Good Morning Everyone,
I will start off with something I constructed in the past. I constructed these tanks for forum member Jeff James as an additional to his oil facility. It was a very enjoyable project. Thank you Jeff.
Let's see what you have been working on.
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Following Alan’s lead, here are a couple in-process pics of a petroleum storage tank I’m building “a la Graziano”.
This new tank will be a twin to the one in the foreground of this picture on my layout, and will reside behind it 
Finishing up the small building.
The freight dock and awning.....
Final weathering with oil-based black and turpenoid.....
Then, I built a Korber REA sign kit......and, done! I figure to place it between the passenger station and the icing station on the layout.
Have a safe and great Sunday, everyone. That finishes the current building frenzy. I'm taking a break at least for a month or so. My 70th birthday is Wednesday and my kids are coming down for a few days......and, there are lots of commitments coming up, including the TCA National Convention. Since I'm on the committee for the 2024 convention hosted by the Eastern and Keystone Divisions in Lancaster next June, I'll be helping to promote the 2024 Convention while the 2023 Convention is going on in Burlington, VT.
As a coming attraction, these are some of the kits that are unbuilt and will be done in the future....
Peter
Peter did you add the awning and solid platform to your REA ?
I like this better than mine…
@Seth Thomas posted:Peter did you add the awning and solid platform to your REA ?
I like this better than mine…
Seth
The awning and the loading platform came with the Korber kit.....this is another old one, likely from the 90s. The REA sign is a separate sale Korber kit which is available now.
This is how the REA kit is package. Mr Muffin has a whole line of really easy-to-build wooden roof top signs.
Here is the construction picture......assemble the frame. Paint both the letters and frame. Glue on the letters.
Peter
@Putnam Division- Happy Birthday Peter!
@SIRT posted:More progress this week.
The Backdrops, completing the LED wiring and toll road extension are next.
A lot to see in this little corner Steve. Great details- looks very weather worn and like the building has seen a lot of activity over the years. 
Bob
@SIRT posted:More progress this week.
The Backdrops, completing the LED wiring and toll road extension are next.
SIRT, that building looks incredible! Where did you get it? Is it kit-bashed or scratch built?
Happy Birthday Peter, enjoy your time with the kids; that’s the best part. Thanks for the heads up about the convention next June in the mid-state PA area.
A lot of great modeling here today. From the oil related models to the industrial centers.
Peter, Happy Birthday and the building looks great. It also looks like you have a lot of fun ahead of you.
Sirt, the details really make everything come alive. You have a great eye for detail. I can definitely see Don Smith inspiration.
Dave
@Harry's Trains posted:SIRT, that building looks incredible! Where did you get it? Is it kit-bashed or scratch built?
All buildings were custom built back in the mid 2000’s but remained in storage until now. Lots of lauan, MDF and factory windows acquired from Rusty Stumps - https://www.rail-scale-models.com/search.php
https://www.rail-scale-models....actory-Style-Windows
Two were Walthers fronts, now sold by Atlas O.
Inspired by Don Smith, Industrial Models - https://www.facebook.com/oscaletrains
https://ogrforum.com/...des-for-hostess-cake
Also - Brett Whelan, proto 48 buildings.
I don’t have the same guidance, space or resources that these fine modelers have been exposed to, but I do my best with 3R.
More here 2008 build - https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/30046752776
Experimenting with new fangled methods.
Modular tip up office building. All 3D printed. Takes a while to print, but slams together in minutes once you have the parts. Still printing more. A pair of walls takes ~12-13 hrs to print. A bunch of columns takes about 10.
Minimal sanding. It’s concrete, so I don’t feel like it’s gotta be perfectly smooth without the print lines. Also, with the lights in the basement I can get away with a bit.
With a bit of color changing this could pass for one of those Holiday Inn Express type hotels too, and without windows, probably a parking garage.
Todays showcase is just too much for me to take in. From Peter constructing his Korber buildings to Steve breaking his incredible buildings out of storage and getting on the new layout to Boilermaker1 3D printing new creations. I cannot forget Anthony who is following in my footsteps building tanks from styrene sheets.
Thank you gentlemen for giving the forum a great showcase this week.
A good day guys. Enjoyed everyone’s input today.
I believe I will add the awning Peter to my Korber warehouse building.
Thanks to Alan, Peter (1953 obviously a good year. We Celebrated #70 today here today ) Boilmaker1, Steve, an Anthony I’ve had a good review of scenics today. Your building kits from storage are fantastic Steve.
All of the modeling shown here is exceptional. Sirt, you have captured the story of urban railroading as well as anyone. Very impressive. Thanks to all for sharing.
Paul
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