Correction
 
The interlocking tower shown above is not "(Northeastern Scale Models #NE40008)".
 
It is American Model Builders #709.

[GPdemayo]

There are a number of interesting structures in Phase 1 and 2 that I really like and will be great fun to build. 
 
The one I am really looking forward to building in Phase 1 is the Smokey Hollow Products kit #941 - Jon H. Olson Chemical Company that I purchased back in the 80's or 90's (I can't remember when). This is a good looking building and along with a toxic waste pond (note to tree huggers - don't blame me, it was Pegi's idea), will look great. The front and rear elevation photos of the completed model on a scenic base (built by Dave Frary) below were included with the kit.
 
Exhibit #1 - (OCC-001s)


Exhibit #2 - (OCC-002s)


Exhibit #3 - (OCC-003s)

 
I know the company (located in Cape Elizabeth, ME) is no longer in business and I haven't been able to find out any information about the owner or the company. If anyone knows anything, or has any information please pass it on, thanks. The instructions mentioned that Dave Frary lent his experience in " accessing design and marketing of the Skeeters concept and Bob VanGelder "was very generous in sharing and networking solutions to manufacturing challenges".
 
The next building on the list is our own JimmyD's RailroadKits Boilermakers Brewery. This is a great structure I have due to the boundless generosity of Tom Langford (ACL1504). I plan on making changing it from a brewery to a winery, complete with small vineyard. I look forward to building the kit, but I don't know if I will be doing a thread on this one, considering what a great job Tom did in his build and much of the instructions are pulled directly from his posting. How does a fella compete with that
 

Exhibit #4 - (B-003s

 

I'll continue this over the weekend, if I get the time.

[ReadingBob]

Ohh... a mint in box, sealed, Boilermakers initialed by J.D. hisself!      I love Boilermaker's.  If you hadn't told me you were going to turn your's into a winery I would have bought one for myself and done the same thing.  Eileen wants a winery and I've already purchased some vines.   

[cuse]

There's a great YouTube video by MC Fujiwara on modeling a vineyard I recall seeing. He models in N scale and does some really neat stuff. You may find it helpful when the time comes.


John

[gnatshop]

It's nice to know that the Floridy winos stick together and help each other out!! 
Keep them grapes a'growin!!! 

[Mark Dalrymple]

Some great builds coming up, Gregory!

I'll be especially interested in your smoky hollow products build.  I bought this one off ebay last year and have it mocked up for a bit of a kitbash.  The tank farm looks especially cool!

cheers, Mark.

[GPdemayo]

Ohh... a mint in box, sealed, Boilermakers initialed by J.D. hisself!      I love Boilermaker's.  If you hadn't told me you were going to turn your's into a winery I would have bought one for myself and done the same thing.  Eileen wants a winery and I've already purchased some vines.   

Hi Bob.....I'll have to take a look at the vines you bought, I'll need a few for the vineyard myself.

[GPdemayo]

There's a great YouTube video by MC Fujiwara on modeling a vineyard I recall seeing. He models in N scale and does some really neat stuff. You may find it helpful when the time comes.


John

Thanks John.....I'll check out the video when I get a few minutes.


What scale track did you go with?

[GPdemayo]

It's nice to know that the Floridy winos stick together and help each other out!! 
Keep them grapes a'growin!!! 

Hi David.....come on down and bring the Ledbetters with you, the wines here and the sunshine has the grapes "a'growin".

[ACL1504]

It's nice to know that the Floridy winos stick together and help each other out!! 
Keep them grapes a'growin!!! 

Hi David.....come on down and bring the Ledbetters with you, the wines here and the sunshine has the grapes "a'growin".

Gman,

Okay, I'll step up and tell you what DeMayo didn't say! The sunshine is here and FREE, the wine is here and NOT FREE!

There, I said it!

Tom

[GPdemayo]

Some great builds coming up, Gregory!

I'll be especially interested in your smoky hollow products build.  I bought this one off ebay last year and have it mocked up for a bit of a kitbash.  The tank farm looks especially cool!

cheers, Mark.

Hi Mark.....I can't wait to do that Smokey Hollow build either. I've been trying to get my structure building skills back by building other kits before I tackle that one. I don't want to mess it up.

I'm also waiting to perfect the gooseneck lamp building and interior lighting with Slims' LED stuff. The tank form on the kit should look great all lit up.


I'm keeping up with your earthquake recovery layout thread on the other forum.....great work. Post some pictures over here when you get a chance.

[gnatshop]

It's nice to know that the Floridy winos stick together and help each other out!! 
Keep them grapes a'growin!!! 

Hi David.....come on down and bring the Ledbetters with you, the wines here and the sunshine has the grapes "a'growin".

Gman,
Okay, I'll step up and tell you what DeMayo didn't say! The sunshine is here and FREE, the wine is here and NOT FREE!
There, I said it!    Tom  

I understand all too well!
That DeMayo guy will help haul carpet and kick it around to the wrong places, BUT he AIN'T gonna share HIS wine!!!   

That's all right - the Ledbetters ain't classy enuff for wine anyway!!!
Moonshine is their preference!

[ACL1504]

Gman,

Yourn love the White Lightning! My dad had some when he lived in NC, I tried it and it blew my brains out! That was some powerful stuff! I think the old man my dad got it from supplied the fuel to NASA!

His name was Cotton and he was featured on the History Channel of being a Shiner! He was a scary guy!

Tom

[GPdemayo]

It's nice to know that the Floridy winos stick together and help each other out!! 
Keep them grapes a'growin!!! 

Hi David.....come on down and bring the Ledbetters with you, the wines here and the sunshine has the grapes "a'growin".

Gman,
Okay, I'll step up and tell you what DeMayo didn't say! The sunshine is here and FREE, the wine is here and NOT FREE!
There, I said it!    Tom  

I understand all too well!
That DeMayo guy will help haul carpet and kick it around to the wrong places, BUT he AIN'T gonna share HIS wine!!!   

That's all right - the Ledbetters ain't classy enuff for wine anyway!!!
Moonshine is their preference!

That's part right Gnat......the wine is Pegi's, I'm not a big wine drinker.
 
I will gladly offer wine to any guest, but I'd have to be careful not to dispense to much or Pegi will want to have a serious chat when the guests leave. Remember, she is Irish and everyone knows about the Irish and their thoughts about anything containing alcohol.
 
So drop on in and have a sip or a beer, whatever floats your boat. We don't, however have any shine in stock!

[GPdemayo]

Gman,

Yourn love the White Lightning! My dad had some when he lived in NC, I tried it and it blew my brains out! That was some powerful stuff! I think the old man my dad got it from supplied the fuel to NASA!

His name was Cotton and he was featured on the History Channel of being a Shiner! He was a scary guy!

Tom

Pegi and I tried some once when we were out in Missouri for a wedding reception. I can't imagine drinking any amount of that stuff, it burnt all the way down and hit bottom with a hell of a thud.


I'll stick to scotch and vodka and use the shine for paint thinner and brush cleaner!