joe: i certainly agree, that kiosk is a neat and unique structure. Shorpy is full of odd finds like this and I highly recommend a visit to the site.
adriatic: getting a head start is a sound plan. i have found that coffee stirrers come in a variety of sizes and construction. i was lucky enough to find a different style of stirrer that is manufactured more narrow and without rounded edges. also, a large zip-lock bag filled with the stain you desire works great for staining large numbers of stirrers at a time. but you can always try a gondola instead 
mwb: uncle farm house works for me ... just happy to know you're considering joining the build
traingeekboy: dont let the 3D images dissuade you. They are great reference points but in no way reflect the tangible reality of a scratch build. imho this cgi approach never looked right to me ... nothing in the real world is that square or symmetrical. ironically the most realistic builds are the ones that arent perfect.
February is a short month so plan on me putting up the first post soon in an effort to try and get four full weeks in.
