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Designing my next building

Modeling
#81

Nice work Ray. Like the windows

#82

Looks GREAT Ray…however a window in that era would have cast iron weights tucked in pockets with sash cord and pulleys.
Where are they and don’t post back until they are finished!
:):):slight_smile:

#83

Actually in that era the top sash was stationary and the bottom sash was propped open

#84
David Marconi said:
Actually in that era the top sash was stationary and the bottom sash was propped open
Storm windows were propped open with rawhide weatherstripping. Actually in Ray's era and town I'm surprised the windows were not shot out all together. Stop it Dave as this is Rays thread!

:wink:

#85

Past page 3…Sorry Ray

#86

100yrs ago you would have been beheaded for such an act however in this day and age we already have your head for everyone too see!

#87
Steve Featherkile said:
'Way cool, Ray. Do those sashes run in a channel?
Yes, the side frames are made with two .060" channels glued side by side, with the top sash in one channel and the sliding sash in the other. I'll try to get some detail pics of the construction.
#88

Very cool!
Don’t paint the sashes shut Ray!
:wink:

#89

Here’s how I made my windows. You could glue both sashes in place if desired, but I chose to allow the lower sash to slide open or closed: I start by gluing together two pieces of .060" channel, side by side. There will be two of these for each window frame:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_3991.jpg)

I made the sashes from .020" x .080" strips. These are actually a little two thin; if I would doing it over I’d use strips that are .030" thick:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_3992.jpg)

Next I glue the top sash between the two sets of channels:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_3998.jpg)

Then I add the side jams. These are made from strips of .040" x .188" styrene. I glue them to the channels, one side at a time. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the top sash is in the forward channel, as shown:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4000.jpg)

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4004.jpg)

Next comes the sill, which is also .040" x .188":

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4014.jpg)

The top piece, called the “head jam”, is .040" x .125". It should be positioned along the front edge, leaving a gap at the rear of the window so that the sliding lower sash can be slid into the channel:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4010.jpg)

The frame is now ready to add the trim:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4019.jpg)

I used .040" x .125" strips for the trim on the top and sides. The bottom piece is .040" x .250". The trim is glued parallel to the front edge of the jams. Next I extended the sill, using a piece of .040" x .080". At the top I added a piece of .040" square strip:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_3984c.jpg)

In this photo you can see how the lower sash slides into the channel behind the top sash:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/WindowFrames1/wIMG_4029.jpg)

#90

That’s very cool …but will you really use it? However I do remember you stating that you just wanted to try it!

#91

He has to figure out how to do the latches, otherwise the intruders can get in too easily. :wink:

#92
Bruce Chandler said:
He has to figure out how to do the latches, otherwise the intruders can get in too easily. ;)
What's the plan and do you have a black ninja suit!
#93

Here’s the second level of the building, in progress… The rear wall is only roughly textured, as it will be against the cliff and not easily visible. The right side wall is almost completely untextured, as it will butt up against the fourth building in the row. I just roughed up the styrene a little to help the paint adhere. Both the rear wall, and the right side wall, are made of .125" thick styrene sheet:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4045.jpg)

The front wall and left wall are made of Evergreen “V-groove” siding, with .250" spacing. The siding is laminated onto .080" plain styrene sheets. I used a small piece of hacksaw blade, mounted in an X-acto knife handle, to scribe wood grain into the “boards”:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4042.jpg)

Here’s a look at the bottom of the second floor structure. The bracing not only provides support but also keys the second floor into the top of the first story structure:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4040.jpg)

This is the underside of the roof, showing the bracing. The triangular pieces are cut from .125" thick sheet. The rest of the bracing is just random scrap pieces of styrene strips. The roof “planks” are Evergreen “V-groove” with .5" spacing. The roof only has eaves on one side, since the other side will be against the fourth building. At this stage, the roof is just a simple peak, but later I will add a special structure to deal with drainage on the non-eave side:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4046.jpg)

Here are a couple shots showing how the building fits into the scene, with the second floor supported by the first floor in front, and by the cliff in back. Notice how some of the “planks” on the facade appear to be raised… I accomplished this by gluing strips of .005" thick styrene, to represent boards which have been warped or loose with age:

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4038.jpg)

(http://www.raydunakin.com/IRRWebfiles/Building3/wIMG_4037.jpg)

The windows on this part of the building won’t be installed until after everything is painted. I still have to add trim and other details to the outside of the building, and detail the interiors. …

#94

Really love the character you’ve achieved with the buildings Ray. Beautiful work. Neat idea on the warped boards.

#95

Ray, it’s a beautiful building… That’s some fantastic work…

#96

That is some really nice work, Ray. It really fits into the scene. Your attention to detail is fantastic.
What are you going to “stock” the store with?

#97
Ray Dunakin said:
Notice how some of the "planks" on the facade appear to be raised... I accomplished this by gluing strips of .005" thick styrene, to represent boards which have been warped or loose with age:
Ahh, that's something worth noting.
#98

Very nice Ray :smiley:

#99

Thanks. I’m leaning towards making it a dress shop called “Cora’s Closet”, named for one of our grand-daughters.

#100
Ray Dunakin said:
Thanks. I'm leaning towards making it a dress shop called "Cora's Closet", named for one of our grand-daughters.
Ray, I see your waiting for the morning paper on your front porch! Also wondering what is reflecting on the windows of the center building. I was really hoping for "Andy's Armoire" or "Clarkes Casual Crossdressings" but "Cora's Closet is a fine name for your business. The structure looks great!