Scratch Built Rock Crusher Building

[Bernd]

Hello Bernd, I'm following your build with great interest. I like your idea of using the chipboard for bracing instead of strip-wood. One question though, does the added thickness make it harder to cut out the door and window openings ?   Jeff

Hey Jeff,

I wasn't thinking ahead with the door and window cutouts. After I laminated the two materials together I figured I could still cut out the openings. Now I'm not cutting all the way through. Just through the wood. In the first picture of this thread is a picture of the prototype building. You'll see that they had some kind of opening. No explanation was given in the write up. I plan on just adding some wooden boards to simulate what could be a hinged opening. I do have bracing on the back, 1/4" square basswood. I'll have pics up when I assemble the walls.

I've got to get my butt in gear and do those doors. Right now I'm sort of stuck on what color to paint the whole upper section. I haven't had much experience in weathering and don't quite know what color to make the building. I'm thinking some sort of barn red or boxcar red color weathered.

Bernd