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Kit Building / Re: Wichendon Machine Shop (re...
Last post by deemery - Today at 06:34:19 PMQuote from: Philip on Today at 06:08:31 PMFantastic presentation! Really looking nice!Yeah, probably so! Particularly since I put a forge into the building... Maybe I should add a hose house to the compound. (There's 2 more buildings, a Motrak Models "Bisgeier Building" that goes on the camera side of the tracks, and then a small foundry from an EL Moore plan that goes next to the "Bisgeier".)
Fire prevention: Not sure what they used to cool tooling in the old days? I'd bet a dollar it was flammable.
Philip
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#2
Kit Building / Re: CCK Doc Koontz Build
Last post by ACL1504 - Today at 06:31:17 PMI placed the inner window frames on a metal bar that allowed me to have the frame over the edge.
I moved the part just off the metal piece and held it down.
I moved the part just off the metal piece and held it down.
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Kit Building / Re: CCK Doc Koontz Build
Last post by ACL1504 - Today at 06:28:30 PMThe large bay windows also have an inner part that fits on the inside. These parts have the window mullions on them.
Here is a suggestion I have that will make putting it all together much easier. I mentioned earlier that most of the window parts share a common gap the slots fit into.
I found trying the piece these together almost impossible. I tested each part separately and decided what common holes were necessary and ones that were not.
I want my inner window frames a different color than the exterior window frames. Here is what I came up with to make life easier for building the kit.
The next photo shows the two inner window frames that fit inside the exterior window framing.
Notice the one of the left is folded on the score lines and the other is still flat. Note also the tabs removed from the one on the left. I realized these tabs weren't necessary to build the window. I know I'm long winded here but this is an important step in making a fine model better.
I used a single edged razor blade and cut off the tabs. I didn't cut them flush as I didn't want to damage the frames.
Here is a suggestion I have that will make putting it all together much easier. I mentioned earlier that most of the window parts share a common gap the slots fit into.
I found trying the piece these together almost impossible. I tested each part separately and decided what common holes were necessary and ones that were not.
I want my inner window frames a different color than the exterior window frames. Here is what I came up with to make life easier for building the kit.
The next photo shows the two inner window frames that fit inside the exterior window framing.
Notice the one of the left is folded on the score lines and the other is still flat. Note also the tabs removed from the one on the left. I realized these tabs weren't necessary to build the window. I know I'm long winded here but this is an important step in making a fine model better.
I used a single edged razor blade and cut off the tabs. I didn't cut them flush as I didn't want to damage the frames.
#4
Kit Building / Re: CCK Doc Koontz Build
Last post by ACL1504 - Today at 06:16:19 PMThis morning I got a little more done on the bay windows.
When building the windows, all the parts fit together like a gig-saw puzzle. However, the pieces can't be laid flat and assembled.
I've studied the diagram for hours in order to make sense of how to best put them together. This is certainly no reflection on the kit manufacturer. I'm looking for a way to do it, make it look neat, with the best possible outcome and have it appear as if it just wasn't thrown together.
In studying the diagram, I've noticed some of the parts are shown out of order. I'll point them out as I go along on the build.
Also, I've come up with some suggestions on how to make this build easier when building it out of the box.
Its easy to get frustrated in this build, but be patience as it will pay off in a fine looking model.
After building the lower portion of the windows. I made a test fit on the front wall.
NOTE: The larger window frames are not glued to the lower portion.
I used a metal ruler and cut out the two parts that the laser forgot to cut.
When building the windows, all the parts fit together like a gig-saw puzzle. However, the pieces can't be laid flat and assembled.
I've studied the diagram for hours in order to make sense of how to best put them together. This is certainly no reflection on the kit manufacturer. I'm looking for a way to do it, make it look neat, with the best possible outcome and have it appear as if it just wasn't thrown together.
In studying the diagram, I've noticed some of the parts are shown out of order. I'll point them out as I go along on the build.
Also, I've come up with some suggestions on how to make this build easier when building it out of the box.
Its easy to get frustrated in this build, but be patience as it will pay off in a fine looking model.
After building the lower portion of the windows. I made a test fit on the front wall.
NOTE: The larger window frames are not glued to the lower portion.
I used a metal ruler and cut out the two parts that the laser forgot to cut.
#5
Kit Building / Re: City Classics 101 Grant Av...
Last post by Philip - Today at 06:16:09 PMNice work rehabbing these beauties!
#6
Kit Building / Re: B.T.S. Prichard's Barn Bui...
Last post by Philip - Today at 06:12:26 PMTurned out great!
Nothing like a gambrel!
Nothing like a gambrel!
#8
Kit Building / Re: Wichendon Machine Shop (re...
Last post by Philip - Today at 06:08:31 PMFantastic presentation! Really looking nice!
Fire prevention: Not sure what they used to cool tooling in the old days? I'd bet a dollar it was flammable.
Philip
Fire prevention: Not sure what they used to cool tooling in the old days? I'd bet a dollar it was flammable.
Philip
#9
Kit Building / Re: CCK Doc Koontz Build
Last post by ACL1504 - Today at 06:02:49 PMQuote from: Pennman on Today at 10:56:45 AMGreat work, Tom.
Rich
Rich,
Thank you sir, much appreciated.
Tom
#10
Kit Building / Re: CCK Doc Koontz Build
Last post by ACL1504 - Today at 06:02:13 PMQuote from: Philip on Today at 10:49:53 AMIf you can fix that bump out you will be crowned King!Philip,
Looks great so far!
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm working on making it look correct.
Tom
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