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

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Two extra photos of the built staircase.



The roof card isn't glued in place.

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One extra detail I added was to use "N" scale Tichy nut and bolt castings to each of the eleven staircase support posts.

I used a # 79 drill bit and carefully drilled into the lower portion and glued the N&B into the holes.



Done for today.

[PRR Modeler]

The staircases look terrific. The NBW's take them to the next level.

[Rick]

Tom, looks like you're getting close to planting it on the layout.

[friscomike]

Howdy Tom,

The stairs and drain pipes really add a craftsman touch to the structure—excellent work as usual.  Wish I was nearby to see your work in person.

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Tom I'm always amazed at your attention to detail and your precision. I may have to get me one
of those Choppers; minus the cuts of course.

[GPdemayo]

Getting there Tom.....

[Philip]

Looking good Tom!

[deemery]

Tom, what are you using for glue for the railing posts?  When I've tried that, I haven't found a glue that has the combination of good initial tack, a bit of positionability, and then strength when it's cured.

dave

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Tom, what are you using for glue for the railing posts?  When I've tried that, I haven't found a glue that has the combination of good initial tack, a bit of positionability, and then strength when it's cured.
dave

Dave, this was my response to your question. I answered it yesterday afternoon.

Dave,

I've been using Elmer's Carpetender's Wood Glue for the past 35+ years on model building. It sets up faster than the white glues, is sandable and paintable.

Tom

[deemery]

Tom,I missed that answer yesterday!   So yellow carpenter glue.  Thanks!  

dave

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Curt,

Thanks Butty

Tom,I missed that answer yesterday!  So yellow carpenter glue.  Thanks! 

dave

Dave,  

No problem, I didn't want you to think I ignored the question.

Tom

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The staircases look terrific. The NBW's take them to the next level.

Curt,

Thanks Butty, much appreciate the comment.

Tom

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Tom, looks like you're getting close to planting it on the layout.

Rick,

I hope so. I just need to stop thinking of stuff to add.

Tom 

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Howdy Tom,

The stairs and drain pipes really add a craftsman touch to the structure—excellent work as usual.  Wish I was nearby to see your work in person.

Have fun,
mike

Mike, Howdy,

Thanks very much my friend. You could always drive down from Ga. and visit the layout and the SBGs.

Tom - Still having fun!