Blacksmith Shop

[PRR Modeler]

looks great Philip. Using the crescent wrench was an out of the box idea.

[Philip]

looks great Philip. Using the crescent wrench was an out of the box idea.

Sheer luck!

[Philip]

The vent kinda printed on the 3d try. The plan is to paint the print a wood color and affix strip wood as a veneer. The last photo show the long row to hoe approach so I made it one piece. I plan on printing it again because it has areas that failed. The bottom edge and ends need more support.  I also have the dormers location roughed.

[Philip]

Here is the bad corner where the model didn't have enough support. Clearly not straight.






Philip

[Mark Dalrymple]

There is no doubt a reason, but just wondering why, after putting so much effort into building the wall framing, you are not adding purlins, fly rafters, outriggers, fascia, etc.?

Cheers, Mark.

[friscomike]

Howdy Philip, excellent work on the cupola.  Have fun, mike

[Philip]

There is no doubt a reason, but just wondering why, after putting so much effort into building the wall framing, you are not adding purlins, fly rafters, outriggers, fascia, etc.?

Cheers, Mark.

Great question Mark,  I overdid the rafters gussets for one reason. Strength. Even when they won't show. The entire roof including cupola, dormers, smoke pipe, is a removable assembly. What will be detailed are the overhangs which should make a plausible model. The roof ends (fat purlins )  will be covered in trim with a wider trim to match the rafter tails. Fly rafters outriggers would be fun but...no. I want to keep a degree of fun in the build and not fret about some of the details you mentioned.

Howdy Philip, excellent work on the cupola.  Have fun, mike

TY Mike!   
       

[KentuckySouthern]

I recently found a good substitute clamp...

[Philip]

I recently found a good substitute clamp...

Perfect!

[PRR Modeler]

Afternoon All,

Had a crappy sleep last night and trying to stay awake as long as possible. Still have the stomach issues. I'm here to say OJ was not my friend today.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Karl I got a chuckle from your meme.

I hope everyone has a good day.