Junction Farm (BESTTrains kits)

[deemery]

Small hiccup:  The water spray I used to prep the existing plaster for the filler also loosened the glue joints, and 3 of the 4 corners separated.  So I reglued them, this time using epoxy.  And when I refill the cracks, I'll just put a dab of water on the crack with a brush.  Lesson learned!

dave

[jbvb]

Did you use white glue or the somewhat orange kind?  I brought home a gallon of "yellow glue"  left behind by a tenant 20+ years ago and I've never had it come apart when dampened.

[deemery]

Did you use white glue or the somewhat orange kind?  I brought home a gallon of "yellow glue"  left behind by a tenant 20+ years ago and I've never had it come apart when dampened.

I used Titebond II, which is not a waterproof glue.  But the epoxied wood bracing also came loose.

dave

[jbvb]

I wonder if the epoxy took off a little plaster when it went.  Never heard of a water-sensitive 2-part epoxy.

[deemery]

Well, I just discovered when I reassembled the foundation pieces and epoxied them together, I glued one piece UPSIDE DOWN!  I've contacted Brian to see if I can buy new foundation pieces.  I could cut and reassemble them, filling in the gap.  

So I think I'll find something else to work on for a while, while the anger and frustration works its way out.

dave

[ReadingBob]

Well, I just discovered when I reassembled the foundation pieces and epoxied them together, I glued one piece UPSIDE DOWN!  I've contacted Brian to see if I can buy new foundation pieces.  I could cut and reassemble them, filling in the gap. 

So I think I'll find something else to work on for a while, while the anger and frustration works its way out.

dave

Dang. Done something similar, and I'd guess a few others have as well.  That's too bad but I'm sure you'll overcome it one way or another.

[jbvb]

My sympathies, Dave. A razor saw could probably cut them apart without losing more than .015 at each joint. That could be made up with paper, laserboard or thin wood strips.

[Zephyrus52246]

I thought only I assembled pieces upside down.  Hopefully you can get new pieces.  

Jeff

[PRR Modeler]

It happens to the best of us Dave, not that I'm the best.

[friscomike]

Howdy Dave,

The base construction looked great until the water hit it.  My sympathies, it's something all have experienced.  This too will pass; just step away from the bench for a few minutes. 

Have fun,
mike

[deemery]

Brian is sending me replacements!

dave

[deemery]

While waiting for the replacement foundation pieces, I can make progress on the rest of the structure.  Today I glazed and installed windows, eave and corner trim.  And then did a test-fit on location, with the roof on you get a good sense of how the structure fits in its spot.

Tomorrow I'll start on the shingles.  I need to decide between the BEST shingles in the kit and Bar Mills wood shingles, which I really like for wood (versus slate) shingles.

dave

[ACL1504]

Dave,

Nice job on the barn shown in the above photo.

I've also been my own victim of gluing a wall or two upside down of on the wrong side of the structure. Guess it comes with the hobby.

Tom

[deemery]

I got the shingles laid down, I'll glue the edges down and trim them tomorrow.  Picture then.

dave

[Michael Hohn]

I got the shingles laid down, I'll glue the edges down and trim them tomorrow.  Picture then.

dave

I'm looking forward to seeing the results.  Your barn is looking good. 

Mike