That’s a great idea, Bruce.
-Kevin.
I never thought of that one… and I was looking all over Michael’s for something like that for the florist project… (bangs head and does a Homeresque “Doh!”)
Mik said:Well, I can't tell you how many isles I walked up and down - or how many things I picked up thinking they MIGHT work. I think I lucked out with these pieces.
I never thought of that one... and I was looking all over Michael's for something like that for the florist project... (bangs head and does a Homeresque "Doh!")
Started building the panels. The top ones are built with some jewelry spacers, also from Michaels.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Structures/JRadder/IMG_0112.JPG)
I put some rhinestones in between the stamped metal pieces.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Structures/JRadder/IMG_0118.JPG)
I don’t know anyone named E.Stein, so I decided to continue my tradition of naming buildings and industries after people I have operated with.
Looking good Bruxe.
Suddenly I feel like a long departed real estate tycoon 
Bruce Chandler said:
I don’t know anyone named E.Stein, so I decided to continue my tradition of naming buildings and industries after people I have operated with.
Looking real nice, Bruce.
Wow! Talk about anal! Seriously, lookin’ great, Bruce. One question concerning using paint samples: how do you apply the paint (brush or air brush)?
Joe, I use a brush. These paints are pretty thick and would have to be thinned a lot to be able to spray. Plus, I’d have to try and paint the building in my small booth; just not worth the effort.
I trimmed up the windows. All but two will go on the side and back; the two larger ones go on the front. I still have to put some satin finish on the “wood” parts. The front windows are painted with the blackened bronze.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Structures/JRadder/IMG_0124.JPG)
I’m not sure which color I’ll paint the side and back windows. I’m leaning towards a lighter bronze I picked up.
Those windows look great!
Nice running trim
Thanks, guys. The windows are really not THAT hard to make; just not all that quick.
And, in the spirit of providing more detail…
The outside part of the frame is done in .040" x .100" strips, with a .040" x .250" strip across the top.
The triangular shapes on the two front windows was done by slicing some .125" triangular rod from Plastruct. I have the NWSL chopper and had it set up to do slices of about .030".
The upper part of the other windows was built up with four strips of styrene: .060" x .125", .040" x .100", .040" x .060", and .040" x .040". IF I had planned ahead, I might have obtained more even spacing, but this is what I had on hand.
Bruce Chandler said:
Thanks, guys. The windows are really not THAT hard to make; just not all that quick.
But it does require some skill and a lot of patience, neither of which I have an abundance of, so I tend to be a bit envious of those that have it…and greatly admire their ability to make use of it. In other words…
Ken Brunt said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Thanks, guys. The windows are really not THAT hard to make; just not all that quick.But it does require some skill and a lot of patience, neither of which I have an abundance of, so I tend to be a bit envious of those that have it…and greatly admire their ability to make use of it. In other words…
Yes, they are While I might have the skill, like Ken I just dont have the patience anymore. I just finished putting down a paper asphalt shingle roof on a building and I found it to be amazingly tedious. Guess I’m getting older…or just less patient to get things done.
Hi Bruce,
That’s a very nice building - thanks for finding the site!
Yours Peter.
Bruce Chandler said:
(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/thejoat/_forumfiles/chickenpatience.jpg)
I painted the roof with some dark gray textured spray paint and added a few details. The two silver vents actually open to the building, so they should help air it out a bit.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Structures/JRadder/IMG_0133.JPG)
I ordered some chimneys after deciding my scratch built ones didn’t look so hot. 
I glazed all the windows with some thin polycarbonate I had on hand. I’m sure glad I standardized on only two window sizes as it makes cutting that stuff a lot easier.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Structures/JRadder/IMG_0134.JPG)
I’m trying something new this time: I got this glue from Scale Art Models. According to their site: Hypo-Tube cement is a tacky-crystal clear cement that is ideal for gluing glazing to you window and door castings. It dries water proof and is unaffected by extremes in temperature or UV exposure. The tube has a hypodermic-like applicator manufactured into the tube for super accurate -no mess gluing. It is also ideal for attaching small parts. While at their site, I also picked up a guy that looks like he could be the proprietor. I gave him a shave and started painting him.
Bruce Chandler said:Yea, I went through the same thing. Finally gave up before I threw it through the window.
I ordered some chimneys after deciding my scratch built ones didn't look so hot. :(
Where did you order the chimneys from?