Blacksmith Shop

[Philip]

Update:

This is perhaps the most boring thread ever.

I'm still gathering info on my blacksmith shop attempt. I ordered a lil Chopper from NWSL. Chris Bohn got back with me on the shingles @ 15 bucks a sheet for cherry with 3m backing. They are fantastic shingles other than hand cut ones I also make. Chris had a run of O scale kits under Full Circle Models and he sold 90% of the business to Foggy Mountain Models.

One day soon I'll start. Looks like I'll be 3dp the windows and scratch building the doors. I want to keep the sizing accurate to what the manufacturer had in the kits.

Philip

[Jerry]

Philip I believe that Tichy has them.

Philip I believe that Tichy has them.

TY

I believe your wrong! 
I had them made laser cut Rail Scale Models.
Stephen did a hell of job making them for me.

Jerry

[deemery]

Actually, I think it's been interesting to consider what constitutes an 'iconic' Blacksmith Shop, as well as to discuss what's available to model one. 

dave

[Philip]

I have 3 walls framed. Sorry for the picture quality. They are sitting on a glass plate.




One to go.



Philip

[friscomike]

Howdy Philip, nice work framing the shop. What siding will you use?  Have fun, mike

[Philip]

Over the week-end I experimented with different approaches to making the framing true and square.

I'm use Aleene's tacky glue in a syringe.

I tried the taping wax paper backer over the drawing and you can't see where to exactly place the studs. The wax paper is very thick.

I tried packaging tape directly on the drawing as a backer and the studs just slide around.

I set the top plate first with a tiny drop of glue every other stud directly to the paper followed by gluing all the studs directly to the paper. I use a couple of tiny dots to keep the tiny stud in position after setting the top plate, then I eyeball the studs to make sure they are not twisted like Home Depot lumber.

Once everything is buttoned up and finished I carefully remove the backing paper plans. I usually have 200 or more areas where the paper stuck to the framing wood. I have found a warm dish rag will soften the blemishes and remove most of the excess glue and paper debris. I also use a toothpick and # 11 blade to remove the excess dry puddles of glue. The process takes at least a half hour of mind numbing work.

With that said, has anyone ever tried using onion paper or tracing paper over your plans?

Philip

   

[Philip]

Howdy Philip, nice work framing the shop. What siding will you use?  Have fun, mike

Wood 1x8, 10's, 12's or whatever. I have a huge supply of coffee stirrers. Was looking at my scrap wood and I may have enough. Didn't order anything from NESL yet. I'm burning through 2x6 with the framing! Geeze!
Thanks for looking Mike!

The rafters have me worried. It may be a long row to hoe.

Philip

[Jerry]

Nice way to start a Monday morning.  Philip in full swing!!
Looks great.

I just do the frame right to the paper.  It is a pain in the butt picking those little pieces of paper off the frame!!

Jerry

[PRR Modeler]

Philip awesome framing job.

[Larry C]

Philip great job on the framing!!! I've always used Cut-Rite waxed paper and have good results with it. It does stick a little but nothing a sharp #11 doesn't cure. Keep going this is going to be a great build.

[Philip]

Nice way to start a Monday morning.  Philip in full swing!!
Looks great.

I just do the frame right to the paper.  It is a pain in the butt picking those little pieces of paper off the frame!!

Jerry

Thanks Jerry!

Not sure about full swing. Like a rusty old gate swing..
What glue do you use?
Philip

[Philip]

Philip awesome framing job.

Thanks Curt! What are you working on?
Philip

[Jerry]

Nice way to start a Monday morning.  Philip in full swing!!
Looks great.

I just do the frame right to the paper.  It is a pain in the butt picking those little pieces of paper off the frame!!

Jerry

Thanks Jerry!

Not sure about full swing. Like a rusty old gate swing..
What glue do you use?
Philip

I use Titebond wood glue.

Jerry

[Philip]

Philip great job on the framing!!! I've always used Cut-Rite waxed paper and have good results with it. It does stick a little but nothing a sharp #11 doesn't cure. Keep going this is going to be a great build.

Thanks Larry! I did notice when using packing tape it made the glue crystal clear blobs..
I might try wax paper again.
Philip

[Philip]

Nice way to start a Monday morning.  Philip in full swing!!
Looks great.

I just do the frame right to the paper.  It is a pain in the butt picking those little pieces of paper off the frame!!

Jerry

I can't get it to bond fast enough. Lots of people swear by it. What is the secret?

Larry, what glue do you use?
Philip

Thanks Jerry!

Not sure about full swing. Like a rusty old gate swing..
What glue do you use?
Philip

I use Titebond wood glue.

Jerry