Mexican Boat Chandlery & Marine Supplies - O scale

Started by robert goslin, January 30, 2025, 05:48:37 AM

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robert goslin

Thanks Tom.
The second story is now painted and attached.  I used a very pale mint green for this.
Many colours I mix myself.





Regards  Rob
Melbourne,  Australia
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robert goslin

I decided for this one to use a sort of barrel style tile, terracotta roof.
This was castings I got from the estate of one of our recently deceased NMRA members.
It was originally just white, so I did a mix or different colours, so when the final colour went on there'd be some colour variation showing through.
I also covered some tiles with cut down straws, to give them a loose look.





Final colouring
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Then glued it onto the structure.  I'm quite happy with the effect




Regards  Rob
Melbourne,  Australia
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Philip

Where are you Rob? The roofing tile looks good! Any updates?

robert goslin

Hi Philip.  Yep I'm still here.
Final update for this one, before it goes on the diorama.

I added some cap stones to to top of the front façade. Also added a small landing to the upper loading doors and a pulley and rope. The pulley wheel is an N scale cable sheave.

I made up the big sign by importing a an anchor drawing found on the web, then added text to it in Excel.
And printed it on pale yellow paper for a more faded look.
The smaller tin signs I also just got off the web.

The footpath around the outside is mat board, with joint lines and cracks cut in and painted & weathered a suitable concrete colour and washes applied.



















Regards  Rob
Melbourne,  Australia
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ACL1504

Rob,

Wow, what a wonderful model and it looks fantastic. I find it impressive that you can turn out something this detailed from foam. This has me giving you all thumbs up Rob. Extremely well done - love it.

Tom 
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Rick

Rob, totally agree with Tom's comments.
Top notch modeling from top to bottom.

Bernd

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Philip

Quote from: Bernd on February 08, 2025, 10:42:54 AMNice work. 

B

Stand in the corner Bernd ! LOL!!

Well you ironed out every problem I saw. I was going to recommend a balcony and some sort of pediment to flash in the tile. Great job Rob!

Mr. Critter

I'd add some rust drip stains from the nails or whatever fasteners in the framing around that massive NEPTUNO sign, to match the aged and decrepit state of the building. But that's the only hair out of place.

Masterful modelling.

Zephyrus52246

Nice looking building.  Interesting how you colored the roof.  Looks great.  

Jeff


Pennman

As others have said, Rob, that building looks fantastic!

robert goslin

Thanks Tom, Rick, Bernd, Philip, Critter, Jeff and Rich.
I'm very happy with how it came out, especially the exposed walls sections.  The foam is actually a good medium to work in, especially for the larger scales
I may do a little bit more weathering as suggested, but for now that's it.
I can now start on the diorama, and finish off the 2nd boat for that too.
Need to paint up a ton of detail parts also.

As I will be exhibiting the layout again, in mid March, but this time with the diorama extension, I need to get a move on.
Regards  Rob
Melbourne,  Australia
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robert goslin

Regards  Rob
Melbourne,  Australia
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Dave Buchholz

Second floor is a good, no, a great idea. Now the owner has a place to sleep when his wife kicks his sorry  drunk butt out again!
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