Freelance 2014-2

[faraway]

The older B&M paint scheme fits the old brick building scenery

[Canadian Atlantic Railway]

Very impressive work I am blown away at your detailing and structure work.

[Twist]

Hi,
looking great....

Cheers,Chris

[faraway]

I am working on another building from Downtown Deco. It is a one story ensemble (Addams Ave I) to permit 0-5-0 access to the track in the street.

That means the rear side is the front side when looking at the layout.


I have a similar Downtown Deco ensemble (Gone Bust Block) to assemble. The final position of both kits on the former parking lot and walkways will be decided when both are completed.

[faraway]

The second building is on it's way

Or just another view blocker .....


Some time later at late Sunday night

[Twist]

Hi,
Reinhard,those buildings are looking great and also nice scene looking down the road.....I have to build those Addams Avenue kits for my layout,too....

Can´t wait to see your´s finished with all your usual details..

Cheers,Chris

[faraway]

Thanks for the kind comments

The basics are done. Next are is the advertising, signs, awnings etc. I have to think about what kind of shops fit into a run down warehouse district.


The back side with some details

[MountainMan]

Your capture of the feeling of the "concrete and brick city canyons" is masterful in those photos! Well done!

[BR60103]

Reinhard:
For shops, something that the workers use -- a greasy spoon (i.e.cheap restaurant) or coffee shop (not Starbux).
Business supplies -- stationery, hardware. It looks a bit old to have a computer store, but adding machine/typewriter repairs. A little printing shop.
50+ years ago we went to an area like that for a small experimental theatre group. Also a model railway club. Club had no permanent signs.

[faraway]

Reinhard:
For shops, something that the workers use -- a greasy spoon (i.e.cheap restaurant) or coffee shop (not Starbux).
Business supplies -- stationery, hardware. It looks a bit old to have a computer store, but adding machine/typewriter repairs. A little printing shop.
50+ years ago we went to an area like that for a small experimental theatre group. Also a model railway club. Club had no permanent signs.

That sounds good to me. Downtown Deco ships the kits with signs more or less around a red light district. Your suggestions are a far better match. Thanks!

[shortliner]

Reinhard - it almost certainly needs a bar, or beer-joint! Another suggestion is a military surplus shop selling clothing, boots, coats, or all the stuff that got sold off from such stores - radios, spanners, tool sets, jerry-cans, etc.

[faraway]

Reinhard - it almost certainly needs a bar, ......

I will refrain from a second bar. Got a visit from the "manager" of the COCO club hundred yards down the road and his friendly team last night. He "convinced" me there is no need for another bar

The other suggestions are highly welcome

[shortliner]

Ahh! I thought the Coco Club was a strip-joint rather than a "Irish" -type drinking bar - but I guess you are probably being very wise!

[faraway]

I had second thoughts. The street front will be never seen by anybody except at a very sharp angle on photos. Fancy signs at the front and roof are to be avoided because the 0-5-0 engineer is a known reckless driver. I scanned my boxes and used what I have matching the recommendations and my thoughts. A quick and simple approach.

Last and only photo of the street front taken at the workbench.



In fact is the rear side and the roof more important for me during operating sessions


ps. Don't worry, there is another Downtown Deco kit awaiting to be assembled

[Engfanuk]

At least you don't detail the insides of any tunnels....;-)

Nice detail on those roofs though.