Have a little break between projects. Doing this for a gentleman's layout here in town. He's modeling the ol' Burlington out on the plains.
Some wall sections...
Removing the l'il nubbins and getting rid of the kerf using a sanding jig.
Forgot...first thing I do is chuck all the strip wood into medium shade inkahol so it stains whilst I distress and brace the walls.
Not a fan of the effect created with a pounce wheel. Still using my ol' Monster Nailer.
Doug's bracing diagrams are always excellent.
What colors will you use for the "Indian Red" and "Bronze Green" of the CB&Q?
Jeff
Gonna fudge the colors a bit, Jeff. Rock Island Maroon and Grass Green. Client is happy with it.
Here's one I did for the same layout in those colors.
Colors look great. I need a couple of stations built, maybe I'll just send 'em to you. ;D
Jeff
You're on, Jeff! I know the colors aren't proto-exact, but I figure they're just fine for a worn, faded look.
Lisle Depot.
Braced the walls and painted the interior black...then inkahol for the exterior walls.
Time to clean up the plastic bits.
Also did this Monster Modelworks freight house for him in the same color scheme.
Well, after laying-out the windows and door for washing and painting, I realized my kit had been mispacked. I received four of the to-be-assembled four-pane smaller windows instead of the four taller, four-above-four windows.
This box of Tichy windows has saved me from delays more times than I can count. I can pull the windows I need and keep working instead of waiting for replacements. I keep a record of those I've used and order straight from Tichy to keep my "emergency stash" properly stocked.
Dave,
Great job on the FOS Tower One kit. The colors are different but knowing the same colors are used on other structures on your friends layout seem to fit right in. Very similar to the Lisle Depot.
Well done sir.
Oh, the box of windows has saved my rear in the past as well.
Tom ;D
Thanks for looking in, Tom. The color scheme bothered me for quite some time...I was afraid it would look too Christmasey. But in looking at proto photos it seems just fine, and the layout owner is happy.
More from the proto picture library I put together.
After the exterior inkahol wash I dry-brushed the main structure color, followed by "dry-dabbing" Apple Barrel Country Tan and then dry-brushing with Antique White.
Corner trim, doors, and windows get the same treatment except the green color is rattle-can. I sand the corner trim after the green is applied to remove some of the paint, then dry-dab and dry-brush. Everything gets another dose of inkahol.
I usually just use acetate for window glass, but thought I'd go with Gallery Glass this time.
I like to get the signs on while the walls are still flat.
Before raising the walls we want to add the floor of the stairwell. We used a Sharpie to darken the edges and underside before folding and gluing in place.
Forgot...before raising the walls I also add window shades, if used. I use scrapbooking paper we've got laying around from years back. Lots of colors.
The moment we all relish...raising the walls. Oops...I see I forgot one piece of corner trim. I'll add that next.
Looking great Dave , nice weathering and signs , thanks for sharing.
Trim pieces, including rafter tails, are laser board (is that what it's called?) and treated the same way as the corner trim.
Thanks, Jan...fun little weekend project.
Front entry...not yet attached.
Under the stairway. I seem to have cut 'er a bit short. And, I think I may plank it...don't care for that black surface.
Roof time! Blackened the edges and underside.
Doug provides the usual roofing paper that is to be painted on one side and cut into strips. Over the years I've really gotten accustomed to using these from BEST. Thick and stands up to some of the distressing I like to do. It's also peel-n-stick, even though I use transfer tape on the roof surface, anyway.
I like to thin the down-slope edge of the roofing paper, and sometimes really sand it ragged depending on the condition of the building.
Laying down the strips, making sure to stagger the ends.
Going a little overboard with the weights, perhaps.
Need to add a ridge cap, and then she's ready for any painting/weathering I want to do. And here's the roof to the entryway.
Chimney gets a shot with a rattle-can, and then I like the lightweight spackle approach to mortar. When dry it'll get a dab of inkahol and then weathering powders.
Well, not too bad for an evening and big chunk of the day. Added the ridge cap, rafter tails over the entrance, and the entry roof. Signing out for the evening.
Your build is coming along really great Dave. I like the idea of distressing the roofing paper before applying. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for all of the pics!
Thanks for stopping in, Mark. It's especially easy with regular paper. The BEST material is rugged and takes s beating...you really have to bear down and use some elbow grease.
Wow. I blink my eyes and Dave's almost done with a new build. :D Looks great. I love these little FOS kits. :D :D
😁 The smaller FOS kits are great if you want a quick weekend project or have been away and want some quick success to get back in form. You know the fit is going to be spot-on and you won't be slowed down making fixes. Thanks for stopping in! 👍🏻
In fact, Tower One went together so nicely I have this in the stash and may just jump right in on it today. Make a good companion piece to Tower One for a yard facility.
The dogs aren't quite clear on the concept of daylight saving time, so I got an early start. The ridge cap is in place and here she is after two washes with inkahol.
Even though it probably wouldn't show (not sure how Jim's gonna place it on his layout) I didn't like leaving the area under the stairs plain black, so I decided to plank it. Would've been much easier before installation, but whatcha gonna do?
I'll have to neaten this up and weather it so it doesn't look so much like new wood. This area has a coal bin so it'll get lots of black dust.
Some of the trim in place.
Looks great Dave
Thanks kindly, Steve. Gotta quit for a few hours. Sundays I take the dogs to a nearby nursing home, then a few errands. Just when I think I'm ready to wrap this up and start another I remember I still have to do the coal bin, outhouse, and put the whole shebang on a concrete pad or foundation of some sort.
Managed to squeeze in one more thing before quits. Gotta remember to paint the hardware.
Gable trim in place.
Gallery Glass Liquid Leading for pitch.
I thought she needed to be sitting on a foundation of some type, so I cut one from 1/8" strip wood.
Hi Dave:
Nice job. Looks great.
Karl
Thanks, Karl. Thought I'd go ahead and start Yard Office 2.
Fast forward...all the weathering etc. done as on Tower One.
Walls up...
Rooves on the way...
Looking good Dave.
Dave,
Great job, well done.
Tom ;D
Thanks kindly, Mark & Tom.
Yard Office Two looks great so far Dave. That's a fun little build and a neat looking little structure. :D
It is, Bob. Thanks for looking in. 👍🏻
Dave
Very nicely done - Enjoying the thread.
HI Dave:
Cool. sounds good. It is also taking shape and looking very nice.
Karl
Realize I need to wrap up this thread. Finished up and added a couple of additional structures for the yard.
Tower Two complete.
...and Yard Office Two...
All of these will go in Jim's large CB&Q yard.
Nice job. Colors look good for the "Q".
Jeff
Thanks kindly, Jeff.
Beautiful work! love the freight house!
Hi Dave:
Looking good Keep the photos flowing. Like your colors.
Karl
Thanks, Karl. To some the color scheme seems a little Christmasey, but that's what the "Q" used for a time. Thanks for looking in!
Well done Dave.....I especially like the brick freight house. 8)
Dave,
Love the well worn look of the buildings as well as all of the details.
Thanks Greg, Jerry.