Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Pt 2

[Mercman]

Finally got back to this one again. I sighted in the sidewalks.

Even found some drain outlets, still have to place manholes yet.

Got the streets, and parking lanes scribed in.

Asphalted the alley. This stuff is great for simulating asphalt. Nice and gritty. Hope I can find more. I've had this can for 10 years, and its sstill good.

Then a base coat for the pavement.

[GTMust]

Keep it coming Junior.....!

Tony

[Mercman]

Well got the drains in , and the road done. Also found some potholes that needed filling.

[Mercman]

Interior work for one of the buildings. The walls still have to be decorated.

These will be the inner walls, and counters.

Outside looking in.

I know it's a wild color combo, but then this is a hippy district of town.

[Mercman]

Okay I started looking at he building a bit closer, and realized I needed more room. Not enough for a kitchen. So I built this skeleton out of 1/8th inch plexiglass.

Have to add the exterior to it yet.

Also got some done on the interior.

The doors to the kitchen area are also plexi, with the covering from a AAA Car decal.

Windows were made using a paper punch. Have a couple of walls yet to finish, along with some curtains I am working on for the upper windows, and the stools. Then Its into the building.

[GTMust]

Wow!!! My eyes won't focus! That's some wild 60's decorating! Were we really exposed to that..... I don't remember, so I guess I must have been having a good time?

Tony

[Mercman]

Wow!!! My eyes won't focus! That's some wild 60's decorating! Were we really exposed to that..... I don't remember, so I guess I must have been having a good time?

Tony

Yeah they say if can remember the 60's you weren't really there. I lived in a few places where we decorated like that. Lots of day- glo, and black light paint on the walls.

[Mercman]

Just about done with the new addition. Got the walls up, and the roof ready The roofing material I will use a piece of sand paper.

Outside front, and side wall. I used a body skin for a Pine Car Derby kit.

Making some stools for the counter. Used a paper punch, and some square brass tube for the supports. These will be glued to sequin pins I installed from the bottom.

Finished the walls in side.

You can see the pins in the above shot.

[Mercman]

Finished the interior for the cafe.

Decided to light it up also. The one bulb fell through a bit lower, but they are not permanent yet.

Some outside detailing going on. Looks like someone tagged the side of the building. Hey Jim, do you know where Myron is hiding? This looks like his work.

[modelmarknz]

Wow nice work..

[Mercman]

Finally got back to it again. Made some air vents using self tapping sheet metal screws.

Next I cleaned up the lighting problem with aluminum tube, and some sequins.

And finally hung some window curtains.

[Mercman]

Well you can put a fork in this building as it's done. A few things to landscape around it yet, when the rest are done. But Im calling this one finished.

Rear step from channel

Let there be light.

Upcoming concert. Do you have your tickets?

[GTMust]

It's really coming together nicely. One trick I used with HO scale buildings... that you may want to consider(?)... is a way to get mortar lines in brickwork when the plastic is brick color. Give the whole surface a coat of off white or light gray acrylic paint. When it's dry, scrape the surface of the sheet, the bricks will be exposed and the mortar will stay in the joints. I used either coarse sandpaper or blunt exacto knife. Experiment on a spare piece first to get the texture you want. Probably something you already knew, but maybe it might help other diarama builders? Tony

Edited February 11, 2012 by GTMust

[vaughn]

Junior...that is lookin great !!!!

[Mercman]

It's really coming together nicely. One trick I used with HO scale buildings... that you may want to consider(?)... is a way to get mortar lines in brickwork when the plastic is brick color. Give the whole surface a coat of off white or light gray acrylic paint. When it's dry, scrape the surface of the sheet, the bricks will be exposed and the mortar will stay in the joints. I used either coarse sandpaper or blunt exacto knife. Experiment on a spare piece first to get the texture you want. Probably something you already knew, but maybe it might help other diarama builders? Tony

Tony I did do that, it just got washed out a bit.

Junior...that is lookin great !!!!

Thanks Vaughn it was fun. More to come yet have 8 more buildings for the block.

[Mercman]

Started another building for the neighborhood, this one will be a Art Gallery.Got the main walls in on the first floor, and got the second floor glued in, and leveled.

Then I started thing the inde of the roof I keep forgetting to detail. So I cleaned up the sides,

and cut some brick shhet to do the inside of the walls.

Next it was onto the roof . I wanted something that wouldn't warp with time, so used another 1/8th piece of plexi-glass. It's actually level.

Had to retrim the back just a hair, and then will add a 1/2 round piece to the edge. Got to go to the LHS for more stock.

Finally tried out the lighting on the second floor, this is with only 2 bulbs, there will be 4-5 total when done.

On the second floor I will be doing smaller rooms, 1-2 just as a point of interest. I have a few thoughts floating around in my head, but open to suggestions.

[Mercman]

Finished some more on this one. Here are the 2nd floor offices.

Thinking of adding a canopy.

Some of the art work that will be on display.

[GTMust]

Definitely add the canopy... that's a great addition! I love how this is coming along.

Tony

Ps... just a small thought... how do you get up to the second floor? Elevator and stairs? (picky... picky!)

Edited March 19, 2012 by GTMust

[Mercman]

Definitely add the canopy... that's a great addition! I love how this is coming along.

Tony

Ps... just a small thought... how do you get up to the second floor? Elevator and stairs? (picky... picky!)

Tony if you look to the right, and left of the main door they is 2 smaller doors. Just haven't gotten to the steps yet.

[GTMust]

I knew you'd have it covered! Just checking....... haha!

Tony

[Mercman]

Tony if you look to the right, and left of the main door they is 2 smaller doors. Just haven't gotten to the steps yet.

Okay Tony I'm adding a elevator.

[Grumpa]

Really nice work Junior. Love the completed street scene. As an "X" model railroader I really appreciate what your doing. For what it's worth, aesthetically "A" got my vote.

[Mercman]

Really nice work Junior. Love the completed street scene. As an "X" model railroader I really appreciate what your doing. For what it's worth, aesthetically "A" got my vote.

Most of the buildings in A will be incorporated. I have at least 20 started so have a load to choose from. Just made a trade for another 15 buildings. Running out of room almost.

[Timeline]

Wow, nice job so far, maybe you could do a barbershop as well?

[Mercman]

Wow, nice job so far, maybe you could do a barbershop as well?

The barbershop pics are here.

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/mercman51/HO%20buildings/Tattoo%20Massage/