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1/29 Freight House

My first attempt at constructing a 1/29 freight house. Required way too long to complete due to other obligations and several ongoing medical problems.
Footprint is 24" x 11" x 9 1/2 H. Dock height 2 3/8".

My last modeling experience was at age 14, hmmmmm…that would be 1956 (egads!)!

The purpose of this practice structure was to experiment with the different materials and techniques so graciously shared on the forums and referred to in various magazines. Those postings were repeatedly visited and greatly appreciated!

As is obvious in some photo’s, I am also learning photo editing and camera skills!

The building was never intended for outdoor environment therefore the basic sructure utilizes common foamboard yet still provided lots of practice for future use of the more applicable types of that material. Also, clear matte sealer was repeatedly applied to the many components during various stages of completion.

Photo’s are at site below, click on any to enlarge all of them…to enlarge even more, use the magnifying glass symbol, upper right.

http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/garyb90058/library/

fantastic looking freight house…

Andy…

Thank you for the positive comment!

Gary

I like the overhang for the storage

Nice work Gary.

*Dave…*Appreciate your comments. Thanks!

Gary

a first attempt…

I would be content, if my umpteenth intent would be half as perfect.

Korm Kormsen said:

a first attempt…

I would be content, if my umpteenth intent would be half as perfect.

Yea, same here…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

Korm Kormsen said:

a first attempt…

I would be content, if my umpteenth intent would be half as perfect.

Korm…

Thank you for the kind words!

Gary

Ken Brunt said:

Korm Kormsen said:

a first attempt…

I would be content, if my umpteenth intent would be half as perfect.

Yea, same here…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

Ken…thank you for the nice comment!

Gary

Outstanding model. I agree with Korm and Ken. If only I could achieve similar results. I especially like the weathering on the building.

Bill Hunteman said:

Outstanding model. I agree with Korm and Ken. If only I could achieve similar results. I especially like the weathering on the building.

Bill…

Thank you for the wonderful comments!

Gary

Gary I have a place for that building over here on my layout. Just drive it on over. Ron

Ron Senek said:

Gary I have a place for that building over here on my layout. Just drive it on over. Ron

Hey, Ron…

The building could spend the day on your pike but then would have to double-back. It’s not qualified to stay overnight at an away-from-home terminal.

Thanks for the invite!

Gary

That’s a great job of modelling…I have a question: where did you get the plan for it, or did you make it up?? Is it based on a real building? The weathering is good, but what I really like is the shape of it and all the various angles. Nice.

Dave Marconi said:

I like the overhang for the storage

Nice work Gary.

I like this detail, also. And the swirl texture stucco is very cool.

John Passaro said:

That’s a great job of modelling…I have a question: where did you get the plan for it, or did you make it up?? Is it based on a real building? The weathering is good, but what I really like is the shape of it and all the various angles. Nice.

John…

Thank you for the compliments - much appreciated!

The building is imaginary - however, it is without doubt a hybrid of images that have crossed my minds eye over the decades. An exercise of rough hand sketching as the idea takes shape; then sketching much closer to scale, which then eliminates some possibilities yet provides other idea’s. Creating one or more divergent, interesting focal points for an original building is not difficult because there are no constraints - no blueprints or prototypes to hinder one’s creativity.

The “stucco” is nothing more than thick acrylic paint heavily applied in sections to avoid drying too fast, then with a flat piece of non-porous material, pressed down on flat and square, then pulled straight away. A 3" x 3" piece of foamboard with a smaller upright handle glued to the back worked well for this project.

Gary

Holy cow that is impressive! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Matt Russell said:

Holy cow that is impressive! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Matt…

Thank you for the positive comment!

Gary

Wonderful! The paint job really sells the structure, and will lend it a “always been here” feel to wherever you site it. Even though it isn’t built for outdoor use, it can still be used as long as you remember to bring it in when you’re done running. I know folks who bring all their structures in after a session!