Craig,
I actually finished the 2 smaller walls today, and am seriously thinking of letting the other 2 walls go as smooth Stucco instead of brick 
I experimented one time very briefly with a “knock down” stucco. Stucco isn’t really a thing in 1880s N Idaho so I never could sell myself on doing a stucco building. But in my experiment I did come across something that I think looked really good and I think would hold up outdoors very well. I used some Durhams water putty that I mixed thin enough that I could splatter it onto styrene (could be any surface wood or foam would likely be better for adhesion) and then used an artists spatula to knock it down. It came out pretty good I think and Durhams is a durable product.
Rick, I truly enjoy seeing the details you come up with out of the junk box. They really make your builds come to life. Look forward to seeing any other details you build.
Devon,
Benjamin-Moore makes a product called Moorelastic, it is a knife grade elastomeric compound used to seal cracks in plaster, block, brick, etc. I have used it on a couple of buildings in the past, makes a great Spanish plaster effect and is totally water proof.
No update pictures today, just spending my time, lots and lots of time embossing brick into the Sintra. I shoulda made it cinder blocks instead of bricks, they are much bigger. What I really should have done was think this through a little better before starting with brick 
That sounds perfect. I just did a very brief bit of reading about it and that could be a very useful product. And its tintable and acrylic. I am thinking of Neils Rock cliffs post and that could be a very cool way to seal his rocks.
A milestone reached, all the main walls are embossed. 
I decided to add some Cornice work along the top, nothing fancy, just something to add a little visual interest to the flat walls.,
Here is a test sample of the Cornice I’m thinking of doing,
I have looked and looked at that proto picture and am convinced that the parapet cap on this building is just a wood plank laid on top of the brick. I have installed miles of metal capping over the wood nailer on top of a masonry parapet but have never seen a just wood cap. Does anybody see it differently?
Looks like wood to me. Not clear it is a single thick plank or some kind of U shaped wood cap (upside down). Seems kind of thick to be a single piece of wood to me.
One thing I did notice is that the side walls look like cement block, not the same smaller brick as the front. Did I see that wrong? You may have to redo those side walls 
Looking good so far. Got carpal tunnel yet?
Your eyes do not deceive you, Rick. It looks like its just a wood cap. I do not see any type of metal.
Now, Jim may be on to something. I don’t think the sidewalls are block, they are brick, but the front brick looks smaller to my eyes. It may be the paint playing tricks by obscuring the mortar joints but they definitely appear smaller.
Jim & Dan,
Yes, the side wall brick is a larger variety than the ones used in the front, you can see where the smaller size wraps around the corner slightly. What we call bricks actually come/came in a various sizes, I opted to use the same size through out for the sake of sanity, not yet sure how that worked out.
Yes the capping is a wood plank, thanks for the verification, that’s what it’s going to be.
It’s hard to believe you hand scribed all of that. Amazing.
Not too many years back, an imposing brick design put the coffin nail in my Mik project. Yours being simple courses is a bit easier, but dang. I’m impressed and then some!
Rick,
I fear you have some sort of mental illness. No sane person can sit down and hand scribe that much brick. Looks fantastic.
Devon,
I am beginning to suspect your right
Oh well look on the bright side maybe there is a prize in the Challenge rules handbook for the most crazy participant, Win place or show ya gotta try
It makes my eyes go buggy looking at it. Can’t imagine actually doing it.
That’s why I keep pushing off my huge brick building. 2’ x 2’ walls… That’s a lot of brickwork to do.
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There is indeed!!
Haven’t had much time for this project the last couple days but did get the Cornice work finished.
Also got the window and door openings squared up with the building and brick patterns.
Now trying to figure out all the glue joint layout And the steps to assemble the building. Painting is posing a problem as all we are having here is rain, rain. and more rain. Not complaining because we sure need the moisture but it does wear ya down after a couple of weeks with no sunshine.
Anyway here is a shot of the Cornice work.
Got the door and windows built and ready for paint. I can’'t assemble them yet because of painting and a finished interior that probably won’t be part of the Challenge build.
For trim color we are going back and forth between a Claret (red) and a deep blue color, I like the red And think it would go well with the white and brick colors but wonder if it would be a little off putting to use on a butcher shop. Any thoughts from you guys?
I say go with the red. It might invoke the image of blood but that is part of a butcher shop. Think of it like an old timey barber pole with the white and red being bandages.
As always just beautiful work Rick.