FOS Red Bird Taxi -2022 Build Challenge

ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 04:48:27 PM

Quote from: EricQuebec on January 01, 2022, 04:14:29 PM
Very nice work on the roof.
Eric.

Eric,

Thank you so much. Good to see you - thanks for stopping by.

Tom

ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 04:53:30 PM

There is a small structure referred to as a repair office. This one is made of cardboard and will have stucco applied to the walls.

I cut the template out as shown and cut out the door and two window openings.

I glued on the four vertical braces per the instructions.

More in a few.

ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 04:56:48 PM

I used weights to hold the bracing in place until the glue dried.

While the bracing was drying I glued the Red Bird Taxi sign to the template as shown.

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ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 05:04:20 PM

Once the bracing was dry, I removed the weights and trimmed the vertical braces to follow the roof line.

I previously lightly scored the along the dotted lines on the other side of the walls. I used a weight to angle the wall and then made a pencil line where the vertical braces meets the other wall when folded. This is shown in the above photo.

When the walls are folded inward, the braces will be just inside of the pencil line.

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ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 05:08:23 PM

I then added the upper and lower horizontal braces. These were cut to fit between the vertical pencil lines as shown below.

These were then placed under weights until the glue was thoroughly dry.

While waiting for the glue to dry, I cut out the Red Bird Taxi sign.

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ACL1504 · January 01, 2022, 05:17:01 PM

I then added two short horizontal braces between the vertical braces and added a short piece at the top of each gabled wall section.

The walls were again placed under weights until the glue dried. Now, some would say, " Why not wait and add weights after all the bracing was glued on the back of the walls?" I've found by doing it my way, there is less likely to be any movement in the braces during the drying process. Proper prevention prevents (another p--s word here) poor performance.

When all was dry, the small repair office was glued together. Metal squares are being used to hold it square until the glue dries.

Done for today.

Mark Dalrymple · January 01, 2022, 07:35:28 PM

Looking good, Tom.

I'm way too impatient for all that glue drying! I almost always use CA when adding bracing. Occasionally I slip - but only occasionally. I'm guessing as that 'occasionally' increases to 'often' I might have to find some more patience.

Enjoying your build, as always.

Cheers, Mark.

ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:00:36 PM

Quote from: Mark Dalrymple on January 01, 2022, 07:35:28 PM
Looking good, Tom.

I'm way too impatient for all that glue drying! I almost always use CA when adding bracing. Occasionally I slip - but only occasionally. I'm guessing as that 'occasionally' increases to 'often' I might have to find some more patience.

Enjoying your build, as always.

Cheers, Mark.

Mark, Cheers,

Thank you for the compliment. I've never considered using Ca for bracing, certainly something to consider.

When modeling, I have plenty of patience. I think you have more patience than me as I have no patience at all for building mockups as you do.

Tom

ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:05:08 PM

I used some 1X3 trim to frame the taxi sign.

I also applied stucco to the smaller office outer walls. When dry, I trimmed the door and window opening of any stucco. I used a soft bristle brush and brushed on a light coat of Floquil Antique White. I let this dry and cure for three days.

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ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:09:21 PM

I then used painters tape to tape off the upper portion of the walls.

I applied a thin wash of Floquil Depot Olive. When dry, tomorrow, I'll add a second and final coat of the depot olive. I used a wash to give the wall a slightly faded and weathered look.

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ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:14:25 PM

I used a new #11 Xacto blade and cut out a small square in the roof for the chimney. Notice I left the bottom portion uncut. I do this so I and a firm level flat spot for the chimney.

I apply some glue to the bottom of the metal chimney and glue it to the flat portion I've left uncut. I level the chimney if necessary and when dry, add some Gallery Glass Liquid Leading for the tar pitch.

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ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:18:22 PM

I previously glued the sign in place and then weathered it using A&I and dark gray pastels.

Not that this is a big deal but I glued the upper trim board so the one end dropped a little. I wanted to try an see if this looked like an old structure needing some repairs.

Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.

ACL1504 · January 04, 2022, 06:25:42 PM

Railings were added to the office steps.

The outside phone booth was added. The small phone is a resin casting included in the kit. I painted it weathered black and highlighted some of the detail to look like a dial and change return.