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Many thanks to Frank B., Paul B., Scott and Rich for sending me photos to help the project along....sure made it easy. Geez, almost forgot my buddy Karl S. for the DPM tip - thanks Karl!! Karl Osolinski Berkley, MI Edited by - Karl Osolinski on 02/27/2005 4:59:39 PM Country: | Posts: 1579 nalmeida Fireman Posted - 02/27/2005 :  5:21:33 PM     That's good progress you got there, I've also been cutting some doors and windows, but in my case less openings since my project is a lot smaller. Will be looking closely this thread, I love work in progress pics. On the Tichy parts, do you guys work directly with them? I orderd some parts directly from their website today but don't know how good, or bad, service is. My Modelling Table Edited by - nalmeida on 02/27/2005 5:23:12 PM Country: Portugal | Posts: 1964 Dutchman Administrator Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  5:37:38 PM     Karl, is the store front a Tichy casting also? This looks like a neat project. Bruce Country: USA | Posts: 18525 Karl Osolinski Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  6:30:28 PM     quote: Originally posted by nalmeida That's good progress you got there, I've also been cutting some doors and windows, but in my case less openings since my project is a lot smaller. Will be looking closely this thread, I love work in progress pics. On the Tichy parts, do you guys work directly with them? I orderd some parts directly from their website today but don't know how good, or bad, service is. Hi Nelson, Don Tichy is great - I order direct and always get prompt service. I regularly order more than I need for whatever I'm doing....you will find a use for them down the road. Karl O. Country: | Posts: 1579 Karl Osolinski Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  6:38:50 PM     quote: Originally posted by Dutchman Karl, is the store front a Tichy casting also? This looks like a neat project. Hi Bruce, No, the storefront is an amalgam of the DPM Robert's Dry Goods. I sliced the top off of the wall and then added another section to make the window for the Sun Spot sign. I made the Sun Spot sign in Print Shop, copied it to Adobe, added the yellow background and the word "drink", then put it into Word to size and print - it took a little time. Karl S. tipped me off on the DPM wall. Karl O. Country: | Posts: 1579 k27rgs Fireman Posted - 02/27/2005 :  7:11:30 PM       Karl..... this will be a much sort after clinic. I know how much work it takes just to take a photo or two of the "works in progress" and then downloading them on the forum, BUT.... this excercise of yours, will benefit many of us, "Mere Mortal Modelers" (MMM ). I'ii try and phone you later... if ever "Emmie" gets of the computer......while Janice is asleep... take care "M" Country: Australia | Posts: 2582 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  9:23:22 PM       Karl, I want to second Mario's comments! This is an excellent "clinic." Thanks for taking the time to post the progress photos! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 Tyson Rayles Moderator Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  10:22:09 PM     Neat project Karl! Country: USA | Posts: 7538 Eddie Landreth Moderator Premium Member Posted - 02/27/2005 :  10:31:22 PM     Very nice! Really like the storefront. Question: What do you use to secure the signs on the windows? Country: USA | Posts: 2714 postalkarl Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/28/2005 :  12:20:26 AM     Karl: Thats all the further you are. Dah gone from the way we talked I thought the thing was almost done. What the heck is going on? Is Froggy interferring with this project? Sure looks like it to me. You better take him upstairs or he's gonna keep you from your work. Karl S Country: | Posts: 5390 belg Fireman Posted - 02/28/2005 :  06:36:56 AM     Karl S I think that its not Froggy's fault ,I think it could be those "adult" beverages that are to blame. We don't want to make that poor animal into the scapegoat. Karl O I would love a few notes on how your design and cutting process take place. That should slow 'um down a little,Thanks Pat Edited by - belg on 02/28/2005 06:37:46 AM Country: USA | Posts: 3944 postalkarl Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/28/2005 :  07:22:49 AM     Karl: Which DPM kit did you use for the base? Karl S Country: | Posts: 5390 Karl Osolinski Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/28/2005 :  09:42:49 AM     quote: Originally posted by Eddie Landreth Very nice! Really like the storefront. Question: What do you use to secure the signs on the windows? Hi Eddie, I usually just dip the signs in Future Floor Wax and place them on the window - after the wax hardens the sign is affixed with no glue glops. However, on this model, the windows are real glass (microscope slide cover glass) so I decided to use adhesive transfer tape to attach the signs - the wax was not working right on the glass. Karl O Country: | Posts: 1579 Karl Osolinski Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/28/2005 :  10:40:28 AM     quote: Originally posted by belg Karl S I think that its not Froggy's fault ,I think it could be those "adult" beverages that are to blame. We don't want to make that poor animal into the scapegoat. Karl O I would love a few notes on how your design and cutting process take place. That should slow 'um down a little,Thanks Pat Hi Pat, Here's what I do when I start something like this...just my way of doing it. First, I try to get as many photos I can of the model...the guys on the Forum really helped with this. I then pick an object that I know the size of in real life - I usually pick a window or a door. Measure the object in the photo with calipers. Now, let's say it measures .5312 (17/32") that is now your scale for the building 17/32" = 3'. Just measure the building with the calipers and mark along the way, add up the spaces and times by 3. Draw up the walls on graph paper. Glue the wall drawings to cardboard and cut them out - you now have your templates for making the cardboard mockup and for cutting the wood if it looks right. Be careful cutting out the cardboard. Glue your cardboard walls together using a hot glue gun - if they look right, great - but usually it takes a couple mockups before they look just right - at least I can't seem to get them on the first shot. OK, now if everything looks right use your cardboard templates, trace around it on your wood and cut the walls out. This model has curved windows on the third floor. Instead of trying to hack the wood up I made this little sanding tool. I made a tapered dowel and then attached a piece of adhesive backed sandpaper. Start sanding at the small end of the taper and work your way to the thicker part of the taper and you get a perfect opening for the window. Here's how it looks. Before I start any painting I go over every wall with this eraser - it cleans up the wood, removes any pencil lines and gives a little tooth for the paint to grab. Here I am applying the first coat of full-strength, solvent based Floquil Grime. I've been using these paints and solvents for years in an unventilated area without any serious side effects. I think all the warnings are just to scare us. Pat,like I said at the start of this, this is just how I go about it - I'm sure there are many others that have far more mathematical/technical ways than what I do. Anyway, hope this helps a little. Karl O Edited by - Karl Osolinski on 02/28/2005 12:57:35 PM Country: | Posts: 1579 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 02/28/2005 :  10:59:02 AM       Karl, this latest set of photos about cracked me up! I was still laughing so hard that I almost missed all the math explanation. This is an outstanding how-to..... instructive and funny! It doesn't get any better! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 Scott McCabe Engine Wiper Posted - 02/28/2005 :  11:24:00 AM     Karl, outstanding as usual. This is how I also measure from photos. Excellent step by step process. I hope you continue the tutorial thru the painting process, assemble and detailing. Keep up the great work, and I am glad the photo helped you. 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