East End Market

[Erieman]

Groovy Jeff sent me corbels and they look great. I'll be painting and gluing them in today. Pics later. Need to get real busy with the model, Still a lot to do. Later.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

A package from groovy Jeff arrived yesterday and I have been cutting and fitting the corbels to the building. I started at the right end and while fitting the roof, quickly realized that the corbels should be added AFTER the roof is installed. So, I quickly removed what I had done and glued the front roof down. Then I added the corbels in the front peak. Corbels were also added to the right side of the roof and I have started on the left side of the roof.  I really like the addition of the corbels. I had to do some angular cutting and size reduction to achieve the correct fit. I will be adding the rear roof next along with fitting for the chimneys. Awaiting the chimney order from Monster Modelworks. I will also be cutting the raised rib roofing for the front of the building, but more about that later. Enjoy the pic and I hope to have another pic this evening.

Frank / Erieman

[MAP]

Looking great Frank!  It's really coming together nicely. 

[Erieman]

Looking great Frank!  It's really coming together nicely.

Good Morning Mark,

Just when you think you have done everything, you find a whoops! Over the garage door there is a shed roof. I totally spaced while I was installing the shingles. While relaxing in flagstaff last weekend, I was writing up some build notes and then it hit me. I had forgotten the shed roof over the garage. BTW, there is another one of these over the left side of the building. More about that later. So-o-o, here I am digging out the shingles and getting ready to build the roof. Just another delay in the build.

Thank for stopping by and glad you are enjoying the build. I'll probably have this area completed this afternoon and post another picture.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Lots of progress today. on the back and side of the building, the shed roof was added over the door. the shed roof consisted of scribed lumber, cardstock and shingles. The shed roof over the rear door was also added. The rear panel of the roof was also was added, along with the chimney openings.One of the few remaining items on the rear of the building is the steps by the garage door. And now for the front view. NEXT.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Front view. The biggest change to the front view is the application of the standing rib roof panels. The first four panels have been glued in place. Possible the balance of the front panels will be completed this evening after dinner. I also started framing in the first opening on the left. a door and window will fill this area. The middle opening will be a window and is on the list for completion later this week. The real big effort will be the two porches, open lattice and steps. I hope that I can complete these later in the week. Chimneys have been shipped and my guess they will arrive tomorrow. that being said, I can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Last item will be the weathering, probably next week. Enjoy the pics.

Frank / Erieman

[Raymo]

And to think you were worried....

[Erieman]

And to think you were worried....

Good Evening Dan,

I'm still worried. Not a lot of progress today. That's not good. Added a few more pieces of standing rib metal to the roof. Working on the rear steps and Landing.
Chimneys due tomorrow, I hope. That will go quickly.And then there is all the painting and weathering I'll try to post another pic tonight or tomorrow evening. Thanks for stopping by.

Frank / Erieman

[S&S RR]

Frank


It looks great and you are getting close.  It's time for you to start thinking about your next project.


I was fishing and saw this hotel complex and for some reason it just looked like a structure that Frank should build. I posted these a few days ago in the baggage car but I wasn't sure if you saw them.





Right side of the complex from the water.





Left side from the water.

[Erieman]

Good morning John,

Thanks for the pictures. Kind of an awesome project. This would mean I would need water on the layout and I have no more room. I could probably use the small building to the right ( probably the original structure), but you would have to go back there a lot more and take lots of photos and overall dimensions like Raymo did of East End Market. Sounds like a lot of work besides  i probably have another years worth of buildings to build after Dan's last foray into the north Woods. Thanks for thinking of me.

The East end Market is coming closer to completion. My guess that it should be done by next week. Then I have to do all the paperwork. I have also been working on the layout scenery in Little Falls and will post some pictures soon. The convention starts four weeks from yesterday and there is a lot of anticipation. Back to the model, Have a great day.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Front picture, rear picture to follow. Chimney material arrived from Monster Modelworks. They have been cut to size and painted. The same on the back of the building. I have been playing around with the adhesive to hold down the standing rib roofing material. I finally decided to try Spray adhesive and have decided to continue with this material. Good but not great.

Rear pic to follow.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Rear View,

Chimney installation and one piece of standing rib roofing. more to follow over the weekend. The will be a gutter hanging off the right end of the building. I have found a clever way to build the gutter. Now to paint it and weather it prior to installation. More to follow, probably Sunday. Need to work in the yard tomorrow AM nd then we have a convention meeting tomorrow afternoon. No rest. Later.

Frank / Erieman

[cuse]

the problem with this build is finding space for it and, especially, finding space for the trophies and ribbons it will undoubtedly earn 


Fantastic!


John

[Erieman]

the problem with this build is finding space for it and, especially, finding space for the trophies and ribbons it will undoubtedly earn 


Fantastic!


John

Good Afternoon John,

Space is not the issue. Since you have been here, I plan on changing the city / cities to the right of the entry. The tall city buildings will give way to smaller ( up to 5 stories) structures. If you go back a bit you can see where I have positioned this building. Raymo has sent me a couple of other buildings from the area and I am considering them as well in the same area/ So-o-o, you see, no problem there.

The wall of plaques is another story. I have a few, ( quite a few actually)mostly from the division meets. I also have two from the regional meets in San Diego and Ventura. So now the question is, can I make it a trifecta? I'll let you know in 4 weeks from today. I am up against some good friends / good modelers, so it is always a challenge. Thank you for your vote of confidence.

Frank / Erieman

[bparrish]

Frank.....

I'll tell you again.  Great building.

See ya
Bob