1/25 Zephyr gas station

[fairlane1320]

This is my first attempt at a simple dio. I stumbled across this Esso station and it became my inspiration to try to build something similar. This will be a Zephyr station, they seem to be uncommon and I wanted something different. 

More pix: http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/

 

[Eric Macleod]

I will follow this one with interest. 

[disabled modeler]

It has my interests....been wanting to build a gas/service station for some time being I had worked at one in the past.

[crazyjim]

I'm going to follow along too.  I need to build a dio.

[72 Charger]

Cool where did you get the pumps?

[fairlane1320]

Cool where did you get the pumps?

From one of the big model kit vendors at the Detroit Autorama. I should have bought more than one, he was a lot cheaper than ebay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-Replicas-1-24-Scale-1950s-Gas-Pump-Island-Set-with-Accessories-/112324160198?hash=item1a270aaac6:g:bO8AAOSwmmxW4Let

[72 Charger]

They are a bit pricey  Still may have to get some though

[ChrisBcritter]

Just happened to have this shot I posted on the H.A.M.B. - it's from Eaton Rapids, MI in 1960. Hope it helps.

 

[fairlane1320]

Just happened to have this shot I posted on the H.A.M.B. - it's from Eaton Rapids, MI in 1960. Hope it helps.

 

WOW I wish I'd have seen that sooner!

[fairlane1320]

I built the sign today, turned out good. I printed the Zephyr signage on photo paper. The sign itself is sheet plastic with a foam core.

 

[fairlane1320]

Moving along on the gas station... cut some small windows above the restroom doors, built a counter, working on the interior walls now.

I'm looking for ideas on toilets and sinks!

More pix... http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/

 

[fairlane1320]

I worked on the roof signage this weekend.............

[vintagercr]

Ron, it's really taking shape.   Nice work!

[fairlane1320]

Ron, it's really taking shape.   Nice work!

Thx Steve!!

 

I decided I needed to redo the roof after staring at Chris's old Zephyr photo. So I spent the weekend whipping this up......

More pix...http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/

[disabled modeler]

Very nice work...id love to do something like this.

[ChrisBcritter]

Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one...

[Belugawrx]

Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one...

Cool idea !

Nice work so far Ron, I like the new roof shape, keep it going

[fairlane1320]

Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one...

Challenge accepted!

[darthsideous]

Fantastic work on the lettering and the store! ??

[fairlane1320]

Thx guys! As if I didn't have enough to do, I'm doing two Zephyr trucks too.

[gasser59]

This is really cool and I'll be following along. Love the direction this is going. The new roof shape looks so much better for a Zephyr station.

[Mike999]

If you're still looking for toilet fixtures, here's a 1/24 set from eBay - sink, toilet, tub.  There are others available - 1/24 is half the regular dollhouse scale of 1/12, so some dollhousers build in that scale.  I've also seen these, or something very similar, in Hobby Lobby.

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=262202571588&&&chn=ps

[crazyrichard]

cool build !

[fairlane1320]

So I've finally got some Zephyr decals made, time to get the station back on the bench.

[gasser59]

Those decals look great Ron. How did you do them? So glad this is back on the bench.