Bar Mills Idaho Hotel

[goscrewyourselves]

Am thinking about getting this kit from Bar Mills -it looks like a challenge and does have character. Reminds me of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island - sort of anyway

 

[migalyto]

Do it!!!! That’s a gorgeous structure!

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Do it!!!! That’s a gorgeous structure!

It's a fair size as well - I think it has 6" X 2.5" foot print. I think it would look great situated up on a hill side OR on the shores of a lake ???

 

[timlange3]

Maybe not the same place but very similar. I stayed there in 1987.

Stayed at this place in 1987, very similar. Yes, the bike is our ride, we were 6,000 miles into our vacation, on the way home to Indiana.

 

[goscrewyourselves]

@timlange3

It certainly looks like the same place to me .. talk about ironic!

Also - nice bike ... I have a 97 Soft Tail Heritage that I have just finished upgrading mine with S&S Carby/Air Cleaner, Andrews EV27 Cam, V&H Big Shot Staggered new lifters, tappets and all that other stuff etc Have a bunch of other mods on the bike as well - not just mods but improvements like LED head lights, Mustang Royal Touring Seat, Smoked Windscreen etc etc.

She'd look half decent parked outside of the Idaho in fact, I may have to get a couple of bikes for the layout

 

[goscrewyourselves]

@migalyto

Okay mate - I have put in an order for one with Fifer Hobbies (another good place and great people). They wont have one in stock until Monday but that's okay because their prices make the wait worth while

 

[santafewillie]

That is an interesting looking structure, and yes quite large for N scale. Looking forward to the build.

 

[migalyto]

@migalyto

Okay mate - I have put in an order for one with Fifer Hobbies (another good place and great people). They wont have one in stock until Monday but that's okay because their prices make the wait worth while

Awesome, looks like an impressive structure. Fiders is a great shop to deal with! When I was an N scaler, I used them several times.

Look forward to this build!

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Just put in my order for the Hotel ... should have it mid to late next week

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Well, the kit arrived last Friday and I opened it about 5 minutes ago, then PROMPTLY closed it - DAMN!!!

This is going to take a little bit longer than 5 minutes to put together, might even take me more than a day ..... talk about intricate and detailed and so SO SOOOOOOO many bits!

BUT - it's gunna be fun

I'll post pics of the instructions so you can see what I mean by the above, as well as (obviously) the parts when I work up the nerve to start this

 

[Espeefan]

Windows, doors, and railings. I predict it won't be so bad. Bar Mills is pretty good about packaging things in cellophane packs in steps that go with the instructions. Their stuff isn't as bad as some of the "Box of sticks" kits I've built where the lion's share of the material is bags of scale lumber. I know this isn't your first rodeo, but I always read the instructions over a time or two before doing anything. I've unboxed a few that intimidated me too. Once you get things sorted out in steps it gets less scary.

 

[goscrewyourselves]

@Espeefan

Your right and I actually did go back and take another look at it and it does seem very organized and logical. At the end of the day, if you can read and interpret pictures - it shouldn't be a problem

 

[Smudge617]

@Espeefan

Your right and I actually did go back and take another look at it and it does seem very organized and logical. At the end of the day, if you can read and interpret pictures - it shouldn't be a problem

Does this mean I get to watch you sweat a bit building this?
Took me a day to do one flipping itty bitty building yesterday.

 

[migalyto]

You know I’ve. Been eagerly awaiting your build of this. Now get cracking!!!

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Not hard to see that it ISN'T you guys doing this huh .......

 

[Smudge617]

Not hard to see that it ISN'T you guys doing this huh .......

You think
You'll do a great job.

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Thanks @Smudge617 - I'll do my best and we'll just have to see what happens

 

[migalyto]

Not hard to see that it ISN'T you guys doing this huh .......

I know, that’s what makes it so exciting!!!

 

[santafewillie]

Not hard to see that it ISN'T you guys doing this huh .......

I rarely build a Bar Mills structure in one day. As a matter of fact, there is only one but it actually took two days; day one to paint and day two to assemble. I like to take my time with them. An N scale one would take me even more time as Hughie has related. But oh so great looking when done.

 

[logandsawman]

Well, the kit arrived last Friday and I opened it about 5 minutes ago, then PROMPTLY closed it - DAMN!!!

This is going to take a little bit longer than 5 minutes to put together, might even take me more than a day ..... talk about intricate and detailed and so SO SOOOOOOO many bits!

BUT - it's gunna be fun

I'll post pics of the instructions so you can see what I mean by the above, as well as (obviously) the parts when I work up the nerve to start this

Tony, this looks like a fun project!

When I am building, I purposely go slow. Glue a few things then wait a day or so. Painting some stuff first, other things last, whatever works.

Most importantly, look stuff over and do some planning in your head (I notice you already started the planning process).

Look forward to watching!!


Dave