CCK Doc Koontz Build

[GPdemayo]

Just caught up with this build Tom, I'm amazed at the many problems you are having with this kit, but the usual great job with solving the problem areas. I hope that photo of the finished building wasn't used for marketing, the build looked like it was done in a rush and came out looking bad.

I'll look forward seeing how this one finishes.....

[ACL1504]

Tom nice fixing the the alignment on the pieces!!

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you, much appreciate the comment.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Very nice fix Tom.

Thanks Butty Curt!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom, I knew you'd come up with a good fix.

Rick,

Thank you, it was an easy fix but time consuming.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Nice job fixing that mess.

Did it include a neon sign flashing "Don't buy Me". 

Philip

Philip,

Thank you also. No it didn't. However, on Jeff's web site he did say in the description that this kit wasn't for the beginner or intermediate modeler. He advise it was a hard kit to build.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom good thing you're an experienced kit builder; that looks like a "nightmare on any street". Great job coming up with viable solutions for this thing.

Larry,

This kit was a challenge from the start. Jeff, did advise it wasn't an easy kit and I bought it as a challenge. I like the design and am happy with what I've done to this point in the build.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,
Nice work on the corrections, I guess this is why they are called "craftsmen kits", looking forward to more of the build.

Gary,

I agree, this is a small one but still very much a "Craftsman Kit". Thank you for following along.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

We are happy to see that Mr. Fix-it, fixed it! 
Using your expertise, you could come up with a whole new kit
using the same principles in this last fix. Nice job.

Rich

Rich,

Good to see you again. Mr. Fix-it is as good a name as some I've been called. 

I would have really loved to build this one with the brick walls. I missed that opportunity along the way.

And, thank you for the kind compliment!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Just caught up with this build Tom, I'm amazed at the many problems you are having with this kit, but the usual great job with solving the problem areas. I hope that photo of the finished building wasn't used for marketing, the build looked like it was done in a rush and came out looking bad.

I'll look forward seeing how this one finishes.....

Greg,

Thank you for stopping by. I know you've been very busy in the 1:1 world.

I've never seen the peach colored building other than on the box cover. Jeff has a blue colored one on his layout. He also had Steve of RSM laser cut the walls in brick.

This will be a great looking structure when finished.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I did get the bracing done on the main building. The braces marked in red are ones I added. Since there is humidity in Central Fl., the added bracing was necessary. I'll have more in a few. Need to fix something for Pam and get a Diet Pepsi.

T

[ACL1504]

I changed the suggested way to brace the rear subassembly.

Referring to the next photo, the wall section on the right has the suggested bracing. I marked in pencil the level of the rear wall bracing and added the two short braces instead of the on long brace on each side wall.

[ACL1504]

Now the bracing is more sturdy.



This subassembly fits on the rear of the corner strore.





I'll paint the walls tomorrow and add that to the thread.

Done for today.

[Rick]

I was bracing for an unexpected problem to arrive, but all looks well. 

[ACL1504]

I was bracing for an unexpected problem to arrive, but all looks well. 

Rick,

Brace yourself, the build isn't over yet.

Tom

[PRR Modeler]

Tom looks great. This build thread is bracing!