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Quote from: deemery on February 06, 2026, 04:44:42 PMDave,Quote from: ACL1504 on February 06, 2026, 04:28:21 PMI'm suggesting solid blocks, rather than 2x4 legs. If you use a piece of wood maybe 1/4x1/4, cut to the right height and width, you can add 'drawer fronts' really easily to get something that looks much more like a "desk" than a "table."Quote from: deemery on February 06, 2026, 04:24:56 PMDave,Quote from: ACL1504 on February 06, 2026, 04:11:16 PMI do have a couple of desks but they don't fit. I think it is because the tower interior space is small and the fact I put the levers to much in the center.OK... You could do what the prototype did. Cut two blocks the correct width, glue on some "drawer fronts" and then put a correct width plank between those two blocks.
Tom
By the way, a question on Florida railroad prototype practices: How well would rolled roofing work in a hurricane? Would that be used because it's low cost, and replaced after a hurricane?
dave
That is exactly what I planned to do. It will be just inside the door and up against the wainscoting. I think I'll go with 2X4 legs.
We are on the same page my friend.
Tom,
dave
Quote from: deemery on February 06, 2026, 04:24:56 PMDave,Quote from: ACL1504 on February 06, 2026, 04:11:16 PMI do have a couple of desks but they don't fit. I think it is because the tower interior space is small and the fact I put the levers to much in the center.OK... You could do what the prototype did. Cut two blocks the correct width, glue on some "drawer fronts" and then put a correct width plank between those two blocks.
Tom
By the way, a question on Florida railroad prototype practices: How well would rolled roofing work in a hurricane? Would that be used because it's low cost, and replaced after a hurricane?
dave
Quote from: Mark Dalrymple on February 06, 2026, 02:56:14 PMLooking good, Tom.Mark, Cheers,
Scale structures do some nice looking desks - although a bit pricy.
https://scale-structures.com/5000-fezziwigs-furniture-interior-designs/?page=7
Re adding rafter tails - It seems to me this roof is set up like it has soffits. This would mean the rafters would be hidden above these. Typically you would just see soffits, fascia and guttering.
Cheers, Mark.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on February 06, 2026, 02:44:19 PMThe roofing looks great. I was going to suggest a tin roof for something different.Butty Curt,
Quote from: Jerry on February 06, 2026, 10:36:32 AMThe rolled roofing I'm sure will be just fine.Jerry,
Jerry
Quote from: elwoodblues on February 06, 2026, 08:18:39 AMTom,Ron,
Great progress in the tower. The lighted interior adds life to the scene. I have no idea where one can find an HO desk, although one could scratchbuild one.
Going with the rolled roofing makes sense it that is what is common for the railroad location.
Quote from: deemery on February 06, 2026, 07:59:01 AMWhile digging through my stash of stuff for the machine shop, I found a laser-cut (UPS brown color cardstock material) rolltop desk that I put into the drafting room/office (on the right).Dave,
Unfortunately, I don't remember where I got it! Does anyone recognize this?
dave
Quote from: Rick on February 06, 2026, 07:33:47 AMTom, thanks for the explanation on the corner trim.Rick,
Your answer makes sense.
Going with the prototypical roofing material also makes sense.
Quote from: friscomike on February 06, 2026, 07:14:23 AMHowdy Tom,Mike, Howdy,
The tower build is progressing well. The interior view adds a lot of interest to the structure. Glad the A&S
RR could afford the shingle material. Good luck with the desk quest.
Have fun,
mike
