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Post by laz57 on Apr 16, 2020 14:50:07 GMT
Very nice work BILL!!! lots o time on them windows, looks to be one big project when completed, but seems like you and PAULA are enjoying it. Great time working together too.
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Post by Country Joe on Apr 16, 2020 16:34:22 GMT
Bill, I know making all those windows is tedious work but they look great. 👍
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2020 23:59:53 GMT
Wow that's a lot of windex and paper towels!! Looking good Bill and Paula.
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Post by RLM on Apr 17, 2020 0:44:20 GMT
brush them using chalk. you will add realism. But do it with one first, I dont want to feel guilty if you don't like it. AG.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 0:46:35 GMT
Clerestory Monday we began the clerestory. It is a second story structure which contains numerous windows that provide natural light. It is two wall sections (15.5”) wide and the front and rear each consist of seven sections, five with three windows and nine with four. Each section was constructed from laser cut wood and had front and rear wall casings, front sill, lintel, and wall, rear top and bottom beams, the previously completed window sections, and an interior mullion. My back needed a rest from the straight back chair at the breakfast room table so Paula and I shared the den table. It was a bit crowded with her Christmas tree skirt project but we managed. With all the different parts, I decided to start with the three sections and then do four more so that parts would not get mixed up. There were a lot of parts in each group: This is most of the first three sections and this is the second group of four before parts were removed from their holder Once parts were removed, they had to be trimmed to remove burrs and then sanded before other pieces were attached. First the front and rear wall casings were glued together with Titebond III, clamped, and allowed to dry overnight. Then front walls, sills, and lentils were added and the rear beam. I tried to give them at least six hours to dry. After they were dry one coat of gray primer and 1-2 coats of concrete paint were sprayed on. Since I was working on two groups of sections there was plenty to do while one group dried. Next was the addition of the windows. As expected, about half had to be trimmed slightly. Interior mullions had to be removed from their carrier, sanded, primed, painted, and dried, before they could be attached to the interior side. I used an adhesive that we use for windows to attach these. It doesn’t discolor the clear styrene and can be removed if it has to be. After that the rear top beam was attached and each section was examined and any problems touched up/repaired. We were really pleased with the way that these turned out This picture is of the celestory sections and the left and right wall sections. The next step is to build and install front and rear doors. After that, the instructions say that we will move to the layout and begin the tracks and floor installation. As aside for Gary who is following this with the intent to purchase a kit from a Dennis. Gary go for the fifteen stall model. I calculated about 110 hours since inception; you have excellent help. The two of you can handle this easily. The additional stalls are not a big deal to do.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 2:35:38 GMT
Great work Bill. The results speak for themselves. Wow.
Andy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 11:56:14 GMT
Brian cheekily said an 11 stall Roundhouse from D.B. Then you said the 15 stall version. These are 6.92' and 9' wide respectively. Both are large buildings. The style of Dennis's roundhouse,(N&W Ry, Williamson WV), is what has me hooked. Brick and mortar construction, tall second story clerestory windows, and the full rear extension option. I will contact Dennis and see what he can do price wise for us. Still looking at scratch building a roundhouse as well. Plus the area for a train layout is contingent on the size of the house and or out building for a layout. Witch ever way we go it is time to think about accessories as we have an abundance of engines now. Only waiting for about 5 or 6 to be issued. Also a Turn Table and Transfer Table will be needed. Comparing all aspects of Vernon Peachey's TT and Millhouse River Studio's versions there are pros and cons for both. However if Peachey is still building powered lift bridges we will probably get one of his made for us. Gary.
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Post by ptc on Apr 20, 2020 12:30:44 GMT
Excellent work, Bill, you are making terrific progress.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 14:22:26 GMT
Gary I am disappointed. Your priorities need adjusting. First you decide on the train layout, size needed, etc.
There is only one train layout. You have a choice of thousands of houses.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 17:11:44 GMT
Gary I am disappointed. Your priorities need adjusting. First you decide on the train layout, size needed, etc. There is only one train layout. You have a choice of thousands of houses. Hi Bill. The house choice means the house we live in....not layout houses if that is what you mean. That will determine size and to some degree style as to a layout. We are looking for either a large bungalow or a bungalow around 1600 sq. ft. with enough land to build a separate train building which I will design and build myself to keep costs down. As it stands we want to build a layout consisting of 3 levels in a bastardized E shape with a lift bridge across the open top of the E and a closed off section at the bottom opening of the E. Enter through the lift bridge and walk around the centre section,(Peninsula), to the bottom part of the E. The walk around will be 3' wide. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Gary.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 20:46:46 GMT
Gary I think that your idea of building a train room is a good one if you can’t find a suitable house. I am not sure how you would handle the 8 feet of snow and -40 degrees that we talked about. How about a smaller bungalow and adding on to it? That way you could build what you want and weather would not be as much of a factor as having to go outdoors in February.
I like the idea of a modified E. It certainly makes sense from a space utilization viewpoint. The opportunity that it gives to dramatically change the focus several times fairly easily is also a big plus; we like focal points and this type of configuration is ideal for that. The middle of the E allows plenty of space for a significant area with good access.
Three foot walkways are nice. We had to go with less in several places and it has not been a problem.
Good luck in your search.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2020 13:52:41 GMT
After a couple of weeks completing shelves, going thru trains in two attics Looking for items that our list said we had but had not stumbled across, bringing things for the shelves down, and doing maintenance on all, we returned to the roundhouse project. I felt like doing something relaxing that we hadn’t done in awhile. So I decided to spend some time working on small detail parts that will populate the engine service buildings and yard. We plan to have at least five buildings in this area including the roundhouse, a diesel service building, two buildings that we will call the “Roanoke Shops,” and a small yard office. We have a large amount of stuff for the area such as water towers, tanks, coaling tower, fuel tanks, work platforms, and the things that you see in a facility of this type. But what we worked on for the last week is the small detail stuff like welding equipment, all kinds of small tanks, tools, cabinets, workbench tops, sacks, dumpsters, junk piles, etc. And “worked on,” I quickly remembered can be defined as small detail painting, mostly items that will be seen from more than 18” away so they need a little bit of color so they are not just an undefined blob in or near the buildings. Gradually the pile has moved from “no paint” to “rebagged and ready for chalk weathering.” Here is an example of a handful that we completed this morning. Probably take another week to complete.
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Post by laz57 on May 10, 2020 13:57:55 GMT
Nice work BILL. You might need a bigger hammer for those tools.
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Post by ptc on May 10, 2020 14:55:20 GMT
Nice work, Bill. These touches will be special.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2020 17:28:40 GMT
Small items do take a lot of time and patience to complete. They sure are the finishing touches of reality in buildings and scenes though! Nice results Bill.
Gary.
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