Aftrnoon all,
I've started the FOS REA kit build on another forum but will share some of what I've done here.
I've kit bashed the structure to included new walls, interior walls in the freight house bay and a floor.
More on this later.
Tom
Did I miss seeing any photos of this build..... ::)
Greg,
I'm still trying to figure out how to post photos here.
Tom
Tom, to add photos make sure you click "Reply" on the thread and not just use the "Quick Reply" box at the bottom. This will then present you with a "Click to drag files here to attach them" field.
Alternatively, for better layout, you can go ahead and upload them to your gallery (can be accessed by clicking on Gallery in the forum's menu). You can then simply use the link in the "Insert an image" button in the post's formatting bar (where all the emojis are etc)
Craig,
Thank you. It's all coming back to me now. I forgot about the gallery.
And, let me say again thank you for working with Jim to get us back on line. Many, many thanks.
Tom
The last structure I built was in May of '22. That was the FOS Flat Iron District.
Doug released this kit, (The R.E.A.) in the Fall of 2016 and it is still available. However, the price has gone up a little.
I have a spot for the structure but I plan to drastically change to look. Evan as an REA building, it still has that New England look. I have some ideas of how I want my building to look and I'll cover some of that later as I get to it.
I'm calling this a scratch build of sorts as I have recut all of the walls on the main structure. This is the building on the left in the photos below.
First, here is the basic kit as taken from the box. The cover photo isn't very clear.
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Here are the basics of the kit. Lots of parts and pieces.
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I've spent quite some time going over the instructions and the parts. Since I'm changing the kit. I cut out and set aside the wood pieces I WILL NOT be using.
I decided to start with the main building. This building is three stories including space for an attic. Part of the lower floor houses the office.
I used a #17 Xacto blade to cut the pieces from the carrier sheets.
After the main pieces were removed, I numbered them on the rear. Not that they can get mixed up but it is just something I got in the habit of doing.
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Done for today.
I'll be looking in Tom..... :)
Good to be able to see and learn again, thanks Tom,
Jim
Of course, you know I'm following.
Quote from: GPdemayo on November 15, 2023, 04:38:45 PMI'll be looking in Tom..... :)
Butty Greg,
Thank you kind sir.
Tom
Quote from: Jim Donovan on November 15, 2023, 09:10:44 PMGood to be able to see and learn again, thanks Tom,
Jim
Jim,
Thank you, very happy to be back in this horses saddle.
Tom
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 16, 2023, 05:10:23 PMOf course, you know I'm following.
Butty curt,
I sure hope so, thank you.
Tom
I've learned to do the casting details first. With past builds, when I finish a model I'm not in the mood to file, clean and paint the detail casting.
So, I filed off the excess flash, cleaned the casting in warm soapy water and set aside to dry. This afternoon, prior to the rains, I used rattle can auto primer to prime the castings.
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For the three smaller chimney pipes, I drilled small hole in the stir stick. I placed the chimneys in the holes to hold them while spray painting.
I started this build with a new cutting mat as well.
Over several days, I spent quite some time going over the instructions and the parts. I set aside the wood pieces I WILL NOT be using.
I decided to start with the main building. This building is three stories including space for an attic Part of the lower floor houses the office.
I used a #17 Xacto blade to cut the pieces from the carrier sheets.
After the main pieces were removed, I numbered them on the rear. Not that they can get mixed up but it is just something I got in the habit of doing.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-151123150648-51927730.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-151123150648-519281871.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-151123150648-519292100.jpeg)
After looking at the width of the main structure, I didn't think it was wide enough for my needs. I wanted it a little wider. In the photo below, you can see how narrow the structure is.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123155808.jpeg)
I needed to cut two new end walls to make it the width I wanted.
I used new Northeastern Lumber scribed siding for the new walls. I opted to go with a random scribed siding as well.
The next photo shows the rear of the old and new wall material.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161353-520281116.jpeg)
The new scribed siding wasn't square on the end so I used a metal square and trimmed off the end to make it square.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161353-520292144.jpeg)
The new random scribed siding is on the right and the kit walls on the left in the next photo.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123152602-52011594.jpeg)
Back in a few. Time for a cold Diet Pepsi.
I increased the width of the building by 8 HO scale feet. I marked in pencil on the rear of the wall where the doors and windows will be located. I used the old wall for the original kit and then added the other windows.
Referring to the next photo, you can see I added a larger office window on the bottom between the freight door and the office door. I also changed the larger doors on the right and added more windows.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161353-52030405.jpeg)
Fast forward and the new walls now have the new window openings. The windows and door were also test fit into the openings.
Old wall on right.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161354-520312039.jpeg)
I also cut the new freight house end wall.
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Done for today.
Hello Tom, it's great to see you back on the forum, although I was watching your progress on the other forum as well. Wonderful and informative work as usual.
Quote from: nycjeff on November 17, 2023, 05:12:11 PMHello Tom, it's great to see you back on the forum, although I was watching your progress on the other forum as well. Wonderful and informative work as usual.
Jeff,
Thank you, much appreciate you following along.
Tom
I had forgotten how thoughtful you approach modeling, an area I can learn much. I can't remember the number of times I find myself asking, 'where the h@ll did I put it!' I like the idea of detail work first, I too am not in the mood to work on the parts after getting the structure done. They bring the building alive but require a lot of attention and time.
As usual learning a lot, thanks.
Jim
Quote from: Jim Donovan on November 18, 2023, 07:36:51 AMI had forgotten how thoughtful you approach modeling, an area I can learn much. I can't remember the number of times I find myself asking, 'where the h@ll did I put it!' I like the idea of detail work first, I too am not in the mood to work on the parts after getting the structure done. They bring the building alive but require a lot of attention and time.
As usual learning a lot, thanks.
Jim
Jim,
Thank you and I'm happy you are enjoying the build.
I'll have more to share as the thread continues.
Tom
I thought as long as I was changing the walls, I may as well go ahead and change the walls on the small sub structure on the rear of the building. This way all the walls siding will match.
I used the kit walls as a template and cut the one long and two short walls with the new random siding.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161555-520371375.jpeg)
The numbers shown in red are the Tichy Train window stock numbers. I keep the blanks for use when scratch building. This way I can lay out the walls with the blanks to see what size window looks best.
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I then added nail holes using the Micro Mark small ponce wheel. I again test fit the windows to see how they looked with the nail holes.
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I didn't show the photos where I braced the back of all the wall sections. I think everyone has seen wall bracing before.
I used Hunterline Light Gray Mix (A&I) to stain the walls. I applied only one coat of stain. I wanted the weathered look after adding white which I'll show later in the build. By adding a second coat of light gray stain, the wall would be much darker.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161712-520421712.jpeg)
I used a soft 1/2" brush to apply the A&I mix. I set all the walls aside and let dry at least 24 hours.
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The A&I stain will swell the wood. When dry I used an Emory board file to open some of the window openings.
I then test fit the windows and all fits as they should.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161712-52045322.jpeg)
I decided to paint a green color on the bottom of the REA walls. I chose Floquil Weyerhauser Green for the bottom color.
I counted from the bottom up, nine boards. These nine boards will be painted in the green. I didn't use tape to cover the top boards but chose instead to use a pointed brush for the work.
In the photo below, the two brushes on the right are the wrong type brushes to use for a project like this. The three on the left are perfect. Any one on the three will work. I chose the use the third brush from the left.
Note, I chose to also not paint the white on the walls first as the solvent in the green may soften the white and blend together. I don't want a lime green bottom.
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Don't use up all the Weyerhauser green Tom..... ::)
I dipped the brush in the green and then in a clean thinner. This method thins the paint at the brush and you can then spread the thinned paint on the wall as shown below.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123161835-52047426.jpeg)
If you think you have to much paint on the wall, use a paper towel and wipe it horizontally across the wall.
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Here is the finished wall section.
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Quote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:37:48 PMDon't use up all the Weyerhauser green Tom..... ::)
Butty Greg,
Why? I only have four bottles left. 8)
Tom
Quote from: ACL1504 on November 29, 2023, 03:43:04 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:37:48 PMDon't use up all the Weyerhauser green Tom..... ::)
Butty Greg,
Why? I only have four bottles left. 8)
Tom
Because I knocked over the last full bottle you gave me and lost 3/4 of it..... :-[
I forgot to mention a very important piece of information on the wall coloring.
If you are planning on having a two-tone wall, MAKE SURE THE WALL BOARDS ARE EVEN WITH EAVCH OTHER. Meaning the siding are all cut the same. The clapboards should all be level with each other around the structure.
I don't know who built the kit below and I'm not making fun of the build. I'm simply pointing out a fact as to how it looks with the lower color not matching the level of other walls. If you look at the green, you'll note that not all walls are painted with the color level.
This lack of attention to detail catches the eye more so than a bad build.
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Quote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:50:12 PMQuote from: ACL1504 on November 29, 2023, 03:43:04 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:37:48 PMDon't use up all the Weyerhauser green Tom..... ::)
Butty Greg,
Why? I only have four bottles left. 8)
Tom
Because I knocked over the last full bottle you gave me and lost 3/4 of it..... :-[
Oh, that will cost you big time.
Tom
The clapboards and paint color should all be aligned properly.
Notice in the photo below, the white has yet to be added to the upper portion of the walls.
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On the side of the main REA structure, there is a small loading dock. This loading dock is a pressed paper or thick cardboard. Vertical boards are to be glued to the three walls.
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Here are two photos of the walls as shown in the instructions.
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I wanted all my walls to be the same clapboard style so I used the paper walls as a template to make new clapboard walls.
I traced these three walls on the rear of the clapboard. I do this as it is easier to draw around the edges and certainly much easier to cut the flat wall section.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123162014-520551667.jpeg)
Fast forward here and the three walls were cut, stained, window test fit, nail holes added and the bottom color painted.
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Done for today on this thread.
Quote from: ACL1504 on November 29, 2023, 04:05:24 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:50:12 PMQuote from: ACL1504 on November 29, 2023, 03:43:04 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on November 29, 2023, 03:37:48 PMDon't use up all the Weyerhauser green Tom..... ::)
Butty Greg,
Why? I only have four bottles left. 8)
Tom
Because I knocked over the last full bottle you gave me and lost 3/4 of it..... :-[
Oh, that will cost you big time.
Tom
I never dougbted that for a second..... ;D
Great progress Tom and how to.
Hey Tom even after watching this build. I find some things I missed. Wonderful job!!
Jerry
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 30, 2023, 08:31:09 AMGreat progress Tom and how to.
Butty Curt,
Much appreciate you stopping by, thank you.
Tom
Quote from: Jerry on November 30, 2023, 10:51:48 AMHey Tom even after watching this build. I find some things I missed. Wonderful job!!
Jerry
Jerry,
Thanks for following along here as well and for the kind compliment. On this forum, I'm only giving the Cliff Notes version of the REA build.
Tom
During the green paint drying process, I stained several pieces of HO scale 4X4's for the corner trim.
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I also painted the white on the upper portions of the walls. I used Floquil Reefer White. I used the same method of dipping into the paint and then the thinner. I often reversed this process by dipping the brush in the thinner and then the reefer white.
You can see the difference in the white and the larger wall that is still stained prior to adding the white.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123162146-520601488.jpeg)
I painted all the green trim on the main REA structure.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123162246-52063436.jpeg)
Notice in the photo above I didn't paint the green color on the corner trim. I have two ways of painting the corner trim on structures where I used two colors.
On this one I glued the 4X4 corner trim on and then carefully painted them to match the lower wall portion.
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Another method I use is to paint the 4X4 corner trim using the green and white. When dry, I glue the corner trim in place and when dry, cut off the excess trim.
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The wall are finished but still need weathering added.
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The large wall shown below has a smaller sub assembly that fit up against the wall. It wasn't necessary to paint the lower portion of the wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123162521-52072576.jpeg)
Looking great so far, Tom!
Hi Tom,
Awesome work as usual. I hope you and the Babe have a Merry Christmas.
Looks great Tom. Couple thoughts or things I discovered/ tried this year. After giving up searching for my Bragdons HO scale nail wheel and not liking the struggle I was having with the Excel pounce wheel I bit the bullet and reordered the Brandon wheel, highly recommended as it's easier to line up with a steel ruler compared to the Excel bottom of handle riding up on the ruler and a much nicer nail hole. The second thing I've been trying is make nail holes with walls laying flat and then windows signs etc then assemble walls and as a final step I then give the walls a final A/I wash.
Quote from: Keep It Rusty on December 10, 2023, 05:58:28 AMLooking great so far, Tom!
Craig,
Thank you, much appreciated.
Tom
Quote from: Bruce Oberleitner on December 11, 2023, 06:18:14 AMHi Tom,
Awesome work as usual. I hope you and the Babe have a Merry Christmas.
Cousin Brucie,
Thanks very much. You have a Merry Christmas as well.
Tom
Quote from: Lynnb on December 18, 2023, 01:51:39 PMLooks great Tom. Couple thoughts or things I discovered/ tried this year. After giving up searching for my Bragdons HO scale nail wheel and not liking the struggle I was having with the Excel pounce wheel I bit the bullet and reordered the Brandon wheel, highly recommended as it's easier to line up with a steel ruler compared to the Excel bottom of handle riding up on the ruler and a much nicer nail hole. The second thing I've been trying is make nail holes with walls laying flat and then windows signs etc then assemble walls and as a final step I then give the walls a final A/I wash.
Lynn,
Great information. I use the Micro Mark Ponce Wheel and I've only gone up over the ruler once. It was my fault for going to fast.
I've stained and painted walls every which way but loose. Depending on the weathered look I'm after, I have added A&I after painting/staining.
Thank you for the comments.
Tom
I'm way behind on my updates for the REA build. Busy season and all that.
I'll have more later in the week.
Tom
I've been very neglect in posting to this thread.
When jimmy D., not our Jim D - the CEO, shut down the old Modelers Forum, I moved to RR Lines and have done an extensive build thread there on this kit. I have 365 pictures to date there.
I just don't have it in me to redo the entire build thread here. What I will do here is post pictures that show the build in progress and will explain some issues I've had in the build.
Thank you all for your patience with this build.
Tom
During the build, I cleaned all the windows in warm soapy water to remove any plastic mold release agent.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223145943-522531317.jpeg)
When dry, I used a semi-stiff brush to stipple on some Floquil Reefer White paint.
It isn't necessary to cover the entire window. I left some gray showing as this looks like flaking or pealing paint.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223145943-52254441.jpeg)
When all the windows were painted, I set them or a paper towel to dry. I mention dry, as it takes Floquil a day or two to cure. Drying is dry to the touch and cure means the paint is totally dry.
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Here is a close up of the stipple painted windows.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223150227-52257230.jpeg)
After the window paint has cured, I dipped them into Hunterline alcohol Light Gray A&I stain.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223150227-522582497.jpeg)
I then place the window face down on a paper towel to remove the excess A&I.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223150227-52259499.jpeg)
The light gray stain gives the windows a dirty look.
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Done for today.
The next day I used Canopy Glue to make the window glass.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-171123162522-520731670.jpeg)
Looking good Tom! Next build I do I may try the stiple stiff brush method. If I remember to do it. ;)
Tom nice job on those windows. A good way to weather them.
Jerry
Quote from: ReadingBob on January 09, 2024, 08:18:04 PMLooking good Tom! Next build I do I may try the stiple stiff brush method. If I remember to do it. ;)
Butty Bob,
Thank you, much appreciate you checking in on the build.
I've done the stipple brush method on my last three builds. I like the look.
Tom
Quote from: Jerry on January 10, 2024, 09:31:00 AMTom nice job on those windows. A good way to weather them.
Jerry
Jerry,
Thank you kind sir. It is easy and looks decent as well.
Tom
Just caught up with this build here and on the "other forum".....great job. 8)
Quote from: GPdemayo on January 11, 2024, 02:29:56 PMJust caught up with this build here and on the "other forum".....great job. 8)
Greg,
Sorry my friend, I just saw the comment. Thanks Butty.
Tom
The main REA building has a small sub assembly attached to the side. The assembly has cardboard sides and individual siding is to be painted or stained and then glued in place. See photos below.
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I wanted this assembly to match the walls of the main REA building.
I used the cardboard walls as a template and cut my own walls out of the clapboard siding. I'll fast forward here and show you the walls were stained, painted, nail holes added and then window test fit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-081223150227-52261559.jpeg)
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I then glued the three walls together. I used a metal square and made sure the walls were at a 90 degree angle to each other.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161217-523292306.jpeg)
I test fit it to the main building. Note how the bottom green trim matches the walls. I can't tell you how many models I've seen where the paints don't match. This is the first thing your eye will catch when viewing a model.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161217-52330497.jpeg)
I decided, as an after thought, to light the interior of this small loading dock. Since the dock door is open, I needed to make a fake wall to fit on the outside of the main structure.
Also, since I'm adding interior details and lights, I needed to add a floor.
To add the floor, I needed to carefully remove one wall so I could get to the bracing I needed to remove.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161217-523261443.jpeg)
I chose to use 1/16" X 1/16" scribed siding for the floor.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161341-523311445.jpeg)
Looking great so far Tom , so glad I can follow your endeavors again , I tried on the other forum but it was so slow .
I never assume the siding from the manufacturer is square. I used a metal square to check.
You can see in the photo below the top is not as wide as the bottom. This means the factory cut is out of square.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161217-523271959.jpeg)
I used the square edge and cut the offending end off and get a very clean sharp square edge.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161217-523281835.jpeg)
Quote from: Janbouli on January 19, 2024, 02:05:58 PMLooking great so far Tom , so glad I can follow your endeavors again , I tried on the other forum but it was so slow .
Jan,
Thank you and I'm very happy to see you my friend. Yes, the other forum is a bit slow but I went there when Jimmy D. shut us down over 18 months ago.
Happy to have you follow along on this adventure. I'll do this build here as well.
Tom
This next step was a bit tricksie but patience paid off.
I cut the floor to fit and made a test fit as shown.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-190124141527-523502484.jpeg)
Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.
Tom
I cut a small notch in the bracing to allow the floor to slide in and fit tightly.
I added a back wall out of the scribed siding I used for the floor. It is level.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161341-523321302.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161341-52333760.jpeg)
I used the cardboard wall piece with the freight door as a template for the fake interior door. I used the same 1/16" scribed siding. I used HO scale 4X4s to trim the opening. After the trim was glued in place, I stained the wood using Hunterline Medium Brown A&I.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161341-52335159.jpeg)
The wall warped as it dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161450-523361624.jpeg)
I stained the back and place it under a weight to hold it flat until dry.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161450-52337560.jpeg)
I added scribed siding for the door, trimmed it with HO scale 1X4s and added a 2X4 header. When all was dry, I lightly stained it again.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161450-523382117.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161450-523392130.jpeg)
Here is how the finished interior door looks.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161602-523411646.jpeg)
In this next photo you can see a part of the back wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080124161602-52342715.jpeg)
Done for today.
That looks great Tom.
As usual your high standard of work!!
I really like the door and trim coloring Tom.
Jerry
Our neighbor the shop teacher told me, "Never trust any angle you didn't cut yourself." That's true even for Evergreen styrene sheets (although those are usually square.)
dave
Tom,
I just got caught up with this "Cliff Notes" version of this build. I'm not sure why you call it that, seems like a very coherent progression of steps to me. As always, I have picked up a couple tips from following your thread. I'm glad you are again posting here, with my slow internet it seemed like it took me forever to load and view anything on RR-Line.
Jerry
Quote from: jerryrbeach on January 23, 2024, 11:25:25 AMTom,
I'm glad you are again posting here, with my slow internet it seemed like it took me forever to load and view anything on RR-Line.
Jerry
Jerry most likely it's not your computer RR Line is slow to begin with!!
Jerry
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 20, 2024, 08:56:05 AMThat looks great Tom.
Thank you Curt, much appreciated.
Tom
Quote from: Jerry on January 20, 2024, 09:16:17 AMAs usual your high standard of work!!
I really like the door and trim coloring Tom.
Jerry
Jerry,
Thank you for the kind and generous compliment on the REA. The door and trim came out well.
Tom
Quote from: deemery on January 20, 2024, 10:04:31 AMOur neighbor the shop teacher told me, "Never trust any angle you didn't cut yourself." That's true even for Evergreen styrene sheets (although those are usually square.)
dave
Dave,
I agree, always best to check, just in case.
Tom
Quote from: jerryrbeach on January 23, 2024, 11:25:25 AMTom,
I just got caught up with this "Cliff Notes" version of this build. I'm not sure why you call it that, seems like a very coherent progression of steps to me. As always, I have picked up a couple tips from following your thread. I'm glad you are again posting here, with my slow internet it seemed like it took me forever to load and view anything on RR-Line.
Jerry
Jerry,
Thank you, you are too kind. I do appreciate your checking in and following along on this one. I'm covering all the necessary stuff here but not showing as many photos, hence "Cliff notes"
I have fast internet but even I think RR Lines is much slower than here.
Tom
Shaping up nicely Tom.....8)
I needed the sub assembly to fit flush against the main structure. I made a back wall out of spare stock to fit between the two corner trim boards. I also made the a roof support for the rear so the roof panel will be level.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164156-5235116.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164156-52352477.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164156-523532380.jpeg)
Since I scratch built the small addition and made it slightly larger, I needed to then recut the roof panel to fit the new size.
The one shown below is the original roof panel. I forgot to take a photo of the new roof panel.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164157-523541813.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164157-523551463.jpeg)
There is a small structure that fits under the main roof of the freight house. Since I cut new walls for the main building and the small sub assembly, the kit clapboard walls for this small one don't match.
Shown below are the kit walls and where it fits on the kit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164336-52357353.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164336-52358944.jpeg)
The next photo shows the kit walls on the top and the new ones I cut on the bottom.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164336-523591054.jpeg)
Done for today.
Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I was going to cut this thread down to only a few photos but decided to keep posting the build details. There is a lot of time invested in building, taking photos along the way, uploading the photos, cropping the photos, listing them in the forum gallery and then adding them to the thread.
I've been doing this, very detailed builds, for the past 15+ years but find if no one comments, there is no need for me to take the time to do the thread in detail.
This will be my last very detailed thread. In the future, I'll do what Karl Schultz did, show the unbuilt kit and the final photos.
When Doug cut the front warehouse bay walls, he used two different panels and as you can see they don't match. However, on this section of wall, it won't matter.
A small office bump out covers the unmatched walls.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164336-523602255.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164745-523612128.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164745-523622042.jpeg)
I decided to add interior details to the warehouse. This also made me aware that interior walls and a floor needed to be added to the kit.
I used 1/16" X 1/32" scribed siding for the interior walls.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164745-52363208.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164745-523642084.jpeg)
I used the kit walls as a template and drew the bay door openings on the wall section. The walls were then cut along the lines as shown below.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164745-52365731.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164826-523661215.jpeg)
The first wall section was glued in place and weights were added and set over night as the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164826-523671811.jpeg)
I forgot to mention that I allowed a 1/16" gap at the bottom of the interior wall. This is where the floor will fit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250124164826-523681835.jpeg)
You are certainly going the extra few yards with this kit Tom. Keep posting.
Mike
Making good progress Tom..... 8)
Quote from: madharry on March 17, 2024, 08:05:51 AMYou are certainly going the extra few yards with this kit Tom. Keep posting.
Mike
Mike,
Thank you, I will keep posting for you. Thanks for following along.
Tom
Quote from: GPdemayo on March 17, 2024, 09:12:10 AMMaking good progress Tom..... 8)
Butty Greg,
Thank you as well and for following along on this journey.
Tom
Here is how it will look with the floor temp. in place.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122012-52456813.jpeg)
Interior view of floor.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122012-524582445.jpeg)
I next built the floor framing. I used 2X10s and glued them to the bottom side of the horizontal supports.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122012-524591075.jpeg)
Prior to the glue drying, I used a cut end of a 6X6 to run the edge and remove any lasting glue.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122012-52460862.jpeg)
I then painted the interior bottom wall boards with Floquil Signal Red and the top boards with Floquil CN Gray.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122118-524631731.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122118-524642372.jpeg)
Since the warehouse walls are so long, I wanted to add vertical bracing to prevent any possibility of warping.
I laid the interior roof beam against the wall and marked where the rafter ends met the wall.
The vertical wall bracing was added and painted to match the walls.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122119-524651797.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122216-524661841.jpeg)
I extended the interior wall to far to the end. I marked on pencil where it needed to be cut. I then used a sharp new #11 Xacto blade and cut along the pencil line.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122216-524671357.jpeg)
I then used a #17 Xacto blade and carefully removed the small section of wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122216-524702485.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122216-524681334.jpeg)
I then carefully sanded any dried glue left on the wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122216-524691404.jpeg)
Done for today.
Looking good Tom! Of course, I've had the pleasure of seeing this one in person. It's going to be a real eye catcher in when it's finished and in its new home.
Great looking progress Tom.
Hello Tom, you're doing your usual great job on this big kit build. It's looking good and I am looking forward to seeing it on your layout.
Tom,
Outstanding modeling! Your attention to detail shines in this thread, exactly like your others. Thanks for sharing this build.
Tom....referring back to your statement about the time it takes to present a sbs build snd then have little or no response.....no excuse on my part other thsn being complacent ...so much to learn from your and others who present their work
Terry
Hi Uncle Tommy,
Just wanted to say HI and see how much "Diet Pepsi" was required for such a project. Doing well here but just buried in household projects these days. As always, your model and progress are outstanding!
8) 8) 8)
Quote from: ReadingBob on March 18, 2024, 07:23:36 AMLooking good Tom! Of course, I've had the pleasure of seeing this one in person. It's going to be a real eye catcher in when it's finished and in its new home.
Bob,
Thank you, very much appreciated.
Tom
Quote from: nycjeff on March 18, 2024, 04:43:34 PMHello Tom, you're doing your usual great job on this big kit build. It's looking good and I am looking forward to seeing it on your layout.
Jeff,
Thank you for following along. I'm enjoying your builds also.
Tom
Quote from: jerryrbeach on March 20, 2024, 07:44:30 PMTom,
Outstanding modeling! Your attention to detail shines in this thread, exactly like your others. Thanks for sharing this build.
Jerry,
Your kind and generous comments are appreciated. Thank you.
Tom
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on March 21, 2024, 07:58:49 AMTom....referring back to your statement about the time it takes to present a sbs build snd then have little or no response.....no excuse on my part other thsn being complacent ...so much to learn from your and others who present their work
Terry
Terry,
I guess I was complaining but it does require much time to post a detailed thread.
Thank you for the comment and for following along.
Tom
Quote from: Bruce Oberleitner on March 21, 2024, 11:58:06 AMHi Uncle Tommy,
Just wanted to say HI and see how much "Diet Pepsi" was required for such a project. Doing well here but just buried in household projects these days. As always, your model and progress are outstanding!
8) 8) 8)
Cousin Brucie,
Good to see you my friend. It has required a lot of Diet Pepsi to get this far. As you know, Diet Pepsi is my life's blood on any build.
I'll give you a call in the next few days.
Tom
I added several cross braces to support the warehouse flooring. Here is the first one, an 8X8.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122118-524621493.jpeg)
Here is how the flooring will look.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122118-524612158.jpeg)
The flooring wasn't wide enough for the span. I decided to have the flooring run across the warehouse instead of length wise.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122329-524711835.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122329-524722063.jpeg)
I also forgot to add an interior end wall. So that came next.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122931-524762040.jpeg)
You can see in the next photo how the flooring runs across and not length wise.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122329-52473321.jpeg)
The gabled end wall was painted to match the other walls.
I also made a final floor test fit prior to staining the floor.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122329-524751903.jpeg)
I set the warehouse to the side and glued the main REA structure walls together.
I used weights and metal squares to ensure the walls were square and held in place as the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122931-524771991.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122931-52478560.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122932-524791854.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-150324122932-524802115.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324131955-524812121.jpeg)
The rear side wall was short. This was a measuring mistake on my part but was an easy fix.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324131955-524821811.jpeg)
The next photo shows how much I messed up on the wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324131955-524831864.jpeg)
I used an HO scale 8X8 and glued it under the wall and between the two corner posts.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324131955-524842353.jpeg)
The main REA building is square and level.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324131955-524851283.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132113-524861922.jpeg)
Done for today.
Good save on 8x8 at the wall bottom. No one will ever notice except you and I (and anyone else following along).....my lips are sealed
Terry
Great progress Tom and good save on the wall.
Tom,
As usual, I enjoy the way you present each step, and explain clearly why and how you completed this particular part of the build. I find adding an interior can be a challenge, especially hiding the bracing necessary to keep everything square, plumb, and level. Oh, wait, I must have missed the photo where you checked the walls for plumb.
Tom,
Wow, you are very passionate modeller with so much detail. I would not be able to be so patient.
Good job.
Level and plumb.....can't beat that combo Tom..... 8)
Hello Tom, I'm really enjoying your version of the REA complex here and on the other forum. I'm sorry to hear you say that you won't be doing anymore detailed build threads in the future. I always learn something new while following along on your adventures.
I echo Jeff's comments as well...I learn much from the SBS build threads but don't always comment as much as I should...regardless, this has been s great thread to follow
Terry
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on March 22, 2024, 05:03:26 PMGood save on 8x8 at the wall bottom. No one will ever notice except you and I (and anyone else following along).....my lips are sealed
Terry
Terry,
Thank you for checking in, much appreciated.
Tom
Quote from: PRR Modeler on March 23, 2024, 08:51:50 AMGreat progress Tom and good save on the wall.
Butty Curt,
Thank you my friend.
Tom
Quote from: jerryrbeach on March 23, 2024, 09:10:36 AMTom,
As usual, I enjoy the way you present each step, and explain clearly why and how you completed this particular part of the build. I find adding an interior can be a challenge, especially hiding the bracing necessary to keep everything square, plumb, and level. Oh, wait, I must have missed the photo where you checked the walls for plumb.
Jerry,
I appreciate the comment. The interior was a challenge as you mentioned but painting the interior bracing the color of the interior wall made it not look so obvious.
Tom
Quote from: MartyO on April 12, 2024, 08:15:17 PMTom,
Wow, you are very passionate modeller with so much detail. I would not be able to be so patient.
Good job.
Marty,
Long time no see. I am passionate about modeling. However, it can also wear me down as it takes much longer to complete a build. Patience I have with modeling, other things not so much! 8) 8)
Tom
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 13, 2024, 03:41:27 PMLevel and plumb.....can't beat that combo Tom..... 8)
Greg,
I agree level and plumb is the way grasshopper.
Tom
Quote from: nycjeff on April 14, 2024, 07:59:54 AMHello Tom, I'm really enjoying your version of the REA complex here and on the other forum. I'm sorry to hear you say that you won't be doing anymore detailed build threads in the future. I always learn something new while following along on your adventures.
Jeff,
I think when I posted that, I was a bit burned out from modeling and posting to two forums.
I've reconsidered the detailing and posting of my builds but I'll have a better handle on the next build. First, I need to finish this build and thread. It is the gift that keeps me going. There has to be an end in site.
Tom
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on April 15, 2024, 08:56:41 AMI echo Jeff's comments as well...I learn much from the SBS build threads but don't always comment as much as I should...regardless, this has been s great thread to follow
Terry
Terry,
Thank you for the comment. Let me get this one finished and go from there.
Tom
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 15, 2024, 01:19:42 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on April 13, 2024, 03:41:27 PMLevel and plumb.....can't beat that combo Tom..... 8)
Greg,
I agree level and plumb is the way grasshopper.
Tom
Grasshopper.....there is a certificate hanging on the wall behind me, issued in the 70's, that says I'm a licensed builder in our sunny (most of the time) state. ::)
Greg,
I bet the builder's license states, "Issued to Grasshopper DeMayo".
You are also a great level friend.
Tom
I made sure the corners were nice and tight. It makes your structure look better if there are no gaps.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132113-52487849.jpeg)
I also glued the side sub assembly in place. The unpainted wood doesn't show. Notice the small gap at the top of the sub assembly and the main wall as seen below?
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132113-524881608.jpeg)
I used Quick Grip clamps to hold the wall tight while the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132113-524892060.jpeg)
Notice also that the green matches to the boards.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132113-524901508.jpeg)
I made sure the sub assembly was square to the main building.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132306-524911091.jpeg)
I then painted the freeze boards white and glued them in place on the top of the two end walls and in alignment with the gabled roof sides.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132306-524951337.jpeg)
To avoid warping later, I glued a scale 12X12 to the insides of each gable peak. This will also help support the roof panels.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132306-524941723.jpeg)
All square and ready for the roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132306-52492979.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220324132306-52493754.jpeg)
Done for today.
Thanks for the update Tom, nice progress..... 8)
Another beautiful build Tom!
Quote from: GPdemayo on June 11, 2024, 07:40:00 AMThanks for the update Tom, nice progress..... 8)
Greg.
Thank you and you are welcome.
Tom
Quote from: cuse on June 12, 2024, 08:28:54 PMAnother beautiful build Tom!
John,
Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by, much appreciated.
Tom
In the next photo you can see the original base is to narrow. I widened the main building so I needed to make a larger one.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165015-527191361.jpeg)
I used 2-ply cardboard to make a new base.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165015-527201759.jpeg)
I used the old base and the size of the structure to trace a new, larger base.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165015-527222268.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165016-527231229.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165352-527242380.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165352-527252135.jpeg)
Time now to cut out the new base pattern.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165352-527262054.jpeg)
In the upper left of the next photo, you can see where I made and scribed the wrong location of the expansion joint. I filled the joint with white glue and when dry, lightly sanded it smooth and made the new joint.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165352-527272488.jpeg)
Now the building is on a base that fits the structure.
Also, the 2-ply cardboard is the same thickness as the original kits base.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165517-52729284.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165518-527301294.jpeg)
To seal the cardboard, I painted each side with Elmer's While Glue. I let one side dry and then did the other.
The glue dries clear and is a great.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165518-52731114.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-100624165518-527321310.jpeg)
Done for today.
Tom,
Glad to see your back at it again! As always, wonderful job!
Cousin Brucie
Quote from: Bruce Oberleitner on June 13, 2024, 11:06:21 PMTom,
Glad to see your back at it again! As always, wonderful job!
Cousin Brucie
Cousin Brucie,
Thank you, much appreciated. Good to see you again. I just opened a fresh Diet Pepsi.
Tom
Neat slabs, I need to get the number of your concrete guy..... 8)
I've been quietly following along on this one, Tom. Great job all the way around. I'm always intrigued by your ability to take a kit like this and make it your own. Wonderful work on a really neat structure that's going to be another focal point on your layout.
Quote from: GPdemayo on June 15, 2024, 08:35:59 AMNeat slabs, I need to get the number of your concrete guy..... 8)
Greg,
Thank you. He is listed in the phone book under The Concrete Buy! ;D
Tom
Quote from: ReadingBob on June 19, 2024, 11:27:15 AMI've been quietly following along on this one, Tom. Great job all the way around. I'm always intrigued by your ability to take a kit like this and make it your own. Wonderful work on a really neat structure that's going to be another focal point on your layout.
Bob,
Thank you for the more than generous and kind compliment on the build. As you saw this past Saturday, it is complete. I need to finish this build thread and move on to another.
Tom
I'm way behind on updating the thread on this kit. I have it finished and now I'll post more on the thread.
I cut a hole in the base for the light wires. I then sealed the edges with white glue.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092642-52737143.jpeg)
While the white glue was drying, I used painters tape to tape off the green on the lower portions of the walls on the freight house/warehouse.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092642-52739957.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092642-527402192.jpeg)
I also made sure the green and white were even with each structure. I only needed to make a very slight adjustment with the blue tape.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092642-52741197.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092757-52743445.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092758-52744461.jpeg)
I then painted the walls white in the same manner I did with the main building.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624092758-527461453.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094516-52748527.jpeg)
The three walls of the warehouse were assembled. I made sure the walls were at 90 degrees as the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094516-52749315.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094516-52750506.jpeg)
I previously stained the flooring of the warehouse with Floquil Flo-Stain Natural Pine.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094714-527521958.jpeg)
When dry, the next day, I began to install the flooring.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094713-52751237.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094714-527541272.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094714-527531420.jpeg)
The end rafter was next to fix on my build. When I installed the interior walls, it changed the length of the rafter I needed.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094714-527551462.jpeg)
The interior end wall brace also needed to be adjusted.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094836-527561890.jpeg)
I marked the portion of interior bracing I needed to remove and removed it. I made a rafter test fit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094836-52757588.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094836-527581246.jpeg)
The rafter was trimmed to fit and another test fit was made. It fit as I intended it to.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094836-5275912.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-140624094836-527602116.jpeg)
Done for today, I'll have more tomorrow, I hope.
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 03, 2024, 02:13:40 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on June 15, 2024, 08:35:59 AMNeat slabs, I need to get the number of your concrete guy..... 8)
Greg,
Thank you. He is listed in the phone book under The Concrete Buy! ;D
Tom
I found "The Concrete Guy" in the book, is he the same guy? :-\
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 04, 2024, 08:36:01 AMQuote from: ACL1504 on July 03, 2024, 02:13:40 PMQuote from: GPdemayo on June 15, 2024, 08:35:59 AMNeat slabs, I need to get the number of your concrete guy..... 8)
Greg,
Thank you. He is listed in the phone book under The Concrete Buy! ;D
Tom
I found "The Concrete Guy" in the book, is he the same guy? :-\
Yes!
I realized the thickness of t he interior wall would affect the length of the rafter beam.
The top portion of the end interior wall needed to be removed.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145344-5282833.jpeg)
I started removing the offending portion.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145344-528291217.jpeg)
Bits and pieces, pieces and bits were removed.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145344-528301234.jpeg)
Now the end rafter fits flush against the wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145345-528311114.jpeg)
Nice, smooth and clean after top of wall removal.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145345-52832798.jpeg)
I also made sure the rafter wall cutout were clean of glue.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145510-52833730.jpeg)
I then glued the rafters to the rafter beam and made sure they were all at 90 degrees to the beam.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145510-52834164.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145510-52834164.jpeg)
Rafter section was test fit to ensure it fit properly.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145510-52837810.jpeg)
Nice and tight fit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145724-5283838.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145724-528402495.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145724-528391795.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145724-52841393.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145724-528421533.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145909-52843612.jpeg)
Here are many bonus photos of the REA and about where it will be located.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145909-528442163.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145909-5284517.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030724145909-52846316.jpeg)
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Hello Tom, your REA build is coming along very nicely. I'll be interested to see what you will do with all of that roof space. I also really enjoyed the wide angle shots of your layout. It's nice to see the big picture sometimes.
Quote from: nycjeff on July 07, 2024, 05:24:51 PMHello Tom, your REA build is coming along very nicely. I'll be interested to see what you will do with all of that roof space. I also really enjoyed the wide angle shots of your layout. It's nice to see the big picture sometimes.
Jeff,
Thank you, much appreciated. The roof is a very large area for sure. Glad you like the large photo format. I think it show more of what the model. Small photo on a thread really don't get my attention.
Tom
Well done Tom, another great project completed..... 8)
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 08, 2024, 09:12:41 AMWell done Tom, another great project completed..... 8)
Thanks Butty!
Tom
A real gem for sure! A large kit with extensive modifications. It's going to be a real eye catcher in its new home. Of course, it's also at eye level so that makes it more subject to scrutiny, but it'll easily pass with flying colors! Well done indeed.
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 08, 2024, 10:10:56 AMA real gem for sure! A large kit with extensive modifications. It's going to be a real eye catcher in its new home. Of course, it's also at eye level so that makes it more subject to scrutiny, but it'll easily pass with flying colors! Well done indeed.
Bob,
Thank you Butty, appreciate you stopping by. I'm very happy to have this one finished and I like where it will sit to be viewed at eye level.
Tom
I decided to light the main structure and didn't want light showing through all the windows.
I built a shadow box and fit it to the window/s I plan on lighting. The box covers the front door and office window.
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I installed an warm white LED in the top of the shadow box as shown below.
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Here is how it looks glued in place.
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I built a smaller light box for one of the windows on the second story.
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The next light will be in the small loading dock area.
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I glued the fake wall to the main building.
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I drilled two holes in the upper portion and installed an LED for the dock area interior.
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The loading dock office was then glued in place up and against the fake wall.
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Done for today.
Well done Tom;
I like the shadow box idea for the lighting, makes the building more realistic. I'm going to try that on next structure I make. the building looks fantastic and I always pick up ideas from your build threads, thanks
Jim
Hello Tom, the lighting on your build looks great. Guys like you and Reading Bob make lighting seem so simple, when I know that it's not. Good job !
Quote from: Jim Donovan on July 09, 2024, 07:54:29 PMWell done Tom;
I like the shadow box idea for the lighting, makes the building more realistic. I'm going to try that on next structure I make. the building looks fantastic and I always pick up ideas from your build threads, thanks
Jim
Jim,
Sorry for the late response. I haven't been following this thread but I need to finish it.
Thank you for the kind compliment and I'm happy you get a few tips along the way.
Tom
Quote from: nycjeff on July 10, 2024, 08:19:02 PMHello Tom, the lighting on your build looks great. Guys like you and Reading Bob make lighting seem so simple, when I know that it's not. Good job !
Jeff,
Thank you very much for the kind comment and compliment on the lighting. Bob is much better than I am but AI keep plugging away.
Tom
I finished this build several months ago but need to update the build thread. No real excuse other than life in general. I'm also writing a book about growing up in Central Florida in the late 1940s to present. However, that's another story.
Since I enlarged the main REA structure, a new roof needed to be measured and cut to fit the new building size.
Here is a look a the original roof card.
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I took a new piece of 1 ply cardstock and cut a new roof panel.
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I placed the building on the new cardstock and measured where I needed to cut.
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The cut was made and the roof did fit the first time.
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I then held the new roof in place and drew a line on the inside of the roof and onto the roof panel.
I glued 8X8s inside the lines for roof supports.
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Hey, it actually fits as intended!
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I also needed to cut a new roof panel for the loading dock section.
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Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.
Here is how the gabled end of the main structure looked.
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I'm always looking for ways to improve the look of my builds. On this one, I decided to add exterior rafters. I think you'll agree, it changes the entire look!
I stained and weathered 2X6s, measured and cut them to the correct length.
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You also want to try to get a nice tight angle fit on the top.
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Here is how it should look on the gable end. I added a 2X6 horizontally. You can see this board just above the windows.
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Here is a close up view of the exterior rafter.
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I also needed to cut a new roof panel for the enlarged side subassembly.
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It is a little longer and wider. Old one shown on the bottom, new roof panel on top.
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I extended the 2X6 horizontal board to the ends of the structure. I added them just below the freeze board.
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I next glued the new roof decking in place and added 2X6s flush with the edge of the roof.
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Done for today.
All you need now is a roofing contractor..... ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on September 29, 2024, 03:51:31 PMYou also want to try to get a nice tight angle fit on the top.
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Here is how it should look on the gable end. I added a 2X6 horizontally. You can see this board just above the windows.
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Hi Tom,
Love the tip on cutting the gable roof ends. I always have problems doing the perfect 45 degree cut and this is so much easier! Thanks. Put another Diet Pepsi on my tab....
Quote from: GPdemayo on October 01, 2024, 03:52:13 PMAll you need now is a roofing contractor..... ;D
Greg,
Yes, I know on such a person.
Tom
Quote from: Bruce Oberleitner on October 27, 2024, 01:21:29 PMQuote from: ACL1504 on September 29, 2024, 03:51:31 PMYou also want to try to get a nice tight angle fit on the top.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290924150732-530181770.jpeg)
Here is how it should look on the gable end. I added a 2X6 horizontally. You can see this board just above the windows.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-290924150732-53019925.jpeg)
Hi Tom,
Love the tip on cutting the gable roof ends. I always have problems doing the perfect 45 degree cut and this is so much easier! Thanks. Put another Diet Pepsi on my tab....
Cousin Brucie,
Thanks very much. I need to finish this thread as I've finished the build months ago.
Tom
We await the Big Finish..... ;D
Tom,
Your builds are always so clean and sharp with excellent detail that stands up to closeup photography. A true sign of a master craftsman.
Great work.