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Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 03-17-2022
well got started on the bash and boy its a challenge all right the original builder must have used 1/2 a tube of cement on it as you can see its in sad shape
jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - ezdays - 03-17-2022
It's always a challenge to dismantle something someone else put together, especially removing glue. Good luck, looks like you have a plan...
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - nachoman - 03-17-2022
Sounds like fun - and a real challenge!!
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 03-21-2022
well got to work on this a bit the first thing was to make a new wall for train side (front) with second story add on its three separate pieces of styrene the bottom is .080 shiplap the top is .060 v groove with a piece of ho scale 4 by 6 . photo is not the best but shows it well enough.
jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - Tyson Rayles - 03-22-2022
Rebuilding something someone else already built is always a challenge.
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - ezdays - 03-22-2022
(03-22-2022, 09:12 AM)Tyson Rayles Wrote: Rebuilding something someone else already built is always a challenge.
That's why the call this a "challenge".... A whole tube of glue to make sure the roof stays on.
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - ngauger - 03-23-2022
That roof looks like the type that you would find on a haunted mansion
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 03-25-2022
slight hold up on this waiting for a package from Tichy .
Jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 03-30-2022
ok got the doors , the ground floor is complete , windows and doors are just taped in as i need to paint wall and add windows in second story
Jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - Tyson Rayles - 03-30-2022
Good to see progress.
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - tompm - 03-30-2022
Nice job!
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 04-01-2022
worked on the rest of the second floor and thought I'd share the way I layout for windows . i use a fine tipped mechanical pencell to mark the bottom of sash and on vertical siding I just count out the spaces and mark then drill 5 holes inside the marks , using a #11 blade i make a cut between the holes , then finish out with small file . the bottom mark assures that all the windows will line up.
Jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - ezdays - 04-02-2022
Getting windows square and level isn't always an easy task. That reference line is a good idea.
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - jim currie - 04-05-2022
on with the challenge , the basic building is now complete without windows need to paint walls a rich brown oxide with trim being lead white will add corrugated tin to canopy and a deck to back side for second story access . once painted you wouldn't know that part of it is the old station .
Jim
RE: Jims kit bash challenge - Tyson Rayles - 04-09-2022
Looking good!