I’ll figure out something. I already cut the trip pins off. A screw driver works really well actually.
A few slow updates on this building. I’m still trying to shoot for the end of 2023 as a completion date. I finally got the brick walls out front done with one saide painted.
And now I’m working on the interior.
Between this I got distracted by making yet another truck…
That kinda stalled as I need to find some smaller tires as the kit was a lifted truck with big tires.
This also happened since I kast updated I made a trip out to the Redmond Historical Society and got to dig through a binder of stuff on the feed mill. Kinda bummed it wasn’t more but I did find a gold mine for February of 1994. |attachment
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It’s been a while since I updated this build. I’m still slowly plugging along with this feed mill. It’s a massive structure and is taking quite a bit of time. Recently I stepped back and told myself to tackle one subsection of the mill by the end of December. That decision definitely helped motivate me to get more done.
The section I’m working on is the unloading shed area and the assorted silos that are within this area. One of the 2 square silos is 90% done, with the other one needing its “siding” added and some walkway details like the other one.
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Good for you guy, I am really looking forward to seeing this as a completed structure, what a great project. What is the “drop dead” completion date 1 June 2024?
Sure that sounds like a good date! It’s only been 14 years in the making and I’m really ready to be done at times.
Not sure what the MIK project will be this year but I’m secretly hoping I can somehow use that timeframe to build something for this.
I think the main building will actually go faster with some 1.5" or 2" foam. This unloading shed needs a lot of interior details because it’s just so open and at eye level on the layout.
I personally like this shot!
Thanks, I can’t wait to get that shot and angle outside on the layout. Someday… Someday.
Some mockups and test fittings of some silos just west of the unloading shed. This is still part of the area that I want to get done by the end of the month. Nice break from laying curragated siding!
And gives me a bit of a chance to kitbash and freelance these parts as I’m not exactly sure on details.
Piping is all designed to be removable so the silos can be moved apart and assembled on site.
One more thing done for this project.
This is a little scale house tucked inside the unloading shed.
Then right next to it is a small loading dock.
I’m not really sure the exact details on a lot of these details so I’m just figuring it as I go and discovering more details from photos. I just found a random brick chimney in the middle of the mill for instance.
I’m more
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With luck, Craig, this year’s MIK will be “Finish what you started.” Of course, that means you will also have to close this thread come February!
- Eric
I’m just hoping I can build something for the MIK and not get too distracted. There’s a big hay shed building that’s part of this structure that needs to be completed. I bet I could get that done in 30 days if I really had too.
14 years so far off and on, I’m not sure another 30 day delay is going to change much.
Hopefully I can find some time to keep working on this if the MIK project in 2024 can tie in but I’m really trying to just focus on this building and get it done.
Here’s a few things I’ve been doing.
Foam core mockup to see how things look.
As close as a napkin I can get…
And finally for Rooster. Can he read cursive? 
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I don’t think he can read at all, unless its a picture book.
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Picture and coloring books are my favorite reads these days. Pop up books are my favorite but after a bad experience with one I’m rather leery on them.
Distraction is a good thing from the MIK project…
I’m plugging away at some small stuff on this building still trying to clear the workshop between now and the 14th.
One large silos painted and UV clear coated and placed out in the layout until this section of the mill gets finished.
Since I’m thinking about using insulation foam for the main building base, should I go with 1 1/2" or 2" foam? And what is the go to bonding method? I recall reading screws and glue but can’t remember the recommendation.
I’m also avoiding making the roof truss for the unloading shed. The roof trusses are very visible in the open shed area, and I’m getting to a point that I can’t move beyond until I build them.
Tight Bond and drywall screws, also Liquid Nails (in the tube) used for paneling and plastic molding.
Even 2" foam will warp in larger pieces so reinforcement is needed.
Trying to decide between 2" foam, PVC or just plain old wood.
I was planning on a bunch of internal bracing.
I’m leaning towards the 2" foam and covering that with some styrene sheets to glue the “details”, doors etc on to. Some of the sheets I think I can just lay the aluminum cans on directly.
We use toothpicks and TiteBond III. The toothpicks hold all the joints until the glue sets. Foam glue won’t hold up to the elements, we’ve found.
Eric
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Sounds like Titebond III is the key. And here I was thinking it was only good for wood.
Toothpicks or screws? I’ve got both and I’m pretty sure I’ve got some drywall screws laying around. Holding off for the foam purchase until I can clean out more of the sub assembly messes in the garage.