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robert goslin
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 Posted - 01/01/2021 : 02:22:15 AM
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As part of this years Group Challenge, I'm going to scratchbuild a version of the Atchafalaya boathouse, built by Geoff Nott, that resides on the well known Muskrat Ramble layout.
It will be in O scale and will be the main part of diorama, I intend for the next Australian Narrow Gauge convention, postponed to 2022.
So the build isn't lost in the challenge thread, I will also document it here.
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Regards Rob
My current build.
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robert goslin
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 02:26:47 AM
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So here's some pics I took when it was first displayed in Sydney in 2009.
But mine will have a slightly more New England feel. Window shutters, doors on the openings, a rooftop water tank, lots of signage and higher out of the water.
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Regards Rob
My current build.
http://railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53468 |
Edited by - robert goslin on 01/01/2021 02:34:01 AM |
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sgtbob
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Carl B
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 08:45:58 AM
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Me too!
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Tyson Rayles
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 09:29:46 AM
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While it will be hard to improve on such a superb structure that is what a challenge is all about!
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Frank Palmer
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 10:44:16 AM
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Rob, this is going to one fine build. The conversion to Maine will certainly be an interesting one. I’m looking forward to the process. If you need any measurements or additional photos just let me know I’m just minutes away from the Atchafalaya Boathouse.
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Edited by - Frank Palmer on 01/01/2021 11:25:53 AM |
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Michael Hohn
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 10:46:08 AM
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Splendid idea, Rob. I’m looking forward to watching you build.
Mike
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Dutchman
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 11:39:28 AM
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That's going to be a great build, Rob!
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Terrell
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 3:13:44 PM
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Looking forward to watching this come together.
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robert goslin
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 4:52:11 PM
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Thanks Bob, Carl, Mike, Frank, Michael, Bruce & Fred, for looking in. Should be a fun build.
Many folks have threatened to build this structure over the years, but I've still never seen it done.
Frank, thanks for the kind offer. I still have the dimensions you gave me nearly 7 years ago, when you where going to build this for the Wreckers Reef. Don't believe you ever got past the manilla mock-up stage ?
And I will also be using windows, doors, etc to try and scale it, so should be OK, but will let you know if I need more dimensions.
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Regards Rob
My current build.
http://railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53468 |
Edited by - robert goslin on 01/01/2021 4:53:02 PM |
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Bernd
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 5:07:09 PM
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Pulling up a chair to watch how this all transpires. I just know I'll learn a new trick or two on building from scratch.
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Frank Palmer
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 6:42:20 PM
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Don't believe you ever got past the manila mock-up stage ?
So very true, I ran out of room for more structures. Every time I go past the Muskrat I look at that building and admire it. Geoff was truly a master builder.
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robert goslin
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 7:16:22 PM
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Thanks Bernd. I always hope I can teach somebody something new during my builds.
Frank. Thanks for confirming it never got built. I often reference the Wreckers Reef for ideas, and always kept wondering what happened to your HO version of this building.
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Regards Rob
My current build.
http://railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53468 |
Edited by - robert goslin on 01/02/2021 12:46:52 AM |
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mark_dalrymple
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Posted - 01/01/2021 : 9:41:26 PM
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I'll be watching, Rob.
Should be a fantastic project.
Cheers, Mark.
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robert goslin
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robert goslin
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Posted - 01/02/2021 : 12:45:15 AM
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OK. Enough banter. On with the build.
These are the various windows I will use, hopefully they are the same as what Geoff used.
All the doors with be scratchbuilt. Probably with balsa.
These are the measurements of the original, converted to prototype feet & inches, that Frank gave me many years ago.
I've converted them to O scale metric sizes. so I hope they are correct. This is quite a large structure.
For my model I've kept the heights the same, but reduced the footprint slightly. The wall length to 25cm & wall width to 12.5cm
NE lumber basswwod clapboards, cut to shape with openings.
Front wall
It was always a mystery what the back wall looked like, as it can't be seen on the Muskrat Ramble layout.
Only one picture exists. Wall wasn't even finished off. Not sure if it is yet.
Pic taken by forum member 480Fan - Tony Mazzullo
Here's my back wall.
I always mount my siding to matboard for strength.
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Regards Rob
My current build.
http://railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53468 |
Edited by - robert goslin on 01/02/2021 12:48:29 AM |
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