Modeling the Southwest

[dnhouston]

Karin, very nicely done.  If you did these (or similar) in N scale, I'd definitely be in for a few.

[Alaska Railroader]

Had to get this out of my system, cut, built and partially painted it today but didn't have time to finish it through. I shot a couple of photos anyway. I do this, start something simply because its stuck in my brain and wants out but then I don't finish it as a kit. Someday.....


Its a Southwestern train station designed from several down there, this probably represents the Santa Barbara depot more than any but by no means is a replica, just a taste.

[peteski]

Karin, that looks great!  Boy, I wish that I had a laser cutter and the time (and talent) to design and make structures like that!

What did you use for the material and how did you simulate the stucco?

[Alaska Railroader]

Karin, that looks great!  Boy, I wish that I had a laser cutter and the time (and talent) to design and make structures like that!

What did you use for the material and how did you simulate the stucco?

Thanks Peteski. I used MDF board for the main body then different thicknesses of acrylic for the roof and exterior accents. The doors and windows are laserboard but to be honest, I just slipped them into place for the photo. They aren't even glued in. Textured paint gave it that stucco texture and then a coat of the final color after that. I seriously love making these and if I had the time I would design a whole town in this theme, homes, commercial buildings, railroad structures, rundown or pristine.

[C855B]

Karin, that station is a "Holy cow!" You really nailed the look and feel, and proportions. Santa Barbara is about right, it has the look (I grew up nearby). I mean, no details yet other than the very fine work on the windows, but it still really jumps out in capturing the architecture.

Now if you want to make my heart sing, I'd love to see this icon of the Southwest desert, UP's depot at Kelso.

[TiVoPrince]

Never 
before did I consider a NTRAK/oNeTRAK module.  This is simply a game changer, as it represents a generic southwestern station that is plausable for any railroad.  A second floor and freight house on one side would make it useful as a big city station. 

As it is, I'm feeling a Metrolink commuter stop module in my immediate future..