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Retro-Lounge
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 Posted - 08/10/2005 : 9:50:52 PM
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Hey guys,
My pair of modules I built for our club is 8' of industrial switching, mainly a meat packing plant. I've decided that it will have a dedicated switcher, so I will need a small enginehouse.
I have a building that is the right size, a scratchbuilt store of sorts I bought at a swap for $1.00. My plan is to scratch-bash it into some sort of enginehouse, using pieces from the scrap/junk box. I will replace the front wall with doors, repaint it, reroof it, add a lean-to office perhaps, lots of junk around it, etc.
By starting this thread, I hope to keep motivated on it.
This is what it looks like now before I get to working on it.
Paul August
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Retro-Lounge
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Posted - 08/10/2005 : 9:52:08 PM
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Mods, if this is better in the Scratchbuilding forum, feel free to move it.
Thanks
Paul
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MikeC
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 12:04:08 AM
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Paul, I think this will be a very interesting "makeover."  It will be fun following your progress on the project.
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nalmeida
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 04:01:00 AM
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That building has lot's of potential, looking forward to your progress Paul.
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Bbags
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 07:50:13 AM
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Paul,
This looks like a very interesting project.
I would definitely say you go your money's worth if this only cost $1.00.
I agree that by posting a thread on a project it definitely gets me more motivated to make some progress.
I look forward to many posts as you proceed with the makeover.
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Tombanjo
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 08:35:14 AM
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Nice snag for a buck..bash away Paul and keep us posted, looks like an interesting project.
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Rick
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 08:41:45 AM
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Looks like you got a good deal. I'll be interested to see what you come up with.
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George D
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 08:47:24 AM
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Paul, this looks like a project that will get your creative juices flowing. This will be an interesting thread to watch.
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leeflan
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 11:02:33 AM
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A man after my own heart, Paul. I love  taking something and making it into something it ain't. This looks like a fun project. Is this HO scale?
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mikethetrainman
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 11:25:32 AM
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Sounds like a neat little project to me. Looking forward to what you come up with.
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Retro-Lounge
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Posted - 08/11/2005 : 12:37:24 PM
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Yes, it is HO Scale. and just happened to be thr right length and height for an Alco S-1 switcher.
Paul August
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Originally posted by leeflan
A man after my own heart, Paul. I love taking something and making it into something it ain't. This looks like a fun project. Is this HO scale?
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Retro-Lounge
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Posted - 08/12/2005 : 3:37:05 PM
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I began taking the building off the wood foundation it was glued to and "poof" it came apart in my hands into a bunch of pieces. Guess the original biulder used cheap glue. So here are the walls before and after I cleaned up the joints and added bracing to the backs.
Next step, fabricate a front wall with two doors for the switcher to enter.
In reference to the nitpic thread, I invite all suggestions and helpful criticisms. Thanks.
Paul August
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Eddie Landreth
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Posted - 08/12/2005 : 3:45:52 PM
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Hi Paul - This looks like it's going to be a great makeover. I have a question about the bracing you added to the front and side walls. It looks like it's flush up the edge. Are you going to be able to join the walls together at the 90 degree angle there o.k.?, i.e., is the bracing from one wall going to interfere with the bracing from the other wall?
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Retro-Lounge
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Posted - 08/12/2005 : 3:57:30 PM
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Hi Eddie,
You scared me there.  But it's just the angle of the photos. I test fit the walls last night to make sure I had enough room.
Thanks
Paul
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Originally posted by Eddie Landreth
Hi Paul - This looks like it's going to be a great makeover. I have a question about the bracing you added to the front and side walls. It looks like it's flush up the edge. Are you going to be able to join the walls together at the 90 degree angle there o.k.?, i.e., is the bracing from one wall going to interfere with the bracing from the other wall?
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Peterpools
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Posted - 08/12/2005 : 9:15:23 PM
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Eddie
Super idea for a bash. Of course, Norm from This Old House needs to be consulted.
All kidding aside, you sure have your work cut out. Eagerly following your progress on this one.
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Dutchman
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 11:01:58 AM
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Paul,
It looks like you lucked out twice. First, getting a great deal on the purchase, then getting it apart with little trouble. It looks like a great project!
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