Posted March 20, 2015 Been a long while since I was "chased" off these forums, but I am building an old abandoned garage facade and came here to not only show my work, but to get some inpriation as well. Scale: 1/12 Back at the workbench for the first time in 4 months. Going for a busted down gas station complete with a totally scratch build garage door! Estimated time of completion? 2016 probably.....lol Started framing the garage door. Most of this will be hidden, but it's gotta be legit Cut out the wood for the door, has to be the most even cutting I've done yet. Mocked up the door tonight. Won't have that big a gap at the finish, just not ready to install yet. Will add a bigger header above to hide any gaps. Still needs details of course Got some details up on the door. Now I just need to connect them together and get them lined up just right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 20, 2015 HAD to get some paint on this thing. This is just the base coat. Experimenting with crackle medium but it's not working how I want it to, so we'll see Messy paint intentional...lol Busted out the sanding drum on the Dremel along with some hand sandpaper to get the wear and tear started. Bottoms of garage doors get the most abuse, so rounded off the bottom a bit and made it uneven Same with thresholds. Well that took about a month....lolhttp://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346 Got the preliminary awning up over the door. Need to fix up the galvanized roof. Also added drip strip above garage door. Needs weathering still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2015 Nice start so far. This will look really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2015 Nice work. Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2015 Great start. Nice work on the paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2015 NICE WORK SO FAR , KEEP IT UP .I,M LIKING THIS , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2015 looking great. Gotta love a well used garage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 10, 2015 Started on an ice merchandiser tonight. Going to be a challenge from wood, but I am testing my skills at making wood look like metal....lol. I have some wood putty for any gaps once the glue dries. Still need to add the door and condenser on top. #patience Also added some ground posts in front of the garage frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Nothing like a grungy garage.Looking good. Edited April 21, 2015 by misterNNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 13, 2015 This is Great! I need a door for my shop, and still have to weather the exterior walls. Mind if I use you ideas? Thanks for the inspiration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2015 I kind of like your security system....one huge muscle bound super hero type is bound to deter a lot of would-be bad guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 27, 2015 The X-Men franchise must be running out of gas if Wolverine has nothing better to do than hang out in front of shabby garages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 29, 2015 The X-Men franchise must be running out of gas if Wolverine has nothing better to do than hang out in front of shabby garages. It's what he does for fun in his down-time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
