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The Mountaineer barn was an easy, simple build following typical lazer cut buildings. Windows were nice and fine. Mega Dittos Karl Scribner Manistique, Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 11927 k9wrangler Engineer Posted - 12/17/2007 :  11:47:46 AM     The big Mail Pouch sign is also a decal I made and the small red Mail Pouch sign was printed on paper, sanded thin and then white glued to the wall. Mega Dittos Karl Scribner Manistique, Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 11927 Danny Head Fireman Posted - 12/17/2007 :  11:53:53 AM     Along with country stores and service stations, "See Rock City" barns are another of my favorites. Nice job on the build! Danny Country: USA | Posts: 1889 LVN Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  12:18:41 PM       Very nice Danny. The boardwork looks very realistic. Chris Lyon http://www.lyonvalleynorthern.blogspot.com Country: Canada | Posts: 5293 Cigarguy Fireman Posted - 12/17/2007 :  12:36:05 PM     Karl, I'm impressed - the barn build looks great. Do you run the decal paper through your regular printe, or does it require a special printer? Mike D&B Lumber Co. "The Best Wood You Ever Saw!" Country: USA | Posts: 3895 k9wrangler Engineer Posted - 12/17/2007 :  12:52:04 PM     quote: Originally posted by Cigarguy Karl, I'm impressed - the barn build looks great. Do you run the decal paper through your regular printe, or does it require a special printer? Epson inkjet at medium setting. The "white" of course was clear and needs to be on a white background and the yellow in the big Mail Pouch sign was translucent and allowed the wooden siding to show through. Mega Dittos Karl Scribner Manistique, Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 11927 Tim Kerkhoff Fireman Posted - 12/17/2007 :  1:04:14 PM       Fantastic job Karl, I have seen so many of these barns when I was growing up. It really brings back some fond memories. Thanks for sharing, the structure is very nice. Country: USA | Posts: 5879 Mike Hamer Engineer Posted - 12/17/2007 :  1:05:16 PM       Karl, I really like the look of this kit. Your weathering gives it just the right look! I'll have to check Mountaineer Precision to see any of their other offerings! Just checked their website at http://www.mpp-models.com/ where I found some other interesting kits! Mike Hamer Ottawa, Ontario, Canada http://www.bostonandmaine.blogspot.ca http://www.craftsmanstructures.blogspot.ca http://modelrailroadsivisit.blogspot.ca Edited by - Mike Hamer on 12/17/2007 1:07:25 PM Country: | Posts: 11492 mikeLV Crew Chief Posted - 12/17/2007 :  1:20:08 PM     Nice job Karl! Great decal work! Mike Country: USA | Posts: 970 akimmons Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  1:23:11 PM       Very nice Karl. The Rock City sign is perfect! I can't even begin to count the number of Rock City signs I saw travelling through the Smokey Mts. as a kid. Well done. Arnold Kimmons General Manager Royal and Edisto Railroad http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=49360 Country: USA | Posts: 1436 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  2:02:14 PM     Good looking building, Karl. The signs really add to the structure. George Fly Army Country: USA | Posts: 16812 Dutchman Administrator Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  2:56:37 PM     Karl, Great job on the barn and the decals. Do you spray the decals with any kind of fixative before sliding them into water? Bruce Country: USA | Posts: 33325 Tabooma County Rwy Fireman Posted - 12/17/2007 :  3:23:57 PM     Looks terriffic, Karl, especially the faded red paint! Country: USA | Posts: 4630 elwoodblues Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  4:17:12 PM         Karl, I remember seeing barns/buildings with large advertising signs on the roof when I was young. You have done a great job on that kit, thanks for sharing. Ron Newby General Manager Clearwater Valley Railway Co. http://cvry.ca Country: Canada | Posts: 6453 Bbags Administrator Premium Member Posted - 12/17/2007 :  4:55:04 PM     Looks good Karl. I can see Lookout Mountain from my back deck and we have barns all over the place advertising Rock City. Like the roof color. What did you use to get the color? John Bagley Modeling the Alaska Railroad in HO in Wildwood Georgia. Country: USA | Posts: 13331 leeflan Fireman Posted - 12/17/2007 :  5:23:17 PM     Very nicely odne, Karl. Like so many others, the "Rock City" and "Mail Pouch" barns bring back fond memories. 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