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Marken
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 Posted - 08/23/2005 : 9:21:46 PM
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After looking at Karl O's Wall, I decided to give it a try in a little bigger form. I'm just going to wing it as I go along...
The base is a 6x8" piece of hardboard...
The two walls came from Randy at DD...they were extra's he sent when it seemed Addam's was going in the trash[:-bigeyes]
I've started the first wall. It's been primed and a garage door and window has been cut in...
Here the wall has been weathered along with the window. I'll be scratching the garage door...
I'll update as I make some progress. |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 9:50:48 PM
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Ken,
I'll be following along. How did you cut the opening for the garage door and window? |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
23230 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2005 : 9:50:48 PM
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Ken,
I'll be following along. How did you cut the opening for the garage door and window? |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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Marken
Fireman
USA
2893 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2005 : 9:57:16 PM
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Hi Bruce,
I used Randy's suggestion of drilling holes along the scribe lines and then sanding the rest of the way.
The window is routed in. Worked well except for the dust. I also glued cardstock to the back of the walls before beginning for added strength. |
In memory of Mike Chambers |
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Marken
Fireman
USA
2893 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2005 : 9:57:16 PM
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Hi Bruce,
I used Randy's suggestion of drilling holes along the scribe lines and then sanding the rest of the way.
The window is routed in. Worked well except for the dust. I also glued cardstock to the back of the walls before beginning for added strength. |
In memory of Mike Chambers |
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TrainsHO
Engine Wiper
USA
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TrainsHO
Engine Wiper
USA
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MikeC
Administrator
USA
21584 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2005 : 11:37:32 PM
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Originally posted by Dutchman
Ken,
I'll be following along.
Ditto! This looks really interesting, Ken.
As a side note, Bob Van Gelder at SRMW recommends bracing plaster walls with either cardstock or 1/8" square stripwood. I've used both plain white glue and yellow carpenter's glue with good success. Both stick to the plaster with no problems.
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run.
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MikeC
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 11:37:32 PM
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Originally posted by Dutchman
Ken,
I'll be following along.
Ditto! This looks really interesting, Ken.
As a side note, Bob Van Gelder at SRMW recommends bracing plaster walls with either cardstock or 1/8" square stripwood. I've used both plain white glue and yellow carpenter's glue with good success. Both stick to the plaster with no problems.
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run.
Visit the Central Missouri & Southern
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teejay
Fireman
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 12:14:42 AM
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Off to a good start , Ken . Looks like red oxide primer for starters . I like the window treatment already .I prefer white glue since it dries almost colourless .
Terry |
Edited by - teejay on 08/24/2005 12:16:05 AM |
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teejay
Fireman
Canada
5832 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 12:14:42 AM
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Off to a good start , Ken . Looks like red oxide primer for starters . I like the window treatment already .I prefer white glue since it dries almost colourless .
Terry |
Edited by - teejay on 08/24/2005 12:16:05 AM |
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Marken
Fireman
USA
2893 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 7:29:33 PM
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I used Aleene's Easy Flow Tacky Glue for the card stock. Holds really well.
After working on the garage door I remembered I had some old plastic kits[:-ashamed]laying around so there was a change of plans. Besides, the wood one looked like crap
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Marken
Fireman
USA
2893 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 7:29:33 PM
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I used Aleene's Easy Flow Tacky Glue for the card stock. Holds really well.
After working on the garage door I remembered I had some old plastic kits[:-ashamed]laying around so there was a change of plans. Besides, the wood one looked like crap
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In memory of Mike Chambers |
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teejay
Fireman
Canada
5832 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 8:26:24 PM
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Yeah that works ...maybe put a light over the big door ?
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teejay
Fireman
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 8:26:24 PM
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Yeah that works ...maybe put a light over the big door ?
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Bbags
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USA
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 8:31:04 PM
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Originally posted by teejay
Yeah that works ...maybe put a light over the big door ?
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Uh, would that be a red light Terry.
Ken looks as if you are off to a good start.
Rather plain Jane right now but I am sure that problem will soon be fixed.
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