The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 4

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Chip,

My great uncle had a hardware store in Vandalia, IL., Perkins Hardware, back in the late 40's. The building was built in 1893. His family sold carriages and horse drawn wagons when the building was new. Anyway he did sell Lionel when I visited in early 50's. Polk's is the name on the sign that Doug put in the kit, so I used it.

Tom 

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Didn't get a lot done today but I do have a little bit of an update.

The four walls were glued together and I used two metal squares to ensure the walls stayed square while the glue dried.

Here is where it will be placed. As Craig said, it fits "Tween the Tracks". I still need to add the rolled roofing and HOBBY SHOP sign.





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In another scenery related update this is for information only.

I found an old gallon bottle of Matte Medium under the layout. It must be at least a year old. It only had about 2 inches of liquid medium left. However, it sat for a very long time.





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[EricQuebec]

An other nice little scene. your layout is just fabulous.
Eric.

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I gave it a vigorous mixing and when poured out in the strainer it looked like this. A lot of bubbles.



When the bubbles dissipated, it was still coagulated. I tried mixing three different times to no avail. It was still coagulated.



With my other bottle of Matte Medium, I've been shaking it every two to three weeks and this has kept it freshly mixed for the next use.

This old bottle and contents were thrown out. So, lesson learned. Keep it well mixed even while not in use.

[ACL1504]

An other nice little scene. your layout is just fabulous.
Eric.

Eric,

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind compliment.

By the way Eric, I found a few more cars I'll send your way. No charge.

Tom 

[EricQuebec]

An other nice little scene. your layout is just fabulous.
Eric.

Eric,

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind compliment.

By the way Eric, I found a few more cars I'll send your way. No charge.

Tom 

What a nice  surprise I send you a message in private.
Eric

[S&S RR]

Tom


Great looking "tweener" build.  I have had Matt Medium go bad, too.  I put a date on the bottle when I buy it and make sure I use the old stuff first. I also have quit buying it ahead.  When I'm going into a period of time where I'm doing a lot of scenery work I try to buy just enough for the job.  I have found that if it really goes bad it has an odor along with the clogs.

[Bruce Oberleitner]

Yo Tom,
Wasn't "Polk's Hobby store" located in New York City many years ago?  I seem to recall that name from the past.

Brucer 

[Jerry]

Just have to love those little buildings they add so much to a RR.  And you have done a fine job on this one.


Jerry

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Tom


Great looking "tweener" build.  I have had Matt Medium go bad, too.  I put a date on the bottle when I buy it and make sure I use the old stuff first. I also have quit buying it ahead.  When I'm going into a period of time where I'm doing a lot of scenery work I try to buy just enough for the job.  I have found that if it really goes bad it has an odor along with the clogs.

John,

Thanks very much! The old Matte Medium was over a year old and I didn't even know I had it. Fortunately, I had a new gallon and have been using it for the most recent scenery projects. The odor smells like rotten eggs. I'm surprised the bottle didn't explode under the layout. In any event, I'll keep my current bottle well shaken every two weeks or so.

Tom 

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Yo Tom,
Wasn't "Polk's Hobby store" located in New York City many years ago?  I seem to recall that name from the past.

Brucer 

Bruce,

That could be but I really have no idea. All I do know is that Polk's Hobby Shop is in South Tahope "tween the tracks."

Tom 

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Just have to love those little buildings they add so much to a RR.  And you have done a fine job on this one.


Jerry

Jerry,

I agree, the little structures do have a place on all layouts. This little hobby shop has a lot of character in how Doug did the signage and front.

Thank you for the nice compliment.

Tom

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Yesterday afternoon I finished the small hobby shop.

I didn't use the chimney Doug included in the kit as many smaller buildings in the south didn't have fireplaces or furnaces. I did add a small vent for the bathroom. I punched a hole in the roof and used a toothpick for the vent. I painted the tip of the toothpick with Floquil Gunmetal and when dry stuck it through the hole.





I cut the pointed end off and glued the vent from the underside of the small roof.

More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I then glued the main and smaller roofs in place. When dry, I dry brushed them with various shades of gray chalks for weathering. The weathering is very subtle and doesn't show in the photos.





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