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Goodson's Batteries

Modeling
#1

Since the weather is getting colder (at least those of us in snow country), everyone is starting to plan their inside winter projects. Last year my big push was rolling stock, and I only managed to build one building, the freight house at Williamsport. This year I’m hoping to get a couple buildings done. The first one is the building complex at Pearce for Goodson’s Batteries. Like the freight house, this one will be built with mostly pvc board. After collecting a bunch of different images of buildings, I’ve settled on this style.

I plan on making it either 3 or 4 stories tall, and sort of wedge shaped to fit the space I have. I’ll also have a small tank farm next to it, something like the left side of this.

#2

I hope you’ll post progress pics as you build.
What is PVC board? (Sorry for all the “newbie” questions)
Steve

#3

PVC board is a type of ‘foamed pvc’ that is formed into sheets. It comes in various thicknesses, cuts with a box knife, and glues up with regular PVC pipe cement. Its real easy to work with. Check out my build log on the freight transfer: http://www.largescalecentral.com/LSCForums/viewtopic.php?id=14139

#4

Nice - A classic Frank Loyd Wright warehouse. There are a bunch like that in Buffalo, NY where I grew up.

#5

What are the plans for the window grids? You know you have to have a least a few that are open!

#6

Cant wait to see the build log.

#7

With all the mild weather, Ive been outside moving dirt and fixing track (Plus repairing damage from the snow in late October), so this project has just sat. Now that its getting colder, time to start it up. Here’s the basic size layout of what I’m intending on building.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/GoodsonsBateries/Goodsons1.jpg)

#8

Bob, that’s going to be a good sized building… will be a joy, watching the thread as you build…

#9

I need to find something to use for the tanks. I need a couple pieces of 9-12" diameter plastic pipe, about 2 feet tall, and cheap. Any ideas?

#10

Construction site dumpsters :slight_smile:

#11

A dumpster is a tad big, and the wrong shape…

#12

Bob,

Looking at your drawing it appears the tanks are only around 6-7" in diameter. I assume you’re looking for something that will hold-up outside, so, I’d suggest maybe some galvanized heating duct pipe. You could just turn the seam away from most viewing or behind the ladder if you put one on. They come in different lengths.

Alternatively, the old tin coffee cans or paint cans stacked up might work also (they are about 6.5" in dia.

Those are my quick thoughts.

Brian

#13

Of course, that building edge along side the tracks is over 40 inches, if the back wall is 40 inches… Bob, i’ve been trying to figure out tanks also, as I need large sizes for grain silos… I still haven’t got any ideas…

#14
Bob McCown said:
A dumpster is a tad big, and the wrong shape...
No, You dive and look for pipe scraps. Any sewer projects in your area?
#15

Big pipes. Think about a bit smaller - they’ll still look good.

#16

Bob what about the pipes used for wood stoves. They are about the size you need i think. To weigh them down pour some concrete inside.

#17
John Bouck said:
Bob McCown said:
A dumpster is a tad big, and the wrong shape...
No, You dive and look for pipe scraps. Any sewer projects in your area?
And your operative word was 'cheap'
#18

I’ve got access to shipping tubes about 8" in diameter. You could either use them as a form to pour concrete tanks or lay them up with fiberglass cloth & resin to make glass tanks. If this sounds like something you would like to consider I will measure then for you.

#19

To make the concrete Silo’s, just use the tubes they use when the pour a round concrete footing, that they sell at lowes or home depot, or similar type store… course, got no idea what those cost…

#20

Footer tubes/forms…paint them with heavy coats of Rustoleum