N-scale architect Wharton Iron becomes a grain elevator.

[Janbouli]

This a build of the Wharton Iron Mill by N-scale Architect, however I will be changing it to a grain elevator , mill complex.




The contents of the box, I bought this 2nd hand and I'm not sure all of the parts are there, but that shouldn't be a problem.



Using templates provided I will be cutting out walls the next few days.

[cuse]

Nice looking kit. I have a couple N scale Architect kits in my N scale town. They're both great! 


John

[ReadingBob]

Thanks for sharing Jan!  That's a nice looking structure.  I've built one N-Scale Architect kit.  It's in John's N Scale town.     It was a fairly complex, but fun build.  You have to cut the walls out for this one using templates?  Wow.  In N Scale none the less.  That will make this one a bit more of a challenge.   

[ACL1504]

Jan,

I always look forward to your builds. Many of the structures don't even appear to be N scale.

Tom

[Janbouli]

Thanx all for following, it does seem that this one will be a long build.

[Janbouli]

A few hours of cutting.



And some small cuts to break the monotony.

[Janbouli]

Cut through a plastic bottle to make a holder for A&I




Scale lumber given a wash of A&I


Windows and doors ready to prime.

[Janbouli]

Okay I'm not fast at this , but I did manage to cut out all the pieces ( I think ) in the weekend.

[Janbouli]

Adding bracing to the walls.



Starting some sub-assemblies.


More walls, more bracing.

[cuse]

Wow. I've never seen a kit where you have to cut out the walls. That's a tough job...I thought that was called scratch building.


John

[martin.ojaste]

There are so many walls! This is going to be an interesting build. Can't wait for the next steps.

[Janbouli]

Wow. I've never seen a kit where you have to cut out the walls. That's a tough job...I thought that was called scratch building.


John

I have several from early N-Scale Architect.

[postalkarl]

Hi Jan:

Wow that looks like quite the job. Tons of pieces and you are off to a good start. I'll be following along.

Karl

[Janbouli]

Thanks Karl.

[Janbouli]

Using a magnetic Jig and several weights to assemble another sub-structure.



To the left the jig with the last ( for now ) sub-structure , to the right the other sub-structures , given a wash of A&I and ready for painting.



Painted all the subs with Badger Model Flex Caboose Red, first time I used this paint. Definitely a nice paint for wood structures, goes on very smoothly and is translucent enough to give a lightly weathered effect with the A&I wash visible. The sub to the back right is the one in the jig on the last photo. The rest of the weathering and painting will be done later on.