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Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 06-29-2010
I managed to get the ceiling finished and the fans and lights installed. I got the final trim boards cut and painted for the exterior of the building.
I worked one of the walls tonight three more to go. Place is still cluttered, but the material is being placed where it is supposed to be.
I made the lights from railroad lanterns that are sold at the family dollar store for 3 bucks. I had to buy the 1/8 pipe nipples, sockets and nuts, so I have about 8 bucks in each one, but they really look good, and there is plenty of light for me, and it is a nice warm light.
Charlie
Re: Charlie b's layout - P5se Camelback - 06-29-2010
... And there, over by the far wall ... Old Glory! Thanks, Charlie!
Re: Charlie b's layout - Gary S - 06-29-2010
Love the lights Charlie. Perfect!
Re: Charlie b's layout - OBJack - 07-01-2010
Ahhhhhh, Charlie.
Brilliant.
Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 07-01-2010
OBJack Wrote:Ahhhhhh, Charlie.Was that a pun?
Brilliant.
Re: Charlie b's layout - nachoman - 07-01-2010
That's very creative with those lights
Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 07-03-2010
Hi Blue,
I'm only posting one picture of the outside with the trim installed and painted. The outside is done for a while. I need to paint the whole building the same color but that is going to have to wait until things get cooler.
I finished the interior walls tonight with the exception of the dry wall around my little room which only needs to be painted in the morning. Then all the walls are done.
I've decided to paint the floor to protect it until I decide what I'm going to use. I may be able to score some free carpet from my brothers. They are keeping me in mind. Occasionally someone will change carpet for no other reason except they are tired of the color. In that case, I'm not fussy. I used a white vinyl floor in the model building room so I can find all the parts that fly so I think carpet might keep some parts from flying if we have a hi-dive from the table.
Happy holiday to everyone.
Charlie
Re: Charlie b's layout - faraway - 07-04-2010
That is a great building. Be proud, you did a great job! My congratulation.
Re: Charlie b's layout - OBJack - 07-04-2010
Charlie B Wrote:OK.OBJack Wrote:Ahhhhhh, Charlie.Was that a pun?
Brilliant.
You are onto me. :oops:
Yes, sorry Charlie, it wasn't my best. But that doesn't detract from the marvelous job you have done on you train lair, and honestly, I lurrve your innovate choice of light fittings man. Way to go.
Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 07-04-2010
A good days work today. All done but a little trim.
EDIT, MAY 2018. THE LANTERNS DID NOT ALLOW ENOUGH LIGHT SO HAD TO BE CHANGED.
Re: Charlie b's layout - Steamtrains - 07-04-2010
WoW...Now THAT'S a train room..!! Sure looks different with all the stuff out of the way. Now you're all set to build that dream layout...
Good idea having a fire extinguisher handy. Hope it's never needed...
Re: Charlie b's layout - doctorwayne - 07-04-2010
A great-lookin' space, Charlie.
Now :hey: get crackin' on the layout. 
Wayne
Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 07-04-2010
Aw...at least let the paint dry.
Re: Charlie b's layout - Gary S - 07-05-2010
Great space Charlie. You done good! Looking forward to the layout.
Re: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 07-05-2010
Thanks Everyone for your words of encouragement. There were many times that was what it took to get me jump started.
Today will be another grass cutting day. I didn't plan on building work anyhow.
Charlie