Winter Challenge 2024/2025 - Flat Iron Corner Building - Tom Langford.

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I added the top plate to the frieze and frieze board trim. However, this time I wanted to see if I could get a perfect fit on the odd angled corners.

I turned the structure upside down and used the inside of the wall to trace the top plate angles. The pencil line represents the inside edge of the roof.



I darkened the photo a little to show the pencil lines better.

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I left the rear edge of the roof panel longer than I wanted as I haven't determined how much of an overhang I want.



I glued a 12X12 to the top of the braces to create an angle for the roof to slope backwards.

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The 12X12 was to much and it created more of a slope than I want.

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To make an adjustment on the slope, I'll add strip wood to the top of the rear wall section.



When I determine the correct size strip wood, I'll stain and paint it prior to gluing it to the top of the rear wall.

Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.

[PRR Modeler]

That's great attention to detail with the angled roof.

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I drew the lines for the top plate template on a spare piece of cardboard.



I stained and painted the top board and placed one end on the outside edge of the pencil line. I used a new single edged razor blade and cut the board on the horizontal line as shown below.

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That's great attention to detail with the angled roof.

Thanks Curt, it had its challenges but it is turning out as planned.

Tom

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I then placed the board on the outside edge of the horizontal line.



I then trimmed/cut it flush with the angle of the board on the left keeping the angle true.

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I used the same method with the short board on the right in the photo.



I then glued the three boards to the top of the three walls. When dry, I used painter's tape to cover the top.

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I painted the back of the frieze board with full strength Floquil Weathered Black. I made another test fit of the roof pane.




Here is how the top plate board looks from the top.

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Here is a close up of both top plate angles. I'll call this the perfect fit with no glue filler.

This method worked better than gluing and then trimming once a board/trim is on the model.





Done for today.

[Mr. Critter]

As educational as it's entertaining, this thread.

[Rick]

Tom, you've definitely mastered cutting those angles.

[PRR Modeler]

It's always great to watch a craftsman at work.

[GPdemayo]

A great addition to Tahope Tom.....