Moonshiners Cabin by Inter-Action Enterprises

[Oldguy]

Thanks Jerry.

It's time to build a cabin.  But first I need to get the shutters installed.  That and sand down (or up?) the bottom of both doors in order to get the thresholds installed in a couple of pages.  So here's what the inside looks like with the braces installed.

So while the shutters are drying, Time to build some furniture.  First up is a cupboard.  It looks a lot like one we have upstairs.  One of the few pieces left from the original 1:1 cabin.  Construction is straight forward and everything fits like a glove.  This got painted a blondish oak, as will most wood furniture pieces.

Next up was to be the dresser.  It consists of the front and 2 number 31 spreaders.  I got no 31's.  I got a 13, 15, and 17 that don't seem to go with anything, so maybe . . . .?  The easiest thing to do is to build everything else and see what is left over.  Just in case I can't read so good.  So I'll work on the stove.  There are four spreader blocks for this piece.  The lower ones, easy enough.  After I cut out the teo teeny ones, I could easily figure out which way they go.  So it became a simple matter of looking at the top and bottom pieces for the upper range section.  Careful to note one is deeper than the other, I figured out block direction and got most everything glued up.  The upper panel is a paper cutout seen on the let corner of the machinists block.  I need to paint his little beauty black and let dry before tackling the paper panel.

[Oldguy]

I did get the walls up, but found another issue.  There are two short walls, 5 and 6.  Number 6 gets a corner one piece and 5 no corner posts.  The instructions shows the corner piece on the left part of the wall.  These are wall views from the inside.  However, wall 6 corner trim actually goes on the right, so that when assembling the cabin, the corner trim is on the left looking from the outside.  I was able to remove the offending piece and glue it to the other side.   And now I have cabin walls installed

[PRR Modeler]

Nice modeling so far.

[nycjeff]

Hello Bob, I had previously watched the 5 part video of this kit build so I know how much work is packed into such a small kit. Can't wait to see how you do with this build. I see that you also bought the interior and the motorized rocking chair add-ons. Oh boy.    Jeff

[ReadingBob]

That's quite a project Bob!  It sure looks like a fun little challenge and it's coming along great.   

[Oldguy]

Jeff and Bob, yep, this little beastie is kicking my butt. 


First up was getting the door thresholds in place.  Slid right in after all my pre-installtion sanding/filing.  I decided to add a small handle on the sscreen door.  That sucker doesn't even show in photos.  I decided to add door handles on the entry doors.  I don't have anything close to a door knob, so I just used some wire and make door handles/latches.

Prior to installing the wall panels, I removed a roof rafter and test fit all the wall notches.  It jut took a bit of folded 200 grit to get them nice and clear.  So, now with the walls all good to go, time to start on the roof rafters.  The first two are the critical units and they didn't fit.  Rookie mistake.  The two main roof beams are a lot thicker than the rafters.  I didn't check on these bad boys.  It just took a lot longer to widen their notches.    I do want to make the roof removable, so a good fit and alignment is critical.  I'll start to add the roof components tomorrow.


I did get the stove finished.  I had to cut away the two side paper panels as it appeared to be too long.  Any trimming would have cut off the end vertical gold trim.  So I just cut the side pieces off, gently curved the center panel, got it glued in and then added back the side panels.  Do not use a Sharpie to cover the white paper edges, unless you can be real quick and dab it on.  Otherwise, the Sharpie fluid gets soaked into the paper. 

[Oldguy]

Plodding along.  Decided it was time to work on the roof rafters.  As I would like the roof to be removable, only those parts that attach to the two main roof beams get any glue.  I needed to remove a bunch of material in the corner (per instructions) and thankfully, it was the same width as one of my files.  The corner piece and it's companion needed to go in before the others.  And while they were drying, I made a bed.

The bed went together fairly easy once I realized that it needed to be in it's side to keep it square.  I need to see if I can find some bedding on line and make a pillow (not provided).

The remaining rafter went in fairly easily, except in one area and that could be a problem when the roof cards are glued on.

I have 4 chairs to make, and it didn't go so well.  My first chair broke in half, so I glued on the seat to two sides and will try tomorrow to get the other half glued to it.  I'll need to find a better way to bend these delicate parts to get a square corner.  And I noted the dreaded rocking chair seat.  That'll wait for a bit.

[WigWag Workshop]

Really enjoying watching this build come together.  I appreciate you sharing the minor issues you are having has I do plan on building this kit.


-Steven

[madharry]

Good job Bob. I made this kit awhile ago. I did not post it as I encountered a few too many problems. I agree the chairs are a chore. I think I managed three out of four! The rocking chair bit is going to be fun.......not. I finally managed to get mine running courtesy of my brother an ex. aero engineer. Here a couple of pics of the model.

Mike

[Oldguy]

Good job Bob. I made this kit awhile ago. I did not post it as I encountered a few too many problems. I agree the chairs are a chore. I think I managed three out of four! The rocking chair bit is going to be fun.......not. I finally managed to get mine running courtesy of my brother an ex. aero engineer. Here a couple of pics of the model.

Mike

I can manage one chair a day.  They are so well done, but my fat fingers get in the way.  I think the solution would be a non-gluable core that the chair could be built around.  Much like the Campbell brick chimneys.

[madharry]

I agree that could work quite well. Keep up the good work.
Mike

[jerryrbeach]

Bob,


Seems to me that Jaime said, "This hobby takes the patience of a saint".  After following your build of this one I think you might be close (to sainthood, that is).  I admire the way you have persevered and definitely overcome all obstacles you have encountered.  As good as this is coming together no one would ever guess it was anything but a straight forward build.  it simply looks awesome!  Thanks so much for taking the time to post so many photos and explain any steps or places that caused issues. 


My hat is way off to you!  Caution: do NOT look directly at my head on a sunny day, could be harmful to your vision. 

[ACL1504]

Jerry,

You are doing a fantastic job on the build. I like the fact Darryl followed up with a few comments. This is why our kit manufacturers are special.

Again, fantastic job on this one.

Tom

[Oldguy]

I agree that could work quite well. Keep up the good work.
Mike

I tried and failed.  Back to the old method.

[Oldguy]

Bob,


Seems to me that Jaime said, "This hobby takes the patience of a saint".  After following your build of this one I think you might be close (to sainthood, that is).  I admire the way you have persevered and definitely overcome all obstacles you have encountered.  As good as this is coming together no one would ever guess it was anything but a straight forward build.  it simply looks awesome!  Thanks so much for taking the time to post so many photos and explain any steps or places that caused issues. 


My hat is way off to you!  Caution: do NOT look directly at my head on a sunny day, could be harmful to your vision. 

Sainthood? Don't look at my CV.  What it has helped is my anger management.  There was a time when I'd have thrown it across the room.  But this little bugger is growing on me.  It is really cute.