2025 Winter Challenge - Building Time Forgot

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry,

Nice start on the project.  The frame and siding both look terrific.  The coloring looks realistic.  

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Howdy Larry,

Nice start on the project.  The frame and siding both look terrific.  The coloring looks realistic. 

Have fun,
mike

Mike thank you for your nice comments and yes I'm having fun.

[Larry C]

Moving along:



Since I'm trying to show some of my build techniques I thought I would show how I prime some of the details before I add color with chalks. This is a paint stirrer stick with a long loop of masking tape then taped down on the ends to keep the loop flat; and yes I do use a lot of masking tape modeling.The details are stuck to the tape ready for priming.



Here they are all primed and when dry the paint will have a flat appearance. I used black because I wanted to details to look on the dark side when finished. Once throughly dry then I'll add the color with chalks and clear alcohol.



Before I start adding any amount of details I wanted the diorama base set to go. This is a 4in. x 10in. piece of 1/2 inch green foam with the edges painted black with acrylic craft paints to make the top area pop. Since most of the scenery will be gravel and greenery I decided to paint the top a tan so the green foam doesn't show. The cabinet in the left back corner is one from a previous build cut in half then recolored with dark brown chalks then weathered with a light amount of black. It also helps make the left wall more rigid. The sign on the back wall left was printed off my computer then the surface was sanded with fine paper to look old and faded. The one on the right is one from the Wood Cutters Shack kit I never used.

The building has been glued in place and is purposely off center. I left a little room on the right for maybe a few details but mostly greenery. The left side is where most of the outside details will be going along with more greenery. The inside of the building will be mostly weeds and gravel; at least that's the scenery plan.

Next will be building a workbench for the front left wall, finish those details I primed, and build the tractor kit from SW before I add the middle wall in case it needs to be more to the right from where I think it will go. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions.

[ReadingBob]

Interesting techniques, Larry! I have a few things I need to try thanks to you. 

[Larry C]

Interesting techniques, Larry! I have a few things I need to try thanks to you. 

Bob thanks; glad my techniques are helpful.

[Larry C]

Things are starting to take shape:



The work bench is another scratch built item made from 6x6's for the frame and legs along with 4x10's for the top to give it a more of a beefy look. Everything was grained with a plumber's wire brush then the color added with Rembrandt chalks and clear alcohol. After that dried everything was given a liberal coat of A&I. The wall cabinet on the right inside wall was something I had on hand. The cabinet was colored again with the chalk and alcohol routine with the hinges and latch given a rust color.

The scenery was layered starting with white glue painted on the foam with a liberal amount of green flocking for scrub grass. Over that gravel was applied with the entire area receiving a mixture of 50/50 water to glue with a couple drops of dish liquid added for a wetting agent; everything was allowed to dry overnight.



Started adding some details to the right area which I'll complete first before doing the left side. So far I had a drill press from a previous build, I save most everything, which I "rusted up" showing it's been sitting around for a long time. Next is a detail of a couple old tires with an old wheelbarrow sitting on top filled with rusted metal parts. Finally a support stand to help with long metal pieces being drilled. I still have to scratch build another wooden cabinet for the far right wall as well as add some more details in this area.



This is a Fordson tractor from Sierra West to add to the left area with most of the parts all set for priming. The tractor and steering wheel will be primed grey and the wheels primed with flat black. Those parts will be weathered before assembly.

Next I'll work adding the rest of the details to the right area as well as working on the tractor. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions.

[Jerry]

Larry starting to come together.  The rust on the tools looks great.

Jerry

[elwoodblues]

Larry,

You have made some serious progress there, it is really starting to come together.

[Rick]

Larry, it certainly is coming together.
Couple of questions.
Why is everything so rusty if it's sitting inside and being used?
It's hard to tell from the picture, but is there room to open the doors on the cabinet?

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking good, Larry.

You are making some good progress.

Cheers, Mark.

[Larry C]

Jerry, Ron, and mark thank you all so much.

Rick there's about 2' between the end of the bench and the cabinet so yes the doors could be opened. The reason for the heavy rust on the drill press will become more evident when you see the condition of the roof; or the lack thereof. This is going to be an unused forgotten building when everything is all said and done.

[PRR Modeler]

Looks great Larry.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry, nice progress on your building.  Loving all the details.  Have fun, mike

[Pennman]

Excellent modeling Larry.
Those 3D printed parts look fantastic.

Rich

[Rick]

OK Larry, that makes sense now.