FOS REA Building, kit bash and scratch build.

Started by ACL1504, November 12, 2023, 04:27:10 PM

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ACL1504

I then held the new roof in place and drew a line on the inside of the roof and onto the roof panel.

I glued 8X8s inside the lines for roof supports.



Hey, it actually fits as intended!

"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

I also needed to cut a new roof panel for the loading dock section.



Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.
"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

Here is how the gabled end of the main structure looked.



I'm always looking for ways to improve the look of my builds. On this one, I decided to add exterior rafters. I think you'll agree, it changes the entire look!

I stained and weathered 2X6s, measured and cut them to the correct length.



 
"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

You also want to try to get a nice tight angle fit on the top.



Here is how it should look on the gable end. I added a 2X6 horizontally. You can see this board just above the windows.

"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

Here is a close up view of the exterior rafter.



I also needed to cut a new roof panel for the enlarged side subassembly.

"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

It is a little longer and wider. Old one shown on the bottom, new roof panel on top.



I extended the 2X6 horizontal board to the ends of the structure. I added them just below the freeze board.

"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

ACL1504

I next glued the new roof decking in place and added 2X6s flush with the edge of the roof.




Done for today.
"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
Thomas Jefferson

Tom Langford
telsr1@aol.com

GPdemayo

All you need now is a roofing contractor..... ;D
Gregory P. DeMayo
General Construction Superintendent Emeritus
St. Louis & Denver Railroad
Longwood, FL

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