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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
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 Posted - 07/10/2012 : 12:16:39 PM
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My other projects have creatively stalled for one reason or another and it has been awhile since I've built an actual laser kit. This has been in my stack of shelf orphans for awhile.
This is a great little structure and is of the usual Bar Mills high quality we've come to expect. The basic design easily lends itself to some creative "imagineering" and IMO it strikes me as in the same genre as Earl Smallshaw's classic
"Perkins Produce" (December, 1974, Model Railroader) - proportions, roof pitch, etc.
To begin, here are the original OEM photos of the structure ...
Dave D. had previously built this structure:
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17621
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 12:30:17 PM
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This is in 1/87.
My construction methodology may seem a bit unorthodox as I've started with the side elevation to work out my color scheme:
Walls: Americana Celery Green, Wasabi Green, A/I sparingly on individual clapboards;
Doors/Windows: Americana Russet;
Roof: Folk Art Olive Green
... and appraise the appearance and texture of the diamond-shaped shingled roofing.
Thus far I've proceeded per kit instructions except the shingles were cut using craft-type pinking shears and heavy bond paper and the rain gutter and downspout were scratched from brass and styrene tubing. I've also added a transom above the door and another portal window (Tichy).
Lighting is a pre-soldered warm white 3V DC chip LED purchased from Evan Designs:
(http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/smd-chip-leds.html) wired in a Campbell's brass lamp shade.
Here are the LEDs ...
If there is enough interest, I'm happy to explain and illustrate step-by-step construction techniques, otherwise, I'll continue to post progressive photos.
Thanks
and Best wishes, ...
Delbert
Sulphur Springs Valley, Arizona |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/18/2012 06:00:00 AM |
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CBryars2
Engine Wiper
USA
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Posted - 07/10/2012 : 2:18:34 PM
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Very nice, good colors and the light looks great. Your sparking my interest in this kit. Really like Bar Mills stuff.
Cameron |
Cameron \ OD
Denver Golden & Clear Creek Railroad
www.dgccrr.blogspot.com |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 3:54:50 PM
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Thanks, Cameron.
I really like a lot of Bar Mills' structures, too. Some inspire me more than others - as this one did.
If you're interested in structure lighting, take a moment and check out the Evan Designs LEDs as they are pre-soldered and guaranteed for two years. Their prices are very reasonable considering:
http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/ledlights1.html
Delbert |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/10/2012 4:03:57 PM |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 4:17:20 PM
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Fast forward ...
The roof dormers and other details are not part of the OEM kit.
Since my structure will be in heavy conifer forest, the small walkway will give access to fire barrels from Wiseman Model Services ...
Additional door and windows are Tichy ... http://www.tichytraingroup.com/
The small window dormer still lacks roof flashing, and the larger still needs joist ends, gutters and down spout, misc. roof details.
Yes, the lamp above the door is another chip LED. Lighted photos to follow.
Continued ...
Delbert |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/10/2012 7:22:42 PM |
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masonamerican
Crew Chief
Sweden
535 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 02:30:18 AM
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Looks great! You certainly have changed it to a most interesting building!
Håkan |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 02:34:52 AM
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The back elevation wall is cut from a 12X6-inch sheet of random clapboarding - a perfect match with the OEM siding supplied in the kit ...
*This looks upside down but I flipped it over and it looks the same to me* [:-magnify]
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Edited by - LaRueD on 07/11/2012 10:58:19 AM |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 02:37:30 AM
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Thanks, Håkan!
Delbert |
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mark_dalrymple
Crew Chief
New Zealand
519 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 03:23:01 AM
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Very cool Delbert!
Another masterfully altered kit resulting in a truly 'one of a kind' structure. Looking forward to watching this one progress.
Cheers, Mark. |
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rpdylan
New Hire
USA
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Posted - 07/11/2012 : 07:30:14 AM
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this is what I did with Stanley Stove's kit...
BTW, I dont know how you post a photo!
Download Attachment:  skagnetti2.jpg
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Edited by - rpdylan on 07/11/2012 07:31:17 AM |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 08:04:05 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_dalrymple
Very cool Delbert!
Another masterfully altered kit resulting in a truly 'one of a kind' structure. Looking forward to watching this one progress.
Cheers, Mark.
Thanks, Mark!
Good to hear from you [:-thumbu]
Delbert |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 08:11:40 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by rpdylan
this is what I did with Stanley Stove's kit...
BTW, I dont know how you post a photo!
I've taken the liberty to post your image above.
Your Stanley's looks great. I see you reversed the side elevations and enlarged the overall structure profile. I plan to do similar.
Here is a link to "How to post a photo" ...
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=4761
Hope that helps.
Thanks for your comment and photo.
Delbert |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/11/2012 08:16:09 AM |
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2012 : 03:09:05 AM
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All Tichy windows which include precut glazing and interior shades:
single unit #8024 - same as OEM
double unit #8159
portal #8149 - same as OEM.
Walls and roofs not glued yet in next three images which explains gaps and crookedness ...
Continued ...
Delbert
Sulphur Springs Valley, Arizona |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/14/2012 03:23:48 AM |
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Capndick
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 07/14/2012 : 12:02:06 PM
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Terric build Delbert...that's a nice kit, one of the few from Artie that I have not yet built, yours has inspired be to find a place for it.
Please do a post on lighting, it will be very informative.
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 10:42:39 AM
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Originally posted by Capndick ...
"... Terrific build, Delbert...that's a nice kit, one of the few from Artie that I have not yet built, your's has inspired me to find a place for it. Please do a post on lighting, it will be very informative..."
Dick
Thank you, Dick.
I really like a lot of Bar Mills' kits, too. I still have a few others in my stack, here, but who knows when I will get to them.
The next section of my build (the extension that I illustrated the back wall of, above) will have three or four chip LEDs installed. I'll do a step-by-step on the lighting then. In the meantime, may I suggest you check out these links and videos from Evan Designs ...
Here are the warm-white chips I am using:
http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/smd-chip-leds.html
Power source:
http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/mosu2.html
Wiring, etc.:
http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/tutorial.html
I posted some photos and information here - about half way down the page:
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36437&whichpage=2
Thanks for your kind comments and interest in my project.
Best wishes,
Delbert
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LaRueD
Engine Wiper
USA
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 11:29:28 AM
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This, originally, was the side elevation wall but I have turned it 90-degrees making it the front of the extension I've posted above.
Window, door and covered stairwell placement ...
Here is the same OEM wall ...
Continued, ...
Delbert |
Edited by - LaRueD on 07/19/2012 11:31:23 AM |
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Scratch 'n Bash: Bar Mills' Stanley Stove & Boiler
