I have this City Classics diner that I intend to put on one of my 2' long modules. I painted it a couple of years ago with a " Chrome" paint out of a rattle can. The finish is nice for something out of a can. This is one of those many projects that get started and then sit and get forgotten. I found it again about a couple of weeks ago and I'm determined to finish it. I bought a Miller Engineering illuminated sign to go on the roof and had cut a slot into the roof for mounting the sign. The sign has a tab that inserts through the roof slot and a electrical plug from the lighting module attaches to the tab. My biggest challenge will be the interior. I can't show in interior because of the large plug for the roof sign will be visible. The plug will be in the middle, behind the vestibule and I my best solution at this point is to prevent an observer from seeing into the diner at all even though the structure will have interior lighting. What I would like to try is some blinds in the windows
That will prevent a observer from seeing in but let light out in a night scene (when the roof sign would be lit).
My problem is the see through blinds, I think I saw some laser cut ones some where.
For the red striping I used a red Sharpie pen to apply color to the side of the diner. The red ink has a nice shine to it that goes with the chrome finish.I applied some styrene for a foundation to the structure that will allow me to build it into the scenery.
I added a couple of plumbing vent pipes by the bathrooms and kitchen plus a Walthers Air cooler unit.
A roof top sign has to have a support structure so I built this from Evergreen channel and scraps.
Next thing to add is the window glazing and a couple of signs, and blinds if I can find some. A little weathering is in order too.
The steps that come with the kit will have to wait till I install the structure.
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