03-23-2020, 08:10 AM
Ezdays' 2020 a bit over one sqare foot challenge
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03-23-2020, 08:30 AM
(03-23-2020, 08:10 AM)doctorwayne Wrote:(03-22-2020, 03:18 PM)ezdays Wrote: ....It's like retracing one's learning curve, only it's a lot slower now than before.... Thank you both, Mike, first order of business is to get those parking meters in. Can't run a town without revenue... Wayne, I wouldn't be this far ahead if I didn't have those buildings from my old layout. Most needed repairs or rebuilds, but as for current progress, I'm not so sure there is so much of that....
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
03-28-2020, 07:09 PM
Some progress. Got the foamboard secured in place. Glad I had a lot of ammo to weigh it down since it really got warped. The firehouse and commercial buildings are pretty much done. Just have some detailing to do on both. The apartment house is in process, the construction crew took a break but will be back as soon as the glue dries. None of the buildings are fixed in place yet since I'm still not sure what's the best arraignment. No big giant steps, but moving along as best I can.
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
03-29-2020, 06:44 AM
Looking good Don!
Mike
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03-30-2020, 04:55 PM
That looks Great!!!!
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03-31-2020, 08:45 AM
I agree, but I also like those right-angle clamps that you're using, Don. I'm not sure if I have even one structure on my layout where all of the corners are at 90º to one another.
Wayne
03-31-2020, 09:52 AM
Thanks everyone. Wayne, those clamps are very special. I got them at Sears and I think they're older than I am. Well, close enough to be considered a family heirloom. Pat (Duffy) says, "don't ever sell them at a garage sale", he uses them as much as I do. I have a difficult time getting corners to align and I always seen to have to fiddle with them after assembly. These clamps not only keeps them square, but also aligned, top to bottom. Don't think Sears has them anymore, but Lowe's has similar ones for around $10.00US each.
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
04-02-2020, 06:10 PM
OK, I have the three new structures finished, but the apartment building gave me a run for my money. I left the roof off so I could put in sheets of window dressing that I made on my computer. I backed the sheets with black paper and cut out where I wanted light to shine through. No biggie, but when I finished the Gambrel roof, the two sloping pieces were too big. Why? Well Model Power used a plastic tree from another model and they just didn't fit, and was a bear to trim after they were glued in place, just glad they weren't too small..
The second issue I had with this is when I submitted the plans for adding the fire escape, the Town Building Commission rejected the plans (see photo), because there was no way to get from one floor to the other (who's dumb idea what that at Model Power?). Fortunately, after a bit of research, they said that the building is grandfathered in. Apparently, 140 years ago their code only mentioned fire exit doors, no ladders or stairs. So we're good to go the way it is. The only thing is, you'd have to jump from the fourth floor (about three inches) in case of fire .... (hmm, who's dumb ideal is that?). Anyhow, I'm starting to blend the foam board into the existing landscape (see last photo), so I've been busy, just wasted a lot of time on the apartment house.
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
04-02-2020, 08:12 PM
WOW!! G Scale clamps on those tiny buildings... I can relate to that
Looks Great!!!!!!
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04-03-2020, 06:12 AM
(04-02-2020, 08:12 PM)ngauger Wrote: WOW!! G Scale clamps on those tiny buildings... I can relate to that They're going back to the store, I was assured that they were 1:1 clamps....
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
04-03-2020, 06:26 AM
Building looks great Don!
Mike
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04-03-2020, 06:51 AM
(04-03-2020, 06:26 AM)Tyson Rayles Wrote: Building looks great Don! Thanks Mike, not bad for a 140 year-old brownstone. I do see a few areas that I meant to touch up, that's what I like (or not) about close-up photos, they show all the flaws.
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
04-03-2020, 07:42 AM
04-04-2020, 06:24 AM
(04-03-2020, 07:42 AM)doctorwayne Wrote:(04-03-2020, 06:51 AM)ezdays Wrote: ....that's what I like (or not) about close-up photos, they show all the flaws. Thanks, that was the idea, blank windows on an office building is OK, but not where people live. What I like about the closeup shot is the chance to fix those things that aren't quite right, especially working in N scale and with aging eyes. It's good that you can now see what needs to be changed, and still have a chance to be able to go back and do it.
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
04-05-2020, 06:27 AM
Aging eyes? Really? Come on Don you are only in your 70's, you are still a kid! When you hit your 90's then you can talk about aging eyes!
Mike
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