Your cassette approach to making that front presentation is simply outstanding. The design and execution of this model is amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Dennis, your method of scratch building these stores is genius! Your approach to re-creating a structure just amazes me. I have always loved trying to make something in miniature that could pass for the real thing. And you NAIL IT! And crack me up on the sleazy lawyers! Acetone...get Gayles fingernail polish remover!
Thanks Claude I think this one did turnout nice. Doug Foss specifically said not to use nail polish remover, that it has other contents that would not work well for the process. I plan on getting some pure acetone and trying it again, I'm just not sure where to get it yet. Maybe a hardware store I suppose.
Dennis, the bakery turned out really nice. The sign lettering did turn out better. That is a technique I had never heard of before. I need to try that. Thanks for sharing this. Great build!!
Thanks so much Larry. I think the trick is not using too much fluid, you just want it to be damp, not soaking wet. If your paint is on fairly thick some of it my peel up when you lift the sign, which you may or may not want.
Awesome work Dennis. The print mess up reminded Me of the old Snickers bar commercial. The old guy painting the Chiefs name on the football field spelled it Chefs. 🤣. All that work. Enjoyed the video. 👊🏼😎
Yeah, amazing when you think about all the work I did on the computer sizing it, printing it, cutting it out, taping it… then by accident I see the extra Y! Lol
Your sign technique is very timely as I need to do something similar on a build I'm doing. Love your layout but I'd watch just for the opening vintage photos and the music.
Great build, I heard that Saltine was back in town checking out the Bakery….. It would be nice if you could cover more details of your painting and finishing techniques in your next video. How did you finish the roof and chimney, the brick detail is very well done, is covered in any past videos?
Hey John, The roof was just black construction paper that I painted some light gray and earth tones over. Cut up in strips. I discussed the brick technique in Structure build 14... I think around the 10 min mark. My next three builds will all be brick so I'm sure I'll discuss it further. My painted wood technique, I think I have discussed in several other videos? Maybe I haven't?? I tend to use thick craft paints, Vintage White is my favorite. I paint it directly over the raw wood and make sure the paint does not cover everything. Next I put on Builder's in Square "Silver Wood" alcohol stain. This turns the white paint a dull faded silver color and makes all the unpainted wood turn a dark gray. Next I dry brush the Vintage White back over the what I've already done. It's all about doing it a little at a time and checking results as you go. I'll try and do a time laps the next time I do it.
Dennis, Just watched the video, yes, excellent build, excellent results. The video had the right balance of talk and demonstration too. Question; Did you use an Inkjet or laser printer? How fresh was the printing? Based with my experience with decal printing the ink of a jet printer takes a few minutes to dry completely. IMHO a very fresh inkjet print would of worked a lot better. I have a different interpretation of the signs color in the B&W photo. I see Yellow on Green block letters but it is a guess. Great Job, great results. Bob
Thanks for the input Bob. I only have a laser printer. The signs were printed and applied within an hour or so I'd say. A matching green to the store front was a thought, but I didn't feel like I could match it close enough to try. In the end, black was the safest way to go. I have no idea what the colors of the real building was!
Yeah Dennis, love that Unicorn track.🤗 Ya know, them durn sleazy lawyers are no doubt part of the 99% that give the rest a bad name! lol🙄 So, if you leftt two Y's in a sign, you could just add people in the street, pointing at it, while the owner and the painter argue it out. After all, how did Banff get its name?🤔 BTW, I'm wondering how an ink stamp would do? But regardless, I think your signage adds so much weathered realism to the build. It really brings everything to life.🙂 And if you wind up with a store without a tenant, maybe you could have your own sign as the town's resident architect/builder. 🚂Lawrence
Thanks Lawrence! Ink stamp... Hmm. There is a small sign on the very top of the Crown "AG. RHODES" I assume Mr. Rhodes owned a significant portion of Black Hawk. I have considered "D. CARRELL" as an alternate. I'm still writhing the history of the OC&RG, who knows what names may appear where and why! LOL
Since your doing all that wood work , why not route out the blocks inside. I looks like you have the tools and it would give more depth to the inside. This is just a thought as I have that same table saw and other tools.
Honestly, I don't think it would be worth the extra effort. If I really want to detail an interior I'll just use normal techniques. I have one or two structures with detailed interiors on the time saver. Can't see them unless you look really close. Not a single visitor to the layout has noticed them. Nor has anyone noticed that the woodblock station with blacked out windows is not hollow. I would rather spend more time on the exterior scenes, junk piles and wot not.
I may add another chimney or two somewhere on the back of the building. I couldn't find any photographs clear enough for exact placement. I'm leaning toward two stove pipe style, but I want to wait until I pull the whole scene together to see how it all fits.
Your cassette approach to making that front presentation is simply outstanding. The design and execution of this model is amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Dennis, your method of scratch building these stores is genius! Your approach to re-creating a structure just amazes me.
I have always loved trying to make something in miniature that could pass for the real thing. And you NAIL IT! And crack me up on the sleazy lawyers!
Acetone...get Gayles fingernail polish remover!
Thanks Claude I think this one did turnout nice. Doug Foss specifically said not to use nail polish remover, that it has other contents that would not work well for the process. I plan on getting some pure acetone and trying it again, I'm just not sure where to get it yet. Maybe a hardware store I suppose.
Dennis, the bakery turned out really nice. The sign lettering did turn out better. That is a technique I had never heard of before. I need to try that. Thanks for sharing this. Great build!!
Thanks so much Larry. I think the trick is not using too much fluid, you just want it to be damp, not soaking wet. If your paint is on fairly thick some of it my peel up when you lift the sign, which you may or may not want.
Turned out awesome. Thanks for sharing. Glad that you showed the not so satisfactory results. Reminds us all that we cannot be perfect.
Modeling mishaps happen to us all! Thanks John!
Looking forward the video. The faded sign looks fantastic
Thanks Bob! It should be a good video.
You're becoming the Master Modeler my friend , this building is outstanding . Maybe the wife has nail polish remover that's aciditone .
Nothing mastered that's for sure! Just trying to increase my skills and knowledge and share my progress! Thanks Jerry!!
Your creative skills amaze me…looking at that structure by no means says “wood block” 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Anthony!
Man Dennis this really looks great. Hopefully they are done with the Lawyers and can start concentrating on the business again
Thanks Chris! Looks like you are all caught up again!
Looking very good, Love all your modelling. getting it done! Thanks for sharing the How Tos as well.!
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Awesome work Dennis. The print mess up reminded Me of the old Snickers bar commercial. The old guy painting the Chiefs name on the football field spelled it Chefs. 🤣. All that work. Enjoyed the video. 👊🏼😎
Yeah, amazing when you think about all the work I did on the computer sizing it, printing it, cutting it out, taping it… then by accident I see the extra Y! Lol
😀@@OtterCreek
Your sign technique is very timely as I need to do something similar on a build I'm doing. Love your layout but I'd watch just for the opening vintage photos and the music.
Thanks Gary, good luck on your build!
Great build, I heard that Saltine was back in town checking out the Bakery….. It would be nice if you could cover more details of your painting and finishing techniques in your next video. How did you finish the roof and chimney, the brick detail is very well done, is covered in any past videos?
Hey John, The roof was just black construction paper that I painted some light gray and earth tones over. Cut up in strips.
I discussed the brick technique in Structure build 14... I think around the 10 min mark. My next three builds will all be brick so I'm sure I'll discuss it further.
My painted wood technique, I think I have discussed in several other videos? Maybe I haven't?? I tend to use thick craft paints, Vintage White is my favorite. I paint it directly over the raw wood and make sure the paint does not cover everything. Next I put on Builder's in Square "Silver Wood" alcohol stain. This turns the white paint a dull faded silver color and makes all the unpainted wood turn a dark gray. Next I dry brush the Vintage White back over the what I've already done. It's all about doing it a little at a time and checking results as you go. I'll try and do a time laps the next time I do it.
Dennis, Just watched the video, yes, excellent build, excellent results. The video had the right balance of talk and demonstration too. Question; Did you use an Inkjet or laser printer? How fresh was the printing? Based with my experience with decal printing the ink of a jet printer takes a few minutes to dry completely. IMHO a very fresh inkjet print would of worked a lot better. I have a different interpretation of the signs color in the B&W photo. I see Yellow on Green block letters but it is a guess. Great Job, great results.
Bob
Thanks for the input Bob. I only have a laser printer. The signs were printed and applied within an hour or so I'd say. A matching green to the store front was a thought, but I didn't feel like I could match it close enough to try. In the end, black was the safest way to go. I have no idea what the colors of the real building was!
WOW. And to think you start with a couple 2x4's
Thanks Joe! Yup some tuba fours, sticks and some scribed siding!
Yeah Dennis, love that Unicorn track.🤗 Ya know, them durn sleazy lawyers are no doubt part of the 99% that give the rest a bad name! lol🙄 So, if you leftt two Y's in a sign, you could just add people in the street, pointing at it, while the owner and the painter argue it out. After all, how did Banff get its name?🤔 BTW, I'm wondering how an ink stamp would do? But regardless, I think your signage adds so much weathered realism to the build. It really brings everything to life.🙂 And if you wind up with a store without a tenant, maybe you could have your own sign as the town's resident architect/builder. 🚂Lawrence
Thanks Lawrence! Ink stamp... Hmm. There is a small sign on the very top of the Crown "AG. RHODES" I assume Mr. Rhodes owned a significant portion of Black Hawk. I have considered "D. CARRELL" as an alternate. I'm still writhing the history of the OC&RG, who knows what names may appear where and why! LOL
@@OtterCreek 👍🙂
Since your doing all that wood work , why not route out the blocks inside. I looks like you have the tools and it would give more depth to the inside. This is just a thought as I have that same table saw and other tools.
Honestly, I don't think it would be worth the extra effort. If I really want to detail an interior I'll just use normal techniques. I have one or two structures with detailed interiors on the time saver. Can't see them unless you look really close. Not a single visitor to the layout has noticed them. Nor has anyone noticed that the woodblock station with blacked out windows is not hollow. I would rather spend more time on the exterior scenes, junk piles and wot not.
Needs a bigger chimney, or another for a bakery.
I may add another chimney or two somewhere on the back of the building. I couldn't find any photographs clear enough for exact placement. I'm leaning toward two stove pipe style, but I want to wait until I pull the whole scene together to see how it all fits.
Dennis, you gotta start a company up! TWOBYFUR N Scale wood structures
Not a bad idea Roy! ;-)