Lester Perrys scratch build 09 summer challenge

[Ralph]

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

[Steamtrains]

I know those guys..!! They come around here several times a month....

[Lester Perry]

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

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.

[ezdays]

Les,

Looking real good there. I can see where the scratch build competition is going to be something to deal with.

[eightyeightfan1]

Geee.....

No!..Thats whats missing on that gon.
Project looks great.

[Lester Perry]

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.

[Trucklover]

Nice work Les, the covered hopper shed and the silos are looking good and coming together

[Lester Perry]

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.

[viperman]

Looking good so far! How tall (scale feet) are those silos? I"'d hate to be the guy to walk up all those steps!

[Lester Perry]

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.

[Lester Perry]

Made some more progress on this.







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.

[Lester Perry]

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.

[ngauger]

Geeze - My condolences!!

[Steamtrains]

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.

[Trucklover]

Les im so sorry to hear the sad news My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.