Chrysler Building coming along...

TraindameOGR Forum Member

Got a call last month from Diana who'd found TW TrainWorx while surfing online during what they were calling the "Bomb Cyclone" that hit Boston and Eastern states last month... long story short - she's a bigger toy train fan than her husband.... anything's possible

She also loves buildings and has quite a collection of Landmark Buildings and will soon be able to add the TW TrainWorx Custom Chrysler Building we offer in our Classic Landmark Series. Here are some process photos of the building ready for paint, spire, and some LED lights.

Enjoy!

I hear you now, what are the measurements?

32" Tall (without the spire) x 10.75" x 9.5" and the cost including shipping is $1,597.00 - MADE IN THE USA by the TW TrainWorx Traingineers!
Where can you order YOURS? Right here: Classic Landmark Series Chrysler Building *Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for shipping

Happy Tracks,

TrainDame aka Dorcie Farkash
TW TrainWorx
(214) 634-2965
Dallas, TX | Concord, NC
www.blog.traindame.com

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2/7/1812:54 PM

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Apples55OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Beautiful Dorcie, have always liked art-deco style buildings (wish I had a lot more room!!!). Can't wait to see how you finish the stainless steel crown!!! Are you going to add any of the gargoyles???

2/7/181:29 PM

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D500OGR Forum Member

"Are you going to add any of the gargoyles???"

Actually, they, along with much of the decorations, are meant to represent hood ornaments, hubcaps and the like, as Walter Chrysler was in the car biz - he was the Bill Gates or Steve Jobs of his day in what was the bleeding-edge industry of the time.

Best skyscraper ever (the real one); I looked at the price and said No, but it keeps gnawing at me, if it winds up being truly well-detailed (the "gargoyles" and all) and complete.

2/7/183:34 PM

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BHalfwayOGR Forum Member

That’s incredible work!! It’s a remarkable replica... best wishes for continued success!!

2/7/183:38 PM

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AMCDaveOGR Forum Member

Fantastic work and compression that looks right. I hope you guys are going to use Alclad or BMF on that top......it NEEDS ro be 'chromey'....

2/7/183:39 PM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Truly a beautiful model!

2/7/183:43 PM

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TraindameOGR Forum Member

Apples55 posted:
Beautiful Dorcie, have always liked art-deco style buildings (wish I had a lot more room!!!). Can't wait to see how you finish the stainless steel crown!!! Are you going to add any of the gargoyles???

Thanks Paul! We are planning to create the Eagle Gargoyles and for sure will take more process photos as Traingineers get to "topping off" the building.

2/7/184:06 PM

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Farmer_BillOGR Forum Member

Didn’t they change the name to Fiat Chrysler, the Italian-American automobile manufacturer registered in the Netherlands with headquarters in London, U.K. for tax purposes Building?

2/7/185:20 PM

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bigtruckpeteOGR Forum Member

Just picked my chin up off the ground and cleaned up the drool!!! You guys always impress.

I have a client in the top of the real building that I love visiting just to hang out in that architectural gem. You guys nailed this one!!

2/7/185:59 PM

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TraindameOGR Forum Member

Apples55 posted:
Beautiful Dorcie, have always liked art-deco style buildings (wish I had a lot more room!!!). Can't wait to see how you finish the stainless steel crown!!! Are you going to add any of the gargoyles???

Found a picture of the first Chrysler Building we did for a custom layout now having fun with trains running wildly on it in New Jersey. Here's photo with the Eagle Gargoyles included in the building... I also - cropped out the building for a 'closer' look...