Hi,
I am in process of building a new HO scale Tom Yorke kit. The kit is sold exclusively through Branline Trains. They have an ebay store if you are interested.
He has many other HO and O scale Yorke kits for sale. The kit is all resin and all of the beautiful stone and stucco detail is cast right into the casting. Here is where I am with the build so far. The cornice has been installed on the building and the seam has been filled in with Spackle. The castings have been given a light coat of white primer.
Frank
I'm following this one, Frank. I love the cast walls type of building. Eager to see what you do with it.
--George
Looks great, I'll be following.
After a busy week, I was able to get a bit more done on the building. All of the weathering and coloring was done with Panpastels. They are a great medium for coloring.
Frank
Nice job on the weathering.
Lots of character in that building, Frank. Nice!
--George
A bit more progress. I got the foundation/sidewalk painted with initial weathering. It was painted with a combination of Home Decor Chalk paint, Oatmeal and Castle. I used a sponge and mixed the colors directly on the sponge. Once this was dry, I again weathered the casting with the Panpastels. Sorry for the crappy pics. I had to take them indoors but you should be able to get the idea of where it is going.
Frank
Hey Buddy:
Glad to see you posting this here. As I said it looks just great.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks buddy.
Frank
Cool building.
I like the effect of the chalk paint on the sidewalk and may try that. To date I have been using the same color for my sidewalks but want to change it up. Concrete sidewalks have a tremendous amount of variety in color and texture from age and conditions, I have noticed.
--George
Frank
Great looking build, I love all the detail and character.
Here are a few more pics. The roof is installed. Needs a bit more weathering. The decals are put on the walls but require final dulling spray but I could not find my dullcote. Time to buy more. There is a bit more to do then I can call it done.
Frank
Frank, nice little corner bar. Lots of character in the rundown look.
--George
Been following and enjoying on Facebook...looking good! What a cool little structure!
really cool little bar. I love the sidewalk thanks for showing us what you used
Hey Frank:
As I said it looks just great.
Karl
Here are the final pics of the build.
Frank
Nice looking structure. Great effect on the sidewalk.
Jeff
Really nice modeling Frank.
Hey Frank:
glad to see you posted your model here. As I said before it looks absolutely great. Love the signs and exterior detail. What's next?
Your buddy Karl
Nice results! I always have liked those small businesses--you can fit lots of interest into a small block.
--George
Thanks for all the kind words. As far as what is next, it will either be this kit in O scale, a different O scale Tom Yorke build or a scratchbuild in HO. Need to decide soon.
Frank