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Ted Country: USA | Posts: 5317 Carl B Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/22/2017 :  07:25:06 AM       Jim- It is indeed a change of pace for me, and so far so good. The Vollmer stuff is impressive. Frank- I believe you're referring to Sgt Bobs model? I concur, he's captured the Old World look! Thank you Ted. The Mrs. deserves the credit on the color choices. However, I have been "guiding" her along.. Country: USA | Posts: 2649 Carl B Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/22/2017 :  07:52:33 AM       The top of this building is a major project unto itself. Certainly more work than the walls. Here I am mid-way thru the mansard roof construction, frames and windows for dormers were all individual pieces. Painted grays and teal for an aged patina look. The molded-in color was a dull teal, so it was easy to cover. Building up and gluing on the steep angle was a I used wood braces to hold them up in position while the adhesive dried.... I still have many pieces to go, it's very detailed with many separate items. The large front window frame was molded with a zillion window panes, we thought it looked too busy, so I marked out some panes and cut them away. You can see a false wall in the middle, to which I glued a picture of long curtains against. More trim being attached, and the modified window frame has its curved roof ready. The very top of the roof with a skylight is also prepped. All pieces attached, roof complete. I wanted to show the boss how this would look temporarily before it came together, and in case she wanted to change her mind... Roof was just set down onto rubber-banded together walls. More work to be done yet. I think Darlene's color choices are working well. Size is approx. 4" square and 7 1/2" tall. First time I've ever purchased this new putty from Deluxe Materials, water smoothing and cleanup...have to try this on the corners and seams, which will need it ... Comes highly recommended from past users...I'll give an update after I use some ... Till next time...trying to light her up! Country: USA | Posts: 2649 desertdrover Engineer Posted - 10/22/2017 :  09:46:06 AM     Great looking structure, and that Perfect plastic putty is a first for me, never seen it before. Looking forward to what you think of it, I may be adding a new product to my arsenal against gaps and seams. Country: USA | Posts: 17152 Bill Gill Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  10:12:42 AM     Looks good! Country: USA | Posts: 2090 Frank Palmer Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  10:14:09 AM       Carl, that's one impressive looking structure. Country: USA | Posts: 4391 kebmo Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  11:11:01 AM       that roof assembly looks like a real pita but you pulled it off perfectly. i also like the mods to the large window. this is shaping up nicely. if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Country: USA | Posts: 1231 TRAINS1941 Engineer Premium Member Posted - 10/22/2017 :  12:08:59 PM     Wow that's really nice. Great job putting all those pieces together. I like that wood board your using is that a piece of butchers block?? Or haven't you told Darlene about its use yet!! Jerry "And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." A. Lincoln Country: USA | Posts: 10082 Ensign Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  12:26:10 PM     Carl, your first structure looks beautiful! Tell Darlene, that she did a fine job of picking out the colours for it. That large roof window looks like the perfect spot for a lit up Christmas tree. Greg Shinnie Country: Canada | Posts: 7593 Guff Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/22/2017 :  12:42:51 PM     Carl, Beautiful structure but it looks like a difficult build. Coloring is perfect! Dave Country: USA | Posts: 1368 Cowboybilly Crew Chief Posted - 10/22/2017 :  1:07:11 PM     very nice Frank The Cowboybilly Country: Germany | Posts: 738 Cowboybilly Crew Chief Posted - 10/22/2017 :  1:08:38 PM     very nice Frank The Cowboybilly Country: Germany | Posts: 738 ed k Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  1:11:02 PM     Very nice indeed. ed Country: USA | Posts: 1091 ed k Fireman Posted - 10/22/2017 :  1:14:56 PM     Frank, Which Sherlock is your favorite? Basil is my favorite. Barb's also. ed Country: USA | Posts: 1091 Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 of 23 Topic    New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |  Previous Page | Next Page Jump To: Select Forum Railroad Line Administrative Forums       Forum News       Administrative Posts General Forums       WorkShops, Garage, Machines and Tools       The Tour Bus       The Arrival Track       RR-L Member Personal Websites       The Crew Lounge       The Classroom       Interchange Tracks       Rail Events       Reference & Research Model Railroad Forums       The Sn3 Branch       Mike Chambers' Craftsman's Corner       HOn30 and HOn3 Forum       Early Rail Forum       Dead Rail Forum       The On30 Line       Railroad Photography Forum       Small Scale Model Railroad Forum       Mid Scale Model Railroad Forum       Large Scale Model Railroad Forum       Logging, Mining, & Narrow minded       Model Railroad Construction       Micro & Mini Layouts       Layout Design / Operation Sig Forum       Startin' from Scratch       DCC, Computers and Electronics for Model Railroads Shop Talk       Vehicle and Non-Rail Transportation Modeling       The Steam Shop       The Roundhouse       Rolling Stock: the Car Shops       The Diesel Shop Company Store       Railroad-Line Swap Meet       New Product Announcements Fallen Flag Railroad Forums       Erie / Lackawanna Railroad Forum       Raritan River Railroad Forum Railroad Software Forums       Atlas Right Track Software       Railroad Line Software Library Model Railroad Club Forums       The Model Railroad Club Forum Sponsor Forums       Rusty Stumps Scale Models       KingMill Enterprises Railroad Line Weblinks       Badger Creek Lumber Co.       Central Missouri & Southern RR       Raritan River Railroad       Thor's All Gauge Page  -------------------- Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page Railroad Line Forums © 2000-17 Railroad Line Co.
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