KC's Workshop : Pop's general Store

[Jerry]

Very nice and the added details really finishes it off.

Jerry

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

I agree with the others, well done from me.

Tom 

[nycjeff]

Jeff, Blue tarps are a fact of life in FL.

What's the significance of a "blue tarp"  Failed roof?

dave

Jeff beautiful detailing of the store. I think all of us would be happy to have it on our layouts.

Dave in FL when roofs are damaged normally through storms the blue tarps are used as a temporary fix until the roof is repaired.

Hello Dave and Curt, first of all, thanks for looking in and taking the time to comment. Dave, I hope that Curt explained the significance of the blue tarp roof. They are commonly used here in Arizona as well for storm caused roof damage temporary repairs. But since I model the late 1940's, I don't think that the nylon/ plastic tarp had even been invented yet.

Jeff great job on the build; luv all the details and I bet it'll look great on your layout.

Very nice.  Especially the details.

Jeff

Jeff, congratulations on a very good looking model.
Adding all those details completes the scene.

Very nice and the added details really finishes it off.

Jerry

Jeff,

I agree with the others, well done from me.

Tom

Hello Larry, Jeff, Rick, Jerry and Tom, thank you all for the kind words. One thing I've learned from the many fine modelers on this forum over the years is that the details at the end of a build really bring everything to life. I had a lot of fun with this build and now it's waiting along with the Luncheonette build for a third small structure so that all three can go on the layout together as a block of businesses on a street in one of the towns on my layout. I'm waiting for delivery of a FOS kit that I've had my eye on for a while.

[friscomike]

Howdy Jeff, you hit that one out of the park.  Great job on the structure and details.  Have fun, mike

[GPdemayo]

Jeff, Blue tarps are a fact of life in FL.

What's the significance of a "blue tarp"  Failed roof?

dave

Roof leaks Dave, often seen by the hundreds after hurricanes.....

[deemery]

Jeff, Blue tarps are a fact of life in FL.

What's the significance of a "blue tarp"  Failed roof?

dave

Roof leaks Dave, often seen by the hundreds after hurricanes.....

I guess our equivalent here would be leaks from ice dams (where the ice forms at the gutters, then the water underneath the snow gets blocked from the gutters.  The result once the water level climbs high enough on your roof is for leaks in the ceiling.  We had that this year, which is why we're getting the roof replaced.  As part of that, they'll install the ice dam blocking membrane much higher, particularly on the 'dark side' of the house.)

dave

[GPdemayo]

Good plan Dave, there are a number of manufacturers that make good products for that purpose(Grace, GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning) for that purpose.

Also check your attic insulation to make sure there is enough to keep the heat from the living areas from migrating into the attic and warming it up which will melt the snow and ice on the roof.

[IWannaRetire]

Some trash cans on the back deck area and assorted junk from my casting box along the side along with some ground foam gives a busy used look. I still have to trim the rafter tails I see.

Jeff, Very nice work!  Thanks for posting all the details.  There's one detail I might have missed but am very curious about: How did you trim the rafter tails w/o dislodging them?

[nycjeff]

Hello Mark, thanks for looking in. I always wait until the next day to trim the rafter tails. This overnight wait gives the glue a chance to solidify. By using this method, I've never had one break loose.

[IWannaRetire]

Jeff, I am trying to figure out what tool you use? I can't see getting a knife or saw into there with out the rafters being supported somehow.  Or do you use flush cutting pliers?

I like the technique.  It actually mimics a 1:1 technique where the rafters are left a bit long on installation, then a line is snapped and the rafters can be cut to final length accurately so that the fascia will run dead-straight.

For modeling, I'm not overly concerned with the straight line, but your technique looks like it makes a finicky task so much easier.
 

[nycjeff]

Hello Mark, I use a small pair of flush cutting nippers. I don't remember where I got the tool, but it has come in handy for a lot of tasks at the workbench.