RailroadKITS - Depot / Station

[jlgrove]

Jim....get up with Gator Dave (my cousin Dave Myers).....he has a web site www.gatorboards.net  he is here with us in NC....if you need any info, get up with him....or just give me a call.....301-491-0797......and you can talk right to the source......

[Dave K.]

Jeff: Is the web address correct? It takes me to GoDaddy .

[Zephyrus52246]

Dave, the website is    http://www.gatorfoam.net/


The other Jeff 

[jlgrove]

..opps....my bad....I think he has the best prices out there on the Gatorfoam product.....and once you use Gatorfoam, you will not want to use the foamcore product.....the dealer at EXPO was the one and only Gator Dave!!

[jrmueller]

Thanks Dave. Any recommendation on thickness for bases?  Jim

[jlgrove]

Gator Dave just told me to post that when ordering Gatorfoam from him....tell him you know me and he will give you an additional 10% off.....actually, just tell him you're a forumite......

[jlgrove]

Jim...I normally use 1/2" for most of my "traveling" dioramas or displays...and I use the 3/16" for most of my removable bases for the layout etc.....

[jlgrove]

..and now I need addresses from Jim Mueller and the smart Jeff......

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Jeff (and Jeff!). Gonna need to place an order for my summer projects!

[jrmueller]

Jeff I think I sent my email via the forum but just in case jrmueller@embarqmail.com. Jim

[GPdemayo]

Next up is the roof system for the depot.
 
Jimmy includes a sheet of shingles for the roof covering and I will be using them, but I need do some preliminary work before installing the shingles.
 
To begin, I had to add lines to the roof sheating so the shingle courses are nice and straight. The best way to do this is while they are flat on the drafting board and not attached to the roof trusses.
 

Exhibit #1 - (RK-DS-010)

 
I made some roof trusses so that the roof will be removable for lighting and interior details if I want to include them at some point in the future.
 
The roof "trusses" are made from some sheet stock in my stash. To do this, I traced the gable end from the side walls, cut it off and checked it for fit. After a little sanding, I traced this template and cut the remainder of the trusses
 
Exhibit #2 - (RK-DS-012)

 
and glued them in place.
 
Exhibit #3 - (RK-DS-013)

 
When they were good and dry, I painted the soffit to match the exterior walls.
 

Exhibit #4 - (RK-DS-014)

 
I want the structure to have a bit of a more finished look, so I decided to add a fascia to the eaves and gable ends.
 
I cut scale 2x8 material for the fascia, glued them to the eaves then the gables.
 
Exhibit #5 - (RK-DW-031)

 
That's all for now, see y'all next time.

[postalkarl]

Hi:

Nice progress photos. Keepem coming.

Karl

[GPdemayo]

Hi:

Nice progress photos. Keepem coming.

Karl

Karl - will do.....

[GPdemayo]

Now that the wall are up, it is time to install exterior door and windows. But like any construction projects, there are field changes that happen for one reason or another.
 
This one came from the suits at the main office and required the moving of the telegraph operators bay about 12' to the right. The only statement from the project superintendent was "It could have been worse, the interior finishes and mechanicals could have been completed which would require a lot more demolition".
 
The first photo shows the approximate position of the bay as it was intended on the plans.
 

Exhibit #1 - (RK-DK-022)


The next photo shows the position of the bay as requested by management.
 
Exhibit #2 - (RK-DS-023)

 
The shift involves moving a window and adding siding to close up the large opening. The window needs to be moved to the left, next to the door and the remainder of the existing opening will be filled in with lap siding to match.
 
An old piece of lap siding I scrounged up luckily is a perfect match for the kit siding.
 

Exhibit #3 - (RK-DS-024)

 
Cut the siding a little larger than the opening, then gently sand it to a snug fit. Also cut a backing piece a little larger than the siding piece for gluing the new siding flush with the existing siding.
 
Exhibit #4 - (RK-DS-027)

 
Check it for fit and glue in place
 
Exhibit #5 - (RK-DS-028)

 
Continued.....

[GPdemayo]

Double check the fit for the window.
 
Exhibit #1 - (RK-DK-029) 

 
A coat of paint and touch up sanding and the structure is ready for trim and windows and doors.
 
Exhibit #2 - (RK-DS-033)

 
Add the corner trim at the 4 outside corners trimming the top to match the slope of the roof.
 
Exhibit #3 - (RK-DS-034)

 
Onto the windows and doors. Plastic was not provided for the windows in the kit, so I tried canopy glue for the windows.
 
This is my first effort with the glue method of doing windows after a clinic from Tom over a year ago, (I guess I don't like to rush into things) and I think it came out reasonably well for a first attempt. A few bubbles, but shouldn't be a problem.
 
Here is the front elevation
 
Exhibit #4 - (RK-DS-042)

 
and the rear elevation.
 
Exhibit #5 - (RK-DS-044)


Continued soon.....