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Diamond Jim's Saloon

Modeling
#1

On another thread I showed a deteriorating couple of buildings, a saloon and a sheriffs office. In between running trains and the usual yard work that happens this time of year, I’ve made a little progress on the saloon and sheriff’s office.

The base it’s sitting on is a PVC product called Rot Free PVC Board I found in one of the aisles at the local Lowe’s, similar to the TrimPlank I’ve bought. It has a smooth side and a wood grain side.

I have the roof formed up, I just haven’t decided what type of roofing I want to use.

#2

Hand split real shakes would look nice!

#3

Nice start Ken. I like the dark green.

#4
Dave Taylor said:
Hand split real shakes would look nice!
Tell ya what. Since you're probably the expert on putting them things on by now, I'll send the roof out to ya.........;)
#5

Ken Send it on… I figure with a little automation added, it shouldn’t take me more then 15-20 min tops, as long as I don’t run out of nails…

(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff403/dave2-8-0/Nailer.jpg)

Scale? what scale? I’ll jest set a 50 Ft rule on that on… No one notice…Really they won’t.

#6

Who’s Diamond Jim?

#7

Hey Rooster,

I assume Ken is referring to Diamond Jim Brady,
only us old guys would remember him :wink: :slight_smile:

Here is a link to the Wikipedia article

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Jim_Brady

#8
Rick Marty said:
I assume Ken is referring to Diamond Jim Brady, only us old guys would remember him ;) :)
Crap I remember him :O Ralph
#9
Rick Marty said:
Hey Rooster,

I assume Ken is referring to Diamond Jim Brady,
only us old guys would remember him :wink: :slight_smile:

Here is a link to the Wikipedia article

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Jim_Brady


I remembered hearing about the guy and it seemed an appropriate name for an old west saloon…:wink:

#10

Thats going to look good Ken. I like the colors… Gived me an idea for the mountain boys. They could really use a saloon especially for those cold winter days.

#11
Shawn said:
Thats going to look good Ken. I like the colors.. Gived me an idea for the mountain boys. They could really use a saloon especially for those cold winter days.
So could that idiot photographer up there that likes to lay out in the snow and cold and take pitchers..............;)
#12
Dave Taylor said:
Hand split real shakes would look nice!
Dave knows just a little about this. :rolleyes: Hiya Dave!:D
#13

Thanks Rick!
You guys are old…:slight_smile:

#14

An update:

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon11.jpg)

I have a couple of different type railings ordered from some dollhouse places. Once I get them I’ll decide which one I like.

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon12.jpg)

Still some trim and a touch up on the paint yet to do. It’ll probably get a corrugated metal roof.

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon13.jpg)

#15
Ken Brunt said:
Shawn said:
Thats going to look good Ken. I like the colors.. Gived me an idea for the mountain boys. They could really use a saloon especially for those cold winter days.
So could that idiot photographer up there that likes to lay out in the snow and cold and take pitchers..............;)
LMAO
#16

Looks good Ken, I like that roof line. With the corrogated metal roof for the angled sections, are you also going to paint the flat section or cover it with a roll roofing effect?

#17

Ain’t sure yet, Dave. I might go with corrugated over the whole roof.

#18

Decided on the corrugated for the top and the shake shingles on the sides.

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon14.jpg)

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon16.jpg)

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/2012/DJSaloon17.jpg)

#19

That’s turning out to be a fine looking build Ken.

#20

Very nice Ken. Do you need the ‘Diamond J’ etched into the fluted frosted mug sign for this one :wink: