Large Scale Central

POC gets A Wedgy and a Sign

[b]The Maley Beverage Company is open for business on the POC. The “wedge” comes from the shape of the structure which was designed to fit into an available space along the back of the railroad’s bench work. It actually is a flat that has a 3D aspect to it and conforms to the angle of the switch and siding that serves it. The siding itself is the approach to one of two storage sheds for car storage that will be disguised as part of a lumber mill complex and thus makes good use of otherwise redundant trackage operation wise.

The “sign” is a new experiment for the POC.

The letters are from a set of 1" gold plastic letters I picked up at a stationary store some years ago. They came in a set and are intended for use on office doors. They have a sticky backing but i used my usual “Welder” glue in addition. The sign’s framework is 1/8" square brass tubing soldered together and painted black. Will it hold up outdoors? I guess we’ll find out together because I haven’t a clue. But then, experimentation’s what it’s all about, right? :wink: The backside is sans detail since it will not show following the POC practice of using minimally detailed stage sets as opposed to heavily detailed and more maintenance intensive buildings wherever possible.

For those that insist on measurements… :slight_smile:

And for a comparison to the rolling stock and to get an idea of the final look…

Landscaping still needed of course to properly plant the building but that has to wait until all the other structures are properly placed. [/b]

That is a really handsome building, Richard. Very neat modelling, or set building. The first picture with the rolling stock beside the structure is especially good, IMHO.

Another fine structure for your pike Richard. I especially like the grab iron step on the dock!

Impressive Richard…but then again everything you model is. Excellent work.

Looks good, Richard. What did you use for the covering on the walls?

What, did I miss something? I thought the POC was ‘completed’? This looks like new trackage or did I miss a major expansion?

Bruce Chandler said:
Looks good, Richard. What did you use for the covering on the walls?
Sea Salt? Nice work as always Richard! :)
Craig Townsend said:
What, did I miss something? I thought the POC was 'completed'? This looks like new trackage or did I miss a major expansion?
C'mon, Craig, no RR is ever "completed." :P

Steve; note that Craig is a little slow, due to the college courses he is taking! He is to far away from the Puget Sound!

Paul

Steve Featherkile said:
C'mon, Craig, no RR is ever "completed." :P
It isn't? Oh darn.... :D

I dont know how you do it Richard. As always awsome work.

wonderful looking building, Richard

I like it :slight_smile:
Does Sea Splat also market Prune Juice :smiley:
Ralph

Ralph Berg said:
I like it :) Does Sea Splat also market Prune Juice :D Ralph
Eeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehe! It’s so fun to post here. The off topic replies are far more entertaining than the progress of the POC. :slight_smile:

Anyway thank you all for the nice comments.

Bruce The walls are sheet PVC except for the front wall with the windows which is acrylic (plexi). The walls were finished with a stone texture spray from the usual spray can. Most of the signage was painted directly over the texture paint after it thoroughly dried and then everything was clear coated.

Craig No major expansion (except possibly for my belt), just the originally planned extent in the process of being finished. About 220-230 feet.

Steve Featherkile said:
Craig Townsend said:
What, did I miss something? I thought the POC was 'completed'? This looks like new trackage or did I miss a major expansion?
C'mon, Craig, no RR is ever "completed." :P
Hence the "" marks.. Duh! :P
E. Paul Austin said:
Steve; note that Craig is a little slow, due to the college courses he is taking! He is to far away from the Puget Sound!

Paul


Wow Paul! You must be right that non salty sea air is getting to my head, along with the 4800’ elevation instead of the normal 20’. :slight_smile:

Another fine addition to the POC RR!

Ralph Berg said:
I like it :) Does Sea Splat also market Prune Juice :D Ralph
That would be their subsidiary, Sea Wrap.

Matthew (OV)

Ralph Berg said:
I like it :) Does Sea Splat also market Prune Juice :D Ralph
No but how about Geriatric Cranberry for that stopped up feeling? Under our subsidiary "Plumber's Friend" label. ;)