FSM Westside Auto

[Opa George]

Very cool, Jeff. Gotta love those license plates around the door. They add that extra "wow" factor.
--Opa George

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking very nice, Jeff.

Cheers, Mark.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thank you, Curt, George and Mark.  It's a little building!  Always nice to get the walls together...


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

...but that leaves the roof and shingles.     Not my favorite part of structure building.  At least it's MUCH easier with the transfer tape versus glue.  I ran into an issue.  The shingles have an irregular top edge.  These are slightly wider than the straight strip, which is what I started with, and then the roof was too long, so I shaved a millimeter or so off.  I'll need to do the same to the other side.   


Jeff

[Lynnb]

I like using the tape as well.

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent modeling Jeff.

[postalkarl]

Hey Jeff:

that structure is coming along well. I use that tape on all my roofs and also on signs.

Karl

[S&S RR]

Jeff


This build is looking great. I finally got caught up this morning.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, guys.  Next up is a shed which goes next to the storage building.  More building over templates.


Jeff

[postalkarl]

Hey Jeff:

Looks like you are moving right along.

Karl

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, Karl, not nearly as fast a builder as you, however.     The roof is on the storage building and the shed  is finished.  The roof is not attached to the shed yet, as now it's time to glue all the parts down to the diorama so dirt/details can be placed inside the shed before putting the roof on.  But first, I need to make sure the diorama will fit on the layout and then, RAFTER TAILS! 


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

i use mostly MicroEngineering #6 turnouts for sidings.  However, I don't have any left hand ones, and can't find any on line.  I like the Peco Code 83s as well, and have one here to see how the fit would be.  It works out better, as they are shorter.  I wanted to be able to see the switch stands from the aisle, and didn't want the structure in the way.  The Pecos will work fine.  The screwdriver bit shows where the switch stand would be on the right side of the diorama.  Need to order the turnouts, then install them and the siding.  Then I can cut out the diorama base from the surounding gatorfoam. 


Jeff

[deemery]

Doc Jeff, try Crusader Rail for ME track.  (http:/www.crusaderrail.com)  They have great prices and service.


But I saw in a posting from Fast Tracks that ME is all out of Code 83 rail and spikes.


dave

[PRR Modeler]

Nice job on the structures. The open outdoor shed makes the building more interesting.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, Curt.  The rafter tails are on.  Added the canopy over the door.  Noticed after viewing the picture, the door frame didn't quite get all painted.     So I used some A&I to cover this issue.  Added a few more license plates as well.  My Peco turnouts just arrived, so it's time for some layout work.

Jeff