SRMW Retirement Build Challenge - 2021 updates

[tom.boyd.125]

Tommy,

Great start on all the kits. Which one will get finished? Inquiring minds and all that. 

Tom 

Tom,
  Sometimes we're just daunted by the task we're avoiding to start...Vilius advised me to do a little every day...
Visualize how great it will be to get it done...so looking forward to sharing this kit building journey with everyone...
Tommy

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

You are quite welcome.

Karl

[tom.boyd.125]

 Here's a pair of signs Karl O. did for me for this project...Craig Luck also helped change up another one too.
One new sign for the SRMW Kingston Creamery  ( for past forum member Andy Kramer ) and one new sign for the SRMW Robinson Electric from my requests.
Enjoy... More to follow soon ...
Tommy

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

Hey those are great looking signs.

Karl

[S&S RR]

Tommy


I just got caught up with your thread.  Great work - you have a lot of builds to finish. I can't wait to see how they look finished up with all the details.   I love the signs.

[tom.boyd.125]

 Thanks Karl and John for your comments.
Been two weeks since the last update, so here are some progress photos of the SRMW OV Hooker build.
Rumor has it that Dan Raymond and Sons General Contractors placed a bid on this structure.
Tommy

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking really good, Tommy.

I like the brick colour you have used.

Cheers, Mark.

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

Your build is lookin just great. Can't wait to see more.

Karl

[tom.boyd.125]

Looking really good, Tommy.

I like the brick colour you have used.

Cheers, Mark.

Mark,
Rust-Oleum red primer was used for the brick with a light use of grey Rembrant chalk for the mortar...
Tommy

[tom.boyd.125]

Hey Tom:

Your build is lookin just great. Can't wait to see more.

Karl

Karl,
Thanks !
Here's a view with the slate shingles added now. Drew pencil lines on the cardboard to keep them straight
Other details to be added soon ...like the chimneys, vents, rear balconies, side stairs, signage, etc.
Found out that Vilius adds pieces of styrofoam under the area where the roof details go for support ... did not do that here or with Tucker & Cook ...
Will do that on future builds...that's a great tip from him...plan ahead since you cannot access that area because of the resin castings...
Tommy

[S&S RR]

Tommy




Very nice work.

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

Roof look just beautiful.

Karl

[GPdemayo]

Great  progress Tom.....looking good. 

[tom.boyd.125]

 Thank You ... John, Karl and Gregory and all the others who have viewed this thread and checked out all the posted photos.
Have not updated for a while but more will be coming shortly after the summer break.
Tommy

[Jerry]

Tom you should have said!  Stayed tuned it just gets better and I'm sure it will.  Wonderful work!!


Jerry