KC's Workshop, Grumpy's Cafe - 2021 Build Challenge.

[deemery]

A thought about finishing this:  The posts, in particular, on a Victorian building like this were built up from pieces of cast ironwork.  You could take advantage of that, using a semi-gloss paint or even adding metal or rust if you're after a 'well used' look.  A semi-gloss paint on the posts would contrast nicely with flat paint on the wood parts.



dave

[ACL1504]

Tom...

This is a great build.

Thanx
Bob

Bob,

Thank you, much appreciated. I'll see you Wednesday evening.

Tom 

[ACL1504]

A thought about finishing this:  The posts, in particular, on a Victorian building like this were built up from pieces of cast ironwork.  You could take advantage of that, using a semi-gloss paint or even adding metal or rust if you're after a 'well used' look.  A semi-gloss paint on the posts would contrast nicely with flat paint on the wood parts.



dave

Dave,

What a great photo. I've saved it to my misc. building photos file.  "Confessoes" is Portuguese, femine noun for confections. English translation is clothing. I wonder if it was a pastry/candy shop or ready to wear clothing store.

Yes, you have a point. However, this looks like some very fancy woodwork to me. You can see the rot at the bottom. My pillars are very plain on this kit and will be weathered accordingly.

By the way, the color of the front in your photo is very similar to what I've chosen.

Thanks for the info.

Tom 

[postalkarl]

Hey  Dave:

Great pic of an old building.

Karl

[ACL1504]

Work on the front of Grumpy's continues.

In the photo below the front bottom and front top are temporarily aligned. It appears the two wall sections are flush.



However, when I push down on the top of the lower wall, you can see it isn't flush at all.



These two sections of the front wall need to be flush. Bracing from the rear won't solve this problem.

More in a few.

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Here is how I solved the problem.

I measured the difference in height and it is 1/32 inch. I went to the scrap strip wood stash and  found a piece that was 1/32" thick. I then cut it to length. I then measured the height required which was 1/4 inch. I shaved a little off the top to get it 1/4".



When this strip was added to the top of the pillars, the two wall sections were then flush.



The Grumpy's Cafe signage goes here so it needs to be flush. There you have it. Besides, it looks more architecturally correct.

Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.

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This morning I stained the walls with a light application of Hunterline Light Gray A&I.



I have a little story to tell here. I'll try not to make it a screed.

A few years ago I purchased from Sam Flax three glass jars. I use these to hold the Hunterline A&I stains.



Continued -

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Two weeks ago I went to Flax to purchase more glass jars. They no longer carry the glass but have plenty of thin plastic jars.

I asked for help and the girl said they never carried glass jars. I asked to speak to the manager or the person in purchasing. Not sure which one showed up but she also said Sam Flax never carried glass jars. I said thank you for your help and left.

Yepper, I went straight home and got me little glass jar with the Flax price sticker still on the GLASS JAR.

With the evidence in hand, I returned and asked to speak to the person who told me they never carried glass jars.

I proudly lifted the glass jar so she could see the Flax sticker. Her, comment was, "Oh!"

All of a sudden they remembered possibility carrying the glass jars. I said, "There is no possibility, here is the evidence in real life."

And she remembered then where she got them. They were ordered from Uline.

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-14488P/Jars/Wide-Mouth-Glass-Jars-4-oz-Plastic-Lid?keywords=S-14488P+Wide-Mouth+Glass+Jars+-+4+oz%2c+Plastic+Lid

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I like these little 4oz jars as they don't leak and you can dip windows, doors and other smaller parts in the A&I. Much easier than trying to fit on in the top of the Hunterline bottle.  The jars come with a metal or plastic cap. I got the plastic as it has a seal on cap to prevent leaks.





Just one more part to this story.

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I paid $1.99 for one jar. I ordered more form Uline for .75 cents each. The only problem is that I had to order 24 glass jars.

Looks like I'll be giving a few away.

[S&S RR]

Tom


Your build is coming along great.  The glass jars look very useful.  I'm currently using baby food jars (from the Grandkids) but the lids don't fit as tight as I would like.

[ReadingBob]

Love the glass jar story.   

The storefront is going to look great (as will the rest of the structure I'm sure). 

[PRR Modeler]

Great looking progress Tom.

[GPdemayo]

Siding looks good Tom.....great work with Flax, that might make up a little for screwing up Pegi's Xmas gift. 

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

The walls look great and the jars look like a great idea.

Karl