FOS M. D. Garage Build

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Philip,

Thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated.

Mad Dog 20/20 - isn't that right up there with Night Train Rot Gut?

Tom

[Philip]

Yep.

[PRR Modeler]

Don't forget Boone's Farm.

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Don't forget Boone's Farm.

At one time or another, I've pulled each one of these out of the pockets of street drunks.

Oh, the good old days.

Tom

[deemery]

I had a college roommate who was "into" MD 20-20.  Fortunately, I found another roommate...

dave

[GPdemayo]

Don't forget Boone's Farm.

At one time or another, I've pulled each one of these out of the pockets of street drunks.

Oh, the good old days.

Tom

What about Muscatel?

An elderly lady next door, we were in  our early 30's then, bought over a bottle as thanks after I fixed her front door lock.

We had heard of it as the drink of choice for bums back then and figured we will will never buy it, so we might as try a sip.....it was terrible. 

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Okay, Don't want to lose this thread to drink. However, the worse case is the bums would get a can of Sterno and let a piece of bread or roll harden in the sun. When the bread was hard, the bum would strain the Sterno through the bread and thus drink the alcohol. That is really hardcore.

Now, let's get back to the build.

T

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The trim around the top sides and gable ends came next for me. I stained the 2X6s and 2X2 with Hunterline Light Gray A&I.



I then dabbed some of the Polly Scale Pacemaker Red on a rag. I pulled the stained pieces though the rag pressing the rag lightly between my forefinger and thumb.

The Pacemaker Red wasn't so thick that it covered the entire surface of the wood.



I  forgot to show the next step and the effect it had on the wood pieces. I dabbed another section of the rag with water and while the red was still tacky, pulled the pieces through as I did with the paint.

I've used this method in the past and like it. I gives the wood a weather beaten appearance and looks the same if not better than dry brushing the red after it dries.

You'll be able to see the result later in the build.

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I weathered the walls using the same Hunterline Light Gray A&I mix.

I started with a mix of 50/50 full strength light gray and when dry I applied a coat of 30/70 mix. The 30 being clean alcohol. I then added the full strength mix to the walls.



Before -



After - Unfortunately the angle I have the wall and light doesn't show the stained wall very well.

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For some scum and mildew around the bottom sides, I Used a thin mix of AK interactive Slimy Grime.

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This next photo shows a better view of the gray stain on the wall.



Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.

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The green slime was added heavy on the rear wall as it will be under the tree canopy.

I believe you can also see some light slime staining on the rear wall.

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The trim boards were added next.



No, the photo isn't upside down, the garage is. I did this to push the trim board flush with the roof gable and against the gable wall.

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The 2X2 was added to the stucco wall above the sign and below the gable.



When gluing on the side boards, I used clothes pins to hold the board in place. I did this to hold it level against the stucco.

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Fast forward and you can now see the effect of the weathering effect on the trim boards.







I still have a little more weathering to do on the garage walls.

Up next are the windows, office and bay doors.

Done for today.