Little House on the In-ko-pah Railroad

[Ray Dunakin]

Although there are still a few small things left to do, my 1/24th scale two-story cottage is basically finished. In these photos I've temporarily placed it in position on the layout. I still have some work to do on the foundation and sidewalk before it can be permanently installed. Eventually there will be an entire row of buildings to the right of this structure: All of the "wood" is simulated, mostly using styrene: The porch post was constructed of brass: The stone portion of the structure is all real stone and mortar: You can't really tell by the exterior photos, but each level of the building contains basic interior details. These will be much more visible through the windows when the interior lighting is operational: The kitchen area is very compressed but looks good from outside: I still have to wire the lights and add a few minor details, but I didn't want to wait any longer to share this. :) If you're wondering how this house was built, I've posted some construction pics over in the scratchbuilding area of the forum.

[JRB 1953]

HI RAY,  THANKS FOR THE PICTURES.......THEY ARE.....WHAT CAN ONE SAY?  YOUR WORK IS TRULY A GIFT!!!!  I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS.

JOHN

[smcgill]

Ray Realy crappy looking building!! It looks like it's been there awile. Hard to tell that the wood is plastic. Can't wait to see the other buildings! Sean

[Independent Operator]

Ray:

Really great work.  I wish I had your attention to detail.  I do have a business enterprise on the Lone Wolf RR that would like to expand operations to one of your houses.

[SandyR]

Ray, those windows are so disgustingly real!! They look just like the one on the east side of my garage, with its peeling lead-based paint.  Absolutely gross. You've captured the look PERFECTLY. Totally amazing. Hats off to you!

SandyR

[zakowitz]

Ray,

   OMG what a great job of weathering. That is styrene?!?.  Ole Mother Nature must be looking over her shoulder and getting nervous.

 

                                     Regards,

                                              Zak

[ttrigg]

zakowitz

Ray,    OMG what a great job of weathering. That is styrene?!?.  Ole Mother Nature must be looking over her shoulder and getting nervous.     Regards,       Zak 

Rumor has it that she has offered Ray a position as Chairman of the Board, Aging and Antiquities Division.

[Ray Dunakin]

Lately I've been working on a little rock shop for the town of Dos Manos. It's in an old, weathered false-front type building. I'm detailing the interior. I built a tiny, lighted display counter which has a "glass" front and top, and is filled with real bits of rocks and crystals. There'll also be shelves of rocks and minerals, and various other items one might find in a rock shop.