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RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 03-08-2019
I was back at it tonight for a while and when I looked at the addition I thought it looked like it would be too large for the area I have in mind. It appears to be about 36 feet long so I decided 24 would be plenty because it really doesn't appear to be a shop to work on more than one car at a time, so the front will be short a window. So I cut out the sides for it and installed the windows and doors.
It might be a while before I get back to it. My friend just brought me about 1200 slides that I want to scan for him. Starting in May of 1968. Lots of neat PC stuff too as well as Erie Lackawana Once they are done I will ask for permission to share.
Charlie
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 03-30-2019
Of course it isn't going to be exact because I don't want it on a grade but work continued for a while today. Things are glued together with a roof and some of the trim.
RE: Charlie b's layout - doctorwayne - 03-30-2019
That's takin' shape nicely, Charlie!
Wayne
RE: Charlie b's layout - Tyson Rayles - 03-31-2019
Good to see someone progressing!
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 04-01-2019
Well, trim painting never was my forte' but a second coat will be needed as well as some scraping where it looks like I used a four inch brush. I should have waited for warmer conditions but I can repair my mistakes. I just had to keep doing stuff.
I have the sign glued to the polystyrene waiting for the glue to dry then I can cut it out and bolt it to the building.
For the roofing I can see in the original picture that it was corrugated metal so I used an old EIDE computer cable and burnished some aluminum foil over it to get the material
You have to pull the eraser in the same direction but it is a cheap way to make corrugated metal.
I have to wait for glue to dry to trim the edges and then a little roof coating and jut a tiny bit of rust.
Charlie
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 04-01-2019
Lots more to do but I had to set it in temporarily to see what it would look like. You have to take pictures to see what needs done . I think it is going to be a neat little addition and my first scratch build. Only took 75 years to get brave enough to try. I have a lot to learn I hope I have enough time left.
RE: Charlie b's layout - doctorwayne - 04-01-2019
(04-01-2019, 08:50 PM)Charlie B Wrote:
.... I think it is going to be a neat little addition...
I totally agree, Charlie, and it fits right in!
Wayne
RE: Charlie b's layout - ezdays - 04-02-2019
Nice Charlie.
RE: Charlie b's layout - Tyson Rayles - 04-02-2019
Looks right at home!
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 05-31-2019
Another project...
RE: Charlie b's layout - BR60103 - 05-31-2019
Charlie
which Aerotrain is that? I have one car from Varney.
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 05-31-2019
(05-31-2019, 07:49 PM)BR60103 Wrote: Charlie
which Aerotrain is that? I have one car from Varney.
This is the bowser version. I understand they bought the varney molds.
Charlie
RE: Charlie b's layout - Tyson Rayles - 06-01-2019
Nice job on the roofing. Neat train.
RE: Charlie b's layout - ezdays - 06-01-2019
Like the trestle, that shot is magazine worthy...
RE: Charlie b's layout - Charlie B - 06-01-2019
(06-01-2019, 08:35 AM)ezdays Wrote: Like the trestle, that shot is magazine worthy...
The trestle was a gift from Railcop. I had to design the layout in that area so I could use it. He did a great job.
Charlie