FOS Gordon Novelty - 2021 Build Challenge (Rocky Point Harbor Tribute Cont’d)

[S&S RR]

Craig


Great modeling! And thank you so much for the tribute. I was catching up on all the posts this week and really studying the way you weathered this structure and then the really cool custom signs. And, as I'm admiring your work I realized it had my name on the sign, I was looking past it at your work. Fantastic work and again thank you.

[Keep It Rusty]

Craig


Great modeling! And thank you so much for the tribute. I was catching up on all the posts this week and really studying the way you weathered this structure and then the really cool custom signs. And, as I'm admiring your work I realized it had my name on the sign, I was looking past it at your work. Fantastic work and again thank you.

Relieved you approve, John! My little way of giving back to the community! And thank you for your kind words, they mean so much.

[cuse]

That is some really spectacular coloring...the moisture wicking up the stairwell wall is something I've never seen. As Tom said, the variation in stains around the edges is really a clever and realistic trick as well. Great work and a great re-imagining of Doug's kit!


John

[Keep It Rusty]

John, thank you for stopping by — and my for your kind words.

I always strive to create structures that look like they are a part of the Earth, as opposed to just sat on top of it. The rotting, wet wood effect is one of those tricks that's a simple as it is great. I'm glad you like it.

More soon!

[nycjeff]

Hello Craig, really impressive modeling. I like the colors, the signs and the weathering. You've gone to a whole 'nother level with this one.   Jeff

[Keep It Rusty]

Hello Craig, really impressive modeling. I like the colors, the signs and the weathering. You've gone to a whole 'nother level with this one.   Jeff

Thank you, Jeff! From another modeler tackling an FSM tribute, I really appreciate this!

[Keep It Rusty]

First of all, let me start off by apologizing for not having any more in-progress photos to show for this build. Time crunches put me on a schedule and any build time was spent doing just that.

Here's what I did between then and now, to bring it across the finish line:

• Finished the small side structure's roof. I followed the instructions, but I used shingles instead of the paper tar roofing. Construction paper flashing was added at the corners to transition the shingles from surface to surface.
  
• Weathered the entire building with pastel chalks.
• Black pitch added.
• Awning added. Used George Sellios design, adding front decorative elements using scalloped scissors.
• Added detail castings. Some 3D printed (like the pipes, downspout, trash bags), some were from Rusty Rail (trash cans, water tank), some were from the FOS kit itself (chimneys), some were from FSM kits (the sailfish, the pigeons) and some were scratch-built (the fishing rod).
  That rod was made using 1.2mm rod tapered to a point. The handle and reel is 1/8″ dowel shaped using a mini-lathe, with brass and copper tubing for the reel handle. The loops and line are all 28GA wire.
• Organic growth added using Woodland Scenics foliage.
• Sidewalk added. This was another Bar Mills weathered sidewalk, but to add variation it was cut to a narrower depth and water putty added to the brick surface to vary design. Two Woodland Scenic figures were also added at this stage.
• Small posters added. Also added a cardboard box here too.
• Real leaves (ground up fine) added to rooftops and sidewalk.
• Final pass over entire building, adding more pastel chalks and tying various elements together.

So, here it is, all finished. Per the previous post, the four unfinished windows on the left hand side will be completely covered by Saulenas' Tavern.

[PRR Modeler]

Beautiful modeling.  Everything looks terrific.  The fishing reel is awesome.

[Keep It Rusty]

Thank you, Curt! Really appreciate you stopping by.

[Jerry]

Craig up to your regular standards.  Another beautiful building.


Jerry

[Keep It Rusty]

Craig up to your regular standards.  Another beautiful building.


Jerry

That's very flattering, Jerry. Thank you!!

[Opa George]

Craig,

That is an absolute triumph.  I love your sense of humor and whimsy in the final details, but also salute your master craftsmanship so much on display here.  Well done!

--Opa George

[Keep It Rusty]

Craig,

That is an absolute triumph.  I love your sense of humor and whimsy in the final details, but also salute your master craftsmanship so much on display here.  Well done!

--Opa George

Wow, George! Probably the highest compliment I've ever received! Thank you... truly. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. This was a great build and a testament to Doug's wonderful design.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Beautiful work, Craig.

Love the fishing rod attached to the sign!  Some really nice details and weathering.

Might I suggest some stain added to the rafter tail ends on that third story extension?

Cheers, Mark.

[Janbouli]

Absolutely stunning , and the fishing rod is icing on the cake.