Work has let up a bit, so I am not having to work every weekend (for now), so I thought after the successful flattening of the base, I should do more cleaning. I started with the front of the building (less clocktower).
I had previously cleaned the left lower corner of the front and the left door. Here is what the station looked like about an hour ago.
Here it is with the entire left side cleaned
Here it is with the upper portion of the right side cleaned (and a miscellaneous spot above the door, where a drop of 409 landed)
The miscellaneous drop of 409 turned out to be a learning experience. I learned that the 409 works better if I wet the area down and let it sit for 30 to 60 seconds and then wipe off. It really loosens the dirt up and it is easier to clean.
So here it is with the entire front of the building cleaned.
I have to go out and buy another pack of Q-tips before I clean more, as I have nearly gone through a pack of 500 Q-tips on this and some other projects.
I also purchased 2 reproduction eagles a couple of weeks ago, as the seller was unable to find the original eagles.
I am a bit of a perfectionist and the reproduction eagles needed some work, so they are presently in the middle of having some body work. I am filing off any casting marks and filling in some low spots. One odd thing, which really doesn't bother me, is that whoever reproduced these eagles cut off the loop that the string for the flag would go through. No problems for me as the loop has no use for the station.
NWL
