I found this old AMH kit (#5831 Freight Station) at my LHS. There it was sitting on a shelf collecting dust. This kit has alot of sentimental value for me, as it was one of the first kits I built as a kid. I’ve always liked the looks of the model, but knew it would now seem out of place alongside my other craftsmen models. Then an idea popped in my head, “why not use the kit as a template to scratch build an upgraded version of it”. So that’s what i did…
I went from this:
To This:
Great Job Bob! Did you Just use the plastic as a pattern or is it underneath somewhere?
I was wondering if I might see you at the Craftsman structure show last weekend. You were mentioned in the Fosscale presentation as Doug showed one of your models.
Great artistry on a cool idea. A question: Is the siding stick by stick, or is it weathered sheet stock? I am getting closer to doing a barn and am debating that issue. Also, are the windows scratch built or are they stock and if stock, do you have a favorite brand?
Simon. I used the plastic pieces for full-sized templates to cut out my windows and walls. Glad you were able to attend the Craftsmen Show. I heard it was one of thier best! BTW, which one of my models did Doug make mention of at the show?
My goodness gracious. Isnt that a work of talent!
Im not worthy.
I had one of those buildings and got rid of it and broke down to buy another on ebay. But it does not compare to yours.
HOWEVER…
You have provided me with some ideas and inspiration to make some very small changes to mine to make it a little bit better by sharing your own work.
I think that is the best!
Art:
The walls are sheet clapboard purchased at my LHS for $3.25. I used Grandt Line windows throughout. BTW. Grandt Line windows are my favorite followed by Tichy. The freight doors were " scratched" using scribed basswood and scale 2 x 6’s. I used rolled “tar” paper roof (made from construction paper painted dark grey) in lieu of metal one shown in kit. The second story and loft roofs were done using Campbell’s shingles. The stone footings were “Cast” from Plaster of Paris.
To quote Frank Ramano-Holy CRAP![tup]
I love the little touch of the lazy green paint job only going part way up the back.
Outstanding work. [bow]
Hope one day I’ll be able to get close to that detail.
hmmm . it’s not exactly scratchbuilt , and it’s not exactly kitbashed . darn it Bob , we’re going to have to make up a new description for this type of customization !
as always your work is inspiring , thanks for sharing
I built that exact same kit! I picked it up at a swap meet as it fit pretty nice for a small depot.
But, mine doesnt look quite as good as that. I think my kit was missing pieces. [:-^]
Amazing Job.
I am fairly sure it was J. J. hollender’s Boxing Gym. He was doing a talk on Fos Scale models and was showing different interpretations of his models by other modellers. I have to tell you having watched his talk and others by Brett Gallant of Sierra West and Bob Van Gelder of South River, I have a new found respect for what these craftsman kit manufacturers actually do.
Due to the success of the first Craftsman Kit show there is going to be another one in 08 http://www.css08.com/
Thanks Simon. JJ’S was alot of fun to build. As far as CCS goes, I wish they would have a West coast version of it. Seems that all the craftsmen show stuff happens back East.
GREAT job! [bow] Thanks for sharing. I have some other unbuilt kits that I was just going to “slap” together. You’ve changed my mind. I’m going to let you build them for me.[(-D] - Just kidding. I am inspired to do a better job and maybe rework some of my “old” stuff that was just “slapped” together.[^]
Inside every kit is a great model just waiting to get out.
I try to look at every kit as a baseline, just the raw template which cries out for detailing and customization. That’s why it takes me weeks to put together a DPM structure that’s nothing more than 4 walls and a piece of styrene for a roof.
But, well, if I consider improving my modelling at the rate I’m going, and if I live to be 278, I figure I’ll be half the modeller Bob is now. Great job.
Bob:
Interesting way to “complete the loop”, since IIRC this design started as a Rob Corriston scratchbuilding article in RMC.
Bob:
Interesting way to “complete the loop”, since IIRC this design started as a Rob Corriston scratchbuilding article in RMC. Fine modelwork on your part.
Instructions for assembly: open box and add Bob Grech!
I have that building. I think I’ll have to rip it apart and start over. Great work!
AHM + Bob Grech = FSM! Amazing.
Dave Nelson
Excellent
Bobs back!
woot [bow]
the new old style.
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