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Eric's Mik project....

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#1

Well having finished the hand car project, something has to be done about storage… The section crew does a fine job of hustling around the line and fixin this and that, but they do get tired and need a spot to get out of the snow and rain.

the covered bridge works OK but is a bit drafty and the guys have to be awake and out of there at certain times as per the company time table so they have been grumbling about a fancy Section house. The management thought that a bit much and has been hesitating. However word has come down from the freight department that a shipment of the finest corrugated iron is due and that a few sheets might fall out the track side boxcar door as it unloads at the general store.

#2

Looking at that shot through the bridge, it looks like your section crew is subject to some pretty rough working conditions. They do deserve a better place to get in out of the weather. Next time my crew starts complaining about our weather, I think I’ll just show them that photo. That’ll shut 'em up. Can’t wait to see the plans.

#3

here is how the WW&F solved the problem with a replica:

#4

Maybe if you triple layer the tin you can use all 800 sq feet

#5

It seems some tin just fell off the boxcar here on the W&Q…I am sure we can find something useful to do with it!

might need to toss a box of napkins off the car too!

#6

Eric I can see the smoke coming out of those two guys ears trying to figure out what to do with that New Mexico Tin. Great stuff.

#7

Well i was taught in school not to spill food on myself so I don’t need any stinken napkins…I go right for the corrugated cardboard… It looks like Moose is taking an interest in the proceedings…best build strong!

I used the pin nailer to assemble this floor frame…no glue. No nails in the fingers yet either (fingers crossed) The joists are notched into the inner sill plate so that moose can walk on the floor without fear!

I sawed up some pinelogs with my chainsaw mill and had a thin peice that I resawed on the table saw leaving the chain saw cut showing. A little light sanding leaves a nice rough looking floor which is also plenty strong enough for moose!

I flipped over my “napkin drawing” and drew the end wall full size. I also checked the roofing for size…Just about right, one peice will cover top to bottom of the roof, that is easy. Might have to find a use for some extra panels though.

the back wall is super simple.

Now I will figure out the front wall then sheathing.

#8

Looking good Eric, Do you hire out your worker?(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#9

Eric,

your work is always fun to watch. I mean who actually does headers, jack studs, and cripplers. . . oh wait you do and they are always such excellent builds. Excellent work.

#10

That build of yours looks like it could pass the framing code in the real world! “The joists are notched into the inner sill plate…” Where’d you learn how to talk like that???

#11

I’ve heard the words and just guess how they fit together… A real Carpenter might say I am all wet! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

#12

I agree, it looks like your building could pass real life inspections. If you don’t already you should have a half built build in progress on your RR somewhere. You could create a back story as to why the building was stopped and the “sticks” were left to rot.

Will the moose mobile from last years build challenge call this shed home?

#13

California corners and not balloon framed?

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#14

No glue? Are you concerned about the brads pulling out from temperature extremes?

#15

I love the framing detail. You guys are so far ahead of me. But it’s been real fun so far.

#16

I spent some time this afternoon sheathing the section house…Diagonal boards stiffen the structure. I think the prototype actually used diagonal braces let into the studs on each corner. This is a prototypical technique and I think it looks cool.

Trimming the boards wasn’t too hard. I used a small saw to trim around the top, bottom and sides and a sharp knife to cut out the window:

a wash of brown India ink ( with a splash of black ) “seasoned” the wood so it looks more than a few hours old. wood weathers differently inside than out but it definitely ages.

#17

Eric, most 1:1 framing doesn’t look that good. Great job. I’m enjoying watching your section house come together.

#18

Eric, I understand the pains of framing, Nice job. I don’t think that you were around these parts a few years ago, when for the Challenge, I built a house “Under Construction” Framed like the real thing.

#19

Holy Smokes Dave!!! That is amazing! Well (not quite) Done! That is a bit more than my project I must say!

Here is where I stand today… I framed up the roof:

and put in a few details as might be found inside a section house:

#20

That framed out house is amazing Dave T. Did it make it out on the RR like that or did you button it up for the weather?

Eric your build is coming along really nicely. Your crew looks right at home in there.