Upnick's - kitbash - summer '09 - challenge

[upnick]

Hi All,

Join in the fun here with an N scale structure combining two kits that have been in the box for too long .... i went for WS Baxters Hardware (Corner turret building) & Kitt Transfer (Gripps luggage Mfg) to combine a retail outlet with the warehouse adjoining it the basic walls are up but making decisions on its final look.

[Trucklover]

Looking forward to seeing this one Nick, i like that second structure you posted, its been on the list to get for me (only in HO scale) for some time now LOL

[eightyeightfan1]

My Pit Stop Cafe usess the HO version of your first picture. I just didn't use the spire.
I think I still have the N scale of that factory in a box somewhere. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[upnick]

Hi guys,

A few pictures of the kits assembled walls altered somewhat the turret building has been highered to the gripps luggage height making the need for steps up to the retail counter.




I retained the loading dock walls but angled the front wall to add interest and it was needed with the parts i had from the kits, a new roof was made from corrugated evergreen sheet as the kit part was poor.

As alway with my structures i mounted it on a sheet of plasticard to allow me to handle it while contruction and painting but cut out a large rectangular hole inside the structure for acces to the windows and electrics later.

At the rear another loading dock needs to added for incoming stock

The roof is in loose in the pics here just a trial fitting, i hope to detail the inside and add lighting of course with other features outside, i noticed the gap on the right hand bottom side missed sorting it out

[e-paw]

Look good so far

[Trucklover]

WOW Nick, sure is looking good, i like the modifications you made, realy gives the structure some character

[eightyeightfan1]

Nice kitbash!

[nachoman]

very clever, I like it!