Hank's Machine Shop

[Larry C]

Rick thank you.

Gary thank you so much.

Philip thanks. The 3D LP prints are from Rusty Rail and they are reasonably priced; I ordered 4 more to include in and around the Shop.

Dave thank you. That would be a novel idea.

Rich thanks; I've enjoying building this one.

[Philip]

Cool man thanks!

[Larry C]

Cool man thanks!

Your welcome.

[Larry C]

Moving along:



Now that I've constructed the other 3 rafters, using my template, it's time to install then on the Shop. I wanted to make sure all the peaks were lined up so I grabbed a length of 2x10 and attached it  to the end rafters using straight pins to make sure everything lined up instead of just "eye balling" it.



All the rafters have been glued in place and the distance between each one is pretty much spaced evenly and plumb with the top beams.



Here's an end view and as you can see they are all lined up perfectly which should adding the subroof much easier; that of course is my next step. As always thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions; they are very much appreciated.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry,

The LPs add an even more character to the shop.  It seems a shame to cover up those fine details with a roof, but it does look good. Nice work.

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Mike thanks. By the time I get done with the Shop you'll be able to see all those details just fine.

[PRR Modeler]

Great job on the rafters

[Larry C]

Curt thank you. Roofs are my least favorite build job; but sometimes it needs to be done.

[Jerry]

Larry the rafters look great nice job.

And the pins add a nice detail!!  

Jerry

[Philip]

Fantastic build!

[Rick]

Rafters look good.
Will you be adding lights?

[Pennman]

Larry,

Great idea on how to match up the roof rafters.
I do the same with checking using a piece of stripwood, but never
thought of pinning it in place, good work.

Rich

[Larry C]

Jerry, Philip, Rick, and Rich thank you guys so much for your support and your comments. Yes I will be adding lights to this one so all those details are visible.

[Larry C]

This will most likely be my last update until after Christmas:



The sub roof is finished. Used 2x10's for a little more support; decided against using card stock and went with the wood instead. I did color the underside of the wood just in case it shows when I get the lights installed; if not I know it was done.



Here is the finished front side of the roof. Used 1x10's for the roof which were grained, colored with chalk and clear alcohol then a liberal coat of A&I was added while the wood was still wet. The seams are covered with 1x4's given the same treatment. All in all I think this turned out quite nicely.



This is with the Shop sitting on a half inch base. Next will be to install the lighting up in the rafters BEFORE I start on the back part of the roof. When the roof is done then I'll add the ridge cap to both sides and add some weathering as well. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions; they really do help.

[kyle creel]

Just getting caught up Larry C*.

This looks amazing. I just can't get over it....it's almost as if I'm looking at a structure in a miniature world.  I see what you've created, and then start to study the ones you sent me, and I get amazed all over again    .....fascinating......    
MERRY CHRISTMAS.......

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.