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**Marken** · 12-20-2007, 11:59 AM

I decided since one barrel would be full of scrap steel and such that I would give it a little more rust.

I first taped off the barrel and gave the inside a spray of red oxide primer. Then I gave it a light brush of rust colored chalk followed by a heavy coat of rust and a spray of Dulcote.

Now I need some scrap junk...

**snarlman** · 12-20-2007, 12:18 PM

Ken,

I dont know how I missed this one, wow, I just read the whole deal. Very Nice!

**Marken** · 12-27-2007, 07:35 PM

Thanks Jeff.

Well, I finally have my bench back[:-bouncy]

So I got out a piece of glass and the box of plaster to make the foundation and driveway.

While the plaster was still 'wet', I cut the driveway into four sections. It will be cracked and well worn.

I also added a table near the window and made up a couple of cans. Still need to add a couple more details.

I've also decided to add some interior and exterior lighting so I'll add that before gluing together the walls.

**KVRailfan** · 12-27-2007, 10:09 PM

All I can say, again, is WOW!

This shop is shaping up to be a real winner Ken, sure can't wait to see a photo of the finished front with signs and all!

Steve

**Frederic_Testard** · 12-28-2007, 12:27 AM

The two cans behind the window are very good, as is the "Sorry, we are closed" sign. Realistic and not too obvious details.

**Chester** · 12-31-2007, 03:05 PM

Following with interest here Ken. Great stuff! Hope you're enjoying this larger scale, it certainly seems so.

**Tim_Kerkhoff** · 12-31-2007, 05:47 PM

The window scene is terrific Ken.

**Marken** · 12-31-2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks guys :up:

Have the interior lights installed. Still need to tweak the brightness.

Making progress, although slowly.

**Marken** · 01-13-2008, 08:38 AM

I've added a calendar and a stack of magazines next to the cans.

The walls have been glued together and I'm working on the corners.

**SteveW** · 01-13-2008, 04:11 PM

Ken,

Really nice! I had overlooked this thread somehow. What a surprise when I went through it. The weathering on the door is outstanding. Make me think of giving something big a try myself (maybe someday)

**Tim_Kerkhoff** · 01-13-2008, 04:46 PM

Nice work Ken,

**Marken** · 01-14-2008, 10:25 AM

The last wall is carved, painted and weathered.

Tim, you'll be open for business in no time

**time2play** · 01-14-2008, 11:00 AM

Absolutely wonderful work. I'm impressed with everything - especially the brick work. Also, a great job on weathering.

Bob

**Dutchman** · 01-14-2008, 11:55 AM

Ken,

You've done a marvelous job of carving bricks into the corner joints. Those joints are now quite invisible. :up:

**belg** · 01-14-2008, 12:28 PM

Excellent work Ken, can't wait to see this with all its details in place. Pat

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