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The model that started it all!
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"Gerard J. Wilikers Machinery Wholesaler"
Built 1989 by Richard E. (Ben) Bendever
Overall diorama size is 22" x 18" x 12" tall, built on 3/4" marine plywood base. Basis of diorama consists of FSM G. Wilikers kit # wood clapboard siding, original & custom stone walls with metal standing seam, tar paper, shingle & corrugated metal roofing. Details begin with original FSM casting in addition to hundreds of "Hot Glue Castings" (NG&SL Gazette article by builder). Vehicles are Jordan Highway Miniatures, Scale Structures LTD, Vintage Vehicles, Lee Town, etc. The diorama is set in a rural setting and would be a foreground display on any HO/HOn3 layout. Custom built case also available as an extra.
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| Upon completion this Gerard J. Wilikers model was first entered into an National Model Railroad Association SunShine Region Spring Convention meet where it was awarded First Place in Off-Line Dioramas, Best of Show for the Convention, and a Merit of Achievement Award (121 points out of 124). |
 
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This model was then entered into the 1990 National Model Railroad Convention being held in Pittsburgh, PA as an Off-Line Diorama. At the National Convention, this G. Wilikers was awarded First Place in Off-Line Dioramas, Badger's Award for Best Weathering, a Merit of Achievement, and the Second Highest Points scored of the 100+ models entered into the contest.
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| The image to the right is the same image of this model I sent to George Sellios, Owner and Manufacturer of Fine Scale Miniatures. George immediately responded with a postcard stating, "Richard, where ever did you find the prototype of my model?" Although this G. Wilikers has some modifications differentiating it from the original kit (along with a substantial number of "Hot Glue Casting details), with the proper lighting and just the right setting, I had created the illusion fooling its Creator that this model was an existing and functional industry. |
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FREE Delivery within 200 Miles of 30044-Arrangements for pickup or delivery should be made prior to purchase!
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Manufacturer:
FineScaleMiniatures Biz | | SKU: |
GWMS
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