CCK Doc Koontz Build

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When the BTS barn is finished, I'll start my next build thread. I've had the Carolina Craftsman Kit #11599, Doc Koontz Corner Store for 10+ years.

I decided on this kit for two reasons. I found a spot for it and it will be a challenge.

This kit is basically a flat iron structure and won't just fit anywhere. Now, I have a spot.

When Jeff Grove, owner of CCK, released this kit, he mentioned on his site that the kit is extremely difficult to build. I took this as a challenge and to push my modeling skills. After ten years, I'm finally getting to the build.

Jeff Grove joined Jason Jenson on a couple of the CCK kits. Jeff was a very active member of this forum prior to Jimmy D. closing the doors. We can all be very happy that Jim Donovan has taken over the forum. Jeff has a few YouTube videos on his layout.

I've never seen this kit built.

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I don't know who built the pilot model but it does appear to have it's challenges.

A close up of the photo above shows the structure not fitting on the base. And, the right wall appears to bow outwards. It is obvious in the above photo.



The roof doesn't fit and the cupola roof is off center. There is squeezed glue between the cupola windows.



I'll do my best to do this kit justice.

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There are a few hundred parts to the kit.

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Here is where it will occupy real estate.



Across from the Flat Iron District structures.



Located on the south end of the Dixie Hwy.

[deemery]

What a perfect location for this skewed kit!  I'll be enjoying this build, although I've found that CCK instructions could occasionally be "sparse".  Jeff said writing instructions was his least favorite part of producing kits.

dave

[PRR Modeler]

I'll definitely be following along Tom. I know it will be perfect when you build it.

[Pennman]

Great structure pick, it will be fun I am sure.
Correct me if I'm wrong, (which I probably am)  ,
but the pilot model looks like something Jerry would have constructed...
and you know his builds are so far and between we may never get to see
another one., until I'm older and grayer! 

Have fun with this Tom, I'm sure you will do it justice, and then some.

Rich

[KentuckySouthern]

Well, it looks like you're in business, have a building permit and a lot laid out.

Complex challenge. 

[Larry C]

Yup, I'll be watching this one Tom as you work your modeling magic. Have fun.

[GaryMc]

Tom, looks like this one will be a challenge and will be watching you work your magic.

[friscomike]

Howdy Tom,

That's a great kit, but I'm not sure it will be a real challenge for you. Just throw the instructions away, then it will be a real challenge.  

It looks like a lot of fun to build.  

Have fun,
mike

[ReadingBob]

Yowzah! That looks like quite a challenge. I'll be following along! 

[Jerry]

Tom I have full confidence in you building this!!  I'm sure in the end it will be another perfect build!

Jerry

[Mark Dalrymple]

Morning, Tom.

I'm really looking forward to watching you tackle this one.  They have some great designs, but most of the pilot models look a little off, which has kept me away (that and the exchange rate!).  I'll be interested to see how well things turn out with a modeller of your experience, and whether that will make the difference or whether it is the fit of all those pieces.
I'm wondering whether the warped wall is just the bend of the camera lens? There appear to be tabs left on the bottom of the right wall, so getting the structure to sit flat might be as simple as removing those. Anyway. watching with interest and excitement.

Cheers, Mark.

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What a perfect location for this skewed kit!  I'll be enjoying this build, although I've found that CCK instructions could occasionally be "sparse".  Jeff said writing instructions was his least favorite part of producing kits.

dave

Dave,

Thanks for following along on this adventure. I agree, Jeff didn't like writing instructions. When I built his Rural Post Office and Store, he used many of my posts on the build to add to his updated instructions.

Here is that build.   https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=3415.0

Tom