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It looks good as is David (window glass scratch not withstanding). I like the little touches like pictures on the wall. <br /> Photos will show more then the naked eye is capable of seeing. Even problems with the glass are probably un-noticeable in person. I would just leave it as it is. <br /> <br />However if you are entering a contest I would recommended changes to: <br /> <br /> Try redoing the plants. Replace brown straw grass (it looks dead and neglected) with green materials and dry paint flower tops bright colors. Planter on left looks worn down, replace. <br /> <br /> Put Mercedes logo on chimney <br /> <br /> Hide the light bulbs in the show room by rising the them (or use small sized light bulbs) and install a frosted light cover or panel in the ceiling to simulate florescent lights. <br /> <br />Since you can lift the top and show the interior, try Bob Grech's method of brass wire to look like conduit, to supply power to the lamps. Don't forget add details like the fuse box on the inside and electric meter on the outside. <br /> <br />Add more detail to the interior such as a bathroom. It's city code [;)] Yes there are HO scale toilets and sinks available. Don't forget the mirror, towel dispenser, toilet paper and the vent pipe through the roof. <br /> <br />Have separate counters for parts and service, signage, also tile or carpet floor in that area. Seats for waiting area with water cooler, pop or candy machine. <br /> <br />Of course, it's a standard for any contest winner for the doors and windows to open. But it would be prototypical for them to be "locked" if there was a closed sign in the window. The only figure you would need then is someone mopping the floor. <br /> <br />
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