New progress on the Walthers Turntable
#1
Here are a couple of pictures of the progress.
The shortened Atlas Roundhouse had to go as it was too wide with the 15deg angles.
I took a modern Walthers house (10deg.) and shortened both ends for a total length of 8" and then angled one wall of the Walthers Machine Shop and moved the smoke stack from the side to where you see the base now in the picture to decrease the over all width of both structures and I should now have room for some extra tracks off the table.
As you can see I need to do some more scenery removal to fit them.

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#2
Looking good so far 2285_ Waveof7
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#3
Mike glad you carried this thread over here, the progress looks GREAT from when i last saw it Thumbsup Thumbsup
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#4
Thanks J and Josh.

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#5
Those are looking great! The changes you are making to the engine shop are looking very nice! Can't wait to see more!
Scott
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#6
These are great running TT's. Don't be shy with dirtying up the bottom of the pit and area. 2285_
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#7
Here they are with shortening and angling complete and roofs cut and constructed.
This is no easy task as every piece has to be cut seperately and shortened. Also a template of the floor was made to use for the layout cutouts for the pits in the roundhouse and the pits were shortened and installed.
They are now ready for paint and them final construction.
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#8
35 Nice Thumbsup
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#9
Mike, the roundhouse and engine shop are look really good!! Thumbsup Thumbsup
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#10
Thanks Guys , I'll try to paint them this weekend.
Mike
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#11
Great job! Those are turning out nice. You engine house modifcations look really good and like it was supposed to be that way. Can't wait to see them painted!
Scott
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#12
Thanks Scott , I actually just came in from the garage and painting but have a considerable amount of hand painting and finishing to do yet.
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#13
Here they are out of the paint shop and some details added. I need to put more on and weather and install tracks. Then I should be ready to go.
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#14
Mike im liking those yellow windows, i think you chose a good color for the buildings. And i LOVE the rooftop details, especially the air conditioner and the duct work Thumbsup Thumbsup and the downspouts and the light above the door in the 3rd pic is neat detail too Thumbsup Thumbsup
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#15
Thanks Josh , I realized I need to make 2 more lights for the other doors so I havn't painted it yet.
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