DPM Small Diesel Lubritorium

[ACL1504]

I used the Dremel cut off disk to remove the inside ties.



I then removed the cork roadbed. I then used the Dremel cut off disk to cut a little closer to the inside rail.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

Bob also suggested lining the sides with styrene; however, I chose to not do this.

I painted the bottom and sides with Floquid UP Harbor Mist Gray.



Hey, I even have a large drain plug in one of the pits. You probably think it looks like a dry wall screw.





When the paint has cured, I'll weather the pits.

Continued in a few.

[ACL1504]

You may have noticed the lines on the cork. I marked the inside of the lubritorium and then glued some .080 X.080 (HO sclae 4X4's) Evergreen Styrene strips on the lines.

The 4X4's will keep the structure in place and also serve as a support base for the lubrtorium floor.





More in a few. Diet Pepsi time.

[ACL1504]

Hopefully, I'll have more done on this project tomorrow.

[RWL]

Tom,

Nice job of cutting the pits into the building floor, very well done. I will refrain from further interference in the future, but believe me, your Lubritorium (LP) crew will appreciate the effort.

Bob

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Nice job of cutting the pits into the building floor, very well done. I will refrain from further interference in the future, but believe me, your Lubritorium (LP) crew will appreciate the effort.

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for the support, much appreciated.

You are not interfering at all. Your suggestions have been great ones. I'm not however doing the lean to for storage. I plan on another structure behind the lubritorium for that purpose. More to follow later in the week.

Tom

[jimmillho]

Love the holes in the floor.

Jim

[barrymk]

Love the holes in the floor.

Jim

Drat those woodworm.

[ACL1504]

Love the holes in the floor.

Jim

Jimbo,

Thanks, I'm very pleased to have your approval.   Don't you like my natural drywall screw drain?

Tom

[ACL1504]

Love the holes in the floor.

Jim

Drat those woodworm.

Barry,

Thanks for stopping by. I couldn't read your comment but it was probably funny.

Tom

[ak-milw]

Looking good Tom, in the long run I think you will be glad you added the pits inside.

[barrymk]

Barry,

Thanks for stopping by. I couldn't read your comment but it was probably funny.

Tom

Yes sorry about that, don't know where it went and it probably was funny if only I could remember! I blame it on age related stupidity.

[donatode]

Tom.....that detail is the "pits" ....   

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

Very nicely done so far. The pits look great. Keep the photos coming.

Karl

[BandOGuy]

The only drawback to the holes in the floor is that it has probably initiated an OSHA inquiry as to the dimensions, lighting and other safety features present around the pits. And once the camel has its nose under the tent..........