Bruce Chandler said:
Got the front and one of the sides complete. It’s actually starting to look like something! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
The windows and doors are just temporarily stuck in place.
Your darn right its starting to look like something. Its starting to look like something real nice.
Wow Bruce! what a beautiful structure. A real advantage to how you built it is that the main color and trim are in their own separate colors so you can easily visualize it an any paint scheme. Really looks elegant. I’m always amazed how big these things are.
Wow…is this ever taking a LONG time? I may not be progressing regularly, but at least I’m SLOW.(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-embarassed.gif)
Oh well.
It’s really hard to post pictures of my faults after seeing Xavier’s fantastic work! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)No longer seeking perfection; I’ve mastered mediocrity! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
Anyway, it’s still fun!
I’ve basically finished the brick AND the roof. The brick was SO tedious as I decided to piece it together rather than go with large sheets and THEN cut out all the openings. Lots of pieces; lots of waiting around for the contact cement to “ripen”.
I decided to forego the prototype vents in the eves and just put in some round vents that I already had. They’re functional so I hope to avoid any head buildup.
I finally got the first coat of paint on the building, but it will need at least one more coat. The next coat should be easier as I think most of the mortar lines have already been filled in.
Next, I’ll add the mortar and then glue in the windows. (Well, after they’re glazed with acrylic.)
After that, I’ll glue on the roof, glue the corbels in place and start painting all the trim work.
First, the back side view:
And, from the front.
Looks rather crude right now, but there’s hope that it will look better soon!
If it weren’t meant to be outside you could probably duplicate Xavier’s attention to detail. As it is, I’m surprised at the amount of detail you have on your buildings and they manage to stay nice looking despite the weather conditions you encounter.
Mine have taken a back burner till winter, I’m afraid. Even with the hot, sticky weather I refuse to be inside…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Haha. I’ve been up in PA. You DON’T have hot sticky weather when you compare it to the swamp down here.
It’s been awhile since we opened up the house - heck it’s still 80 degrees at 10 PM. ACK!!!(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
looking awesome Bruce
Thanks, guys.
I should have mentioned…the Jackson Fire House has a different roof type than the one in Ohio…I’m planning on using some Non-slip tread stuff I have instead. Mainly, I have it already, so I don’t have to order slate or shingles “Precision” sheets from Ozark. I’m thinking it will look OK.
A club member used anti-slip tread materiel for roofing and it makes a darn nice rolled roofing and likely more durable than sandpaper.
Yeah, I’m a BIG fan of the anti-slip tread. In 2007…
And a more recent pic…
It seems to last…
I used that stuff on Vaggiano’s Pawn Shop. Now if only I could find a glue that will hold the chimney on…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Looking good Bruce. Your buildings are always amazing and I like your choice of colors for your buildings.
Ken Brunt said:
I used that stuff on Vaggiano’s Pawn Shop. Now if only I could find a glue that will hold the chimney on…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Speaking of pawn shop you got anything new for me. Its been a while since i pawned anything from you(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Shawn Viggiano said:
Ken Brunt said:
I used that stuff on Vaggiano’s Pawn Shop. Now if only I could find a glue that will hold the chimney on…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Speaking of pawn shop you got anything new for me. Its been a while since i pawned anything from you(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
You can have your pink hat back…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
I started the roof, but then ran out of non-slip tread. So, while THAT is on order, I decided to start on the mortar.
It’s a two step process. First you coat the brick and let it dry.
Then, take a damp cloth (or damp napkin (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)) and rub it down.
I’ll tone it down a bit with an India Ink wash. Then I will spray a clear flat on the surface as the mortar is really NOT made for outside.
Of course, this is where I also ran out of the mortar mix as well. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-frown.gif)So, that’s on order as well.
Gee, that’s why I tend to overbuy supplies. I hate running out in the middle. But, the downside is I now have duplicates of duplicates of some items.
I have supplies in abundance, left over from various projects. I never like to have to rush around trying to find stuff when the crush hits on a project. Prop building always seems to be crunch time all the time, so I had the tendency to stock up on a lot of odd stuff “just in case”.
How can I get rid of a duplicate post? This is it!
Andrew, duplicate posts just live on forever.
And yea, when I start a new project, I tend to stop and pick up supplies when I am driving past whatever store has the stuff I need. I drive a lot as part of my job, 410 miles just today. SO Iam usually passing whatever store is in question. Then I find that I already had some of this, and a little of that, left over from the a previous project. What I do tend to run out of is Krylon rattle can paint. Lowe’s doesn’t carry Krylon, Walmart carries a slim selection, so I end up going to ACE to get what I need. That there is another hour of driving, for a stinking rattle can of paint. So, of course, I buy several when I am there. And what did I buy the Farm Equipment Gloss Green for? (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)
The firehouse is looking real good Bruce . Do you leave it outside all year ?
Thanks guys!
David, I have given up on Krylon, though I probably have a few cans left. It’s Rustoleum for me now. I found that the quality of Krylon just went out the window.
Mike, all of my buildings stay outside year round. I’ve just recently started bringing in the vehicles over the winter. But I sure don’t have room inside for any of my buildings.
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