I made some progress on the suburban scene. Two houses, one the Atlas 'Kim's Classic' house, the other a Walthers kit. They were quick kits to put together compared to some of the other larger industrial buildings. I was really impressed by the Atlas kit - the parts fit together well, the tabs and walls supported each other without having to hold anything in place. I haven't decided yet where everything is going to be placed, I'm just building these and we'll see how they fit. I painted the doors, windows, and roofs, but I didn't paint the siding - I figured it's 2020, odds are it would be vinyl siding and would be a little shiny/slick looking. I think what will really make these look good in the end is the details around them - trees, flowers and shrubs, sidewalks, fences, etc.
I'm working on ballasting the passing sidings right now, and then ground cover around the steel mill area. I don't enjoy ballasting. I have yet to do it well, it feels like even with an eye dropper and a spray bottle, the scenic cement beads up easily with the ballast and messes up the shape. I'll be glad when I'm done.
