Fine Scale Miniatures Jewel Series #10 Avram's Bakery for the S&S RR

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:24:21 AM

Quote from: Blazeman on June 20, 2019, 01:00:31 PM
I really enjoy your build narratives and the photos go oh so well with your commentary.

Preaching to the choir, there are some outstanding "builders" on this site who are similarly adept at sharing the how-to information in understandable formats.

Hi Blazeman,

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I really appreciate them.

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:26:21 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on June 20, 2019, 03:53:37 PM
Hey Bob:

It's looking real fine so far. Can't wait to see more.

Karl

Hi Karl,

Thank you for the kind words my friend! Your build of Avram's was an inspiration for me to get started on this one plus you set some pretty lofty goals for how I want it to look when finished.

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:27:02 AM

Quote from: jimmillho on June 20, 2019, 04:27:00 PM
Awesome Bob.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Thanks! Much appreciated! I'm still plugging away at it.

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:28:01 AM

Quote from: Opa George on June 20, 2019, 04:32:01 PM
Bob, wonderful thread--as good as sitting in a live workshop with a master builder. Love your work.
--George

Hi George,

Thanks! Right back at ya' too. I really enjoy your build threads as well.

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:30:12 AM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on June 20, 2019, 05:12:33 PM
Really nice Bob.

Hi Curt,

Thanks! I hope you get a chance to see it when I'm finished. I'll bring it down to Tom's so everyone can get a chance to look it over before I ship it to John. Not sure when I'll be finished with it though. Still a lot to do.

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:31:53 AM

Quote from: S&S RR on June 20, 2019, 08:38:37 PM
Bob

I just got caught up with this build thread - it is looking fantastic.

Thanks John! Still plugging away at it but I'm pleased with how it's coming along. There's still a lot of detail to be added to the main structure once I get it installed on the base (porches, loading docks, roof vents, etc.). It's been a lot of fun so far!

ReadingBob · June 21, 2019, 10:32:48 AM

Quote from: Jerry on June 20, 2019, 10:45:51 PM
Bob

Wonderful job looking forward to more progress!!

Jerry

Thanks Jerry! So am I! I've been moving kind of slow on this one. I hope I can pick up some speed soon.

MAP · June 21, 2019, 10:39:23 AM

Great work Bob! As usual I'm appreciative of your detailed descriptions and photos as you build. Very helpful.

S&S RR · June 21, 2019, 06:03:35 PM

Quote from: ReadingBob on June 21, 2019, 10:30:12 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on June 20, 2019, 05:12:33 PM
Really nice Bob.

Hi Curt,

Thanks! I hope you get a chance to see it when I'm finished. I'll bring it down to Tom's so everyone can get a chance to look it over before I ship it to John. Not sure when I'll be finished with it though. Still a lot to do.

You guys are all welcome to come up and see it planted on the S&S RR, too.

ACL1504 · June 21, 2019, 06:21:48 PM

I'm just not sure there are any words or adjectives left that accurately describe Reading Bob's builds, his talent and craftsmanship.

As a common wordsmith, I'm at a loss.

Fantastic build Bob, just wonderful.

Tom

dick green · June 22, 2019, 07:46:08 AM

Ditto what tom said. You do with pictures what George Sellios does with words. I always learn from your builds.

ReadingBob · July 12, 2019, 08:04:37 AM

Quote from: ACL1504 on June 21, 2019, 06:21:48 PM
I'm just not sure there are any words or adjectives left that accurately describe Reading Bob's builds, his talent and craftsmanship.

As a common wordsmith, I'm at a loss.

Fantastic build Bob, just wonderful.

Tom

Thank you very much for the kind words my friend.

I'm slow but eventually I get there.

ReadingBob · July 12, 2019, 08:06:05 AM

Quote from: dick green on June 22, 2019, 07:46:08 AM
Ditto what tom said. You do with pictures what George Sellios does with words. I always learn from your builds.

Thank you Dick!

I really appreciate the feedback. I've learned so much from George via his kits as well as others on the forum and at the EXPO's. I'm happy to share whatever I can.

ReadingBob · July 12, 2019, 08:33:50 AM

Okay, back to it. I uploaded these pictures a few weeks ago but haven't gotten around to updating the thread. I think I fixed my camera issue so I shouldn't have any more missed pictures due to the memory card not being recognized.

After lining up on rail on the edge of a tie and using a gauge to space the second rail appropriately I measured the distance between the second rail and the end of the tie. I divided that by 2 so and used that the spiked one rail down that far in from the end of the tie so my rails would be centered over the ties. This is probably the last time I'll get to do something like this on the kitchen counter. That counter is now gone and we're waiting for the new on to be installed. If I try doing this on the new counter I'll probably be homeless.

Using a code 83 gauge I spiked down the second rail. The pros and cons of hand laying track vs. sectional track would be an interesting topic for a thread of it's own.

Getting closer to having to glue the main structure down to the base so I started working on the lighting. I had a vision, in my head, of how I might be able to do this so I started constructing the components to go inside. I use a black photo mounting board I cut into pieces along with LED's and copper tape to make it happen.

Basically I lay the circuit out with the copper tape, drill wholes through the tape and board where I want the LED to be positioned, push the legs of the LED through the holes, bend them to a 90 degree angle and trim off the excess. After soldering the legs to the copper tape I cut out the section of the tape between the legs.

Where I have two boards join one another I had planned ahead so the tape would line up. Then I use a small piece of copper tape to make sure the two connect. I do solder this little piece in place.

My 'vision' comes together! In the words of Dr. Frankenstein "It's alive! It's alive!"