BOB'S BOAT & BAIT SHOP
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Sometimes the simplest
of structures that you build turn out to be your favourite. This is the
case with "Bob's Boat & Bait"
shop. I would put my model of
Rogers
Plumbing Supply in the same category. Why is this the
case?
There may be several answers to this question. One answer is the simple lines of the structure. It's basically a rectangular main section with a 45º pitched roof and small storeroom and covered area to one side and a canvas covered veranda on the other. This rather plain workman-like structure is complimented by a complex wharf that forms the base for the building.
Rear of "Bob's" where the structure meets the shoreline
Another reason is the interaction of sea and land, always an interesting combination, with the images of sea, salt, seagulls, rotting wooden piles with barnacles attached and the allure run down weathered structures.
But probably the most important reason for me is the amount of interior and especially exterior detail that can be added to this type of structure. Rusting, faded signs, barrels, boxes, rope, period figures and especially the fuel pump out on the jetty to service the small boats.
All these add to the charm of this very simple structure,
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