Aloha!
Progress continued over the weekend. Mostly, this involved trying to get the craft sticks to hide the lack of true vertical in the core. As a consequence of my poor cutting (As mentioned, I forgot to brace an end of the 2x4), we had to do quite a bit of shimming and then leave clamps in place overnight to hold things in place. I deployed Oldest Daughter to ensure some of the leveling along what will be the top will be, well, level:
Progress was slow, but we got a little past the picture below, and a few more of the external beams are currently drying in place:
We have a few more beams to glue on, then we will glue in place the supports for the observation tower. I am still mulling over what to use for the roof of the building. I will probably just use 1:1 scale roofing material my father-in-law donated. This is strong enough for me to hold up a solar light I can glue to the inside if this building, and it will be consistent with his projects along the road, if not “scale.” If I can get to it, I will also cut the windows before going off-line for work for about 10 days. If not, oh well. Oh, and I have to figure out how to incorporate a broken fencing sword. It is just my “sight gag” on my projects. Not as funny as a snowplow.
Meanwhile, we probably are going to use spray foam and then shape and carve it for our “rock” base, but only after we paint this thing. Oldest Daughter is determining the paint scheme. I have nixed sky blue on purple. I have not consulted other members of the crew.
Oh, Kid-zilla, meanwhile, observed the activity, then tottered off for happier hunting…
The trains escaped his wrath, and bridge was quickly placed back in order. Thank goodness my father-in-law worked to the same design standard - if to much higher craftsmanship - that I do!
I’ve really been enjoying everyone else’s work. They are giving my some ideas on my annual “strategic purchase,” tilting it towards a “tool” rather than a loco…even if locos are really cool!
Aloha,
Eric
