Mark B / Scooter Davenport

Yes indeed- part of the plan!  I'm willing to fudge the numbers a little on vehicles.  If they have to be out of scale, I'd prefer slightly larger anyway.
M

Much appreciated!
Yes, this is half the scale of my garage and Boar's Nest models.  Those were 1/2"=1' (1/24 in the familiar model kit scale).  This mockup is 1/4"=1' (1/48 in model kit scale).
 
M

This is the beginning of a larger project- basically a model of a model.  This is to figure out if this scale is good for the eventual project to see if its big enough, etc., but its fun to see Hazzard Square in 3 dimensions even in this monotone form!   To answer the inevitable question, its made from printed designes mounted to foam core and assembled with hot glue.
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Congrats Skipper!  Its lucky for us that you got off that island and are here to bring some new enthusiasm to the forums!
 
M

Here we go again!  After Cooter's Garage, the next natural place to stop in Hazzard is the Boar's Nest.
Like the garage, this is such an iconic location that I had to do this one the same way- detailed inside and out.  I'll keep posting more as things are completed.
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Rhuebottoms getting some new lettering!

This will be the newest addition to the Hazzard Garage fleet!  Anyone who follows HossC's research will know that this particular configuration isn't actually a wrecker that appeared during the series, but to the casual viewer (or even most hard-core fans), you would never know it.  It combines elements of several wreckers seen in the series, but isn't a match for any one vehicle.  It is, however, a match to the wrecker that you will find if you visit the Cooter's Place in Nashville.  That particular wrecker also appears on all the merchandise sold at the Cooter's Place museums and website.  So I figured since my garage model will be at the Gatlinburg Cooter's for this month's Hazzard Run, I should have their tow truck parked out front.
 
I combined parts from two different model kits, but had to scratch build most of the rear towing rig to match the pics I took of the real thing in Nashville this past January (I can't believe I thought ahead to take that many pics!).
 
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Outside is almost done!
 
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You can finally get a fill-up at the garage!
 
Pump island-
 
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A little more progress on the model:
(album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/10867551@N00/sets/72157627880370884/ )
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A little update to the project:




More in the album:
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-Mark

Here is the current state of things at the end of October- Its really starting to look like the Hazzard garage we know.  Big thanks for my awesome team: My wife Dawn (who it turns out is a great scenic painter), Walter (who it turns out is a great carpenter and electrician!), and Joe, Nelu, and Shannon who keep the store running while we tear it apart, and scare children with the construction noise!  Its a particular challenge working around the General Lee- we have to be very careful swinging ladders, lumber, and paint around it.

 

As many of you know, Ben 'Cooter' Jones owns and operates 3 Dukes of Hazzard attractions in Tennessee and Virginia.  The Virginia location, which was located in Sperryville, has recently moved location a few miles away to neighboring Luray, Virgina.  The new Luray location is the biggest venue he has ever had- when it is finished it will have a retail store, Daisy's Diner, Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia museum, and will house replicas of the General Lee, Boss Hogg's Caddy, Roscoe's Patrol Car, Cooter's tow truck, and others.  The retail store and Daisy's Diner is already open 7 days a week (and you won't find a better grilled cheese sandwich anywhere).  The retail store carries a great line of original Dukes merchandise- everything from lighters to stuffed General Lees, and of course great T-shirts.  Admission is always free, but I challenge any Dukes fan to visit without buying at least a T-Shirt!
In addition, about a quarter of the building is being turned into a replica of Cooter's Garage that visitors can explore!  Construction of the garage 'set' is currently underway and is stating to look very familiar (see pictures below).
I've had the privilege of working with Ben Jones and his wife Alma to bring the garage to life.  Its an amazing and fun project, but the best part has been getting to know Ben and Alma and their extended Hazzard 'family' who work with them to run all the Cooter's locations.  Ben and Alma are two of the most genuine and creative people I've ever met.  
The grand opening of the Luray location will be May 6th of this year when Cooter's hosts the Shenandoah Jamboree music festival.  But the big Dukes blow-out comes on July 29 and 30 with 'Cooter's Last Stand'.  This event will be a 'Dukesfest' style event with vendors, music, Dukes cast members, and a General Lee jump!  (For more information on any of the events, go to Cootersplace.com) 
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That is actually something I considered!  Although if we do that, it will actually be a hole into the neighboring store
 
M  

Here is the current state of things at the end of October- Its really starting to look like the Hazzard garage we know.  Big thanks for my awesome team: My wife Dawn (who it turns out is a great scenic painter), Walter (who it turns out is a great carpenter and electrician!), and Joe, Nelu, and Shannon who keep the store running while we tear it apart, and scare children with the construction noise!  Its a particular challenge working around the General Lee- we have to be very careful swinging ladders, lumber, and paint around it.

 

In Hazzard, the more things change, the more they stay the same.  This is also true at Cooter's Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  About a year ago, Cooter's in Gatlinburg relocated to nearby Pigeon Forge due to unforseen circumstances.  The new location does not have the 'familily fun center' gocarts and indoor mini golf.  However, the new store brings opportunities to build new fun experiences for Dukes fans to enjoy.  In addition to easier access and expanded room for events and more cool Hazzard merchandise and collectibles, we are now buiding in the famiilar setting of the Hazzard Garage. The General Lee needs a cozy home after all!   This will be just the first of more things to come over the coming months, so stay tuned!      

Not that I know of.  Pretty much everything goes on display.
M

I'll scan through both of those when I have a chance.
M

Yes- its all props or other production materials (like call sheets and Ben Jones' seat back).
M