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Started by Ken Hamilton, July 30, 2009, 07:08:36 AM

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Ken Hamilton

July 30, 2009, 07:08:36 AM
Since Uncle Russ has put the "OK" stamp on posting non-rail-related projects,
here's another one from the archives you guys might enjoy.  Actually, the idea
could be used on a layout as a road sign leading to an off-site attraction.

An old photo that appeared in the local paper provided the "had-to-build" subject.
Here's the early progress shot, with a 1/25th-scale Henry J and three hand-carved
blocks of plaster.  The measurements were guesstimated from the photo and I
tried to follow the pattern of the blocks as closely as possible...



The signs were hand-painted using the photo as a guide.  Not exact, but "close enough"....



Here's the end result.....





As the saying goes, "....Gone But Not Forgotten..."

Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/

chester

#1
July 30, 2009, 07:39:10 AM
A classic Ken, and one that inspired a whole batch of roadside advertising dioramas (RAD's). Would be interested in what some members of this group would come up with.

Chuck Doan

#2
July 30, 2009, 08:21:55 AM
One of my favorites of yours.
"They're most important to me. Most important. All the little details." -Joseph Cotten, Shadow of a Doubt





http://public.fotki.com/ChuckDoan/model_projects/

finescalerr

#3
July 30, 2009, 12:24:38 PM
A gem. -- Russ

MrBrownstone

#4
July 30, 2009, 04:14:21 PM
Hello Ken,

I love it....  ;D

stirs up lot's of ideas....

Mike

Ray Dunakin

#5
August 05, 2009, 06:53:15 PM
Very cool!
Visit my website to see pics of the rugged and rocky In-ko-pah Railroad!

Ray Dunakin's World

mobilgas

#6
August 09, 2009, 12:32:15 PM
look's good, very nice job !!!      Craig   

marc_reusser

#7
August 12, 2009, 12:49:25 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D...Too cool!

Marc
I am an unreliable witness to my own existence.

In the corners of my mind there is a circus....

M-Works

RoughboyModelworks

#8
August 20, 2009, 08:55:19 PM
Nicely done Ken... very evocative. A fitting commentary on an almost vanished culture.

Paul

John McGuyer

#9
August 24, 2009, 04:39:02 PM
Now you need to do the airplane through the roof one.

John

MrBrownstone

#10
August 28, 2009, 08:34:13 PM
hey guy's,

hey I actually remeber seeing the airplane one when I was very young. (just don't recall where)...  ;D

I also can remeber a giant bucket of popcorn on the snack-bar roof at the drive-in...(I still don't like popcorn  :o )

great work...

Mike

marklayton

#11
August 30, 2009, 10:15:34 AM
This would be an interesting modeling project...Ripley's museum in Ocean City, MD.  Yes, the shark is animated with moving head and tail!



I've also seen a bar out near Frederick that has a light aircraft "crashed" through the gable wall.

Mark
He who dies with the most tools wins.
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