Large Scale Central

Mills Fuel

Modeling
#1

I’ve planned for a fuel dealer for a long time, but had never got around to the details. I wanted a decent looking office but couldn’t find a good prototype to copy. Then, inspiration struck! I had to wait for my Canada trip to get the pictures I needed, but I think it turned out nice. (There is a bit of selective compression, as I didn’t have all the detailed measurements.) The happy owner inside…

A view of the tanker side of the operations

There’s a coal shed on the other side of the track

It sits between Salmons Produce and Matheson Textiles

There’s some other notable folks around…

Even Lee got a job. He got rid of his chicken and now fills fuel trucks…

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#2

…grinning…

#3

NICE! Love the office.

Damn, Bruce, you’re making the rest of us look bad in comparison.

#4

And a comparison photo…

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#5

“Window Treatments” are better than any high-dollar interior decorator could ever do.

#6

Sweet industry with friends. Nice job Bruce :slight_smile:

#7

I like it!
Feel free to box it up and send it to me. :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

#8

Really neat new industry Bruce. Looks great.

Too that is a most clever technique Fr. Fred used on the prototype to cover his holy water still! :smiley: :slight_smile: :wink: I do hope you will use all due caution when moving loaded fuel cars out of there…

#9

Looks wonderful, nice job… My only question is ““Where’s the Bheer machine??”” :slight_smile:

#10

Looks great.

#11
Andy Clarke said:
Looks wonderful, nice job..... My only question is ""Where's the Bheer machine??"" :)
Just inside the door, behind Fred :)

Nice Job Bruce :slight_smile:

#12

Excellent model Bruce! Great details and superb proportions.

Curiosity, what is the base it is sitting on?

Bob C.

#13

Excellent!

#14

at first scrolling through the pics i did not notice, that one was the original building…
it is a worthy neighbour for Salmon’s.

#15

Thanks, guys.

Bob, the base is 1/2" foam board. I’m not sure how well it will hold up outside at all. I put styrene around the edges and painted it; we’ll see.

#16

First chuckle today!

Great model.

Did you get photo releases from Fred and Gordy??

#17

Bruce,

I like the look and thought it might be good for a project I am working on for my club. Thanks for the response.

Bob C.

#18

I’ve sat in that that building for 20 years and never noticed it wasn’t all cinder block.

Great job as always Bruce!

#19

I’m honoured…thank you, Bruce for modelling the old shop.

#20

Nice job Bruce, you do put us all to shame! Well, speaking for myself anyway. :slight_smile: