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ulf999
03-01-2008, 08:09 AM
Long time, no posts. but here is a structure I built recently:

White Rock FreightHouse by Monroe Models.

The kit
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_box.jpg

Unboxed
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_unboxed.jpg

The first weathering using 'Weather it' by A-west (see this topic (http://www.marklin-users.net/applications/forum3/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7551)
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_weatheredwood.jpg

The 'insides' / backsides got a coating of a gray primer
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_primed.jpg

First I did the loading dock. I used PS boxcar red, SP lettering gray and Tie brown in a mix to try to get a creosotish 'look'. Then I used sand paper to wear it down.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_loadingdeck.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_loadingdeck_2.jpg

I believe the steps need a little bit more sanding, but otherwise I'm happy with the result.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_loadingdeck_3.jpg


Then I begun assembling the structure, cheating to get the right corners...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_square_corners.jpg

The structure has been painted with SP lettering gray and the trimmings with E/L Gray (NYC-ish scheme...)

To roughen the painting a bit further, I've used a Dremel 'steel brush'
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_distresser.jpg

In a MRR magazine I read about a neat trick to lift panels: One uses a blade to carefully lift individual panels. I think it does the trick...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_lifting_panels.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_side-1.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_front.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_side2.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_side3.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_front2.jpg

The doors have gotten an initial wash of grimmy black, than I brushed on Humbrols 27003 (a color one can polish!).
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_doors1.jpg

Then I put on the decals, and added som rust and a wash of Grimmy black again. Alas I didn't succeed with the decals. Wood is a different story than plastic...[B)]
The paddlocks are painted with Humbrol #12
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_weathereddoors.jpg
ulf999
03-01-2008, 08:11 AM
The corrugated plate roof has now been glued in place. the copper sheet was cut in 1/2" * 1" pieces and painted a light gray color. Then glued in place slighly overlaping.
The rust is made up of different combinations of: PS roof brown, rust and zinc chromate.
(later I gave the roof a wash of good ol'e 'grimy black' [8D])
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_shadesofrust_m.jpg

And with the doors in place:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_roof_1_med.jpg

Some lights (1,5 volts + brass lampshades from Miniatronics) as well:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_with_lights_m.jpg

I hid the wires in black straws glued to the inside of the building:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_light_interior.jpg

And a sign glued in place (after sanding it with a P600 paper...).
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_done_side.jpg

I scribed panels and used a needle. About 500 or so pounce/pricks later...I'll have to get me a pounce wheel [:)]
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/structures/MonroeModels/WhiteRockFreightHouse/wrfh_scribed_needled.jpg
tworail
03-01-2008, 10:37 PM
Great work, nicely done. The detail is amazing that you have brought to life.

I am definitely interested in a kit like this, even though I don't model North American I'm sure it could be used just about anywhere. I took a look at Monroe's site and there is some interesting stuff there.
Boston&Maine
03-02-2008, 08:20 PM
Very nice job!!! :thumbsup:

I have never even tried to build a building yet since I do not have a layout, but I was wondering, how long does it take for you to make a set look that real?

I am not really a patient person, and I do not know if I would ever be able to sit down and create a masterpiece like this...
ulf999
03-04-2008, 02:45 PM
Thanks guys :)

I think this kit could be made to fit just about anywhere!

It took me about 8-10 hours to make this kit. A lot of the time is waiting for things to dry. This was my 2nd attempt at building wood structures, they are not that hard :p
eagle37
03-15-2008, 03:50 PM
[QUOTE=ulf999;1274]Thanks guys :)

>I think this kit could be made to fit just about anywhere!

Fine piece of craftsmanship. I'd like to try it eventually and
I'm saving your post as a guide--but you have really raised
the bar!:thumbsup: A challenge and an inspiration.

eagle37
eagle37
03-28-2008, 06:32 PM
[QUOTE=ulf999;1274]Thanks guys :)

I think this kit could be made to fit just about anywhere!

Those struts under the platform--do they have to be cut out
individually or are they in a strip or pre-cut?

eagle37
ulf999
03-29-2008, 01:22 PM
Thanks for the comments :)
They are all precut in one piece, so just add some paint and glue 'em together :) Fairly easy!
ntrainlover
03-30-2008, 10:44 AM
Great work, nicely done. The detail is amazing that you have brought to life.

I am definitely interested in a kit like this, even though I don't model North American I'm sure it could be used just about anywhere. I took a look at Monroe's site and there is some interesting stuff there.

I agree with tworail. VERY VERY NICE JOB!:D:D:D:D
sptrains.com
03-31-2008, 05:14 AM
simply incredible! My painting skills have a long way to go
cpfan
03-31-2008, 10:29 AM
VERY NICE job!! The building doesn't appeal to me, but the pictures/technique/info are wonderful. Thank you, Steve
ulf999
03-31-2008, 11:54 AM
Thanks guys, here are a few more shots. This structure is to be placed on one of my modules.
I haven't found a suitable topic to put this kind of work in, so here is a link (http://forum.zealot.com/t156412/) to it...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r242/ulf999/Moduler/GoldenValley/A_east/gw_east_morefoam_L1.jpg
ntrainlover
03-31-2008, 07:39 PM
That looks fantastic. Once again great job.
tworail
03-31-2008, 09:05 PM
I love the trucks!!

And, everything else looks amazing too!
fetrock
10-29-2009, 12:14 PM
Me like too Ulf...jag har en liknande Ford pick-up...Model Master tror jag???