Repstock

Eventually I will have a street scene to use as a backdrop when photographing model cars and trucks. The backdrop has kind of become the main event as of late. The scale is 1/25.

Comments and suggestions are always welcome. This is a work in progress, washers and dryers for laundromat are done, window shades and blinds being added.Note: blinds made using modified Ken Hamilton method. there is no interior detail in upper floors, but each room is lighted with it's own on/off switch. switches are located on the roof. I'll update as things move along. More pics

Please take this as intended, but the Cutlass Supreme roof is quite different than the Monte Carlo roof. The Cutlass roof at the back of the doors sweeps forward much more than the Monte. Google a pic, look at the slant also of the opera windows, and you'll see what I mean. Also the Cutlass Supreme trunk doesn't lie flat clear to the rear quarters. There is a step down that isn't on the Monte. There is a line from the middle of the taillight opening to the lower rear corner of the top that marks this step down. the step is largest at the top and decreases as you get further back until it disappears at the taillight. Finally, the Cutlass trunk has a small "crease" front to rear in the middle that is on the Monte Carlo model trunk, but not the Cutlass model trunk. I don't know how well I've explained all this, but looking at pics of the Cutlass Supreme will clear it up. This is for those of you who may wish to attempt this...It's much harder than you'd think!

[looks great! I'd hit the figures with some dullcote. I really like this idea!b]

Thanks! Windshield is not cracked, don't know why it looks that way. Never noticed that effect before.

If I post at all, it's usually on the Spotlight Hobbies board. I've been looking at this one for a few weeks, and like it enough to participate. I also admire Tim King Peterbilt's work, and his presence here is a plus. I also enjoy Evan Hermel's work, but he is more connected with the Scale Auto board. The truth is, I prefer to spend what time I have building, and usually just look at the boards at work (on lunch...of course). For some reason the Spotlight Hobbies board is blocked at work, but this one is not. Outside of work, I don't get much internet time (two teenage sons, one computer). And most of all, thanks for the kind words. I may not post much, but I'll be watching! -Tom P.S. The format for posting pictures here is SOOO easy. I wish all boards were set up like this!

I see. Some of my files are kind of large. always an honor to pass muster with you, King of the model truck world. King Peterbilt! What have you been working on lately? -Tom

Last pic.

Three picture limit, it seems. Here's some more...

Since I enjoy viewing builds so much, I thought I would post some. Give rather than get, as it were. Keep the builds coming, I enjoy them all! -Tom

I've posted these on another site, but I'm trying to see if I can get everything to work as far as posting messages