Thought I would share the development work on this crazy HO scale kit that I have been developing for what seems forever. It has mutated into a monster of a development project that now includes full interior details, lighting, lighting animation, and spans options for 1930's, 1950's, 1970's and present day. The station / store / residence exists to this day in Salisbury. I will share some of the detail development here.
Here are some pop machines for the kit (1:87th scale). The modern machine is lit by a single LED internally with paper graphics in place. Took a bit of work to design the chassis to give even lighting with no shadowing and a minimized bright spot. 4th time was the charm!
No wonder its development is taking so long. -- Russ
Wow Darryl, this is fantastic. Best wishes as this project develops and goes to market.
Stuart
Fantastic, Darryl!
How I like to drink scotch so I can have enough "Detail Painting Supports".
Wow, those look great! You seem to have somne extra large bottles there over the pond ;D
The prototype building is very cool, lots of character. Your details are great, especially that modern Pepsi machine!
Here are the painted interior details. A lot of work for something that will be viewed through windows that are 0.35" wide by 0.5" tall!
Starting to organize all the details by era. 1970's sketch, 1930's, and the details for the 1950's version.
Nice CAD work. -- Russ
Good stuff here Darryl. I like your renderings, especially your 1930's version.
Stuart
Great stuff! I especially like that antique cash register. I've tried to find something similar in 1/24th scale but no luck so far.
Quote from: Ray Dunakin on April 19, 2025, 10:20:46 PMGreat stuff! I especially like that antique cash register. I've tried to find something similar in 1/24th scale but no luck so far.
Thanks Ray, it is even better in 1:48 than the HO one. I might have to give it a try a 1:24
Wow,that looks amazing! If you do try one in 1/24th, could I possibly convince you to do one for me?
Quote from: Ray Dunakin on April 28, 2025, 11:55:09 PMWow,that looks amazing! If you do try one in 1/24th, could I possibly convince you to do one for me?
I am on it Ray!
I'd like a 1/24 cash register too, if possible, Darryl.
Carlo