This should be a model (1 proto, 3 progress pics)

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Hi guys,

I’m about half-way finished with my latest piece. This time I am purposely gaining inspiration from a real 1:1 structure. That’s a first for me.

THE PROTO

FOAMCORE FRAME

SOME SIDING AND DETAIL STARTED

PRIMED

Any ideas on the final color? Thoughts on the sagginhg porch roof?

THANKS.

EK

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Color and roof treatment should come right from the prototype. Nice work so far.

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Hey, paint it the color of the original…you’ve done a great job replicating that proto, so why not carry it through?

Nice job.

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Kyle, you have done a great job so far. I agree with the others, having built the prototype go ahead and complete the color scheme of the prototype. Are you wanting it to have the same peeling paint look?

To my eye, the sagging porch is a little too overdone on the model, especially if you are going for an accurate model. I would try and flatten the roof out a bit.

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I think the sagging porch on the prototype is overdone. The model is great work. The last step will be the weathering. They did a good job with that on the prototype. Thanks for the pics. I look forward to the next set.

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Hey Kyle, I feel the sagging roof on the model needs to be exagerated a bit if you want that to help draw the eye to the structure. It is ok as is. The only thing I would consider changing is where the roofline meets the wall the roof is straight then the sag begins away from there.

Very nice model. Please keep updating this thread and I look foreward to the inspiration you provide. I have been eyeing a few buildings here in Riverside to replicate.

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Coming along nicely! Can’t wait to see it sitting on your layout!

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Very nice! I think you modeled the sag perfectly. Not too much or too little. As for the comment about the sag needing to go all the way to the roofline, look at the proto shot. It doesn’t.

Overall, very good!

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It looks like its going to be a really good model. I’m just wondering but is the prototype on Canadian National Holly Sub in Gaines Mi?

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Good catch! How did you know that out of the way spot. Gaines makes River City, Iowa look like Paris!

My friend thought it might be a WWI era cannery. What say you?

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I wouldn’t have a clue what it was used for, but it looks great to me! Top job! It’ll be good to see how it paints up. I love that mucky drain too.

Mike