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Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Ralph - 07-11-2009
Lester Perry Wrote:Yes there are 2 of them Their names are try and try again. I think they have done some work for you.
As a matter of fact, they have!!!
Ralph
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Steamtrains - 07-11-2009
I know those guys..!! They come around here several times a month....
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 07-12-2009
eightyeightfan1 Wrote:Cool idea using the "OR RENT" sign.Here is the scoop on the glue. As said before contact cement works. Plastruct plastic weld might as well use water. Testers model cement in the red tube works. Now I am gluing the printed side so far, the back might be different.
Is it made of styrene? can you use Tenex or Testors glues on them?
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - ezdays - 07-12-2009
Les,
Looking real good there.
I can see where the scratch build competition is going to be something to deal with.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - eightyeightfan1 - 07-12-2009
Geee.....
No!..Thats whats missing on that gon.
Project looks great.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 07-12-2009
I did a little painting today. Now to start adding some detail to it. I am not sure where to go with it but here I go. I figure some pipes would be in order.
![[Image: 100_2056.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/100_2056.jpg)
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Trucklover - 07-12-2009
Nice work Les, the covered hopper shed and the silos are looking good and coming together
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 07-12-2009
Thank you sir. This is just getting started. I am now making Piping and enjoying all of it. I built a walkway for the top but it is not mounted as of now, I have other things I need to do first.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - viperman - 07-13-2009
Looking good so far! How tall (scale feet) are those silos? I"'d hate to be the guy to walk up all those steps!
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 07-13-2009
viperman Wrote:Looking good so far! How tall (scale feet) are those silos? I"'d hate to be the guy to walk up all those steps!
Well they are 67 feet tall. No particular reason, that is just how long I cut the pipe. As far as the steps go I thought about using ladders but wanted to do something different. Walking up is one thing but missing the top step coming down would be, well. Interesting to say the least.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 07-17-2009
Made some more progress on this.
![[Image: 100_2057.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/100_2057.jpg)
![[Image: 100_2058.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/100_2058.jpg)
![[Image: 100_2059.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/100_2059.jpg)
Ok I know some of the pipes going down aren't straight but its not finished, no where near finished. The pipes are #14 Household wire as in 14-3 and the walkway is a fence. The valves are brake wheels. The third pic is what you will see when on the layout. I think it is time to place it on the layout before I go any further with it.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Lester Perry - 08-20-2009
Nothing new to show. Might start again next week. My oldest son passed away last Sunday evening. we will see how fast I get going. He had a 4 year old son he was playing video games with when his heart stopped.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - ngauger - 08-20-2009
Geeze - My condolences!!
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Steamtrains - 08-23-2009
Oh my God, Les....I hadn't read this before.....My deepest condolences. I can't begin to think how one can cope with something like this. Prayers for you and your family.
Re: Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge - Trucklover - 08-23-2009
Les im so sorry to hear the sad news
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.