fairlane1320 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 This is my first attempt at a simple dio. I stumbled across this Esso station and it became my inspiration to try to build something similar. This will be a Zephyr station, they seem to be uncommon and I wanted something different. More pix: http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I will follow this one with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 It has my interests....been wanting to build a gas/service station for some time being I had worked at one in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm going to follow along too. I need to build a dio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Cool where did you get the pumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Cool where did you get the pumps?From one of the big model kit vendors at the Detroit Autorama. I should have bought more than one, he was a lot cheaper than ebay!http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-Replicas-1-24-Scale-1950s-Gas-Pump-Island-Set-with-Accessories-/112324160198?hash=item1a270aaac6:g:bO8AAOSwmmxW4Let Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 They are a bit pricey Still may have to get some though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just happened to have this shot I posted on the H.A.M.B. - it's from Eaton Rapids, MI in 1960. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just happened to have this shot I posted on the H.A.M.B. - it's from Eaton Rapids, MI in 1960. Hope it helps. WOW I wish I'd have seen that sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 I built the sign today, turned out good. I printed the Zephyr signage on photo paper. The sign itself is sheet plastic with a foam core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Moving along on the gas station... cut some small windows above the restroom doors, built a counter, working on the interior walls now. I'm looking for ideas on toilets and sinks! More pix... http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 I worked on the roof signage this weekend............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Ron, it's really taking shape. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Ron, it's really taking shape. Nice work! Thx Steve!! I decided I needed to redo the roof after staring at Chris's old Zephyr photo. So I spent the weekend whipping this up...... More pix...http://public.fotki.com/fordflashback/dioramas/gas-station-1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Very nice work...id love to do something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one... Cool idea ! Nice work so far Ron, I like the new roof shape, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Glad I could help a little bit! Here's a thought: Have a truck pulling in carrying the new-style Zephyr sign while a 1/25 scale worker lights up a torch to cut down the weathered one... Challenge accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Fantastic work on the lettering and the store! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Thx guys! As if I didn't have enough to do, I'm doing two Zephyr trucks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 This is really cool and I'll be following along. Love the direction this is going. The new roof shape looks so much better for a Zephyr station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If you're still looking for toilet fixtures, here's a 1/24 set from eBay - sink, toilet, tub. There are others available - 1/24 is half the regular dollhouse scale of 1/12, so some dollhousers build in that scale. I've also seen these, or something very similar, in Hobby Lobby.https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=262202571588&&&chn=ps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 cool build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 So I've finally got some Zephyr decals made, time to get the station back on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Those decals look great Ron. How did you do them? So glad this is back on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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