CCK Doc Koontz Build

[Pennman]

Tom,

It is always a joy to watch you construct a building and your added components.
I learn from your builds.

Rich

[ACL1504]

Tom looks great. This build thread is bracing!

Curt,

You are correct and I'm looking forward to the finished product.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

It is always a joy to watch you construct a building and your added components.
I learn from your builds.

Rich

Rich,

Thank you for the very kind and generous compliment on this build and others. Always happy to pass on what I've learned from others tutelage.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I used Floquil Zinc Chromate Primer for the main wall color. It appears red in the photos, but it is more of a brownish tone.



I was about to add the 4X4 corner trim and realized I skipped an important step. When the laser cuts the wood, it does so on a very slight angle. This angle is referred to as a "kerf". If you hold a wall section up and view down the edge, you will be able to see the slight angle.

This is especially true if you hand cut your own walls like I do when scratch building. My cuts are not always at 90 degrees.

If you apply the corner trim without doing this next step, you run the risk of having a gap between the wall section and corner trim.

Unfortunately, I've seen very nice models look sloppy as the gap is quite obvious.

I place the wall edge on a sanding stick and lightly move the wall back and forth until the "Kerf" is removed.

[ACL1504]

I use a toothpick and apply a little glue to the wall edge. I'll smooth the glue with a finger if necessary.

However, a little glue may squeeze out onto the wall and corner trim. Don't panic just yet. Let the oozed glue stay put for now.

The next photo shows a little glue squeezed out where the pencil is pointing.



Let the glue get tacky for about 15-20 minutes. Then using a sharp #11 blade, gently remove the glue. It will be easy to remove and will bunch up on the blade.

Here is the same wall and spot where the glue was showing.



The corner trim is nice and tight against the wall.



Done for tonight.

[PRR Modeler]

Nice looking color Tom.

[Rick]

Good tips on the corners and glue removal.
Thanks

[elwoodblues]

Tom,

Nice tutorial there on adding the corner trim.

Since I model mostly in O scale i try to add as little bracing as possible as 90% of my building have full interiors.  Then again we don't have the same humidity here as in Central Florida.  I really like how you share your thought process on how much bracing you add and where to add it.

Looking forward to the next update.

[Vietnam Seabee]

Great tip (no pun intended) Tom
terry

[ACL1504]

Nice looking color Tom.

Curt,

Thanks Butty, since you saw it this morning I think you'll agree it isn't as red as the photo shows.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Good tips on the corners and glue removal.
Thanks

Rick,

Than you for stopping by and posting a comment. Always happy to pass on stuff I've learned.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Nice tutorial there on adding the corner trim.

Since I model mostly in O scale i try to add as little bracing as possible as 90% of my building have full interiors.  Then again we don't have the same humidity here as in Central Florida.  I really like how you share your thought process on how much bracing you add and where to add it.

Looking forward to the next update.

Ron,

Thank you for the compliment. Modeling "O" scale is one I've never tried. I did build an "O" scale structure for a local hobby shop owner for his "O" diorama. I think it was a Chooch model.

Extra bracing here, Central Fl., is almost a must, if you want the structure to stay together.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Great tip (no pun intended) Tom
terry

Terry,

That was punny!   Pun intended. 

Tom

[ACL1504]

This afternoon I got a little done on the corner store. The instructions call for 1/16" bracing inside the lower store front doors and windows. I did that after painting them with Flowuil GN Gray Green.

The exploded diagrams show this. 1/16" is a 6X6 in HO scale. I think the 6X6 is big but it looks okay.



Next was yet another test fit of the front wall into the base.

[ACL1504]

I again test fit the canopy after the thinned paint was dry.