CCK Doc Koontz Build

[ACL1504]

Nice fix!! I could almost park a car on top of that building and it would hold.

Larry,

Yes, almost but for sure an HO scale car. 

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Will the upstairs rooms be apartments?  When can I move in?
This is a prominent structure. Looking good!

Rich

Rich,

Yes, and I'm assuming they are for the two store owners on the lower level. However, if they fail to pay my rent, you are next in line. Thank you for the kind words of support.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Your structure builds always amaze me. The SBS's are great. I always learn something by looking at the pictures. I need to stop in more often too.

Great looking building.

Bernd

Bernd,

I'm happy to share what info I have in building structures. Its always good to know one can get something out of a build.

Stop by anytime and thank you for the very generous compliment.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

The building is starting to look impressive, a signature building for sure.  Also as Curt stated, it's a strong building with all the weight it's supporting.

Ron,

Thank you for the comment and taking the time to stop by for a look see. I think with the vertical interior supports and second floor glued in place makes it very sturdy.

Tom

[ACL1504]

That;s an impressive building and a outstandinng job building it.  Great tutorial Tom.

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you my friend for the very kind and generous compliment on the build. It has been a fun challenge.

Tom 

[ACL1504]

I glued the three roof supports in place.



I then glued the next piece in place and yep, held it down with weights.

[ACL1504]

I noticed the tower top won't fit now on the tower. The roof extension is to long.



I sanded under the extension to get it to fit so the top looked like normal.

[ACL1504]

I then made a test fit of the last roof section to be added. It also was to long on the end.





It was sanded as well so it fit snug against the tower top.



Back in a few, time for a cold Diet Pepsi

[ACL1504]

The next photo shows the pieces that are to be placed at an angle on side of the roof.

I believe that since I needed to make a new tower top, I'll need to make all new angle pieces as well. Based on the thickness of these parts, I'm confident I won't get a tight fit. 



To be fair, I took the piece shown below and one that fits above the bay window and tried to make a test fit.



You can see they don't fit properly.

[ACL1504]

I'm just not confident these will look right if I use the thick cardboard sections. In order for me to get a tight corner fit, I'll need to sand the top and sides at an angle. Just not worth the time.



One issue I had trying to make a test fit is that the top roof part and the tower top kept sliding out of position.

I made the decision to glue the tower top and roof top section in place.

[ACL1504]

I did use more weights to hold i9t down until the glue dried.



Done for today.

[Larry C]

With all the adjustments you've had to make to this kit it would have been almost easier to scratch build the thing. It would be interesting to know a) how many other kits look like crap when finished and b) how many ended up in the trash. You're a brave man Gungadin!!

[deemery]

Well, those roof parts should be relatively easy to build through a combination of measurements (top, bottom, length).  I'd do this in heavy paper first, to get the sizes correct, and then cut from cardstock.  So a PITA, but a typical PITA for a complex structure...   Having that solid subroof (including the sanding to get it to fit along the Witch's Hat tower roof) should make the overall construction of the roof easier than it would have been to do totally from scratch.

dave

[PRR Modeler]

Good luck Tom, but I know you'll get it done, and done well.

[Rick]

That's a strong building.

Exactly what I was thinking.