Thursday, April 18, 2013

Old Tyre Depot

Well, that was the most fun I've had making a model and I'm a little disappointed to have finished it.  I still have to bed it into the layout so that'll be a bit more fun but it'll be a while until I can get round to that.




And this is where it's going.....


I can do no more until that white space at the back has been filled for which I have had several very helpful suggestions. (This blogging lark is great - free advice!!)  But what will go there?  It's a case of breaking free from the paralysis of indecision and getting on with it.


11 comments:

  1. Wow, Chas this is seriously great. You can tell you've had fun dilapitating this.

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    1. Thanks Lee. I hope you've recovered from the roofing disaster.

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  2. That looks superb! I especially like the partially bricked up window. Its almost a shame to hide it behind the other buildings, I say almost because its better suited to a proper grubby backstreet than being in the foreground where it could be admired.
    How would it look turned though ninety degrees though, so that its rear face was against the chapel? My thinking is that would be to give it a bigger yard area.

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  3. Thank you very much chaps. After reading your comment Paul, I just tried turning it as you suggest but it won't quite fit. Pity. You've got me thinking though about finding another backstreet location. This is what comes of no forward planning and building the layout randomly. Good fun though.

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  4. Wonderful stuff Chas, I can smell burning rubber from here ! I like the way you have gained inspiration from a real building to create a believable model.

    Must say I agree with Paul about possible locations as it would be a crime to hide that one away.

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  5. I love this structure...and you have made such a great job, obviously enjoying every moment, too! I agree with Paul, that bricked up window is a brilliant touch. A really top build. I have to confess that, left to my own resources I would just let everything grow like topsy...for me planning takes the fun out of it. It is good fun, you are right!

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  6. Thank you so much for the encouraging comments. Much appreciated. I have to say Iain, your Clay Dries and Geoff, the Williams the Coal scene I found inspirational examples to try to imitate during construction, so thank you both and keep the posts coming!!

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  7. Lovely model. I'd like to disagree with with the others - that position is spot on as it will encourage people to peer around the other buildings. I like models where not everything is blindingly obvious at first sight. Just like a real town, you need to look around to see everything.

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  8. Thank you Phil. And yes, I take your point. One of the most fascinating aspects to wandering around a town is coming across hidden corners. I'm in two minds but I can happily put off the decision for a few months while I fill that space at the back. I'm good at putting off !

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  9. I have just found your site Chas and its opened up wonderful new areas for me. It has also repaired my sanity. I am not the only one that enjoys all the attention to fine detail. Wonderful. I need to visit you

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  10. Thank you John. I'm still very much a novice at this scratch building lark - everything I do is learned from the very clever folk whose blogs I follow. They are well worth a look if you haven't already.

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