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Title: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 19, 2015, 07:34:36 PM

This a build of the Wharton Iron Mill by N-scale Architect, however I will be changing it to a grain elevator , mill complex.

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The contents of the box, I bought this 2nd hand and I'm not sure all of the parts are there, but that shouldn't be a problem.
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Using templates provided I will be cutting out walls the next few days.
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Post by: cuse on September 20, 2015, 09:02:56 AM

Nice looking kit. I have a couple N scale Architect kits in my N scale town. They're both great!

John

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Post by: ReadingBob on September 20, 2015, 11:08:39 AM

Thanks for sharing Jan! That's a nice looking structure. I've built one N-Scale Architect kit. It's in John's N Scale town. :) It was a fairly complex, but fun build. You have to cut the walls out for this one using templates? Wow. In N Scale none the less. That will make this one a bit more of a challenge. :o

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: ACL1504 on September 20, 2015, 12:27:07 PM

Jan,

I always look forward to your builds. Many of the structures don't even appear to be N scale.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 20, 2015, 04:51:49 PM

Thanx all for following, it does seem that this one will be a long build.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 21, 2015, 05:27:24 PM

A few hours of cutting.

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And some small cuts to break the monotony.
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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 22, 2015, 04:18:43 PM

Cut through a plastic bottle to make a holder for A&I

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Scale lumber given a wash of A&I
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Windows and doors ready to prime.
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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 28, 2015, 05:29:38 PM

Okay I'm not fast at this , but I did manage to cut out all the pieces ( I think ) in the weekend.

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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 29, 2015, 09:34:06 PM

Adding bracing to the walls.

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Starting some sub-assemblies.
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More walls, more bracing.
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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: cuse on September 30, 2015, 06:33:01 AM

Wow. I've never seen a kit where you have to cut out the walls. That's a tough job...I thought that was called scratch building.

John

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: martin.ojaste on September 30, 2015, 08:08:22 AM

There are so many walls! This is going to be an interesting build. Can't wait for the next steps.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on September 30, 2015, 07:35:29 PM

Quote from: Cuse on September 30, 2015, 06:33:01 AM
Wow. I've never seen a kit where you have to cut out the walls. That's a tough job...I thought that was called scratch building.

John

I have several from early N-Scale Architect.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: postalkarl on October 01, 2015, 07:29:24 AM

Hi Jan:

Wow that looks like quite the job. Tons of pieces and you are off to a good start. I'll be following along.

Karl

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 01, 2015, 09:36:46 AM

Thanks Karl.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 03, 2015, 10:05:53 AM

Using a magnetic Jig and several weights to assemble another sub-structure.

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To the left the jig with the last ( for now ) sub-structure , to the right the other sub-structures , given a wash of A&I and ready for painting.

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Painted all the subs with Badger Model Flex Caboose Red, first time I used this paint. Definitely a nice paint for wood structures, goes on very smoothly and is translucent enough to give a lightly weathered effect with the A&I wash visible. The sub to the back right is the one in the jig on the last photo. The rest of the weathering and painting will be done later on.

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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 03, 2015, 03:05:56 PM

Started weathering by using a small drill , scraping it along the underside of the boards.

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A darker wash of A&I for the underside , and then another wash of A&I for the total structure.

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Using green and gray powders to give it the worn wood look.

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And completed by a dry brush with light gray acrylic paint.

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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: postalkarl on October 05, 2015, 08:55:34 AM

Hi Jan:

Looking good so far. I'll be following along. It looks like a nice kit.

Kar;

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 05, 2015, 05:49:55 PM

Thanks Karl , always nice to have followers, don't be afraid to give some critical pointers.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: cuse on October 05, 2015, 07:38:47 PM

Nice work Jan. You scared me with that drill thing...but it looks great!

John

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 06, 2015, 07:02:43 PM

Quote from: Cuse on October 05, 2015, 07:38:47 PM
Nice work Jan. You scared me with that drill thing...but it looks great!

John

Thanks John , the drill thing was holding a drill bit ( is that what you call them in English ) between my fingers and scraping with it.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 07, 2015, 04:35:00 PM

Installed windows and doors today.

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Post by: bparrish on October 07, 2015, 04:46:46 PM

Jan....

Pretty cool...

thanx
Bob

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Post by: GPdemayo on October 08, 2015, 08:49:36 AM

Great progress Jan.....thanks for the photos. 8)

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on October 12, 2015, 08:14:47 PM

Thanks Bob and GP.

Started on the roof bases, this is my way of holding down sloped roofs using weights and plastic bags filled with ballast.
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Some of the roofs installed, lots of angles and shapes.
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Huge door for trucks, huge as in 3 cm's wide and 4 cm's high.
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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: postalkarl on October 15, 2015, 07:41:57 AM

Hi Janbouli:

Looks great so far. I'll be following along.

Karl

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Post by: Janbouli on October 15, 2015, 05:34:43 PM

Thanx Karl , glad to have you along, comments always welcome.

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Post by: Janbouli on October 16, 2015, 03:25:04 PM

Some roofing done, tarpaper and corrugated metal.

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Possible layout of the structure.

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Some more roofing, shingles.

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Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: ACL1504 on October 17, 2015, 09:04:36 PM

Jan,

Really nice job on the model and I especially like the shingles. They look great.

Tom ;D

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Post by: Janbouli on October 17, 2015, 09:10:35 PM

Thank you Tom, the shingles are from RSLaser

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: postalkarl on October 19, 2015, 11:24:03 AM

Hi Jan:

Its coming along quite nicely sofar. I also like the shingles. They look great.

Karl

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Post by: rslaserkits on October 19, 2015, 03:09:43 PM

Looking great Jan and thanks for useing our shingles
rich

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Post by: Janbouli on October 20, 2015, 02:17:02 PM

Putting together the main building.

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And the side building.

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The shed for unloading hoppers.

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Some photo's of the finished structure on my layout , this is not where it will end up on my layout and further detailing will be done when it is installed on my layout.

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Post by: GPdemayo on October 21, 2015, 08:17:53 AM

Great work Jan.....nice addition to the layout. 8)

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Post by: Janbouli on October 21, 2015, 04:57:46 PM

Thanx Gregory

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Post by: postalkarl on October 22, 2015, 07:36:47 AM

Hi Jan:

Really look great. Thanks for the photos.

Karl

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Post by: Janbouli on October 22, 2015, 06:23:08 PM

Thanx Karl and others for the compliments , makes me want to start another one soon.

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Post by: Mark Dalrymple on October 22, 2015, 07:48:54 PM

Really neat, Jan.

I've enjoyed watching your progress.

Cheers, Mark.

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Post by: postalkarl on November 03, 2015, 09:53:55 AM

Hi Jan:

As I said it looks great. Didn't think I was gonna like the black roof but on the finsihed model it all comes together. Great job. Any signs gonna go on it? Can't wait to see the detailing and see it placed on its home on your RR. Trackwork and scenery also looks great.

Karl

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Post by: Janbouli on November 03, 2015, 02:36:31 PM

Thanks Karl , yes there will be signs and details , the signs will have to wait though until I know which town it will go to.

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: ACL1504 on November 04, 2015, 10:48:18 AM

Jan,

The build turned out great. I like the worn and weathered look on the bottom of the main building. Are you going to add the weathering to the smaller sub-structure to the left as viewed in the above photos?

Tom ;D

Title: Re: N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.
Post by: Janbouli on November 04, 2015, 05:21:37 PM

Quote from: ACL1504 on November 04, 2015, 10:48:18 AM
Jan,

The build turned out great. I like the worn and weathered look on the bottom of the main building. Are you going to add the weathering to the smaller sub-structure to the left as viewed in the above photos?

Tom ;D

Not sure yet , that part of the building was built at a later time, so maybe some weathering but not as much.

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