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Al's auto parts/Cafe by Stoney Creek Designs in O scale

Started by Yoshi Ueda, November 07, 2023, 03:26:19 AM

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Yoshi Ueda

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The prototype photo for Al's AutoParts/Cafe is included in the kit instructions on the CD-ROM. Since the attached photos are excerpts from the kit instructions, please do not distribute this photo. According to Roger, this building is in the Buena Vista Colorado. You can see that Roger modified the design to fit the small space, but he kept the flavor of the prototype.

Prototype Photo for Al.jpg

Based on this photo I tried to find the location of this building. If my search is correct, unfortunately this building does not appear to be in existence.

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Ray Dunakin

Location and time period are a factor too. Such small structures would not be at all out of place in many small Western towns during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Lawrence@NZFinescale

Quote from: Yoshi Ueda on November 12, 2023, 11:05:08 PMThe prototype photo for Al's AutoParts/Cafe is included in the kit instructions on the CD-ROM. Since the attached photos are excerpts from the kit instructions, please do not distribute this photo. According to Roger, this building is in the Buena Vista Colorado. You can see that Roger modified the design to fit the small space, but he kept the flavor of the prototype.

Well, to me the original building is attractive, but it's real and significantly larger than the model. Whether the kit manufacturer has kept the flavour is debatable.  Russ says they are popular, so many people obviously like them, which is perfectly fine. Personally, I really struggle to see the appeal of the approach- which is why I asked the original questions.  Once again I may be in the tail of the normal distribution.
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