CNJ999's Kitbuild Challenge

CNJ999 · 06-26-2007, 08:27 AM

Hmmm...it seems, out of ignorance of how contests are conducted here, I've placed myself at something of a disadvantage. Until last week, after it was pointed ot to me to do so, it hadn't occurred to me to look at all those other builder's-related posts that chronicled their individual progress. I had thought the challenge was simply a "choose your subject, build it, and eventually show your results" affair, not illustrate the project in progress and then the finished product. Oh well.

Anyway, I have no photos of the construction stages to show, only one illustrating the finished product. So...just for the sake of demonstrating that I met the challenge I accepted earlier, I'll show the culmination of my efforts below.

For the record, I accepted Challenge #2 as originally posted, to build a commercial kit with a finished appearance as close to the manufacturer's illustration as possible. My kit choice was Bar Mill's Shipyard Brewery. The only significant departure I made from the box illustration was to paint the building's cupola the same color as the body of the structure, instead of white. The spot for it to go on the layout isn't ready yet so it rests on a small diorama base for the moment. The model was shot out-of-doors in full sunlight.

Kit Illustration:

Finished Model:

CNJ999

**ezdays** · 06-26-2007, 08:40 AM

Well, no one can fault you for the results, and it's the results that counts. You made it in just under the wire and you did a great job in the process. Good work.

TruckLover · 06-26-2007, 12:27 PM

Funny, yours looks way better then the one on the box!!!! BRAVO

ocalicreek · 06-26-2007, 02:33 PM

I agree with Josh M, it really looks better than their picture.

A side thought...if you put lights in the dormer behind the sign, then you may get an interesting silouette effect, depending on the placement and viewing angle.

Also, I love that little green and black auto. Who makes it?

steamhead · 06-26-2007, 07:05 PM

Great job...!! It sure looks better than the picture on the box..!! How long did it take to build..? You sure are gonna be in the running..!!

CNJ999 · 06-26-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocalicreek

I agree with Josh M, it really looks better than their picture.

Also, I love that little green and black auto. Who makes it?

That's one of the new Athearn Model A's and the red car in the foreground is the latest offering from Classic Model Works.

CNJ999

wickman · 08-11-2007, 09:39 AM

Just came across this one , great job

Go Big1 · 12-18-2007, 03:39 PM

Great job on the kitbuild CNJ! I'm looking forward to trying to build my very first structure once I get through the holidays.

06-26-2007, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
CNJ999 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 110	CNJ999's Kitbuild Challenge Hmmm...it seems, out of ignorance of how contests are conducted here, I've placed myself at something of a disadvantage. Until last week, after it was pointed ot to me to do so, it hadn't occurred to me to look at all those other builder's-related posts that chronicled their individual progress. I had thought the challenge was simply a "choose your subject, build it, and eventually show your results" affair, not illustrate the project in progress and then the finished product. Oh well. Anyway, I have no photos of the construction stages to show, only one illustrating the finished product. So...just for the sake of demonstrating that I met the challenge I accepted earlier, I'll show the culmination of my efforts below. For the record, I accepted Challenge #2 as originally posted, to build a commercial kit with a finished appearance as close to the manufacturer's illustration as possible. My kit choice was Bar Mill's Shipyard Brewery. The only significant departure I made from the box illustration was to paint the building's cupola the same color as the body of the structure, instead of white. The spot for it to go on the layout isn't ready yet so it rests on a small diorama base for the moment. The model was shot out-of-doors in full sunlight. Kit Illustration: Finished Model: CNJ999 Last edited by CNJ999; 06-26-2007 at 08:37 AM.

06-26-2007, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
ezdays Out AZ way The Gauge Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 9,072	Well, no one can fault you for the results, and it's the results that counts. You made it in just under the wire and you did a great job in the process. Good work. __________________ Don (EZ) Day Administrator and Railroad tycoon NARA #88 Hey, it's us

06-26-2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
TruckLover BNSF and UP all the way!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Cali. Posts: 3,543	Funny, yours looks way better then the one on the box!!!! BRAVO __________________ Josh M. Trucklover's Layout Index Thread

06-26-2007, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ocalicreek Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 757	I agree with Josh M, it really looks better than their picture. A side thought...if you put lights in the dormer behind the sign, then you may get an interesting silouette effect, depending on the placement and viewing angle. Also, I love that little green and black auto. Who makes it? __________________ Galen

06-26-2007, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
steamhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brownsville, TX Posts: 2,014	Great job...!! It sure looks better than the picture on the box..!! How long did it take to build..? You sure are gonna be in the running..!! __________________ Gus (LC&P).

08-11-2007, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
wickman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 568	Just came across this one , great job __________________ Lynn Modeling the L&M Rocky Mountain Pass click here to see my progress http://forum.zealot.com/t111605/ Old layout building picture intense http://forum.zealot.com/t109846/

12-18-2007, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Go Big1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 144	Great job on the kitbuild CNJ! I'm looking forward to trying to build my very first structure once I get through the holidays. __________________ Mike Trust everyone, and always cut the cards. W.C. Fields

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