Element Tampa Should Continue Construction

Update on the Element Skyscraper
Element has been a construction project for almost as long as the real thing, in Tampa, FL. It's my modern, SoBe-ish entry into the GFLUG Downtown Display. Only problem is, this Summer I ran into a shortage of white parts for the tower and couldn't find a way. Now, I have an out with a surplus of bley plate. The building has been on an unfortunate hiatus since and collected dust as well as stored PAB cups of LUGBULK on the pool deck...


A solution that would speed construction was reached.
Every time I'd pass it in Tampa, the white would not stand out strongly. So I figured, the ample load of Medium Stone Grey plates that I do have now could be used to frame the windows for a chunk of the mid-section to simulate the effect of cloud cover. Since high noon has the sun tracking from the south, the north side will be 100 % grey window frame.
In order to compensate the color difference, the corresponding part of the concrete wall may be dark bluish grey. This adds dimension and realism to the building, especially since the Downtown Displays are usually seen indoors.
This may be the best way to speed up the construction for a hopeful target of December 2013. It will wind up in the Tampa display hopefully, lord willing.

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