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SAFN SAAP
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 Posted - 05/15/2012 : 11:34:06 PM
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Hello Y'all,
I got bit by the bug again today. I am sitting here waiting on the 1x1 lumber from Kappler so I can build Fredericksburg Jct, and I gotta build something. So, I looked to see what I could build. What did I grab? DEBENLLC's Sequoia 4002, Repair Hoist Kit, for my car knockers shop.
This is a very straight forward kit. A box of wood, instructions, three pieces of casting and off to the races you go. The tools I used were simple:[*]
NWSL Chopper
Ruler
Digital Caliper/Micrometer
MicroMark Magnetic Jig
MicroMark Brass Clamps
Elmer's Wood Glue
Various Tweesers
Pounce Wheel
X-acto knife
Various files
Pencil
Dr. Pepper
The Dog
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The instructions are basic. You need to know how to convert scale distances. The Jim's Dollhouse Scale Conversion Calculator online is invaluable. Key to this build is keeping everything square.
It's a pretty straight forward build but it took me about 9 hours to complete. I added the catwalk next to the pulley, the two Campbell Fire Barrels, which I need to paint, and some of the extra bracing to shore up the hoist.
The kit also comes with NBW's to install, which I will do after I apply the Instant Age, then stain it Oak. I'll paint the bolts with Polly S Flat Aluminum, then rust them up. I'm ordering ladders from Rusty's Stump for the crew to get on top of the hoist and getting some HO Scale chain and hooks to finish it off. I may add a small work table with tools on the side of the hoist for added realism. I definitely need to get another one for the locomotive shop. I highly recommend Richard Bendever and his wife Debbie over at DEBENLLC. Their products are great! You can visit them at: www.debenllc.com.
Here are the pics so far. Enjoy!
Manny
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k27rgs
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 01:08:21 AM
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Excellent. I think it would take me about a week to post that many pics.
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andykins
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 03:11:14 AM
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nice looking hoist! looks nice and simple too. gives me an idea or two
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slimrails
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 05:48:30 AM
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Hey, Manny...That's one sweet structure. It could slip right over a spare track next to 'the shop'. You've got me thinking now...
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George D
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 06:13:30 AM
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Very nice, Manny. Thanks for all the photos of the build.
George
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SAFN SAAP
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 10:05:43 AM
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Thanks guys for all the compliments! It's a joy to build Sequoia kits. Ben and Debbie really take good care of me. It's well appreciated.
I started work on the details. First attempt at Fire Barrels. The lettering is dry transfers from Clover House. I scored big with them since they have the 1880-1910 letter font for the S.A.& A.P.! The bands are painted with Polly S Grimy Black. Easier to turn the barrel against the brush, then move the brush against the barrel.
The water was an interesting aspect. Blue never entered the picture because, well, water isn't blue. I really didn't have a green fitting for water. So I tried to remember what a barrel of water looked like when I was a kid. It looked, well, glossy black; kind of oily. So I chose oily black, to represent the depth of the barrel. Meh, came out okay. I can tell that this will need a little more experimentation.
Here are the pics so far. Once I know the Polly S is dry, the bands will get some weathered rusting. Then the barrels will be treated with Instant Age by DEBENLLC.
Overall, I am pleased.
Manny
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wesleybeks
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 10:36:33 AM
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Very nice and tidy work.
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hon3_rr
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 11:37:12 AM
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Sweet structure, and wonderful to see the 'tool' list.
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SAFN SAAP
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 6:10:42 PM
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Thanks guys for the compliments.
Well, today was a good day. I finished up the fire barrels. They are all dirtied up and covered with soot. I added some trim to the top walking plank, and another support beam for the pulley under the main section of the hoist. I also pulled out a hand winch to operate the cable with hook. It operates by chain which turns a pulley to operate the hoist.
After making sure the glue was dry, I then drilled out the holes for the NBW's, and I then took it for its first color shot. It will dry for the overnight period. Tomorrow I'll give it another shot of Realistic Oak.
I intend to put some dry transfer writing on the hoist:
KEEP OFF on the corners
DANGER on both the center posts.
HEIGHT on the overhang
WATCH YOUR STEP for the two ladders.
Other things I want to add are tools like wrenches, hammers, sledges, crow bars, a few lanterns, and a some blue flags and signs.
I've been thinking of adding a small work bench on one side. This would include an anvil, vise, and other tools they might have near this rig.
Anyways, here are the pics so far. Not much more tonight. I am going to start painting the hoist equipment.
Thanks!
Manny
 
 
 
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marklinsa
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 01:39:47 AM
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Morning Manny - could not help to notice that your dog did the QA! (QA - quality assurance) - i should train mine as well ...
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hon3_rr
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 07:49:43 AM
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This sounds like it's going to be an interesting little mini-scene. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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postalkarl
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 08:24:35 AM
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Hi:
Well done so far. I really like it.
Karl
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postalkarl
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 12:43:41 PM
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Hi SAFN:
I called Richard and he is sending me one.
Karl
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SAFN SAAP
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 2:04:01 PM
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Originally posted by postalkarl
Hi SAFN:
I called Richard and he is sending me one.
Karl
Hey Karl,
That's great! Ben and Debbie are some of the greatest folks all the way around. It's a pleasure to work with them. I hope you will post up your build of the hoist. Feel free to piggy back in this thread if you'd like!
I will soon be posting all the materials used toward my build to help others. Please watch for that post.
Again, thank you for your compliments and supporting DEBENLLC!
Manny
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SAFN SAAP
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 2:07:02 PM
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Originally posted by marklinsa
Morning Manny - could not help to notice that your dog did the QA! (QA - quality assurance) - i should train mine as well ...
Hahaha!
Yeah, that's my Great Dane, Roosevelt. He's my puppy, my boy, my best friend! He loves trains. He's very observant of them, but he does not interfere or touch them. He is very well mannered.
Quite often when I am building, he is at my side, snoring away, keeping me company, and will let out the occasional 'fart'. Great Danes are known for that, and yes, he clears the block and can overpower the smell of lacquer thinner, Testors glue, Tenax 7R, or any other strong chemical agent. But I love him all the more!
Manny
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