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Home   Forums   Events Calendar   Sponsors   Support the RRLine   Guestbook   FAQ     Register Active Topics | Active Polls | Resources | Members | Online Users | Live Chat | Avatar Legend | Search | Statistics Photo Album | File Lister | File Library [ Active Members: 6 | Anonymous Members: 0 | Guests: 81 ]  [ Total: 87 ]  [ Newest Member: 4given ]  All Forums  Model Railroad Forums  Mike Chambers' Craftsman's Corner  Turkey Day Sale @ Bob Santos's, Integrity Motors Next Page  New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |  Author Topic Page: 1 2 of 2 quartergauger48 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  3:13:52 PM     A tribute build to outstanding contributor and good friend to this forum, Mr Robert Santos, (AKA) SgtBob'.. Master Modeler While in the US Air Force, Bob owned a 1954 Mercury, sea foam green. Just happens the exact car is available in a 1:43 die cast model. So, I couldn't help it, and had to build this diorama in tribute to Bob, for all the help that he has provided and tips shared on this forum helping many in achieving better modeling skills. Thanks Bob, this one is for you'.. Ted Edited by - quartergauger48 on 11/17/2018 3:17:45 PM Country: USA | Posts: 5815 sgtbob Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  3:58:13 PM       Ted, I'm proud and honored before I even see it !!! Bob http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38921 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45371 http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ Country: USA | Posts: 3704 quartergauger48 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  4:35:06 PM     This is a 1:43 scale scratch built model, based roughly on a image of a card stock kit sold in the UK. I'll post the image at the end of the thread. Here is Bob and his 1954 Mercury' I emailed the photo to forum member Bill Gill, Bill colored and resized it for the build, and indeed did a marvelous job'. Thank you again very much Bill for all your help. It was very much appreciated. Bob's 'General Sales Manager, Wilson Fisk, is keeping a close eye on new salesman, Franklin Nelson, that came over form a Nash Dealer. Mr Fisk, wants to make sure the new guy is taking care of customers correctly'.. It appears Bob is enjoying showing his Mercury off to a possible buyer, or is a possible date for dinner and dancing the topic of discussion' Okay, more to follow..don't want to get kicked off again.. Ted Country: USA | Posts: 5815 quartergauger48 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  5:12:20 PM     Certainly as the sign indicates,"Premium previously owned vehicles, and some really nice cars on the lot. It appears the baby blue 55 Chevy is a hot item and receiving attention from would be buyers' Santos Motors closes at 8:PM, but tonight the lot is too busy to close, as the sales team has not closed any deals yet'... Looks like this gal loves this 55 Belair, and is ready to take ownership'.. causing the other interested couple to make a different choice'... Model based on this card kit. As you can see, I made significant changes. I liked the basic design though, but it needed a show room, and less open garage bays'.. Ted Country: USA | Posts: 5815 k9wrangler Engineer Posted - 11/17/2018 :  5:19:30 PM     Ted, that’s a terrific model. Thanks for sharing. Karl Scribner Sunfield Twp. Michigan H.M.F.I.C Kentucky Southern Railway The Spartan Line Country: USA | Posts: 10075 Terrell Fireman Posted - 11/17/2018 :  5:20:07 PM     Well done, Ted !! Well deserved, Bob !! Good job, Bill !! Kudos all around. ___________________________ https://token3rail.blogspot.com/ Country: | Posts: 1822 Ensign Fireman Posted - 11/17/2018 :  6:29:39 PM     Ted, nice tribute to Bob! Looks wonderful! Bob, that's a very cool photo of you beside your car! Bill, nice work in bringing that B&W photo into the fabulous world of colour. Greg Shinnie Country: Canada | Posts: 8089 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  8:28:11 PM     A very nicely detailed diorama, Ted. That's a great tribute to Bob. George Country: USA | Posts: 14933 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 11/17/2018 :  8:52:35 PM       Wonderful model, Ted. I like all the people and the stories that go with them. The evening scenes are especially nice. A very fitting tribute. Mike _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Nobody living can ever stop me, as I go walking that freedom highway -- Woody Guthrie Country: USA | Posts: 4681 Orionvp17 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/17/2018 :  9:13:57 PM     Nice tribute to Bob, Ted! Bravo! Pete in Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 6398 sgtbob Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/18/2018 :  06:56:04 AM       Ted, as I told you privately, I am truly honored. You put a large amount of time, thought, and work into this very nice diorama. I would just be leery of what kind of line that guy next to the Sun Valley is handing that young lady. Thanks, Bob http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38921 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45371 http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ Edited by - sgtbob on 11/18/2018 07:00:54 AM Country: USA | Posts: 3704 Bill Gill Fireman Posted - 11/18/2018 :  08:15:56 AM     Ted, Greg, Bob and everyone. It was an honor that Ted asked me to help with his tribute to Bob. However, I did not colorize the black & white photo of the Mercury. Ted sent me a full color photo of the car as a reference. It was very close to the same orientation as the B&W photo so I cut Bob out of the B&W photo, scaled and pasted him into the color photo, eliminated the background clutter and colorized him - much simpler than all of Ted's great work on the diorama!!! Country: USA | Posts: 2538 Rick Administrator Premium Member Posted - 11/18/2018 :  08:28:29 AM     Nice tribute and great modeling. Well done. As you think, so will you be. Country: USA | Posts: 22558 Guff Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/18/2018 :  08:41:56 AM       Ted, The billboard, chain link fence, cars, people and the clutter tie everything together beautifully!! FANTASTIC BUILD and a WONDERFUL IDEA to honor Bob. sgtbob has contributed so much to our hobby and deserves all the tributes we can give! The storyline is great! The building looks good. What did you use for the brick and block? Especially love the billboard...Bill is surely our master of GIMP! Nice work Bill. Dave David Guffey Country: USA | Posts: 1617 BurleyJim Fireman Premium Member Posted - 11/18/2018 :  7:01:48 PM     Wow, beautiful job Ted. Great seeing how many contributions are shared by forum members. What a crew! Jim Country: USA | Posts: 4059 Frank Palmer Fireman Posted - 11/19/2018 :  09:57:36 AM       Ted Terrific, well done. You're bringing back memories. My first car was a 1955 Ford 2-door hardtop Victoria. Just like this one. Same color and all. 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