Build Challenge 2018. ITLA York Industries

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, Karl and Mike.  The windows are in.  As the sashes are flat to the back of the wall, no need to custom trim the windows.    The doors and signs are on as well.  I added some bracing across the pieces that will be one "wall" and had to brace the backs of the doors as they were just a little small to fit in the openings.  In the second picture the weird grey under the windows is just a shadow from lights above the pieces.  Tomorrow it's wall assembly time.


Jeff

[PRR Modeler]

Looks great.

[Janbouli]

Beautiful brick work Jeff

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

The brick really turned out nice. Great job on the signs as well. Looking good.

Tom

[tct855]

Dr. J~,

          Well since it's more than obvious that you can't lay brick straight or spread stucco evenly or use concrete without cracking.  I guess I'm corralled like all others to continuously view your incredible building modeling skills of fantastic artistry.  Of Course I'm sure your crap weathering talents will not disappoint or fail to inspire either while your pictorial tudeledge skills entertain.   Thanx Thom...

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for the nice words, guys.  Thom, remember I'm always on the lookout for a sister engine to #4981 for you to work on.      Walls are going together.


Jeff

[tct855]

J~,
      Don't threaten me with a sister.    T...

[Zephyrus52246]

While assembling the walls, the joints seemed kind of weak, so I used some large stripwood in the corners to reinforce them.  After taking this picture, I realized I should have prepainted them black.   


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

It looks like a building!  Next up are the corner covers and cornices.  Instead of using one of the "covers" on the front wall, I painted two pieces of spaghetti black to represent pipes to cover the joint.  You can still see one of the joints on the lower "concrete" area.  It's too high to cover with a bush, maybe will have to use a tree.   


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Added a small brace inside on the bottom to keep the "short end" square.  The top is squared by the roof.  The corner pieces have a small gap, but I can live with it. 


Jeff

[PRR Modeler]

Nice modeling. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does stuff like that.

[bparrish]

Sounds like Thom is on his third double scotch for the day. 

Just an observation. 

See ya
Bob

[tct855]

The next one is dedicated to Mr. parrish.

[Zephyrus52246]

Got the cornices finished.  Each piece must be custom fit and there are three layers.  I'm waiting on the cap until I have the roof finished.  I put some spackle in a couple of spots on the roof where the table saw took out a bit too much.  Doesn't everyone use a table saw working in HO?    it was the easiest way to cut the 1/8" material to fit.  Need to start working on some of the roof details.  The edges of the cornices need touch up as well.  I'll wait on that until I have the caps on. 


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Continuing with slow progress.  The roof is repaired.  Used some blacker paint to simulate tar at the edges and over the "repairs" as well as some random spots.


Jeff