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Post by mercman on Jan 4, 2014 16:12:28 GMT -5
Okay guys it's a new year and I finally talked myself into going to the shop. Things were piling up so had to clean a place for this one. This is just the basics of it, The parts are in the paint booth now, for the primer coat. here are a couple of mockup shots though. With 1/64th cars.  1/87th cars.   The main building took the longest to do. The roof didn't want seal right, so I had to do some work on the corners of the building to get them looking good. This will be a slow build as I have a ton of cars to do yet for it. I know I have a 58 somewhere, so now I have to go hunt it down. |
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Post by robert1 on Jan 4, 2014 21:12:41 GMT -5
Looks like a fun project!!
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Post by mercman on Jan 9, 2014 7:37:12 GMT -5
Okay construction report. The walls are up, along with the windows. Side awning is installed, and lighting is being addressed now. I made a new counter for it, and booths have to be constructed yet. I was not impressed with the cardboard ones supplied. I will get pics later, as I have been at this sucker since 11:30 PM last night. Now time for a nap.
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Post by harron68 on Jan 9, 2014 8:57:47 GMT -5
I had not heard of 1/64th (Hot Wheels?), but the 1/87th (as HO train scale) has a lot of cars and I'm envious of all the ones WE can't get in 1/25. I hope you have fun finishing what will be a museum quality display, thanx!
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Post by mercman on Jan 9, 2014 12:31:43 GMT -5
The 1/64th scale cars pictured are from Revell The Merc is a Hot Wheels issue.
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Post by mercman on Jan 10, 2014 5:07:10 GMT -5
Here is the progress. Didn't like the counter that came with it or the booths, so I made my own. The ones on the right are the kit pieces. Booth items were made from Popsicle sticks.   Then I added some lighting for the interior.  And finally a color shot.  Also adding some roof details like air vents, and the such. |
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Post by harron68 on Jan 10, 2014 17:23:22 GMT -5
Whenever I see a really good diorama I have to chuckle at the cleverness and skill. Thanx for more pix!
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Post by mercman on Jan 11, 2014 13:17:19 GMT -5
Well the help has arrived.  |
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Post by robert1 on Jan 11, 2014 16:12:35 GMT -5
Glad to see the help arrived!!! That is looking very good.
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Post by mercman on Jan 16, 2014 16:23:03 GMT -5
Got the floor cut and installed, along with the new counter.  Here you can see the wall inserts I made.  Adding a parking area, roof details, and a door to the back of the building. Artistic license with this.  Here are the light poles for under the saucer roof. On the left is the kit part. On the right is the same with a Krysal Jewel added to look like a flood light.  More coming soon. |
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Post by mercman on Jan 25, 2014 18:23:35 GMT -5
Got the stools and the new table done.  Also trying to make a payphone.  Here is the interior as of now.  Notice I also added a jukebox.Gotta have tunes. |
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Post by mercman on Feb 6, 2014 3:31:27 GMT -5
Got a bit more done. starting to get a few customers in.   Got the booth seats and tables done.  Now to start painting figures, while waiting for the arrival of some new cars. |
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 8, 2014 10:09:52 GMT -5
When is the Grand Opening!?!? I really like watching these updates mercman. Keep them coming!
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Post by mercman on Feb 8, 2014 20:34:20 GMT -5
Hope to open by the end of April. Didn't like the printed payphone so I made one.   |
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Post by mercman on Feb 14, 2014 23:27:41 GMT -5
The base is done. Measures 18X24 inches.  This will be the grill for the speakers they hide behind it on a shelf, along with the power supply for the lights.  |
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Post by mercman on Feb 15, 2014 14:52:55 GMT -5
Good news the sound track for the display is ready.
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 16, 2014 10:06:28 GMT -5
This is coming along very nicely Junior. Really looking good!
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Post by mercman on Feb 17, 2014 6:35:52 GMT -5
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Post by mercman on Mar 10, 2014 4:05:19 GMT -5
The canopy is on, and so are the lights.  |
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Post by mercman on Mar 10, 2014 4:06:28 GMT -5
Got some more done on the cars. I changed the wheels on the 58. Stock on the blue new on the white.  Got Curt's car painted, now have to do some trim work.  Also did some subtle mods to this 40 Ford. It got the wheels from the 58, and added lake pipes. Stock one on the right.  And finally the 55 of Falfa's. Made a roll bar from phone wire.  Think I got the look I want for it.  |
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Post by mercman on Mar 19, 2014 20:58:29 GMT -5
Well I got paint on both cars. However there were some issues with both. Orange peel on the 55, and I goofed up the pinstripes on the 58.   So they both got the stripper treatment.  Now to start over with fresh paint. On the other hand the chop on the 32 is done, jsut needs to be smoothed out a bit, and then have to build a SBC for it.  |
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Post by mercman on Mar 22, 2014 17:58:03 GMT -5
Well these are out of the paint booth.   |
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Post by mercman on Mar 22, 2014 17:59:43 GMT -5
The sign guy showed up today.  |
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Post by mercman on Mar 25, 2014 3:11:53 GMT -5
The new sign is done.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 27, 2014 20:34:16 GMT -5
It is really coming along nicely. Looking good mercman. Keep posting these updates!
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Post by shepard327 on Apr 16, 2015 11:27:29 GMT -5
Hey Mercman, I'm new to this site and just want to say WOW , That looks incredible! Starting to get some Bill Haley and the Comets running through my head. The detail is just mind blowing. Super kool build. Thanks for sharing it. Where was I in 62, 3 years away from coming into this world, but still a American Graffiti fan.
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Post by harron68 on Apr 18, 2015 7:13:46 GMT -5
You accurately portray "the way it was." Towns large and small all over the U.S. had something like this. Thank you SO much for a swim in the river of time past. Refreshing and beautiful.
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