KC's Workshop, Grumpy's Cafe - 2021 Build Challenge.

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It is certainly looking VERY good, Tom.  I've enjoyed all the tips so far.
--Opa George

George,

Thank you also, much appreciate the feedback. Glad you got some use out of the techniques I've used over the years and this build.

Tom 

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I weathered the roof and roof top A/C unit. The A/C unit was weathered with Floquil Roof Brown using a thin brown wash. When dry, dusted with pastels.

The roof was weathered with Pan Pastels - Gray, Dark Dray blended with Raw Umber Tint and Titanium White.





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I added a small block of wood, sanded down 4x4, to level the A/C unit.



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Pan Pastels were also used to weather the smaller roof.  I also added a barber pole in front.





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The middle and left stores are yet to be named and filled.



The Coca Cola sign could have just as easily been placed on the upper portion of the wall. However, the building going next to it would block the view. I'll make a small alley way so the sign being on the bottom makes more sense.



More in a few. Diet Pepsi time.

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For now, I'm calling this one 98% finished. I still need to add a second A/C unit to the right side of the roof. Some vent pipes and possibly two chimneys. Not sure about the chimney type yet.



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This was an easy kit and very well done by KC's Workshop. I made it much more difficult in terms of time by adding extra detail and changing the over all look of the structure. I seem cursed with the need to change a kit to fit my mind's eye.

At the last minute I added three interiors starting with the Barber shop. The other two are yet to be decided.

I drastically changed the entire look of the structure by drastically changing the roof - from flat to pitched. I raised the wall sides by four feet allow for the pitch of the roof and to add the corbels.

The outside stairs and upper porch area required as much time as did the main structure. This added feature changed the over all look as well. Yet, it was fun to build.

The three interiors will be lit at a later date but I'm in the mood to move on to another build.

I appreciate all whom left comments and followed along on this "never ending" build.

[deemery]

Tom, until you figure out the interiors, you should just put a "for rent" sign on the windows!


dave

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

Grumpy's Cafe looks just great.

Karl

[GPdemayo]

Well done Tom, good looking build.....Tahope is shaping up nicely. 

[PRR Modeler]

Superb job Tom. I can't wait to see it in person.

[Zephyrus52246]

Another great looking building for the town.  Your street scene is shaping up nicely.

Jeff

[ReadingBob]

Looks great Tom!  There's going to be a lot of eye candy on that street. 

[Jerry]

Tom great job!  Going to be a busy street when it's all done!


Jerry

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looks great, Tom.

I think the outside porch and stairway add a great deal to this structure.  The sloping roof, too, is a nice change.  Maybe next time you can try adding a hip roof behind the parapet walls.  Those are quite common, even though from the street they all look like flat roofs.  They also add a great deal of personality and individuality to a structure.

Cheers, Mark.