Dallas Union Station - HO scale

[bh1701]

This is something quite a bit different from my usual car and science fiction models.

I scratch built this HO scale model of Dallas Union Station for a friend who has a Free-Mo module that represents the station and the surrounding tracks in the 1950's. The model measures about 19" x 38".

I created images of all of the exterior walls using my Photoshop skills and had them printed on heavy weight paper at my local Fed Ex Printing shop. The images were glued to 1/16" plastic sheets that were then glued to an interior wood framework that is attached to plywood bases. It's built in 4 sections for easier storage and transportation.

Some of the more creative aspects of this model are the urns that are by the front balcony. These are doll house Coke bottles painted white and flipped over. The columns are 5-inch fluted wood dowels, O-Rings, and small plastic square tiles on the top and bottom. The canopy that extends out from the side of the building uses necklaces and pins from Hobby Lobby; the canopy is removeable to protect it from damage while being transported or stored.

Balusters along the top edges of the walls were 3-D plastic prints. Roof material is a gray art paper from Hobby Lobby. Roof details are from a Walthers roof detail set.

Thanks for checking this out!

 

 

The wood framework that supports the walls.

 

The 4 sections that make up the station.

 

Doll house coke bottles

 

Coke bottles painted white and flipped over to become some urns for the front of the station.

 

Columns are made with fluted wood dowels, O-Rings, and square pieces on top and bottom.

 

Finished columns and urns installed.

 

Canopy with necklaces for the chains.

 

Roofs removed to show interior and clamps that attach sections together.

 

[espo]

Wow, can't imagine doing something like this. 

[Dave Van]

THAT is fantastic work!!!! I was in HO until 1993 when I went O3r. I still have all m HO stuff and at times think I should have built a HO layout in my 32 x 24 foot space.....but too far in now! There is so much good stuff in HO I still pick up  a kit now and then. Did this one recently. Just a Walthers kit. Thanks

[bh1701]

6 minutes ago, Dave Van said:

THAT is fantastic work!!!! I was in HO until 1993 when I went O3r. I still have all m HO stuff and at times think I should have built a HO layout in my 32 x 24 foot space.....but too far in now! There is so much good stuff in HO I still pick up  a kit now and then. Did this one recently. Just a Walthers kit. Thanks

Looks good! I can smell the onions on the sliders right now!

Bart

[Ace-Garageguy]

Nice work!! Really really. 

[Jim B]

Beautiful station. 

[vincen47]

Wow wow o wow. Awesome work. I’m into HO as well. 

[PappyD340]

Wow indeed, great looking work!!

[peteski]

Scratchbuilt? Wow! It's frickin' awesome Bart!

[shoopdog]

Incredible!