Large Scale Central

Station underway

Modeling
#41

Nice work Dave. Let’s face it, any large building roof is going to be labor intensive!

-Brian

#42

Yea we know, but Jon is not.

#43

Is it done yet?

#44

Yes, all the parts that are finished are done.Maybe I’ll post some updates tomorrow if I get time for pics.

#45

As promised I have some updates. At this point everything waits on everything else. So much roof shingle, make corner trim and window frames, so much siding, make windows, repeat. Dormers were somewhat of an after thought so had to figure out how to attach and also needed to vent.

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1513.jpg)

Freight end with dormers started

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1514.jpg)

roof line with dormers

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1515.jpg)

showing dormer assembly Dave

#46

That’s going to be awesome when its done. Looking good so far.

#47

David Marconi said:
As promised I have some updates. At this point everything waits on everything else. So much roof shingle, make corner trim and window frames, so much siding, make windows, repeat. Dormers were somewhat of an after thought so had to figure out how to attach and also needed to vent.

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1513.jpg)

Freight end with dormers started

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1514.jpg)

roof line with dormers

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1515.jpg)

showing dormer assembly Dave

Looking great so far. Another single window dormer to the right, or no? Ralph

#48
Ralph Berg said:
Looking great so far. Another single window dormer to the right, or no? Ralph
You worry about your pissed off horny Cardinal logo and the jail your building. It's my job to "Goad" Dave. Looks awesome so far Dave! ;)
#49
David Russell said:
Ralph Berg said:
Looking great so far. Another single window dormer to the right, or no? Ralph
You worry about your pissed off horny Cardinal logo and the jail your building. It's my job to "Goad" Dave. Looks awesome so far Dave! ;)
Back off Rooster :lol:
#50

For a total of three dormers on the back Ralph. Just the station is so big I’m trying to get the one end done before I have to move it. If he keeps it up Ralph I might have some pics for you that no ones seen

Thanks for all the comments so far all.

Dave

#51

With title “Station underway” I was expecting to see a 10 knot bow wave. ;-D

#52
David Marconi said:
If he keeps it up Ralph I might have some pics for you that no ones seen
GO AHEAD! One can always return fire!

:slight_smile:

#53

Forrest, if it had a prop mounted to the roof and it were turned over it might give a good bow wave. We’ll have to let Steve, Ric, or one of the other water boys to chime in on it’s ability to float :slight_smile:

Dave that’s why I keep them in reserve

#54

Nice building. I don’t think it will pass ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) or NMMA (National Marine Manufacturing Association) standards, but it is still a nice building.

#55

Ric, Thank you Finally able to turn station to reach other end

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1516.jpg)

Dormers in place to show roof line

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1517.jpg)

Higher angle Still a good way to go but it’s getting there Dave

#56

Nice work Dave. That’s one impressive station!

#57

Looks great. I think the dormers really turned out well and add a lot to the station.
You’re gonna need a crane to install it :slight_smile:
Ralph

#58

OK …so you got the dormers and eyebrows that Ralph suggested you add…where are the Gargoyles connected to the downspouts he also suggested?
It’s all Ralph’s fault you had to do this extra work but it will pay off in the end.

I was thinking a roof that size should also have snow/ice breakers …one would not want passengers getting onto a train in the middle of winter and have the entire roof snow load come down on them?

Looks killer Dave…stickwork on the tower with a 3 color paint scheme would be bang’in
Will it be done by Thanksgiving?
:wink:

#59

So what kind of weight are you talking here?

#60

Ralph, I thought we got along better than this. What did I do? I mean I started out building a station something like this

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:rCFkzn4u30poiM:http://www.ericcarlson.net/derwood-railroad.jpg)

and now you’ve got me doing this

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/dltrains/stationbuild/HPIM1517.jpg)

It’s you that did this huh? Thanks for the heads up Dave R