O Scale Menards Arby's Turned Chick Fil A

Nice! Now you need about 20 cars for the drive-up!

@RJ I posted:

When the Menards Arby's was announced, I mentioned in the thread that I was considering picking one up to turn into a Chick Fil A. Well, this Christmas under the tree there was a Menards Arby's under the tree perfect for the conversion. Nothing fancy just made up some Chick Fil A logos and posters in Microsoft Word, printed it out, and glued it onto the Arby's. Knowing my luck, Menards will announce an actual Chick Fil A next week but regardless still pretty neat in my opinion.

Below are pictures of the converted building as well as a video I made detailing the customization.

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Video:

That looks much better as a "Chick Fil A."  But I am very prejudice since Arby's was founded in my hometown in the original "Arby's" building!!!

Ron

Ron,

I went to that particular location several times while I was living in Youngstown.

Dave

@RJ I posted:

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The bus in the backround, what is the source? I am looking for a more modern 1/48 bus(es) for a transit-based trolley layout. Corgi is too small at 1/50 and most others are too large at 1/43. TIA.

RJ.....I've got a Chik-fil-A gift certificate.....I'm on my way!

Peter

@PRRMP54 posted:

The bus in the backround, what is the source? I am looking for a more modern 1/48 bus(es) for a transit-based trolley layout. Corgi is too small at 1/50 and most others are too large at 1/43. TIA.

That looks like a Washington D.C. metrobus from Daron Toys (Possibly RT6422).

Awesome! (Even the truck in the drive-thru)

Hey RJ,

Nice video. Did you throw the Arby's signs away?

Dave

@PRRMP54 posted:

The bus in the backround, what is the source? I am looking for a more modern 1/48 bus(es) for a transit-based trolley layout. Corgi is too small at 1/50 and most others are too large at 1/43. TIA.

It is just a toy that I got at a tourist trap gift shop in DC. That same company makes NYC buses too, not sure about other cities. They are 1/48th scale which is why I purchased mine.

@luvindemtrains posted:

Hey RJ,

Nice video. Did you throw the Arby's signs away?

Dave

Nope I saved them, just in case

Very cool RJ - are you willing to share the word doc with the Chick fil A signs?

How cute. Are you going to create a full layout traffic jam fouling both the rail roads and streets as well? Nick

@msp posted:

Very cool RJ - are you willing to share the word doc with the Chick fil A signs?

Hopefully this works for ya. Nothing fancy, see attachments.

@rockstars1989 posted:

How cute. Are you going to create a full layout traffic jam fouling both the rail roads and streets as well? Nick

I guess I am going to have to, haha. Hopefully, nobody complains to the city government about the traffic.

Hey thanks, you have inspired me I think I am going to give it a shot.

@RJ I posted:

It is just a toy that I got at a tourist trap gift shop in DC. That same company makes NYC buses too, not sure about other cities. They are 1/48th scale which is why I purchased mine.

Nope I saved them, just in case

Let me know if you decide to get rid of them.

Dave

RJ love the  conversion. Saw it on You Tube, just wish it fit my 30's / 40's layout ,  Love  Chick Fil A

@luvindemtrains posted:

Let me know if you decide to get rid of them.

Dave

I actually found them on Amazon:

DC Bus

NYC Bus

Hello RJ,

I would like to know what your using to make the flat car wheel thump? That’s a daily sound on a real railroad that would be nice to duplicate. Awesome work and thank you.

William

File a flat spot on a wheel.

What are the dimensions on the three or four large signs at the top?

@Gandpa63445 posted:

Hello RJ,

I would like to know what your using to make the flat car wheel thump? That’s a daily sound on a real railroad that would be nice to duplicate. Awesome work and thank you.

William

That is actually the Lionel Southern FreightSounds Boxcar and Penn Central Flat Spot Sounds Box Car.

@TheRambles posted:

What are the dimensions on the three or four large signs at the top?

All of the signs on top at 1.5 inches tall, and I just kept whatever the length dimension worked out to.

@RJ I posted:

All of the signs on top at 1.5 inches tall, and I just kept whatever the length dimension worked out to.

RJ,

If you'd like, I could 3d print a few signs and send them out to you free of charge. Message me if you're interested (email in profile). I think these would print nicely. 

@RJ I posted:

When the Menards Arby's was announced, I mentioned in the thread that I was considering picking one up to turn into a Chick Fil A. Well, this Christmas under the tree there was a Menards Arby's under the tree perfect for the conversion. Nothing fancy just made up some Chick Fil A logos and posters in Microsoft Word, printed it out, and glued it onto the Arby's. Knowing my luck, Menards will announce an actual Chick Fil A next week but regardless still pretty neat in my opinion.

Below are pictures of the converted building as well as a video I made detailing the customization.

Pictures:

Video:

RJ, you mention you don't have the best printer in the video, but it's probably not the printer. Suggestion for future projects: It looks like the red Chik-fil-A signs are printed on an Inkjet printer with plain paper, so next time invest in some Photo Paper like HP or Canon, for the best quality. Then when you print it out, in the print menu select the type of photo paper and Best Quality. The red will be much sharper and have a semi glossy finish. Nice job though, very clever. And like you, Arby's are hard to find where I am too, but Chik-fil-A is everywhere now. Like Rockstars1989 says, add the drive through traffic jam. LoL So true!

I may add a sign to my Arby's with a chicken that says, "Eat more beef" to defend the franchise    Just kidding.  Congrats for getting creative and customizing a Menards building to your liking.  I've got a few Menards buildings I am working to change, too.   Nice job.

RJ I,  You do realize that you can't play with this on Sunday! 😉

Looks fantastic RJ!