WOODLAND SCENICS ETHYL'S GAS STATION SOON TO ARRIVE

I have one ordered from my LHS.  It will arrive when it arrives - they always do, so I will just wait.  

I have no idea where it will go on the layout but I will squeeze it in somewhere as I have the door factory and department store recently added.  As to no base under the awning, perfect, as I will no doubt want to bash and fit it to the layout, not the other way around. 

Got mine earlier this week. Incredible details. Check out the old style stamped metal chairs. Just like the bike shop, it needs outdoor led lamps. Got a pair from Scenic Express that work nice.e

Woodlands Scenics has a very good website. I have posted pictures from their website before, but their security system usually catches up with the post.  If this goes away, a Picture can be found in the O scale assembled models. IMO a wonderful out of the box piece.  Mike CT

Received from a friend:

I picked one up on Monday.  Very nice building.

OK, I know if I have to ask, I can't afford it, but how much $$. I love the way it looks.

Chet

Thanks for the picture Lima!  It does appear they changed the face or gable area of the awning, to the clapboard or siding look...this from an email to WS:

"Thank you for your interest in our products. The photo you currently see on our website of the O Scale Ethyl’s Gas & Service, Item BR5849 is an accurate depiction of the structure. Design changes to the front open-beam overhang were made as it exposed the lighting which was felt to be an unrealistic feature. The underside of the overhang is still open beam, just not the front area. Late updates to the website photos was an oversight on our part and we apologize for that."

Mike CT, thanks for clearing up the question on WS pictures .  Here is another picture (I hope) from another website, of the previously pictured or previewed version (likely the HO model as Banjoflyer stated)...

I'm not considering sending mine back because of this change, but it is still a little disappointing.  As WS mentioned it will still be an open-beam look on the rest of the overhang, but I wonder if you'll ever really see it unless the building sits up high.  Maybe I can reverse the design change

It is still a very nice piece.

Robert

Chet,

I paid ~$110 thru MBK/Modeltrainstuff, plus $12 for priority mail...their prices and shipping charges are always reasonable.  I think MSRP is ~$159.

Robert

Looks terrific and there's no room left to place it..which isn't necessarily a bad thing when it comes to temptation

One thing to consider is the high detail of these models and how fragile they are.  Packed in bubble display packs, there can be issue with transportation.  I was at Mercer Junction Train Shop yesterday and noted the General Store, with it's in progress addition had some issues to be corrected.  These products are still probably one of the best out-of-the-box detailed buildings. IMO.  Mike CT    There also appears to be a good demand for these buildings.

Check out Tower Hobbies, They always have coupon codes.  I always back fill an order with Woodland Scenic products to the next level to get the discount.  They have this building for $112, $10 off $90 coupon and free shipping. Maybe the forum can use them buy ad space.