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Comments
Jerry
The worn paint is superbly done.
Brett puts a lot of work into accurately depicting all the parts, even the smallest ones, but at a certain point the roof goes on the building and bam, gone are all those beautiful details.
You only see a fraction of them. So I always try to find a solution to keep as much of a view of this as possible.
If it is not by placing skylights or extra windows, then it is by changing door openings.
Like here for example. I made sliding doors from the two gate wings. If they were to open outwards, there would be no room to move on the platform . If they were to open inwards, you would lose a lot of detail inside.
So this seemed like a suitable alternative. With small washers and some brass wire and profile, I soldered the sliding system.
I also made the platform a bit wider so that everything is not crammed together and people can still move with carts etc.
I also made the door at the back open to the other side so that you can look inside and not look at the outside door itself. An inside look, so to speak.
There is also sufficient light provided so that, when the roof goes on, everything is well lit.
More weathering and details both inside and outside when everything comes together of course...
btw, this could easily be a separate SW kit: The Welding Shop...
Soon more...
Jerry