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Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 10-09-2013
This was my second choice for my Orphan Challenge, in looking at the time frame that I was allowed I knew I would not finish, so I decided to do something else. Now that the challenge is over I decided that this would be a good project to pick away at for the next year...
I wanted to build some logging and heavy equipment but really did not have a place to put it on my current Free-mo modules. In looking at this building I figured I could change it into a heavy equipment and truck repair shop and fil lthe yard with interesting equipment. It would also give me a place to park my stuff and photograph it when finished.
This building started as as part of a garage I was going to build for my layour in Kansas. Since then I have removed the small vehicle section and decided to use the small side area as a machne shop and crew area.
Here is what I started with.
![[Image: IMG_3308.JPG]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fhLbbrzMyag/Tgz9rjOKcKI/AAAAAAAAAyk/lXIe-Y2aNUI/s1600/IMG_3308.JPG)
I have removed the back end of the buildign to place in some larger windows and started on the machine/crew area of the building
Here is the front view
![[Image: IMG_7025.JPG]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SHKzBLHuzLg/UlSjOWjGXQI/AAAAAAAABRk/RFQ1z_ddGSQ/s1600/IMG_7025.JPG)
and back view
![[Image: IMG_7027.JPG]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-46TqwPuj8Zs/UlSjMYHf0DI/AAAAAAAABRY/aVIauDUxO3U/s1600/IMG_7027.JPG)
My next task is to frame in the large rear widnows and make some repairs to some of the studs.
I also have around 25 large trusses and 12 small trusses that I need to build.
![[Image: IMG_7028.JPG]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B67IZ1FSMcw/UlSjMCLJSsI/AAAAAAAABRU/G-FErhPQ8PA/s1600/IMG_7028.JPG)
I did build a jig for the trusses, but it is still very time consuming...
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - faraway - 10-09-2013
May be you keep it in the under construction state? It is a real beauty! I did always like the way how US wood based structures look during construction.
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - Sumpter250 - 10-09-2013
There is something definitely to be said about wood frame construction, modeled in scale.
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - Tyson Rayles - 10-09-2013
Looks great so far!
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 10-10-2013
Thanks guys!!
I am glad you like it so far. I have thought of building a house under construction, but that will be another project. This one will have the walls completed and the interior fully detailed.
I was going through some of my old projects that I had started for my layout in Kansa and came across this hardware store. I have no need for a detailed hardware store interior, but all the tools and shelving could easily be used to detail the interior of this build. So I spent some time removing the details and storing them for later.
![[Image: interior7.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/interior7.jpg)
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - Sumpter250 - 10-10-2013
mountaingoatgreg Wrote:I have no need for a detailed hardware store interior, but all the tools and shelving could easily be used to detail the interior of this build. So I spent some time removing the details and storing them for later.
Always good to see someone. . . . "Recycle". . . .
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 11-03-2013
I am trying to do a better job of not buying what I don't need, but I am glad when I can repurpose things and get rid of things I have no use for.
Here is a little update.
![[Image: Lud+Equip4.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bWslp54eRhY/UnWoGpbl95I/AAAAAAAABSs/M67A5MkChRI/s1600/Lud+Equip4.jpg)
![[Image: Lud+Equip5.jpg]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5IyOY1kfkY/UnWnZEedodI/AAAAAAAABSc/vaXHcxY9Z1c/s1600/Lud+Equip5.jpg)
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 11-03-2013
A little more progress this weekend:
![[Image: Lud+Equip9.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FbXHWaL-1G8/UncJantT47I/AAAAAAAABS8/OtRBOcSQh-E/s1600/Lud+Equip9.jpg)
![[Image: Lud+Equip8.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ihdCo7P240U/UncOiDNeFcI/AAAAAAAABTU/Gs8d4GBSxw0/s1600/Lud+Equip8.jpg)
I built a small office area and got the walls up in the machine shop.
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - faraway - 11-04-2013
Very very impressive!
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - shortliner - 11-04-2013
It really does seem a shame to cover that over!
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 11-04-2013
Thanks guys!!
I have had a good time with this build, at times it has been very frustrating, but also, has been very rewarding. Since this is going to sit on the edge of a module and I plan on using it as a photo diorama I figured it would be worth the extra time and added detail. I think when this one is done I am going to do a quicker project so I can get a little more done in possibly less time.
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - Kev1340 - 11-20-2013
Beautiful work, you have great patience! This will certainly be an eye catching feature when it's finished
Cheers,
Kev
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - Steamtrains - 11-21-2013
There's nothing I enjoy more than "stick building"...
And you're doing a great job..!!
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 11-30-2013
OK, after some issues with a first attmept at adding sheeting I finally got it covered and painted. I have added some Grandt Line windows and doors which give it a much more finished apperance.
![[Image: Lud+Equip+11.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pxCcWgcJ9VM/Upqfo3kUDCI/AAAAAAAABTw/-_Rh1JbxtPo/s1600/Lud+Equip+11.jpg)
![[Image: Lud+Equip+10.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9C_Nu_ZEKYo/Upqd7_wWb6I/AAAAAAAABTk/Wnj_Slv3BRE/s1600/Lud+Equip+10.jpg)
Re: Ludgren Equipment Scratchbuild - mountaingoatgreg - 03-01-2014
OOOooo Look I did something...
![[Image: Lud+Equip+12.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TelMLWWoaW4/UxKxy0C6HEI/AAAAAAAABUE/C0UT7OF3vIc/s1600/Lud+Equip+12.jpg)