The Granby Bates Project

[rpdylan]

Ok, so here is where I am at with my scratchbuild attempt at kind of re-creating the FSM Alan Deeks structure.  I'm only going to do 3 sides because I want to set it back a bit on the layout.

[S&S RR]

Looks like a great start!

[tom.boyd.125]

Bob,
I like your build !
Who's green paint did you use to paint the clapboards ?
Tom 

[EricQuebec]

The color is very cool. can't wait to see more pics.
Eric QUébec city

[rpdylan]

This is the color I used on the walls- was applied "dry-brush" technique with a piece of a grout sponge.

[ACL1504]

I love this structure and I'm lookiong forward to the finished build. I'll be following along. I've always liked the structure on the F&SM.

Tom

[GPdemayo]

Neat structure Bob.....I'll be watching too. 

[donatode]

Count me in .... (I'm easy!)

[rpdylan]

so, while watching an old train video that was profiling the FSM, I came across a few frames of the Alan Deeks structure!  Paused the video and took a photo.  It shows the right hand side of the building which eliminates some guess work on my part!!

[postalkarl]

Hi RP:

Looks like your off to a good start. It looks great. I love that building on The F&SM RR. I tried to get George to do that as A kit at one point.

Karl

[rpdylan]

Thanks! More pics soon as I have made a little more progress. I was happy when I saw the building on the video

[rpdylan]

the brick foundation pieces, used Monster Modelworks product.....

[rpdylan]

I don't know how this structure is actually put together so I'm doing it as I see fit.  I added an upper base for the upper level to sit on. This I feel will give the structure some strength. Once this is all glued down I will work on the rather complicated roof.  This is what I got so far.....

[rpdylan]

Roofs are added now- I changed the pitch of the lower front to something that I think looked better to me. I also am going to run the roofing horizontal rather than vertical.  Started the 4 dormers. After the roofs are done I am going to place the structure onto the brick foundation that I made then mount the building onto plywood to start the "planting" process.

[BandOGuy]

I hand't thought of using this term since Navy flight training, but, "Outstanding!"