CCK Doc Koontz Build

[Philip]

That is one cut-up roof and you did a fine job defeating it!
What kinda roofing are you going to use?

[deemery]

Well done, Tom!

dave

[PRR Modeler]

Wow Tom truly outstanding. I can't wait to see it in person.

[Pennman]

Tom,

It appears you finally have this under protocol control. The cardboard looks good and a nice, tight fit.
I'll bet the roof is sturdier than the entire building now. Cardboard is a great medium to use for this type
of construction, but thick where you must sand the ends on an angled piece to best fit it.
I have been using a heavier weight cardstock for sub roof construction rather than cardboard. I have done that
for roofs where I'm using wood cedar shingles due to their greater thickness than paper shingles sold online.
As for doing roof mock-ups, I never do, why would I build a roof twice? Sounds whacky to me. But no offence meant to those who do. Nice work.

Rich

[Keep It Rusty]

I have this kit on my shelf. I know Jeff speaks to the trickiness of the build, but that has only made me more interested in building it.

Your build (and this thread) is fantastic. Great work 

[elwoodblues]

Tom,

From my perspective, all that extra work to get the roof to fit properly is well worth the effort.  Everything fits together like a glove.

[ACL1504]

That is one cut-up roof and you did a fine job defeating it!
What kinda roofing are you going to use?

Philip,

It is a very unique style looking roof line. I just seems to fit the building. Thank you for the compliment.

I plan on having the canopy and unique roof line in cooper. Of course, it will be weathered to a fine green patina!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Well done, Tom!

dave

Dave,

Thanks very much.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Wow Tom truly outstanding. I can't wait to see it in person.

Butty Curt,

Much appreciate your comment. It will be here next time you stop by.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

It appears you finally have this under protocol control. The cardboard looks good and a nice, tight fit.
I'll bet the roof is sturdier than the entire building now. Cardboard is a great medium to use for this type
of construction, but thick where you must sand the ends on an angled piece to best fit it.
I have been using a heavier weight cardstock for sub roof construction rather than cardboard. I have done that
for roofs where I'm using wood cedar shingles due to their greater thickness than paper shingles sold online.
As for doing roof mock-ups, I never do, why would I build a roof twice? Sounds whacky to me. But no offence meant to those who do. Nice work.

Rich

Rich,

Thank you for the kind comment. I did sand the corners for a better fit where necessary. When I say cardboard, I'm assuming it is the same as cardstock. Not the cardboard box type of cardboard. 

Many folks use paper and cardstock to build mock ups on a roof or scratch build. Fine if you like it, I just build and adjust as I go.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I have this kit on my shelf. I know Jeff speaks to the trickiness of the build, but that has only made me more interested in building it.

Your build (and this thread) is fantastic. Great work

Craig,

Thank you for the very generous and kind compliment on this build.

With your skills Craig, you will have no problem with the kit. I'm very happy I got this one from Jeff.  Also, since he said it was a "tricky one" made me want to build it all the more.

I plan on doing a revue of the kit when finished.

Again, thank you.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

From my perspective, all that extra work to get the roof to fit properly is well worth the effort.  Everything fits together like a glove.

Ron,

Thank you also sir. Yes, there were times when extra work went into the build. I'm very pleased with the overall build.

Tom

[deemery]

Tom, what's the actual prototype roofing material?  Metal (galvanized panels), with standing seams?  How do you plan to finish those cardboard roof panels? 

dave

[ACL1504]

Tom, what's the actual prototype roofing material?  Metal (galvanized panels), with standing seams?  How do you plan to finish those cardboard roof panels? 

dave

Dave,

On the model Jeff Grove built and the kit model has a standing seamed metal roof. The lines on the canopy and the upper roof lines are where the seams are to be applied.

That will be the next part of the build I'll cover.

Tom

[deemery]

Yeah, those photos make it clear.  (Copper roofing, expensive, even back in the day.)

dave