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Would anyone have any info on the small Clark gas station buildings? I have one near me that I've already measured and drawn in AutoCad. Problem is, the building is boarded up and I can't get inside. Any info on the interior or exterior, circa 1970s, would be greatly appreciated.

Here's the washers for the Laundromat. They were made from .040 sheet styrene. Sadly, the decal setting solution marred some of the decals, but I'm using this anyway. Dryers. Also made from .040 sheet styrene. Dryer baskets are plumbing fittings, and the door frames are model truck wheel rings.

That's a really cool idea! How often do garage scenes have a ceiling that's actually a part of the display?

The bricks are embossed Plastruct sheet brick, #PS-90L. The brick was painted Tamiya Dull Red, individual bricks were painted slightly lighter or darker, and the mortar is a light gray acrylic paint mix. Once the mortar was added, the multicolored brick effect disappeared, and now they all look the same! The bricks above the windows are evergreen .015 x .100, I think.

The GE sign was scratchbuilt. I made computer printed decals for the GE emblem and the other lettering.

A fair question. The smaller letters are available from Plastruct. The larger ones are menu letters, like you would find at an outdoor food stand. Years ago I bought a large box of them on the famous auction site in the hopes I would use them someday. I have about 7 different "fonts". You can also find 3-D letters in the scrapbook section of Hobby Lobby. I haven't tried these yet, but eventually I will. Thanks for the kind words, all of you.

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