Large Scale Central

Gold Mill

Modeling
#41

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I think the front wall was successful and now I’ll answer John’s questions. The front wall will be 6 inches tall (12 feet) and the first level will be about 10 inches deep. I’m going with a 25 percent slope on the roof. From my research the windows are set high on the walls for a reasin. They were relying on light from them to aid in processing, I also think it kept prying eyes from looking in! The building is painted with Rustoleum galvanized which holds up well in our desert sun. I’m attaching the metal siding it with E6000 from Michael’s and that also seems to agree with our desert climate. I’m also starting to think about what it will sit on. During one of our many trips in the West I saw where a mill was and they had actually laid cement in a stair-step fashion. Unless some other idea cimes along I may just do that.

#42

The wife sketched out the dimensions and today we are going to cut some wood on the table saw and at least get the floors done based on a mine tipple building in Utah.

#43

Hey Doug. I like that wall!

#44

We’re going to have some happy miners
John.

Thanks Jpe. Hopefully I’ll have some side walls done tomorrow and then I’ll decide if I’m starting on the next level or building that side building next.

The third level will be the largest because a siding will enter the building.

#45

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The basic structure of the first level of the gold mill is complete. Construction is beginning on the second level.

#46

Doug, that’s looking good. It’s getting character as you build.

#47

It’s amazing what soda cans and aged redwood 1x4 will do!

#48

Very nicely done and quite authentic. Good job.

Doc Tom

#49

Doug, looks awesome! Looking forward to more photos.

#50

find any gold yet?

#51

With a G scale pick and shovel?

#52

Doug, I need to catch up!! Today I did buy a few structures from the former Little Amador Railroad to go with my future mine. The roof on the buildings is made from the sides of a doughboy pool, which is a very sturdy material.

#53

I like it Doug.

#54

Thanks Shawn, I’m really having fun building it. I used up my first tube of glue and have to buy more this week.

Jphn, I always wanted to see the Little Amador Railroad when it was operating. My parents almost bought a commercial building in that town in the 1970s. It would have been great fun but keeping up an 1800s building would have been a challenge. I always wanted to see the stamp mill in operation. I’m looking forward to seeing the buildings in their new home.

#55

I did check out an operating stamp mill today in Virgina City for some inspiration.

#56

That is one sweet building! How long did it take to build?

George

#57

If I could do it in one shot it would probably take about 10 hours.

It is all framed but when it comes to attaching the siding I can only do a couple pieces at a time and then let it dry before I do the next pieces.

I currently have the second level framed and am currently attaching the siding. I will hopefully have a new picture next week.

#58

Looks great! I love corrugated metal buildings.

What are you using to attach the metal siding to the frame?

#59

I’m using a lot of E6000 that I’m getting from Michaels.

I first used it to attach the metal roof on a shop building at the mine two or three years ago and it’s still holding.

The one good thing I can say about our economy is that soda can makers have thinned their cans and it makes much better metal for corrugated metal!

#60

I’m gonna tell mom your drinking too much soda!