Kit Bashing Jason Jensen's Kit Bash of 3 KC's Workshop Kits.

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Here is what the modified 2X4s look like glued together.



Keep in mind the deck is framed with a 2X6. The HO scale inches of 6, now fits flush over the outside of the deck.

I glued the corner one in place and then added the front corner post. I made sure the post was vertical until the glue dried.



More in a few.

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I let some glue get tacky and then glued the outside stringer to the edge of the deck.

I used a block to support the stinger until it dried. I added a few steps to the stringers as it dried for stability.



When the staircase stringers were dry, I added the rest of the steps and added a 4X4 support post under the staircase.



More in a few.

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I added the rest of the deck railing posts to the deck.



This whole process required a large bottle of Diet Pepsi to keep me focused.





More in a few.

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I added the top railing using 2X4s and the middle railing using 2X2s.

I then added the N&B to the bottom of the posts as shown.








Tomorrow I'll add a corner landing and take the stairs down by the right wall and in front of the windows.

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All is well and good, even level.



Done for the day and not only that, I'm finished.

[Janbouli]

Not only is your modeling skill up with the best , your how to's and way of sharing them is appreciated dearly Tom, thank you very much.

[GPdemayo]

Watch out for that last step coming down from the second floor.....it's a doozy.    Give the inspector enough cases of Diet Pepsi and he might pass the stair inspection "as is". 

[jimmillho]

Tom, it all looks awesome and fantastic, BUT, my bad knee would not let me take that first step.  I need a step ladder to get started.

Jim

[PRR Modeler]

It all looks amazing. I don't think anything you build would dare to be not level and square.

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Not only is your modeling skill up with the best , your how to's and way of sharing them is appreciated dearly Tom, thank you very much.

Jan,

Thank you for the very kind and generous compliment on the build. You are very welcome or your thanks on the "how to's". I very much enjoy sharing with others the things I've learned over the years from other modelers.

Tom

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Watch out for that last step coming down from the second floor.....it's a doozy.    Give the inspector enough cases of Diet Pepsi and he might pass the stair inspection "as is". 

Greg,

Thanks for stopping by. Yes, that last step is a doozy for sure. I'll finish the stair case rather than give away any of my Diet Pepsi.

Tom

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Tom, it all looks awesome and fantastic, BUT, my bad knee would not let me take that first step.  I need a step ladder to get started.

Jim

Jimbo,

Yea, the last step is a bad one for anyone's knees.

Thank you as well Butty Jim for the kind remarks.

Tom

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It all looks amazing. I don't think anything you build would dare to be not level and square.

Curt,

Thank you as always my friend. I hope it is all square and level. But then again my little level may be off level and I just think its level.


Tom

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I have a confession to make. I didn't work on the layout or this kit bash at all today.

I took the day off to catch up on my reading and even bought a new Clive Cussler book start.

Every so often I find I just need to take a break. Funny thing is it is never planned. I came out this morning, posted I was working on the layout. I sat at the workbench and said, "Nah, not today".

I should have a new update Sunday afternoon.

Tom

[vinceg]

I have a confession to make. I didn't work on the layout or this kit bash at all today.

I took the day off to catch up on my reading and even bought a new Clive Cussler book start.

Every so often I find I just need to take a break. Funny thing is it is never planned. I came out this morning, posted I was working on the layout. I sat at the workbench and said, "Nah, not today".

I should have a new update Sunday afternoon.

Tom

Clive Cussler -- I did a lot of his audio books long ago when I was doing some work that required a lot of windshield time. Good stuff. I find the Jonathan Kellerman books to be fun, too...especially the audio books performed by John Rubenstein.