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[JefferyGilbert62]

anyone ever build the mrc texaco service station kit any finish pictues or advive thanks jeff

[crazyjim]

I was able to get the kit minus the building. Haven't touched it yet.

[jw78z28]

It's an ok kit, I think. Building is just not that good. Tools in the kit are good but are dated to the 60's or70's era. You may want to look into SMBC and modelcarjunkyard. I got a bunch of tools and shop equipment from SMBC, very nice parts and delivered within the stated delivery time 6 to 8 weeks. I got the gas station book from modelcarjunkyard. Its an ok book you have to print the blue prints out for 1/25 scale. It's not as good as there barn book but you can build a nice gas station from it you could also alter the plans a little and build it just as a two bay repair shop.
Hope this info helps some

[George]

Totally agree with Jason about SMBC,Chris makes some real nice diorama buildings and accessories if you want something easy to build.Here is the link to my diorama,you can see the MRC Texaco and buildings I have bought from Chris in the past.

http://www.modelcars...?showtopic=3221

[JefferyGilbert62]

I got the texaco kit off evil bay im kinda dissapionted in the lack of detail in the building no office area waiing room etc guess ill have to try my hand at some scratch building

[Mercman]

It's an ok kit, I think. Building is just not that good. Tools in the kit are good but are dated to the 60's or70's era. You may want to look into SMBC and modelcarjunkyard. I got a bunch of tools and shop equipment from SMBC, very nice parts and delivered within the stated delivery time 6 to 8 weeks. I got the gas station book from modelcarjunkyard. Its an ok book you have to print the blue prints out for 1/25 scale. It's not as good as there barn book but you can build a nice gas station from it you could also alter the plans a little and build it just as a two bay repair shop.
Hope this info helps some

Totally agree with Jason about SMBC,Chris makes some real nice diorama buildings and accessories if you want something easy to build.Here is the link to my diorama,you can see the MRC Texaco and buildings I have bought from Chris in the past.

http://www.modelcars...?showtopic=3221

Got to agree also with these guys. I had the kit, lots of nice details, you'll have a load of gluing to do, about 50 oil cans in 2 pieces. Check out Chris's stuff. first class.

[JefferyGilbert62]

hey george i looked at the pics its amazing what did you use to build the extra bay on your texaco kit thanks jeff

[George]

Jeff,for the back wall and side wall I used either .020 or .060 gauge Evergreen sheet,for the bay wall I used Evergreen Tile sheet.After just looking at the building,I think I'm going to get me 2 more of ScaleModelingbyChris 2 bay or 3 bay garages and start all over.Over time,the self-adhesived cinder block paper is starting to bubble in places and it just looks like a shabby build to me.I will take the station and turn it into a closed up abandoned gas station on a seperate table for a photo-backdrop.

[Austin T]

I have one and pretty much just want to sell it because of it's lack of, well gas station.

[ronr]

I kinda like mine......Have a look:
http://www.modelcars...wtopic=22440= pops texaco&st=0

[George]

I kinda like mine......Have a look:
http://www.modelcars...wtopic=22440= pops texaco&st=0

Ron,I am going to be building a "new" old Texaco from a 2 bay garage I ordered from Chris.Did you scratchbuild the 3 outside lights or buy them from a resin maker.I hope you don't mind,but I'm going to incorporate a few things I seen in your Texaco,like the outlets,fuse box and conduit.I love this dio and wish I could see it in person.

[ronr]

I made the ones on mine from Cake decoration Baby Bottles but Scenes Unlimited has som very nice ones. Anytime you want to see it George just stop by my shop. It is sitting on a shelf there. You would be more than welcome to stop by if you are in my neck of the woods.
Jeffery, there is pretty much a step by step of mine in my Photobucket or if you have questions just ask if I can help.
Ron

[George]

Thanks Ron for the info,I just ordered 4 packages of lights.They do look nice,I'll take you up on that invite whenever I get down that way.

[Piero]

I've built that kit, and added a lot of parts. That's a good kit, but there are only 2 walls.

This is mine in video on youtube :