Sierra West Railroad Camp: Truck Repair Shop

My latest modelling project is to work on structures for my freemo module st.  This Truck repair shop comes as part of the Sierra West Railroad Camp in HO Scale.

 The Building is board on board construction.  First you cut and assemble the frame boards for each side.  Then you cut and glue on the boards.  Finally you add the batons

 On one end there is a covered ramp where outdoor repairs can be carried out under some shelter..

 There are many detail parts to be painted on this kit.  This view of the backside shows a work bench on tires as well as a cabinet full of bottles cans and boxes.  Even the sides of the shelving units have tools. 

 The metal castings were blackened using a solution I found at a jewelry supply store here in Ottawa.  The acrylic was Vellejo.  I really like the details and it is important to weather them with powders and A/I after.

 I glued the building and external details down with "household Goop" as I wanted them to hold when the modules are moved about.  The upside down bump test is then applied.

 I really like all the tools on this bench as well as the details in the open drawer.

 The desk is a resin casting with details in it.  The legs and supports are individual cut to fit boards.i

 This side will face the public.  I will leave the roof off so the folks can see inside easily.  There will be a truck under repair out front as well as fencing and gate around the complex.

 The base is gator board.  This is strong, light and waterproof.  The shape is cut to fit into the module.

 The nice thing about Sierra West kits is that they are so detailed on all sides.  Ideal for the freemo module concept.