Took a break today from wiring details. Spent the day working on refurbishing the town hall from my old layout. I'm modeling my layout based on an old mining town in Pennsylvania where my grandfather worked - Coaldale PA. I'm interested in seeing our members renditions of their town halls so please post a picture for all to see!
Regards,
Paul
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Thanx, Gilly - trim paint around the building was a bit tedious (eyes aren't what they used to be)!
Thanx, Gilly - trim paint around the building was a bit tedious (eyes aren't what they used to be)!
You've got that right! The cornice molding at the top of the wall was a real bugger. This was my first attempt to do a mortar wash. Doesn't show up in the pics but it turned out well.
Paul:
Department 56 has done a couple of them. I have the Christmas in the City version that was one of the first buildings they did on this series, around 1988. I will photograph it tomorrow to include.
I don't have one but it will be great to follow this thread. Looks great! Terry
Town Hall in Monaco, Montana...background...
Great photos guys! Here is my "town hall" in the city. I combined two Independence Hall kits so that there are two towers...a little hard to see since the city has grown over the hundred years of so since the hall was built...
Alan
The town hall here is in a remodeled train station (what else?...)
Years ago most of the time my town hall usually had a fire in it.
Then they did not burn.
Then I started using Department 56 Capital as the Town Hall and I usually had a park near it for the town folks to enjoy.
And I also started putting something going on nearby, have was a nightly fireworks display for the people to oh & ah over.
Here below the Town Hall was given more grounds which had 2 operating real water fountains which were lighted from below and would give a different lighting effect. Also included for the visitors was a giant lighted revolving Christmas tree.
As you see above and below the giant walk through gardens are still there for the people to enjoy.
Also on the grounds was a animated group of Christmas carolers singing their hearts out.
Here they are in a different layout.
Paul:
Loved your pictures. I forgot about the Capitol Building by D56. I also have it installed on our layout, not far from our City Hall. If you remember, they also did another government related building called the Embassy.
Town Hall in Monaco, Montana...background...
John - my wife and I love Montana! Beautiful scenery!
Paul
paulp - fantastic scenery! Real water in the fountains??? Cool
Paul
Paul:
Loved your pictures. I forgot about the Capitol Building by D56. I also have it installed on our layout, not far from our City Hall. If you remember, they also did another government related building called the Embassy.
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