Large Scale Central

New station

Modeling
#1

Well, since the RR got larger I figgered I might need some buildings for it. I had a CMS freight shed sittin around That I had replaced with an Aristo freight shed.

Needing a new station on the new part of the layout, I had a picture of the original station that sits in Delores Co. and noticed that freight shed end of that station was close in size to the CMS one I had. Sooooooooooooooo…

All I’d really need to build would be the square 2 story station end of the building to make it look credible.

#2

Ken what are you using to build the addition on to that??? And where do you buy it??? also the windows and such!!! Thanks ahead of time The Regal

#3

Looks great Ken. What are you using to glue the PP windows (and siding?) onto the plexi?

Jerry, the windows are Precision Products.

-Brian

#4

Jerry, the clear panels are acrylic that I bought at Lowe’s.

The windows and siding are Precision Products plastic veneer sheets. They run from $8-$12 a piece. Some I got from RR Station and some I ordered directly from Precision Products.

Precision Products was recently sold so some places that carry it may not yet be able to get new stock.

Brian, I’ve been using Goop. I usually spread it on with a coffee stirrer since the opening in the tube is so big.

#5

Wow,
Who lit a fire under your behind :slight_smile:
Do they make a pill for that ?
It’s bad enough when the young guys make me feel like I’m moving in slow motion :lol:
Ralph

#6

Looking good, Ken. I think the acrylic is becoming one of my favorite materials.

#7

Nice looking station… I’ve been using the acrylic to re-enforce the colorado models siding, along with making the window glass… It’s also gooped together…

#8

Ken,

Good plan. That’s going to be a great looking depot!

#9

Nice!
:wink:

#10

“Goop” seems to be a good product, all the way around. I like your custom/kitbash/one off design.

#11
Ric Golding said:
"Goop" seems to be a good product, all the way around. I like your custom/kitbash/one off design.
Goop works well when you can clamp the parts. I've had a few failures when the parts couldn't be clamped.

Ken,
The station will simulate the look of the prototype nicely.
Ralph

#12

Got all the second story windows on yesterday and some wood trim around the outside. From the looks of it, we may be getting some rain today, so maybe I can start on the siding. I use a lot of clamps when I glue stuff together. Must be a hold-over habit from woodworking days…:wink:

Measured the spot yesterday where I plan to place it and looks like it’ll be a good fit.

#13

That is really looking good–what will you use for siding?

#14
mike omalley said:
That is really looking good--what will you use for siding?
It's the 6" lap siding veneer by Precision Products.
#15

Impressive structure Ken. How do you like those precision(?) windows?

Dave

#16
David Marconi said:
Impressive structure Ken. How do you like those precision(?) windows?

Dave


They’re a bit clunky looking and large, but when it’s all together it doesn’t look bad. And it sure beats building them myself.

#17

Further update: Here’s some pix with some of the siding on…

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/station09.jpg)

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/station012.jpg)

#18

Ken, that’s starting to look like a passenger station… :slight_smile:

#19

Looking good. Cant wait to see it on the layout.

#20
Shawn said:
Looking good. Cant wait to see it on the layout.
Me either..........;)