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#31
Thanks.   :D
I've finished the front facade for the Pool hall.
It's just some small details to add.
#32
Thanks!
I've started on the front of the Pool hall:



All is built up with wood, except from the door frame and doors.
#33
Kit Building / Re: SS Ltd Drug Store Build
December 13, 2021, 06:12:26 PM
Nice, solid build!
#34
I made a window frame for the door as the plastic part was missing.
I even overlap joined it....




#35
Kit Building / Re: SS Ltd Drug Store Build
December 11, 2021, 09:06:32 PM
Found the pics.
#36
Kit Building / Re: SS Ltd Drug Store Build
December 11, 2021, 08:57:50 PM
Good to see someone building that kit.
A few pointers:
Watch the white metal parts fit!
The cornices and the parts around the tower are especially critical.
I built it a few years ago, I'll see if I have a pic of it.
Will surely follow this.  :)
#37
Thanks!
Made the panel over the entrance.




It's really fun to build in O scale!
#38
I've assembled the Saloon entrance.
The wood parts are weathered to match the plastic.


The slide cover glass really shows its value here.




I'm really satisfied with how the build is progressing.
#39
I started the staining of the wood.
I use Saman #202 water based stain.


When dry it will get a light wash of dark grey as well.
I think it makes a good old wood color.
#40
I started on the plethora of windows and doors for the project.
These older Grandt line castings are good!
Not a flash to be seen anywhere.
I primed them with Badger Stynylrez primer before painting them an old wood color.
Then I used hairspray as a chipping layer before painting them offwhite.
The chipping was done rather lightly with a small brush.
A dark grey pin wash from MIG was then applied.


The glass I use is microscope slide covers. They are really good to use when you have an interior to show, as there's no distortion.
They are quite delicate though, so I divide them in separate panes to avoid big sheets that may break easier.
#41
Thanks!  :)
This is how it looks now after all the filters and dry brushing is finished.
I used a lot of pictures of masonry buildings in Colorado as an inspiration.


I'm quite satisfied with the result.
#42
Thanks!
I've started to paint the outside walls.
I use a variety of Vallejo and MIG paints.





I have just added the enamel panel line wash on the bricks.
#43
Thanks Karl!
I weathered the floor a bit and glued the interior in place.


Now for the rest of the detailing.  8)
I haven't decided which type of light fixtures to use yet.
#44
Thanks! I really feel that I have to go the extra mile on this kit.
These first generation Pool hall kits are very rare today, and I quite prefer it over the new kit with all the changes they made on how it looks.
#45
I primed the floor with Vallejo IDF sand:


I had some wallpaper printed out and glued it to the walls, it wrinkled nicely vertically, which made it more life like:


It's getting there:
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