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

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 08:12:00 PM

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 08:12:34 PM

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 08:29:03 PM

The view inside the structure - left side of the picture will be the two locomotive repair bays with pits. The right side two bays will be a machine shop - belt driven.

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 08:31:10 PM

Frank's roof design will also provide visibility of the interior detail. The roof will also be removable to help with construction.

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 08:33:00 PM

View with the roundhouse in the background. The Locomotive Works will be the same colors.

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:01:23 PM

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:03:17 PM

The Locomotive Works is now back on my workbench adding the remaining castings to both the exterior and interior of the building.

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:03:48 PM

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:04:19 PM

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:08:17 PM

You will notice that I'm starting to use the Titebond III glue for the resin castings. It holds just as well as the epoxy that I was using and it's easier to work with. I'm also using it as a filler to fill any gaps between the castings and to establish the initial ground level around the building. I really think the stone detail in the interior of this structure is really going to look nice.

S&S RR · November 14, 2017, 09:44:46 PM

A very big THANK YOU to Frank Baker for his design work on this build. It definitely got me over the hump on figuring out what I wanted to do for this. I originally wanted to have an office area - the headquarters of the S&S RR - in a second story of this building. With the high bays for the locomotive repair area it just didn't look right. Way to high - it would block the view of the rest of the yard. I think the unique roof line that Frank designed really works well. The office for the S&S RR will now be housed in another building. I made some extra castings.

jimmillho · November 15, 2017, 11:02:10 AM

John,
That is a fantastic looking build.

I like the concept of being in the process of construction.

Jim

S&S RR · November 15, 2017, 11:18:38 AM

Quote from: jimmillho on November 15, 2017, 11:02:10 AM
John,
That is a fantastic looking build.

I like the concept of being in the process of construction.

Jim

Jim

Thanks for the kind words. If I'm going to put all the work into detailing the interior I want to be able to see it. This is going to be my big build for the winter. We will see how it comes out.

PRR Modeler · November 15, 2017, 04:04:32 PM

Very interesting build. The only resin I have worked with is some F&C car kits.

S&S RR · November 16, 2017, 07:53:49 AM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 15, 2017, 04:04:32 PM
Very interesting build. The only resin I have worked with is some F&C car kits.

Curt

I typically use hydrocal for stone work but it is very sensitive to chipping and damage and this building is going to be right near the edge of the layout. The resin is much more durable and when I paint and weather it I can't tell the difference. The only down side of resin is the cost.