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My first model; a co-op storage shed

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  • From: Quebec, Canada
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Posted by ModelTrain on Saturday, March 27, 2021 6:32 AM

PC101

Crud:

Deposit or incrustation of filth as in dirt, grime, gunk, muck, soil, pigeon poop.

Thanks for the explanation. In fact, I didn't do anything to create this. I just tried to add several layers of rust.

Stef

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Posted by ModelTrain on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:47 AM

Hi everyone!

I have decided to improve this model but adding some texture to the walls by making some planks appear in 3D. I have also changed the signs, changed the painting and weathering and open two doors. I wanted to make this building look old and dirty.

What do you think?

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Stef

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Posted by dstarr on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 8:55 AM

Looks really good.  You might consider adding a loading dock on the side with the big doors. 

 

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Posted by York1 on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:25 AM

It looks great.  It is exactly like some old building you would see along an old rail line.

York1 John       

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:18 PM

Hi Stef,

I really like it!

I agree that a loading dock would add to the scene. They are easy to make with scale lumber or styrene. Styrene can be aged to match using a fine toothed razor saw to scribe the wood grain pattern, and you can paint it with the same paints you used on the building, perhaps with a little more gray in the mix. Don't forget to put a ramp on one end and some steps.

There is a current discussion on building loading docks in the Layouts and Layout Building forum.

Dave

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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