Superior & Seattle Railroad Build (Volume 2) Started 2/25/17

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Today, I moved the diorama base for the Threadwell's, and Delabarre Tool & Die Builds from it's location on the layout to my workbench.  I had to make sure I could move it from my workshop to the layout without a clearance problem.


I use the base cart from my tool box to move the big dioramas. The first step was to move it from it's location on the layout to the edge of the layout - keeping it level.  Next, I lifted onto the cart.

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I then moved the cart thought the layout room into the shop checking for clearances.  The tight spot was getting through the door, but still an inch on each side. There is no room for work bench expansion with this one.

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Finally, I moved it from the cart to the work bench.  Just the right size.

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Everything is setup for the stickup and the right orientation of the structures.  I will complete the foam base on the workbench. I have a feeling that this is going to be on my workbench for awhile.

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One more follow-up item for tonight.  I have been using my new T-track system for the buildup and gluing of the walls for the Threadwell's build.  I really like how this T-track system simplifies the setup and clamping process. Everything is held in place perfectly square and it allows me more freedom to shim the wall sections to get the rows of stones to line-up in the corners.

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I have also been busy detailing the Locomotive Works and Mackenzie builds. I'm getting close to some final pictures with these builds in their home locations.

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So today got swallowed up with my garage cleaning project.  All was not lost, I found two five gallon buckets full of scenery materials that I had forgotten about.

[postalkarl]

HeyJohn:

Looks like you are off to a good start with the kit. Can't wait to see this one.

Karl

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HeyJohn:

Looks like you are off to a good start with the kit. Can't wait to see this one.

Karl

Karl


Thanks for following along. I think this is going to be a very fun project.

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I finished one of my test walls for the Threadwell's build.  I thought I would post it here in addition to the build thread for future reference.





What do you think?

[ACL1504]

John,

I'm just going to plagiarize my other comment.

"Looks wonderful and that area will be a real eye catcher when finished. Well done my friend."

Tom

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John,

I'm just going to plagiarize my other comment.

"Looks wonderful and that area will be a real eye catcher when finished. Well done my friend."

Tom

Tom


Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. I spent the day doing more castings and the more of them I do the better I like this approach. I will post a detailed procedure on how I'm painting the rock castings on my Threadwell build thread.

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This week most of my layout work has been on the Threadwell build so see the build thread on Threadwells for an update.

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I'm getting close to having the baseboard blocked for the Threadwell build completed. I have also been working on the detailing around my last 4 builds. Almost time for some more pictures.