What building is this?

[postalkarl]

Hi Frank;

Very cool. l like what you've done with this especially the foundation.

Karl

[Erieman]

Hi Frank;

Very cool. l like what you've done with this especially the foundation.

Karl

Good Morning Karl from toasty Arizona. Thank you for your kind words on the building. I may not have said how and what I use for the foundation, so here goes. The plaster foundation is from New England Brownstone. After gluing the assembly together, I apply a A&I dark solution over the entire pieces of the wall. For color, I have a mix of steel wool and vinegar that I apply.This turns the plaster a very dark brown. In about a day or two, the plaster has gone quite dark brown. I use a 120 grit sanding block to get down to a lighter color. Then I drybrush the entire stone surfaces with Acrylic "White Wash" to highlight the stone.


Glad to like it. Unfortunately, a lot of the stone walls will be hidden by all the decking that will come next. Depending on the height of the layout, you can see the foundation under the decking. More pics later today, I Hope.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

A little progress today. One of the problems that I noticed was that the styrene roof was not sitting flat on the the cardstock sub roof. I tried double sided tape to no avail. I talked with Tom ( ACL 1504) and he suggested 5 minute epoxy. That seemed to do the trick with some minor issues. Not having used the epoxy before and the poor instructions, one of the applications actually set off as it was being applied. I was able to clear the application and mix another batch to a better success. I am now adding the rafter tails and fascia board trim around the structure.


I also started to stain the material for the decking. One small deck has been built. I thought that I had purchased some step rails, but cannot find them in all the mess. I might have to see if the local hobby shop has any tomorrow..


One of the chimney opening has been cut into the roof. The cast chimney has been filed and primed. Tomorrow the chimney will be painted.


I put a little chalk on the elevator roof to verify the color. Plenty more to do over the next couple of days.


Here are a couple of more pics.


Frank / Erieman 

[Gerald Mabry]

That is a great looking build. Lots of character if you ask me.

[postalkarl]

Hi Frank:

Ditto on what Gerald said plus a big WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karl

[jimmillho]

Beautiful Frank.  I can't wait to see it on the Layout.

Jim

[Erieman]

That is a great looking build. Lots of character if you ask me.

Gerald,


Thank you for stopping by and for enjoying the build. I think the real character is the guy I am building these structures for. Tom is an excellent builder, communicator and great friend to all of us.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Hi Frank:

Ditto on what Gerald said plus a big WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karl

[Erieman]

Hi Frank:

Ditto on what Gerald said plus a big WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karl

Karl,


Thank for your kind words. Probably another day or two before I have something new to show. Currently working on the decking and there is plenty of that stuff.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Beautiful Frank.  I can't wait to see it on the Layout.

Jim

Jim,


Thanks for stopping by. Building one is nearing completion and building two is just starting. I told Tom that I am considering adding a third building because of the grove that he has built. Still in the planning stages. I might just have to hand deliver it so I can see it first hand on the layout.


Frank / Erieman

[rpdylan]

all those roof lines came together so well Frank, super job! This is such a "beefy" looking structure, pretty impressive.  I wish I could get my modeling done faster but work and summer projects keep getting in the way!
     

[cuse]

Great looking build Frank! That is a really nice structure...I love the rooflines


John

[Erieman]

all those roof lines came together so well Frank, super job! This is such a "beefy" looking structure, pretty impressive.  I wish I could get my modeling done faster but work and summer projects keep getting in the way!
   

Good Morning Bob,


Thank you for the kind words. Somehow, this first build appears to be easier build than the second. Progress should be faster, but it is not. I must be getting older. It is a fun build and have always liked the shape and form. Thank for following along.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Great looking build Frank! That is a really nice structure...I love the rooflines


John

Good Morning John,


Inquiring minds want to know, are you coming to the Narrow Gauge convention? I'll be there with my first build of Yakima Apples I and II. It would be great to see you there. I know you have a lot on your plate with a new house and all, but all work and no play, etc... Thanks for stopping by. Tom should get all these buildings by Christmas.


Frank / Erieman

[jimmillho]

Beautiful Frank.  I can't wait to see it on the Layout.

Jim

Jim,


Thanks for stopping by. Building one is nearing completion and building two is just starting. I told Tom that I am considering adding a third building because of the grove that he has built. Still in the planning stages. I might just have to hand deliver it so I can see it first hand on the layout.


Frank / Erieman

Frank,
If you hand deliver them, let me know and I will meet you there. (we can all have some BBQ)

Jim