Evergreen Hill Designs - Shenandoah Crossing

[Oldguy]

Been hard at work, albeit, a bit slow.

I got most of the toilet parts installed.  I can't install the commode until it gets a floor installed.  I installed the waste line and vent lines.  Just brass rods that I had .  But when I installed the mirror, most of it disappeared.

I hated the backside of the metal windows with the acetate showing and all.  So I added the typical framing that would accompany said windows.

I'm probably going to hate myself,  but I just couldn't wait to get the wall together.  The "facilities" will have two walls to enclose the area, one of which has the toilet paper roll already installed.

[Oldguy]

I needed to see how the bookcase was going to go together.  Five interlocking pieces with a top and bottom to be attached.  I found that I could just one end vertical and get one shelf ACC'ed on it.  Then worked my way down and only then could I add the top and bottom bits.  As much as I hate ACC, it was the only stuff to hold the metal together.  I will need to find some thin plastic for the back.
Here is a shot of adding weathering powder showing the bad adhesion to wood glue.  But after a lite spray of Dullcoat, it aids in overcoming the slick glue film.

With the floor now glued on, I can add two front walls.  One a short straight piece and the other is on a slant that will have to be cut in to fit.

[PRR Modeler]

Beautiful modeling Bob.

[Oldguy]

Beautiful modeling Bob.

Thanks.  This sucker is testing my patience.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking good, Bob.

One thing I noticed - I can understand a window fitted between two studs not having a sill trimmer and lintel, but I would think the double window would need both.  Otherwise there would be no strength in the top and bottom jack studs, and also no nailing for both exterior cladding and interior lining.

Cheers, Mark.

[Oldguy]

With the floor glued, I could add more to the toilet.  I decided not to add the seat lid.  They weren't used all that much in commercial settings anyway.  There is a towel rack on the yet-to-be-installed wall.  I just need to convert some tissue paper into a towel.

I did manage to complete the bookcase.  I am loving the Army Painter color primer Leather Brown rattle can spray.  I made a plastic back for the bookcase and held the can back a bit which added to a splatter pattern.

I used the same primer to paint the underside for the roof former and eaves.  With the roof being removable, the former makes sense.  The right side will have 320 grit sandpaper for rolled roofing, while the left side will have Campbell shingles.  All will be held on with transfer tape.

[Oldguy]

Looking good, Bob.

One thing I noticed - I can understand a window fitted between two studs not having a sill trimmer and lintel, but I would think the double window would need both.  Otherwise there would be no strength in the top and bottom jack studs, and also no nailing for both exterior cladding and interior lining.

Cheers, Mark.

I agree.  But at this point I decided just to use the 2x4 as directed. 

[Oldguy]

I was finally able to get to the point of adding the last 90 degree wall.   Now I can add the pesky angled wall.  This took some amount of trimming and a ton of sanding to get it to look like a decent fit.  That and being able to determine where the roof will meet the exterior false front framing.  I need to add the colored card, baseboard, color the exterior wall, entry door and add two large windows that I just about tossed across the room. And oh, I'll need to add all the interior trim around the door and windows. 

[PRR Modeler]

Looking really good Bob.

[Oldguy]

The last false front for the Crossing has been sanded and seem to fit.  So, It got it's coloring and windows.  The windows are metal and somewhat delicate as it's mass will cause it to bend if you hold it wrong.  It didn't take paint very well.  I might have to invest in some of the Vallejo spray paints.  Anyway, I added the color card, using transfer tape, and lined the window openings with 2x4s.  Then the window was set in.  I guess I should mention that I couldn't get these pieces to accept the acetate very well.  Canopy glue just got everywhere.  So, I flooded the windows with canopy glue.  Looks like bull pucky, but I don't have any replacement options.  Good thing it'll be under a canopy.  I continued with the interior window frames and framed in the door as well.  Hmm, I didn't take a photo of that.

On the exterior wall, one is to add 2x4s on edge for a window surround.  Um no.  Looking at the door, I framed the windows to mimic the cast door.  I did add a 2x4 on edge for the window stool.

Speaking of stools, I did finish the toilet by adding walls.  I did make some towels from tissue paper painted with some green paint. and then glued to the towel bar.

[Oldguy]

Then on to something more relaxing.  Furniture assembly.  So there are 7 pieces for the desk, with no clear direction on assembly.  From test fitting, it appears that the desk top is too deep. There doesn't appear to be any back overhang, excessive front overhang doesn't make sense, so I sanded it so that the side panels are flush with the front.  Some spray primer and detail painting, this should be done.  Not real sure where it goes, but I'll have it ready to go.

[ReadingBob]

Wow!  That is one complex looking structure with a lot of neat details.  Wonderful job Bob.  Simply wonderful.   

[ACL1504]

Bob,

Great job on a difficult kit. Love all the casting. As Karl says, "Keep the pics coming."

Tom 

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent modeling Bob.

[nycjeff]

Hello Bob, this kit is sure testing your patience, but you are doing a great job with it. Love all the details.   Jeff