Project Update: Rosa's Place by Downtown Deco

I am getting back into the rhythm again although my modeling time has shrunk due to days and time my son's practices are on. Technically I could do some modeling while waiting but I use that opportunity to do some running or walking. Otherwise, I wouldn't get enough exercising which I need for me to live longer so I can build all models I can get my hands on.
So far I have painted the accents, painted and installed the doors, and glued on "painted" sign. Next time I will paint area under the sign white. Faded white may be nice but I would have liked a little bit more of the color. Tissue paper is nice way to make painted signs but when it comes to white some extra layer of paint underneath should be considered.

Project Update: Slim's Dogs & Burgers by FOS Scale Models

I have decided to go with stucco instead of corrugated metal for the irregular shaped stick out addition. Usually I airbrush solution of water putty but this time I painted on DecoArt Sandstone. Latter method is less messy but first one produces finer texture. I am happy with effort and result ratio. Both methods can be used interchangeably. I will more  likely airbrush large building and use Sandstone on smaller or details.

Project Update: Raglan Road by Bar Mills

Work on Raglan continues. I want to avoid idling as much as possible so I took one build session to prepare parts for the next building which is Skinner's Salvage. I will be using Floquil paints. Therefore, I have to prime and paint parts at home and make sure parts don't smell bad before bringing them over for lunch break fun. As far as the factory, it is in assembly stage and I keep installing parts every day. However, sometime in the nearest future I will have to take time to prepare the castings. Some number of them have to be added to the factory but instead of picking out particular ones I want to do them all at once.

Flashback: Shaw's Airboat Tours aka Shaw's Bait and Tackle by FOS Scale Models

I have decided to mark one year anniversary with a flashback. I built this diorama in 2010 for FOS contest and got second place... out of four. Anyway, it was fun build. I used number of new techniques and material I had not used before. Theme was influenced by recent trip to Florida. I scratchbuilt air boat to represent early one. I couldn't find much information with an  exception of few not so good pictures from old newspapers and I was pressed for time so I did the best I could. I used cardstock for boat base and styrene rod for tubes and such. I cut out palm tree leaves one by one with Xacto knife and lily pads with screw punch.

Project Update: Slim's Dogs & Burgers by FOS Scale Models

This is my 100th post. I have done a lot of writing since starting this blog. It is quite coincidence that first anniversary of it is in two days. I haven't pushed number of posts on purpose though.
In this one I am putting FOS 10th anniversary kit Slim's Dogs & Burgers in a spot light although it won't be burger stand anymore when finished. Slim is well know fellow at kitforums so originally I thought I would use some of his personal info to modify the kit. Then I came up with an idea of exploiting controversy he was involved in few years back and use light, sound, and smoke effects. After going back and forth several times eventually I have decided that the controversy was getting old and all effects would take too much money and time to implement. Simple example is Elijah Roth kit. I would have finished it long time ago hadn't I decided to have LED special effects. Therefore I have dropped all effects and settled on third idea which I will reveal as I progress.

Project Update: Rosa's Place by Downtown Deco

This is one of few builds I have been doing for awhile but haven't reported. I started it way back along with two Railroadkits Ed Fulasz line kits. I thought if I make a mess sanding and preparing two hydrocal kits I can throw small third in a mix. The kit is called Rosa's Place and apparently was produced for one particular train store. However, I have seen pictures of the same structure in different dressing like BBQ joint or car dealership. I like Rosa's best so I am not changing anything. Eventually it will evolve into small diorama and what is very rare with me I knew how I wanted diorama to look like even before starting the kit. Originally I thought I would be able to complete it quickly but vacations, family, priorities and other things got in a way so I am quite far from being done.

Project Update: Raglan Road by Bar Mills

It may seem there hasn't been much progress achieved in past two weeks but most of it isn't in the pictures. I had postponed painting of number of parts until I get main part of the structure built and get better idea how to paint them. Therefore, I spent most of past two weeks painting, bracing, installing windows, etc. From  now on the structure should grow faster.

Project Update: Oakleaf Shipping & Storage by Bar Mills

I haven't done much modeling past two weeks. First, I have spent 10 days in Costa Rica. Then due to family commitments I had only about 1 hour a day Monday through Thursday. Those three hours were what I needed to finish Oakleaf Shipping. I am pleased how it has turned out. However, most happy I am with the junk pile. I think I have found recipe I like. I also made a little tribute to Lithuania. Check the pile of small barrels.