FSM Jeffries Point Build

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.  

Started building the wood loading dock.  The instructions have you make the base, glue it to the base and then add the joists.  It would be easier for me to add the joists on the template so they're even.  So I started that way.


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I then built the rest of it, except the top boards.  I found out later I should have alternated the way the "inner" diagonal pieces were as it then the end pieces weren't quite right.  I'll cover it with a shrub.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Placing the two docks together, the concrete one still needed a tiny bit sanded off to make them match.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I then noted the tops of two of the stone castings didn't get much black from the oil wash, so the tops had to be redone.  Then I dry brushed the pieces.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

The top boards aren't added so you can place dirt under them after attaching the wooden dock to the base.  So I spread some Elmer's glue in the area, put down the docks and then added some dirt to the area.  Then some alcohol and matte medium to keep it in place. Next up are gluing on the stone pieces to the one dock  and the top boards to the wooden dock.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

The next step is to build a large rickety stairway on the end over the loading dock.  I couldn't decide if I would just use stained wood or paint this the trim color.  Matching the metal stairs to the wood is tricky for me.  Here I sprayed this small one tan and used black oil wash and it's OK, but not quite perfect.  I think I'll paint the stairs and framing.  Also the top boards are done.  Normally, I'd add nail holes to this, but it's already so dark and fragile I think putting the holes in might break it and then overstaining make it even darker, so it will stay like this.  

Jeff

[Jerry]

Jeff concrete and stones look great nice job.

Stairs and decking are fine you've done a great job on this build.

Jerry 

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

The build is coming along nicely. I agree with Jerry, rear stones look good.

Tom

[nycjeff]

Hello Jeff, your build just keeps getting better and better. The details around the main building are really bringing out the character of the structure. Can't wait to see the finished product.