Merchant's Row I, A Magnuson Kit Bash

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 03:14:33 PM

I then cut the 4X12 at about a 45 degree angle. It doesn't have to be exact and I'll explain.

After making the cut, I reversed the cut angle and placed it against the portion of the 4X12 as shown below.

As you can see the angles are perfect. I didn't do to well in geometry but I did learn enough to figure opposite angles.

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 03:23:02 PM

After trimming the 4X12 at the correct angles to the board. I placed the building on a piece of white paper and traced the outside of the three sides.

Back later this afternoon, need to help Pam with something.

deemery · March 30, 2025, 03:46:14 PM

A while back I think you mentioned colors. Here's a thought for the brick: Prime a brick color, then apply a whitewash that looks like painted brick that's failing.

dave

Mark Dalrymple · March 30, 2025, 04:13:35 PM

Gee, Tom.

I go away for the weekend and you're already at page 6! Looking good! I must say - in my experience with Magnuson/ Scale Structure kits - this is one of the better ones! When faced with really warped walls I often use a piece of 1.5mm styrene glued by its edge to the warped wall. I can then cut this as wide as I think is necessary to hold the wall straight. Indeed, you can make it the entire floor area if wanted, and make the back removable.

Cheers, Mark.

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 04:37:10 PM

Quote from: deemery on March 30, 2025, 03:46:14 PMA while back I think you mentioned colors. Here's a thought for the brick: Prime a brick color, then apply a whitewash that looks like painted brick that's failing.

dave

Dave,

That is a good technique and I've used it before.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 04:39:21 PM

Quote from: Mark Dalrymple on March 30, 2025, 04:13:35 PMGee, Tom.

I go away for the weekend and you're already at page 6! Looking good! I must say - in my experience with Magnuson/ Scale Structure kits - this is one of the better ones! When faced with really warped walls I often use a piece of 1.5mm styrene glued by its edge to the warped wall. I can then cut this as wide as I think is necessary to hold the wall straight. Indeed, you can make it the entire floor area if wanted, and make the back removable.

Cheers, Mark.

Mark, Cheers,

I hope you had a great time away on the weekend. I've never tried the styrene trick for straightening warped walls. Making it the entire floor area is a great idea.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 04:41:08 PM

I then took a scrap piece of wood and cut it on the drawn template.

ACL1504 · March 30, 2025, 04:45:19 PM

I then glue the angle piece of wood under the door and against the frame.

Same on this store front.

I'll cut smaller steps for the stores as I get close to finishing this five store row. Doing and gluing them now will only lead to me breaking them off while painting and adding details.

Done for today.

PRR Modeler · March 30, 2025, 04:51:20 PM

Tom your cuts are always right on.

Ensign · March 30, 2025, 06:38:38 PM

Hi Tom, man no moss grows under your feet!
Your just flying along on this one.
That "Simply Green" product looks like it works great!
I will have to give that stuff a try next time.
Wonderful fix on that damaged corner cornice.
Also your method of filling in the sidewalk gap on the bottom of the stores will be something I try next time as well.
Keep up the great work!

Greg

elwoodblues · March 30, 2025, 08:44:11 PM

Tom,

What Greg said about the speed that this build is progressing.

The wood skirting at the street level looks great. I'm guessing that the step from the sidewalk to the street will be less dangerous.

Jerry · March 30, 2025, 11:55:59 PM

Great work Tom. And some nice cutting on that wood piece perfect fit!

Jerry

Rick · March 31, 2025, 07:44:10 AM

Tom, yet another creative work around to fix a design problem.
Well done!

ACL1504 · March 31, 2025, 04:03:36 PM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on March 30, 2025, 04:51:20 PMTom your cuts are always right on.

Curt,

Your comment is very much appreciated.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 31, 2025, 04:05:33 PM

Quote from: Ensign on March 30, 2025, 06:38:38 PMHi Tom, man no moss grows under your feet!
Your just flying along on this one.
That "Simply Green" product looks like it works great!
I will have to give that stuff a try next time.
Wonderful fix on that damaged corner cornice.
Also your method of filling in the sidewalk gap on the bottom of the stores will be something I try next time as well.
Keep up the great work!

Greg

Greg,

I agree, I have been busy of late. The SG removed the sticky resin mold release. Thank you also for the corner fix comment.

I like the Magnuson sidewalks, but they are just to much out of scale.

Tom