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Old West “Pine Box” Caskets in O Scale

Posted on by Dave Meek

 

Here’s a quick little build that goes nicely with the Gruesome Gulch layout I recently announced – a set of old west style “pine box” caskets! I couldn’t find the coffins I wanted as detail parts for my projects, so I decided to design and laser cut my own. As a bonus, these will soon be available in kit form from Crescent Creek Models.

Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave

Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in HO Scale

Posted on by Dave Meek

 

Welcome to this special preview of Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn in HO scale! This kit has been over 2 years in the making and Jake Johnson and I are excited to finally share it with the world. Crescent Creek Models produced an O scale version of this kit in 2019 for the 20th anniversary of Walt's Barn at Griffith Park and folks have been asking for an HO scale version ever since! Kits go on sale July 17th, 2021 - just in time for Disneyland's 66th birthday. https://thundermesa.studio/product/walt-disneys-carolwood-barn-ho-scale/

Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave

Dave Builds the Last Chance Gas kit in HO Scale

Posted on by Dave Meek

Join me for a step-by-step build of Crescent Creek Models HO scale Last Chance Gas kit! I helped to develop this kit with my business partner Jake Johnson, and we’re both really proud of how it came out. The kit is based on a 1930s era Conoco station from Peñasco, New Mexico, but could easily represent a rural gas station anywhere along the highways and backroads America.

Last Chance Gas in HO scale: https://thundermesa.studio/product/last-chance-gas-ho-scale/
Last Chance Gas in S scale: https://thundermesa.studio/product/last-chance-gas-s-scale/

Thanks for tuning in, amigos!
Dave

Last Chance Gas Now Available in S Scale!

Posted on by Dave Meek

The Wait is Over!

Our popular Last Chance Gas kit is now available in S scale!

Available now in limited supply, our first Signature Line kit in S Scale: Last Chance Gas! Based on a prototype Conoco station that stood in Peñasco, NM, this kit recreates the glory days of the great American road. Designed by master model maker, Jake Johnson, Last Chance Gas features tons of charm and detail in a compact footprint.

  • Featuring exclusive, custom designed 3-D printed gas pumps and additional laser cut details for the S scale version!
  • Precision laser cut parts
  • Over a dozen white metal and 3-D printed details
  • Colorful sign sheets with vintage advertising and 3 oil company options: Conoco, Texaco, or Frijolene
  • Full color illustrated instructions by Dave Meek
  • Footprint approximately 3.4″ x 4.95″ not including pump island

Crescent Creek Models Signature Line kits are the best of the best we have to offer, and we are thrilled to bring this latest kit to the discerning S scale modeler! Our Signature Line kits are assembled in small batches so supplies are limited. Don't miss out!

$95.00

How to use Crescent Creek Models Scale Stucco

Posted on by Dave Meek

 

New from Crescent Creek Models! Scale Stucco is a heavy bodied acrylic modeling paste ideal for recreating stucco wall finishes in miniature. In this video, Dave demonstrates the techniques for using this product to achieve a realistic stucco finish. Scale Stucco is available to order now in the Crescent Creek Models shop.

Scale Stucco – All Scales

 

Last Chance Gas from CCM Now Available for Pre-Order in HO Scale!

Posted on by Dave Meek

Shipping in Late August 2020 - Pre-Order Now!

Jake Johnson and Dave Meek of Crescent Creek Models are proud to announce their first Signature Line Kit in HO scale: Last Chance Gas. Based on a prototype Conoco station that stood in Peñasco, NM, this kit recreates the glory days of the great American road. Laser cut precision with tons of character and dripping with details, this CCM kit will be shipping end of August, 2020.

  • Precision laser cut parts
  • Over a dozen white metal and 3-D printed details
  • Colorful sign sheets with vintage advertising and 3 oil company options: Conoco, Texaco, or Frijolene
  • Full color illustrated instructions by Dave Meek
  • Footprint approximately 2.5″ x 3.625″ not including pump island

As a bonus, the first 15 pre-orders will also receive a set of our HO Scale Route 66 road stencils absolutely free!

Please note that this is not a Hydrocal kit! Construction is lightweight and flexible MDF, laser cut and key notched at the corners for ease of assembly and a precise fit. The realistic stucco finish on our pilot model was achieved using CCM's Scale Stucco acrylic modeling paste. Pro tips for realistic painting and finishing are included. See the construction photos for more details.

Included are more than a dozen detail castings and custom 3-D printed detail parts, along with scale lumber and phosphor bronze wire to properly finish your model.

Crescent Creek Models Signature Line Kits are the best of the best we have to offer. Designed by model builders for model builders, these multi-media craftsman kits are meticulously researched, artfully crafted, and released in small batches to assure the highest quality. This allows us to custom tailor products for sometimes limited markets, and to make adjustments as demand fluctuates.

Pilot model and photos by Dave Meek

Last Chance Gas: HO Scale – Pre-Order Now!

Due to the warm reception this kit has already received, S scale and O scale versions of the structure are now currently in development.

New Park & Depot Benches from Crescent Creek Models

Posted on by Dave Meek

Walt's Bench is Here!

Crescent Creek Models' new Park & Depot Benches are now available to order. These classic wooden slat style benches are based on  none other than "Walt's Bench" from Griffith Park in Los Angelas - the very same bench where the old Moustro is said to have first dreamed up the idea for Disneyland as he sat eating peanuts and watching his daughters ride the carousel. These scale 8' long benches will look right at home on a depot platform, city park, or town square in just about any era.

Our O scale Park & Depot Benches feature an innovative design, making construction easier by allowing you to build the delicate seat and back assemblies right on the card. Follow along with the photos for a quick how-to, and watch the video below for a step-by-step build.

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Step 1: Remove 3 back supports and 3 seat legs from the plywood sheet.

Step 2: Fit the seat legs to the seat slats by aligning with the slots on the basswood sheet and cement them into place.

Step 3: Remove the seat assembly from the basswood sheet and glue the front slat in place.

Step 4: Pass the 3 seat back supports thru their corresponding slots and cement in place.

Step 5: Remove the back assembly from the sheet and align with the seat assembly. The combined legs should form x-braces below the seat. Glue together when properly aligned.

Step 6: finish the bench by gluing the leg braces into their corresponding slots, front and back. Paint and finish as desired.