What building is this?

[Erieman]

Hi Frank,

the siding and the roof look very nice, but the chimney looks top heavy and is going to fall over.

Good Morning Steve;


Glad you like the roof. Not so glad you don't like the chimney. Actually, the chimney is very reminiscent of chimneys from the 1800's and later. The taller chimneys provided great draft. I'll look and see if I can find some examples of what I have built.. Enjoy your weekend.


Frank / Erieman   

[Erieman]

Good Morning All,


Just when you think you are making real good progress, you find an error. Not just a minor error, but a somewhat major error. The upper section of this building is too small. The height of the upper section is off by 3/4" . That is major and will require removal of the existing walls, etc.. I was sitting here talking to John Siekirk on the phone when I noticed that I had not installed windows in the upper portion of the building. After my conversation with John, I got up close to the model and noticed the wrong size issue.


Expletives aside, I will be taking the upper wall section off, cutting a new one and hopefully the metal roof that i just completed will still fit. I can't tell you how much of a pain the metal roof is. Anyway, back to the model. I'll post some pics of the problem, removal and reconstruction. Expletives deleted.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Okay, a couple hours later, a visit to the gym and lunch and the extra body wall elements removed, it is now time to cut the correct second stories of the upper floor. Repeatable.  Removable of the second story wall has been cut longer. Now we wait for glue to dry on the bracing, paint the walls multiple coats and reinstall. RIGHT!!!


Frank / Erieman

[ACL1504]

Frank,

Sorry you have to re-cut the upper portion of the building.

I've had my share of having to redo a few structure walls.

However, it sure looks good my friend.

Tom

[Erieman]

Frank,

Sorry you have to re-cut the upper portion of the building.

I've had my share of having to redo a few structure walls.

However, it sure looks good my friend.

Tom

You are not going to believe this, but I think the " lack of interest" syndrome that we are both suffering from continues to plague me. I have recut the second story components three times before getting it right. This is getting a bit silly. The parts are now painted and ready for assembly. The windows need priming and painting. The metal roof has been test fit several times and "appears" to be trouble free. Let's hope. I should be able to reassemble the upper walls later today, then proceed with completing the rest of the roof details " in situ". I received all of the lighting components and need to get several of them built for my models. They really much better with lighting. Have a great day, my friend.


Frank / Erieman

[tct855]

Frank,
          No worries on the cutting, cutting & recutting!  That's why they make #11's so sharp.  Here's modeling 101 (truth about some of us modelers)  reflection pics:

[engine909]

We are all different. Probably a good thing.
ed

[sdrees]

I get that disease when I have electrical work and switch machines to install.  That is what I am trying to do now.  I am making progress, but their is a lot of procrastinating with it.

[Erieman]

I get that disease when I have electrical work and switch machines to install.  That is what I am trying to do now.  I am making progress, but their is a lot of procrastinating with it.

Steve,


Glad to hear that "the disease is not only Tom and I. I like switch machine install, but not the electrical. Keep up the good work.


Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Yesterday I made a lot of progress remaking / replacing the upper segment of the structure. The walls were cut several time  / my bad / and finally done correctly. The window openings were added. The windows were primed and painted, glazing and shades added. All the walls were painted ( multiple time over a three day period), tested for fit together and to the mating base components. The three walls were glues together, braced and inserted into the lower section. The metal roof was added, glued and then painted. Voila, it is back together and looking good. Now it is on to the side wings and the underside of the slanted roof. The underside will have rafter tails extending out of the underside. This is a lot of work, but really looks good when done. The nit will be onto the water tanks, but that is another time.


Frank / Erieman

[S&S RR]

Frank


Looking good!

[Erieman]

Frank


Looking good!

Thanks John,


Well, over the past few days, progress has been made. The photo below shows a comparison of the existing building and the new structure. I have been adding lots of rafter tails and building trim. I am about 1/2 way complete with all the rafter tails. The chimney has been installed ( and hopefully stays put during the final stages of the build). I have one roof vent left for the building and as of yet have not been successful in finding the manufacturer of the part. The next major part of the build will be the water tanks. Need to find something to use as the rigid interior for the tanks. Thinking of using PVC tubing if I can find the right size. The water tank on the top of the building will follow. So-o-o, the building is nearing completion. WHEW. I think the first build was much quicker, but don't know why I think that. Enjoy.


Frank / Erieman

[jimmillho]

Looking good Frank, can't wait to see it finished.

Jim

[PRR Modeler]

Very nice modeling.

[Erieman]

Jim and Curt,


Thank for your kind words. Progress is being made. I have been working on the large water tanks. I am using 1/32 thick with 1/16 spacing lumber. Ran out of lumber for the second tank. DRAT. Monday will be a call to the LHS to see if they have any, otherwise another delay in store for this project.


Frank / Erieman