[Bruce Chandler]

I decided I needed a new building for my town. I thought a corner building would be appropriate. I found this building from searches on the web.

This was made from foamed PVC board (Kemotex, and other brands). Windows and doors are all scratch built. You can view a more detailed build log.

It's a very big building, so I made it 2/3 scale to fit in with my other 1:20 buildings. Depth is even shorter.

I won't put it out till the spring. I'll have some leveling to do, but it looks like it will fit in nicely.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Thanks, guys.

Doc, I'm thinking I might bring it to York.

Mike, the foamed PVC goes by various names: Sintra, Komotex, Celtec, PVC board. I got mine from E Plastics - it's really nice to work with.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Ah yes, there will be a street.

BTW, the original building still stands. You can find it on Google Maps at 13000 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

I decided I needed a little boy peeking in the window, so I made one from Magic Sculpt.

I also thought a pet dog on a leash would be a good touch. The dog is from a Toob of Dogs I got from Michael's.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Thanks, guys.

Joe, the door handles come from http://scaleartmodels.com/ - they have all sorts of 1:20 stuff. Quite impressive. The water tower came in a "Toob of Trains" I bought at Michael's. I have no idea where the cash register came from - maybe Pola? I've had it for years in my scrap box.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Thanks, David. I must have bought that decades ago.

Jim, the sidewalk is made from 3/8" foamed PVC (Sintra, or whatever). I scribed it and then painted it with some exterior paint. I put a wash of India ink and alcohol over it.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Thanks, guys. It was a truly fun project and to get the Best of Show prize really was icing on the cake!

I put it out on my layout the other day and it fits in nicely.

Steve, there's a few more interior pictures over in my build log on page 9. The interior is really just a suggestion, as it's not all that visible when in place.

 

[Bruce Chandler]

Mark,
Thanks. I use Foamed PVC - it goes by several names but I get mine at http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/PVC_Foam_Board. Not cheap, but I've not had any problems with it outside.