Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge

[Lester Perry]

I am adding a Gern facility to my layout. Some of this is already in existence as a truck manufacturing plant and just needed modification. This transformation actually started before I entered this contest. What has happened so far is not part of my entry as it is only cosmetic, such as signs. The facility already in existence is a simple scratch build from about 12 years ago.
My entry is a part to be added to this. Here are some pics of what I have done to this point. these have been posted earlier in the upper berth, under A FEW PICS GERN IN WV .




I am showing this to make sure I am not disqualified on a technicality. Also I have already begun my project a few days ago. So if this is a problem tell me now.I am using some out of the ordinary material. Here is what I have as of now.

This is 2" PVC pipe that I had just collecting dust.


This is what it looks like now.


Plastic Sign I picked up at LHS (local hardware store)


here I now have a top added to it.


Add some steps. and that is all for now.

Stay tuned for more updates

[eightyeightfan1]

Cool idea using the "OR RENT" sign.
Is it made of styrene? can you use Tenex or Testors glues on them?

[Lester Perry]

It's not styrene, so far all I have done is put it on the top of the PVC pipe. I used contact cement for that and used contact cement to hold them together. I figured it will hold to anything. I even used it for the steps.
I am trying to do this with things I already have laying around. So far so good no $$ so far. Oops except for the sign. $1.00 plus some change.

[Lester Perry]

Well this project has been put on a temporary hold. If you look at the HO forum you will find that I am making some much needed changes to my layout. So give me a couple of weeks and I will be back on this.

[upnick]

Hi Les,

Look forward to progress

[Trucklover]

Neat idea using the PVC Les. Like the stairs going up to the tops of the silos too

Looking forward to seeing more when you get around to it

[Lester Perry]

Thanks Guys, I thought the steps would be something a little different instead of a ladder. Here are a couple more pics of it in place but that is it for now.




Got to get to more pressing issues of changing. You can find these issues at
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[e-paw]

I'm glad I don't have to climb those stairs.

[eightyeightfan1]

I'm glad I don't have to climb those stairs.

I'm having a heart attack just thinking about it.
Nice job!

[Lester Perry]

[Lester Perry]

Alright now ,I have had to break from building right of way and laying track. So why not work on my other project. Sounded like a good idea to me. Before I show this I must say, due to an error in measurements this little piece of framework may have to be scrapped. The engineers are studying the problem now. I know it doesn't Look like much work, but it is time consuming foe an amateur like me. Please be kind.

[Lester Perry]

Well the engineers made a few minor changes and here are the results

[Ralph]

Nice work fitting that loading section against the silos! You hired some good engineers there Les!
Ralph

[Lester Perry]

Yes there are 2 of them Their names are try and try again. I think they have done some work for you.

[Herc Driver]

Using that "For Rent" sign was a great idea! I didn't even stop to think that those signs are just as good (and probably cheaper) than styrene sheets of comparable size. Really nice modeling!