RailroadKITS - Depot / Station

ACL1504 · January 03, 2014, 06:33:21 PM

Hey "Tight Man"! The Christmas shopping was already done! However, I'll take the big ole BOO HOO for the stocking stuffers caper. Speaking of stuffers, well, never mind!

Tom

GPdemayo · January 05, 2014, 11:38:49 AM

Quote from: ACL1504 on January 03, 2014, 06:33:21 PM
Hey "Tight Man"! The Christmas shopping was already done! However, I'll take the big ole BOO HOO for the stocking stuffers caper. Speaking of stuffers, well, never mind!

Tom

Play nice "Dr. Evil" or I won't let you play with your PFM sound system the next time you drop in!

GPdemayo · June 04, 2014, 08:24:37 AM

Hello and welcome again to the build of JimmyDs' Depot Station.

Since it was back at the beginning of this forum that I started this thread, I thought I would just start over.

This is a nice generic design that will fit in on most any layout and has the added advantage of being an easy build that will add a good bit of interest to a scene.

Below are the requisite photos of the box and contents.

Exhibit #1 - (RK-DS-001)

Exhibit #2 - (RK-DS-002)

Jimmy did not include instructions in the kit, instead they can be found on his website to be downloaded and printed as needed.

Exhibit #3 - (RK-DS-004)

And of course, the kit contents.

Exhibit #4 - (RK-DS-003)

I like the kit as is, but like most of my builds, I just have to make a few changes or additions. I'll include these explanations as I go along.

Next time.....

BandOGuy · June 04, 2014, 08:41:33 AM

Do I need to post the song lyrics again?

GPdemayo · June 04, 2014, 08:42:24 AM

I began the build by installing the bracing the exterior walls, as recommended.

Exhibit #1 - (RK-DS-006)

Painted the interior side of the walls with a flat black paint and

Exhibit #2 - (RK-DS-007)

painted the exterior with Floquil G.W. Cream after cutting a few joints in the lap siding. As usual in lap siding, no nail holes.

Exhibit #3 - (RK-DS-008)

After letting the paint dry, I glued a side wall to a front wall, then a side wall to the rear wall.

Exhibit #4 - (RK-DS-018)

When these set up overnight, I glued the 2 pairs of wall together, along with the 3 walls for the telegraph operators area.

Exhibit #5 - (RK-DS-020)

Exhibit #6 - (RK-DS-021)

Continued soon.....

postalkarl · June 04, 2014, 09:24:54 AM

Hi Greg:

Looks great so far. From the looks of that kit you probably wouldn't even need the instruction to assemble it as it looks quite simple.

Karl

Slim Jerkins · June 04, 2014, 10:23:11 AM

I guess I oughta kick myself in the behind and go back to finishing that lighting thread I started a while ago

-slim

jrmueller · June 04, 2014, 10:52:40 AM

Anyone have any suggestion for a source for gatorboard. I live in central VA. Thanks. Jim

GPdemayo · June 04, 2014, 02:03:27 PM

Quote from: postalkarl on June 04, 2014, 09:24:54 AM
Hi Greg:

Looks great so far. From the looks of that kit you probably wouldn't even need the instruction to assemble it as it looks quite simple.

Karl

Thanks Karl, it is a simple kit, but I'm sure I can complicate it up a bit.....

GPdemayo · June 04, 2014, 02:05:22 PM

Quote from: Slim Jerkins on June 04, 2014, 10:23:11 AM
I guess I oughta kick myself in the behind and go back to finishing that lighting thread I started a while ago

-slim

Yes you should, but let us do the kicking for you!

GPdemayo · June 04, 2014, 02:07:55 PM

Quote from: jrmueller on June 04, 2014, 10:52:40 AM
Anyone have any suggestion for a source for gatorboard. I live in central VA. Thanks. Jim

Hi Jim.....I don't, but ReadingBob might have some info, I'll ask him about it on Saturday.

ReadingBob · June 05, 2014, 08:22:13 AM

Quote from: GPdemayo on June 04, 2014, 02:07:55 PM
Quote from: jrmueller on June 04, 2014, 10:52:40 AM
Anyone have any suggestion for a source for gatorboard. I live in central VA. Thanks. Jim

Hi Jim.....I don't, but ReadingBob might have some info, I'll ask him about it on Saturday.

Sorry Jim, Central VA I can't help you with.

The first sheet I got I picked up at an art supply store (Sam Flaxx) down in Orlando. A 1/2" thick sheet that was maybe 4' by 4' was very expensive but it really did go a long way since I was only using it to make up diorama bases for structures.

The stuff I'm using now I actually got for free. It was laminated with signs that were on display at a conference. When the conference was over I found out that they were going to throw most of the signs away so I hauled three large (roughly 3' x 8') signs out to my van and went on my merry way.

jrmueller · June 05, 2014, 10:01:21 AM

Bob. Sounds like you really scored big time. Thanks for your info. The search for gatorboard is on. I remember there was a distributor with a display at the 2012,EXPO. Jim

Dave K. · June 05, 2014, 10:51:39 AM

I have a mail order source, Jim. I'll have to post it when I get home. Fast service...well-packed. It might be foamboardsource.com but I'll check. U-Line, which also carries Karl Tape, has it as well but I haven't used them. They claim same day delivery if the order's in by 6 pm

Dave K. · June 05, 2014, 12:46:14 PM

Just got home and checked and, yes, I got 5 sheets of 3/16" from foamboardsource.com. I also had a small leaflet in my file that one of our kit manufacturers included in an order calling our attention to gatorfoam.com. No experience with them. Shop around...the stuff can be pricey. Really nice to work with.