Engine House Creation by Andy Root.
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That has a nice rural look to it.
The doors bother me. That's a lot of glass, and I suspect the railroad wouldn't spend the $ for all that glass. It's a security issue, too. I'd replace at least the lower panel with thin wood/cardboard.
dave
I agree Dave but if your wanting to show off the inside this would be perfect. Looking at the muntin as they seem a bit fragile. It would look better with a keystone in the arch. The cupola should have a vent for smoke It has that medieval point which is weird.
Still I'd buy it if available.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on July 14, 2025, 10:51:25 AMThat has a nice rural look to it.
Kinda ! Something different for sure. It's version 8,000 of the Gorre & Daphetid engine house. :)
I like it. It sure is different.
Great for showing off your locomotive!
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on July 14, 2025, 02:42:38 PMI like it. It sure is different.
Great for showing off your locomotive!
Jerry
Yep, potentially a nice kit maybe....
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I just got my Labelle 1002 N Complete Kit in the mail. Why I waited so long is beyond me. This lube is great!
Philip, did you build this or is this Andy's.
Interesting design for an engine house.
I agree with Dave about the fancy doors but it will show off an engine inside.
Or, use a less fancy door and leave them open.
The lack of a vent is interesting too.
Rick, at first glance, I thought the raised central section of the roof was a vent, but I don't see any openings.
Quote from: Rick on July 15, 2025, 06:43:24 PMPhilip, did you build this or is this Andy's.
Interesting design for an engine house.
I agree with Dave about the fancy doors but it will show off an engine inside.
Or, use a less fancy door and leave them open.
The lack of a vent is interesting too.
Andy laser cut it and made the 3d hinges. I think he's experimenting with designs. Caught my eye.
Philip,
The glass in the doors other than smaller ones at the top would be fine for the 1:1 world. However, for a model to see the loco in side, this set up is perfect. I LOVE it.
Tom
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 16, 2025, 10:55:22 AMPhilip,
The glass in the doors other than smaller ones at the top would be fine for the 1:1 world. However, for a model to see the loco in side, this set up is perfect. I LOVE it.
Tom
I totally agree. Probably think you're going to need some detailing inside, minimalist. I really like that building.
KS
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on July 25, 2025, 07:41:58 PMQuote from: ACL1504 on July 16, 2025, 10:55:22 AMPhilip,
The glass in the doors other than smaller ones at the top would be fine for the 1:1 world. However, for a model to see the loco in side, this set up is perfect. I LOVE it.
Tom
I totally agree. Probably think you're going to need some detailing inside, minimalist. I really like that building.
KS
I also like the hinge design.
Trying my sculpting again on this figure. Easily burned up a day or two randomly working on this fellow. The armature connecting his feet to the holder broke and had to solder more wire holding it to the base. The next one will be a heavier gauge wire.
Philip
Howdy Philip, you are quite the artist. The figure looks great. I can't wait to see it painted. What is the medium that you use? Have fun, mike
Philip nice figure; the fellow not you....just kidding. Looks quite time consuming making this dude.
Philip, I'm impressed.
That looks pretty good.
Mike, It's called greenstuff. Link below. thanks!
Larry, Funny 8) The watermelons are made from the excess.
The 2 part epoxy is made by Kneadatite. No smell and it can be vulcanized for casting miniatures.
I'm still learning Rick. Thanks!
Greenstuff (https://kneadatite.com/)
Great job on the figure.
Philip he came out really nice!!
Jerry
I love the shed Phillip, just as it is. The figure would make Mr. J.A. smile from ear to ear......fabulous ;D ;D ;D
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
Quote from: kyle creel on August 03, 2025, 02:42:15 PMI love the shed Phillip, just as it is. The figure would make Mr. J.A. smile from ear to ear......fabulous ;D ;D ;D
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
Thanks for looking in Kyle!
I'm still refining the figure, some of the proportions were off and the mount broke twice. I added some feet to the legs. The feet are simply a tiny flat piece of brass with a hole drilled through the heel soldered to the leg armature. Then shaped. No mans land territory but may work to add some boot details.
Philip
Messing around with another program called Freecad. Totally free. Here is an example of a simple drawing that took two days to finally sort of complete. Hunkering down...yes.
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Persist...daily. ::) ~mike
Have you printed a Freecad drawing? The program does seem as capable as any. I poked around with it a time or two. Had been a fusion360 user but it's constantly getting "better" and I couldn't keep up. The same with their tutorials. >:(
Philip, nice job on what looks like an intricate drawing.
Nice drawing Philip.
Jerry
Nice drawing; if it prints as good as the drawing looks you might have a winner.
I'm practicing Mike when I can.
I haven't tried printing anything yet Karl. You have me worried now. So Fusion was free and I attempted to reload it because it was malfunctioning. So Fusion is now a 30 day trial as was Placticity. No more free usage after the trial. What gets me is they really think proficiency may be reached in 30 days. What a slap in the face as it took me several days to just draw a simple circle and learn all the tools. So they expect you to pay hundreds of dollars for someone who is a casual modeler. Sketch-up is now the same and it was difficult for a novice.
Thanks Larry, Jerry, and Rick!
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on August 10, 2025, 04:22:23 PMHave you printed a Freecad drawing? The program does seem as capable as any. I poked around with it a time or two. Had been a fusion360 user but it's constantly getting "better" and I couldn't keep up. The same with their tutorials. >:(
I just took a simple freecad drawing and exported it as an STL for Chitubox slicer and it worked fine and the file oriented flat on the build plate with the verified green contact.
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Freecad 1.0.1 just updated software again to a new version. I've played in the sandbox 10 days and very little accomplished.
I may have to go with Fusion 360. It is beautiful but that price! :o
My biggest gripe when using Fusion was the constant updates that totally changed the program within a year. So Freecad is doing that, too? :o
Fusion's $$$ is annual usage fee not purchase, right?
I've no idea what ya'll are talking 'bout- :o but I know it's way over my pay grade ;D ;D.... I haven't even got the computer knowledge or skills of my 6 yr. old granddaughter ::) ::) .......but I think I like it that way 8) 8) 8) ;) ;) ;)....life's good under my rock 8)
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
You know these are old with 3 patent numbers molded in. Picked these up at a sale for 5 bucks. The plan is to thin them in width to On30 or close enough. The lighter one is chopped. One to go.
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A pretty basic task after all the tabs were removed. I removed 3 boards from each car end and married them back up. The stilts need to be rebuilt from wood. Atomic glue holding these together from the original builder.
I like these old crude kits. Diamonds in the rough from Plasticville!
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I like the weathering, particularly the cracks at the bottom of the siding.
dave
Philip, good job narrowing that car.
I can't see where you made the cuts.
Howdy Philip,
Nice work reducing the size. Those cars are going to look terrific when you are done.
Have fun,
mike
Quote from: Rick on October 02, 2025, 09:12:28 AMPhilip, good job narrowing that car.
I can't see where you made the cuts.
I cut them from the corners of the gable end so no extra joint. TY!
Dave, It appears whoever made the masters took extra time crafting the intricate details. TY!
I hope Mike! tanks! ;)
I cut the area's highlighted with the awl. Also removed equal amounts on each roof pitch,about 3/16" on each overhang and file smooth.
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Short and missing or broken are the stilts,door, and chimneys.
The smoke stacks redrafted in 3d.
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Was delighfully surprised the old bachmann undercarriage fit pretty good after shortening the car a bit. I remade the car ends when I found out I screwed it up by making it short and the factory end went to scrap.20251016_084242.jpg20251016_084259.jpg20251016_084317.jpg20251016_084335.jpg
Good enuff.
WOW! Super job on that car Philip!!
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on October 16, 2025, 10:10:00 AMWOW! Super job on that car Philip!!
Jerry
I agree... Not bad for a 50-60 year old "plasticviller" lol
Philip congrats on changing a cheap plastic car into a interesting feature that will go on your layout.
Philip, you knocked it out of the park with this transformation.
Great job!
Thanks for the comments and looking in!
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This is WAY COOL Phillip ;) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) .......I need some of these ::) ::) ::) .......where do I place my order??? :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ; seriously Phillip, it looks fantastic....... ;) ;) ;)
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
Nice work. Excellent looking structures from where you started.
Philip,
Fantastic job or remaking the thinned down version.
Well done, I like it.
Tom
Thanks Tom, Now if only I could thin down.
Philip