O'Neils Mercantile & Repair

[Larry C]

Tom thank you for the nice compliments.

[Larry C]

A bit of an update:



Decided to go with a metal roof on the Mercantile. The material was cut into 2 foot wide strips then lapped three inches.The sub-roof was constructed using 110# paper (thin card).



The metal roof was weathered using a combination of brown chalk dry brushed followed by a very small amount of rust colored chalk. Everything was blended with a round brush. My goal was to have a well used weathered roof with just a hint of rust that would still hold up for years to come.

Next I'll be drawing up the Repair building and get that going while I wait for the stair stringers to arrive for the Mercantile. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments; they are appreciated.

[PRR Modeler]

Great looking roof Larry.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Coming on nicely, Larry.

For the roofing, in the future, I would keep to 6' plus a lap for a minimum length for corrugated iron for roofing.  So around 6'4".  Purlins are typically spaced at 3' centres, so 2' lengths would not even span for two nailing points. 

Cheers, Mark.

[Rick]

Larry, the weathering looks very good.

[Larry C]

Curt thank you.

Mark I may have misspoken. The 2 foot was the width of each strip of roofing and not the length before the lap.

Rick thanks; greatly appreciated.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry, I agree with Rick, the weathering of the roof looks great.  Have fun, mike

[Larry C]

Mike thank you.

[labdad]

Roof looks great!
I just did one. It yours is better.
MJinTN

[Larry C]

Marty thank you so much and I'll take that as a high compliment.

[Jerry]

Larry that is one nice job on that roof!!  Great job!!

Jerry

[Larry C]

Jerry thank you, much appreciated.

[Pennman]

Good looking structures, Larry. Keep it up!

Rich

[Larry C]

Thanks Rich; I'll do my best.

[Larry C]

Here we go:



Thought I would share how I get square cuts on the end of siding or flooring. The base block is square so I line up a triangle with the bottom edge then make sure the wood is straight before making the cut using my Xacto knife. Now I know I could by a chopper and speed up the process but what's the fun in that; I'd rather go "old school".



This is the start of decking that goes on the side of the Mercantile. Usually floors that will set directly on the foam get a piece of 110# paper to glue the wood to; for me this works easier; then glue the entire floor into place. I'm also adding random cuts to the lengths of wood to add more interest. Using the wood block supplied with the Woodcutter's Shack it works as a nice straight edge being thicker than a square.



Had a change in plans. Before I construct the landings and stairs for the Mercantile I thought I would build the Repair Shop first; that way I won't be breaking the stairs with my hand trying to work on the Shop.The framework is made from 6x6's grained, colored with burnt umber chalk and clear alcohol. When dry a liberal coat of A&I was applied. I also included the roof trusses in the ends so they could be sided in continuous lengths.



The outside of the end wall. The siding is made from 2x10's grained and colored the same way as the framing was. Added a little different style of entry way into the Shop. Trying something new, for me at least, in constructing the Shop. This time I'm going more "open air" style for a couple of reasons. First you'll be able to see the interior details better without the need to add lighting. Secondly you'll be able to see more of the details behind the building.

Now that the ends are built it's time to move onto the front and back walls.This is where the challenge starts; should be fun. Thanks for stopping by and for all those great comments and/or suggestions so stay tuned.