My house in approx. 1/24 or so? Photo dump!

JRad · August 23, 2009, 11:50pm

Fantastic. Can’t wait to see it up close and personal.

Rooster · August 25, 2009, 12:09am

Jon Radder said:
Fantastic. Can't wait to see it up close and personal.

You need to look a PP sheets and find a roof that you want for the store? I don't have enough slate left over to cover it(which would look cool) or the Terra Cota tile might look good as well. I'm thinking slate as your running Alco's with PA road names and not southwesten stuff? Either way your store needs a roofing material of your choice. Do you have the shelves built yet? Cigar Store cannot open without a display? Talk to Greg Elm. and see what he recommends for stock! Oh and you owe me about $14.00 for freakin' balsa wood door's that open! ;)

JRad · August 25, 2009, 1:45am

I pay in Beer

What is the roof sub base made from? Richard Smith has a neat technique using texture paint too simulate a tar and stone look. I bought some, but haven’t tried it.

Any interior that I build will be photographic illusions !

Ray_Dunakin · August 25, 2009, 4:02am

Beautiful prototype and model! Very well done!

Rooster · August 25, 2009, 10:23pm

Thank you gentlemen for listening to my ramblings and all your positive comments and thought’s on this build as it turned out far better than I expected. I’m quite proud of it and ready to tackle the next project!
“what ever that may be”?
Dave

JRad · August 25, 2009, 10:42pm

Your Avatar reminds me of how far you have come in a very short time. I remember that shelter as being your first structure. It was a simple prototype that allowed you to develop some of the techniques that you later perfected and added to with Lemo Tower. Each new structure shows expansion of the kerfed frame and panel technique and additional skills learned.

I almost forgot the bridges. Different technique, but awesome builds themselves.

It’s been a lot of fun watching these structures develop. I look forward to the next time.

Rooster · August 25, 2009, 11:20pm

Jon Radder said:
Your Avatar reminds me of how far you have come in a very short time.

I know Jon it's crazy! I had no clue I was capable of doing some of the things I have. I was blessed with gifted hands not a gifted mind but I'm thankful everyday for what I have! This hobby is so educational and relaxing, I cannot help that I'm a bit A.D.D as that's what it's called these days. Now go read about your Cigar Store! ;)

Bart_Salmons · August 26, 2009, 12:56am

YEah there are so many different disciplines rolled into this hobby we call railroading…

Jon_Foster · August 27, 2009, 12:00am

David, that turned out perfect. Excellent work.

Jon.

Rooster · October 14, 2009, 1:18am

Would like to say thank you Dave Marconi for the front fence you made for this model! It looks great and was quite a surprise. I can’t wait to find the homes final position on the layout so I can paint and install the fence.

Ron_Hill · October 14, 2009, 2:40am

David, the house really looks good. There is a former bed and breakfast here in Cleveland that I am drawing up to build a scale model. It has hip roofs + gable roofs + a widow’s walk. And if that is not enough, it has a 8 foot porch (I think, I have not measured it yet) on two sides and a open carport. I have the exterior walls measured, drawn up and the windows located. If it ever quits raining, I can go back and measure up the windows.

Rooster · October 14, 2009, 10:45pm

Ron Hill said:
David, the house really looks good. There is a former bed and breakfast here in Cleveland that I am drawing up to build a scale model. It has hip roofs + gable roofs + a widow's walk. And if that is not enough, it has a 8 foot porch (I think, I have not measured it yet) on two sides and a open carport. I have the exterior walls measured, drawn up and the windows located. If it ever quits raining, I can go back and measure up the windows.

Pictures of the prototype and of the build when you start would be awesome! I love Victorian architecture!

David_Marconi_FOGCH · October 14, 2009, 11:11pm

More than welcome on the fence. It was a no trouble addition to an excellant model. Don’t even feel it meets up with your build

Rooster · October 14, 2009, 11:28pm

David Marconi said:
More than welcome on the fence. It was a no trouble addition to an excellant model. Don't even feel it meets up with your build

Horsesh#t....don't patronize me as I got you number ole' boy! The fence rules and you need dormers or eyebrows on your station! What degree / pitch /slope is the station main roof? ;)

Ron_Hill · October 15, 2009, 2:07am

David, I have numerous pictures of different angles trying to figure out the roof line with its many angles and roof styles. Because the house is a two story, I will need to take some more pictures from the rear of the house to help. Send me your email and I will send you some pictures to show you what I am up against. [email protected]