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Terry
Randy, I might do that. I'll try it both ways and see which one I like. My layout is full of detailed areas nobody can really see, don't worry I still have a mess of details to add in the visible areas too.
Bryan, a couple black patches might add some interesting detail. It might break up the red a bit.
Jerry
project and nice seeing your layout.
Roofs on the structure are looking great and the placement of the structure fits nicely with everything else.
I have to offer you something to think about...
A quick photoshop idea for you.
I'm sitting here admiring all your work and just thinking out loud.
after looking at the other angles of your layout I now realise that the switch I deleted was actually destined to feed your excellent Quincy's scrap yard.
So, I photoshopped it back in and also added in the track you had originally planned.
I think the area works well.
Cant wait to see you fill it out with scenery and whatever else you do to blend it in to your previous excellent work.
I actually kinda like it better with EJ brought forward an inch or two. It really seems to open up the space much more and the added track doesnt seem to cramp things so much.
I think it gives more opportunities for scenery and a spacious feel.
As I said, just some thoughts for you, I'll look forward to seeing the reality you create.
The road is in place but the structure is not. I ended up lining up the rear loading dock with the switch that services the scrap yard. I think that makes the most sense mainly because I like the covered porch facing the front of the layout.
This is the back shot. I'm not set on this so tonight I'll flip it around and post a photo of the building in the same spot reversed.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
hmm, install the structure on a lazy suzan.... haha
Karl, I had the same problem with the facing of O'Neills. The tank scene and the loading dock are pretty difficult to see in the last shot since they face the rear of the layout. The best answer is to have all SW structures on a thin peninsula so you can really see all sides.
I'm glad you like the covered bridge. I always wanted to build one and I'm glad to hear you say it fits the scene because I wasn't sure if I was forcing it in just to build one. I loosely based it off one here in town.
When the layout is done, from SW I'll have Scotia Supply, O'Neills, Quincy Salvage, Foss Landing, The Shipyard, Morton's foundry, E.J Whiley and the last one to build after this is the Railroad Camp. No more large real estate left after that.
Jerry
Joel, I was thinking that but since I tied it into the rear track instead of something up front, I decided to keep it at track level. It's a great suggestion though, even a 1/4 elevation change really helps structures feel more natural on a layout.
One of the best features of this kit in my opinion is the 3-dimensional roof sign. It starts with a laser cut base, I painted it to match the walls.
Each laser cut letter gets glued over the scribed letter on the backer, super easy. I painted my letters to match the trim (AK anthracite).
All the letters are in place.
I glued it to the roof, I thought it would be much more difficult to get placed correctly but it only took me a few minutes.
I just need to add a few chimneys and then I'm going to glue the main building on the layout so I can add all the loading docks, stairs and start to detail around it. I already built all the sub-assemblies minus the railings.
Thanks for following along.
Nice job getting it situmacated
Jerry