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(@john-quilter)
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A while back i learned from MAR of a fellow in Switzerland who has produced a set of eight PDF files in color that can be printed and assembled into a 43rd scale old time garage.   Never passing up a modeling challenge, I contacted the editor of MAR who contacted the Swiss producer and within a day or two I had my 8 PDF files on my laptop.  Not wanting to print these with MY printer, I emailed them to the local UPS store and delivered to them 8 sheets of white thick cardstock paper.  All the instructions printed on the sheets were in German but Google Translate figured that out for me.  I wanted this item to be a bit more robust than just thick paper so acquired from Hobby Lobby a 3/16th inch adhesive backed foam poster board and mounted each section of the structure on this material.  I was pleased with the result.  The "kit" includes the fuel pumps,  the oil barrels, the tire sign,  and the service ramps.   I cut out the garage door and used clear packing tape for hinges so it can be opened or closed   Recently a fellow in Oregon saw my built Arena kit of a 1952 Chrysler Saratoga club coupe model in a Mopar club magazine, and wanted one just like I built, but in a blue color replicating a car in his past.  So since he had the Arena kit from Italy,  but not the skills to build it, I offered to do that for him and the car in the foreground is the result.   Also shown on the service ramps is a 1935 Ford coupe with the hood open, and a 1936 Plymouth sedan being fueled and waiting in line, a 1950 Dodge woody.   I hope I'm not getting too long winded here.

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John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA


   
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Very nice looking service station.


Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA


   
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Posted by: @john-quilter

I offered to do that for him and the car in the foreground is the result.

You're a nice guy John. Everything looks great.



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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You are never too long winded John. I love seeing your talent on display here on the forum.



   
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David Green
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You did a wonderful job on this John. Thank you for the detailed build information. I’v tried a few paper assemblies and can see how thicker card and support backing would improve things.



   
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Roger Kerr
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@david-green I have also used Plastruct Styrene sheets and 3 mm thick foamboard for support with good results.


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