Big Box Store

I started working on a big box store model.  I think I'll call it 'Stuff Mart'.  It can be anything from a Lowe's to a supermarket to a Walmart.  It is a simple enough project using foamcore, hot glue, a sharp knife and a couple of speed squares.  I need to paint and detail it but so far so good, I think...

I've built it with an integral sidewalk, about 8 scale feet wide.  Seems right to me.

The figures are there to give you an idea of scale.

Surprise!  No roof.  With it being such a big model I figured I wouldn't need a giant roof to take on and off.  Besides, the inside of the store would be a complete game table in itself - assuming a 3x3 or even 4x4 table.  Most likely I'll use these along a table edge to set a scene or establish an objective.

Second surprise!  It is modular.  Another reason not to have a roof!  I built the walls in 12" sections with a small overlapping 'support' piece to hide the crack.  This way I can use these in a variety of ways.  I'm working on an entrance section - I'll post about that as I make progress.  Once I build some corner pieces this modular big box set could be very versatile.

This next shot gives you a closer look at a section.  Very simple.

That's it for now.  I'll post more pics as I make progress.  I'm also working on some parking lot pieces using ideas from Whiteface's road sections.  I'll let you know how that turns out.  Until next time...peace.