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Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 04:21:11 PM
The actual footprint of the structure is seen in the interior sides of the sidewalks.

Again, here are the two photos for your convenience.





The flat iron building will measure, in HO scale feet as follows.

Front wall - 40 feet.

Rear wall - 36 feet.

North end wall - 7 feet.

South end wall - 23 feet.
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Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 04:15:05 PM
I used Floquil Aged Concrete and painted the basswood base. The paint is dry, but I'll wait for the paint to cure prior to adding weathering.



I cut off the end as I want a small section for a small tree of bush.

#3
Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 04:10:42 PM
Using my paper template as a guide, I used a #2 pencil and drew the sidewalk and expansion joints.



I then used one of my pointed punches to scribe the pencil lines to give the base some relief.

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Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 04:07:42 PM
I then used the paper template as a guide and did the same on a piece of basswood from Northeast Scale Lumber. The wood is 1/16" thick and is scribed on one side. I turned the wood over to give me the smooth side for the concrete slab.



The piece of wood I had on hand wasn't wide enough so I glued on a section at the top (curved portion) for the base.





#5
Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 04:00:18 PM
I made a paper template of the space and then drew in the sidewalk areas.



#6
Scratchbuilding / Re: Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 03:57:52 PM
The next photo shows you my available space.



This block of real estate is on the Dixie Hwy. and the front property line is on a slight curved section of the highway.

My structure will be scratch built to fit the space and will be surrounded by sidewalks.

#7
Scratchbuilding / Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building.
November 20, 2024, 03:49:55 PM
Several months ago Jim asked me if I would participate in a Modeler's Forum build challenge. I told him I would be happy to. I don't really have an area where I can install a diorama on the layout. Also, I need to only build something I can use on the layout and not have the structure become a shelf orphan.

My space is limited and it is shaped liked a flat iron. Hence, the title of a Flat Iron Corner Building.

The available real estate for the structure is approx. 25 square inches.

A flat iron building is one that resembles an old iron from the turn of the 20th Century. The next two photos are of a flat iron which I got from my grandmother. I've been using this flat iron as a door stop for the past 50 years.

The third photo is of an archival photo of a flat iron building.





#8
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024, 08:11:14 AM
Morning all,

72 and cloudy here this morning. Chance of rain later. Supposed to be in the 40s tomorrow.

I'll start back on the Ovalix rebuild today.

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom 
#9
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
November 19, 2024, 08:29:42 AM
Morning all,

 Pam and I have bowling at noon and then late lunch/early dinner with bowling friends.

Maybe I'll get some layout time in late this afternoon.

We are getting some cold weather this Friday, maybe in the low 40's - we'll see. That is plenty cold for me.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe.

Tom 
#10
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Monday, November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024, 10:35:14 AM
Morning all,

Jeff, great to hear you are feeling much better today. Like you said, don't over do it.

I'm working on the layout today and see how it goes.  

I also need to decide on a build for the challenge. Need some clarification on the post though. I'll reach out to Jim.

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom 
#11
Layout Tours / Re: Cypress Creek Railroad
November 17, 2024, 11:05:04 AM
Steve,

I'm very sorry to read you are considering the layout removal. However, I do understand as I've gone through a time when I felt as you do now. I, at one time did nothing for over 6 months prior to getting back to the layout.

Looking forward to your future endeavors.

Tom 
#12
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Sunday, November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: Onewolf on November 17, 2024, 07:44:44 AMMornin' all,

 And the Gators beat LSU yesterday. That was a pleasant surprise. But I still don't think Napier is "the guy".



Doug,

I agree here. The past three years under Napier have been loosing seasons. First time since 1947 the Gators have had three loosing seasons in a row.

Tom
#13
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Sunday, November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024, 07:37:16 AM
Morning all,

Good to hear Dr. Jeff is doing well after surgery. Hopefully the other Drs. can get the sodium under control or at least figure what is causing it.

We had a great SBG yesterday and covered all the BS'ing topics.

I have a short on level two and don't know why it is shorting. It worked fine Friday and Saturday morning it shorted. I'll figure ti out later this afternoon. Not in the mood now.

The forum challenge sounds interesting. Not sure I'll have the time to do it. I have hernia surgery in December and will be out for 4 to 6 weeks.

Have a great day everyone.

Tom 
#14
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Saturday, November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024, 07:25:22 AM
Morning all,

Open house for the SBG and anyone else in the area if available.

Have a safe and happy day ya'll.

Tom 
#15
Kit Building / Re: Downtown Deco - Rosa's Place (A quarter of a century in the making)
November 16, 2024, 06:11:03 AM
Bob,

Well done and looks fantastic.

Tom 
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