FOS Gardiner Tack, Field & Farrier for the Tom Schwarz Build Challenge

[PRR Modeler]

Today I built the mockup. The left guide wire is .015 phosphor (Tichy) wire and the other 2 are .020 gauge. I wasn't sure which size to use and asked my son and he said the smaller wire looked better. After that I had everything prepped ready to be installed on the build when daughter called and asked if I could pick up youngest grandson from school since he was sick so that ended the modeling today.

I took a closer look at the second roof that I thought used guide wires but it actually has wooden side supports. After the roofs it's on to the 2 billboards.

[PRR Modeler]

Today I feel like I got a lot done. First I mounted the front door overhang roof with the 3 retaining wires. I dry brushed rust and black on the .015 phosphor wire. After this I mounted the overhang roof above the sliding door on the front side and finally I built the first of 2 bill boards. It's not glued down because I need to weather the roofing sections first.

Tomorrow after I finish the second billboard I need to do some thinking. I would like to replace the provided stairs (laser cut cardboard) with a wood set.   

[Janbouli]

Great looking billboard Curt, looks like someone gathered some wood and made a billboard out of it because he needed one but that was all the wood he had, love it.

[PRR Modeler]

Jan- Thank you for your observation and kindness.

Today I built the second billboard which is more traditional in appearance. After that I cut out and painted the wood parts for the stairs. I decided not to go with what was in the kit (not wood), but used it as a template. The stair risers are from NESL (from a previous project). I painted everything in Tamiya NATO Black that when dry looks faded or weathered. Tomorrow I plan on putting the stairs together.

[ReadingBob]

Looking good Curt!  I like the finish on the corrugated panels.   

[ACL1504]

Curt,

Very well done. I also like the corrugated panels, weathering and all.

Tom

[PRR Modeler]

Thank you Bob and Tom for your kind words.

Today I decided to change my next step in the build. Although all the stair parts are prepped and ready I decided last night to build the platform first so that there's no future issue with the length of the stairs after the platform is in place. Based on this I built the sub frame out of wood (double the original kit length) and cut out 180 individual boards (2x10 strip wood) and stained it all in Hunterline Med Brown. After the top is glued down (hopefully tomorrow) I will take fine sandpaper to it for weathering. I'm planning on putting a ramp on the left end of the platform and a set of stairs on the right side. 

[jerryrbeach]

Curt,


Doug's design offers lots of differences in siding materials.  Your paint and weathering is really bringing out the best in his design. 

[PRR Modeler]

Jerry thank you for your kind words.

Today I put the scale 2x10 boards on the frame (not weathered in picture), cut and stained the legs and cross bracing. I also built the ramp for the left side of the platform. The platform is 11x3/4 inches.

[PRR Modeler]

Today I finished building the main part of the platform. To finish I need to add stairs on the right end. Next up on the agenda is building the stairs from the upper door (right of Purina sign) to the platform. After those 2 items all that is left to build (structure) is a lean to shed that was originally on the front but I am moving to the rear because I wanted a longer platform. I also need to add the base (concrete) and lighting. I probably won't start on the stairs until Tuesday since I have some family stuff tomorrow.

[ACL1504]

Curt,

Nicely done my friend. I love the weathering on the loading platform.

Tom

[Janbouli]

I love the weathering on the loading platform.

Tom

That makes two of us , they look like they have really been worn from shoving stuff around and walking on them.

[jimmillho]

Looks really good Curt.

Jim

[Opa George]

Yes, looking fantastic, Curt.
--George

[PRR Modeler]

Thank you Tom, Jan, Jim and George for your kind words and for following along.