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Post by ptc on Jan 19, 2021 16:22:02 GMT
The backdrop serves you well in the photo you posted with the roof beams. Very realistic.
Wonderful project to watch with this roundhouse.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 23:09:49 GMT
Thanks Brian for noticing this. We had not paid attention. The plan was for bottom of the the backdrop to be even with the second level. Finally there is something to see that blends with the backdrop. Wow, that is going to look okay. Today we installed the rear set of clerestory beams. It took the usual discussing and then we built it. It went faster because we were following the same routine but with different size beams. Next we tie in the roof by running beams to the rear wall. I am not sure if they are beams or rafters but we will find out. “Long pieces of wood”, is not proper terminology for established builders like us to use.
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Post by ptc on Jan 20, 2021 0:29:23 GMT
Very impressive work, Bill.
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 20, 2021 4:21:40 GMT
Bill, building that roundhouse is not a project for novices or for those easily discouraged. There are lots of parts and lots of ways to go wrong. You guys are doing a great job.👍
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2021 23:51:59 GMT
Thanks. Rich came over again today and we erected some of the clerestory walls. My knee was good for six in the front. Don’t take chances with plaster walls. Finally it looks as if we might one day complete this project. Finish the walls then do the rear roof beams, etc. The front should be easy to complete but we are holding off so that we have more room to work. We are on pages 28-29 of the primary instructions with four to go.
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 23, 2021 12:33:27 GMT
Nice progress, Bill. It's starting to look like a roundhouse.
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Post by ptc on Jan 23, 2021 13:51:49 GMT
Your roundhouse project keeps getting better and better, Bill.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 16:42:52 GMT
What did I accomplish on my layout Yesterday? I have two through truss bridges, one an Atlas and the other is the Menards, both are single track. The Atlas needs a bit of gluing since there was minor damage in shipping from a friend who sold it to me. No big deal. The Menards looks way too tall in comparison, and I had thought of seeing if someone else could use it. Well, cancel that thought. I was moving it and dropped it on the concrete floor. It is spare parts now. I am at least glad it wasn't an engine. My grip is not what it used to be. Sorry, no photographs. You have all seen a pile of match sticks!! I did finish setting up some shelves my wife assigned for my use when she was taking her Christmas decorations down. I was more careful than I was with the bridge. Now I can have all my engines out between here, the shelves below the layout and a couple on the layout. I have a couple Menards boxes on the lowest shelf behind the B&O Mike just to try for size. If I do something similar with wood I could display a number of cars also!! Also, please note the license plate, cup, and ash tray commemorating the Butler Pullman Standard factory closed in 1982. Also, the caboose on the Menards box is lettered for Armco Butler Works. BTW, we live in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 23, 2021 18:52:39 GMT
Mark, the new shelves look great. It's nice to have your trains where they are easy to get to.
Sorry about the Menards bridge.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 19:02:58 GMT
Thank you, Joe!! I have never had shelves for trains before. I'm happy!! I was looking at what's left of the Menards bridge today, and may use the metal base and just the lower part of the sides up to the top of the railings. Painted a concrete color might be nice. Only one corner of that part needs fixed. The overhead and sides of the truss are a mess. It hit my halogen work light I have in the train room to assist me in wiring, and did a partial flip. If it had fallen straight down on the metal base, I'll bet it wouldn't have done much damage. Thinking of paint, I was surprised that the bottom of the metal base was not painted like the top of the metal, and it has started to rust. I was quite surprised since we have air conditioning and a dehumidifier downstairs. I have never seen a bit of rust anywhere in this house. I'll have to clean up the rust and paint the bottom too. I've had the bridge probably 3 years and never looked at the bottom before.
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Post by ptc on Jan 23, 2021 19:05:34 GMT
I guess you can say that the Menards Bridge was not to be. No worries, you can now get another bridge to match the Atlas.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 19:48:42 GMT
I guess you can say that the Menards Bridge was not to be. No worries, you can now get another bridge to match the Atlas. You are right, Brian. No sense crying over spilled bridge.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 20:13:02 GMT
Mark the shelves look nice. I am sure that you are glad to have them.
Shelves are like Hershey kisses at Christmas. You always need one more.
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Post by firewood on Jan 25, 2021 2:52:54 GMT
Finally it looks as if we might one day complete this project That's a great project - I'm following this with interest as I sympathize with your joints...
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Post by firewood on Jan 25, 2021 2:56:01 GMT
Good stuff Mark - nice display! I've realized I need some type of shelf arrangement. My little shortline layout is now looking a bit ridiculous if everything is parked on it. FW
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