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WSRR 2022 Mik's Build Challenge Backwoods Station

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#1

I’ve really struggled this year trying to decide what to build. I love the category Dave chose as it lends itself to things I want to build and there’s the rub: too many things. My first thought was a coal dock but it would be too big. The one I want to build would have to be 10 feet or longer and I simply don’t have the room for that inside. My next thought was a car (rolling stock) repair shop but I don’t think I can get it built and detailed like I want in 30 days. In years past, I have bitten off more than I can build within the time limit so this year I decided to build on the small side.

I’m going to build a backwoods station that will sit on a platform that is about 20" x 9" and it will have a small passenger shelter, ticket office and an area for a little freight. Here is the napkin drawing:

Napkin Drawing
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Excuse the chicken scratch. An artist I am NOT!! More to come.

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#2

Wow CAD. drawing that is ready for the printer!!! LOL

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#3

Please tell me you are having as much trouble physically and ethically have a hard time resisting throwing this entire thing in Fusion and printing it all? As I think about each piece I can’t help but think " I can print that".

#4

Yep, it’s crossed my mind, but I have told myself I can only print details like doors, windows, lamp shades, etc. let’s see how long that lasts :wink:

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#5

I hear you. I started with the idea of no printed parts. That ain’t gonna last

#6

Well with that drawing , he should be able to print up everything in a day after the green light!!!

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#7

Pete, I doubt I could actually recreate that mess on the napkin with 3D modeling software, much less ask the printer to print it :grin:

#8

We’ll have to see who gives in first :wink:

#9

My guess is you. You will wake up before me based on time zone on the first day of the build and start designing and printing. Because if not I will beat you. I have already decided I can’t build this without 3D printing. The sand container at the top of the tower will be so much more awesome if I print it. Of course that is if my copper sheeting doesn’t arrive. I ordered a roll of copper to make my son hand hammered “Moscow Mule” mugs. If it arrives I might very well make the entire metal portion out of soldered copper.

#10

I think the mechanical parts are perfect for printing. But I do like the copper idea, just don’t paint it :wink:. I know that wouldn’t be prototypical, but heck, if you’re going to paint it, may as well print it and save the copper.

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#11

The boys in the shop got an early start this morning and through together a rough model of our backwoods station. Looks just like the original hand sketch.

Backwoods Station v11
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Now off to the shop to mill some lumber.

#12

Looking good!

But didn’t the original napkin sketch have a ROOF? :innocent:

#13

Bruce, if you figured that out from the mess I called a sketch, you’re better than me :grin:. But yes, I just haven’t decided what I will use for roofing.

#14

What are you considering for the roof?
LOTS of options…

#15

Currently, all options are on the table. I’m thinking the 2 structures will have different materials.

#16

Personally I’d rule out netting or mesh but your build your choice Dan. :sunglasses:

#17

Now that would be cool …………. And ……… wet ………. Sometimes :wink:

#18

Thats a cool little station. Now start splitting shingles.

#19

Made some progress over last few days. Got the lumber milled.

Lumber
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Deck has been assembled with some of the flooring down and the station framing has been printed along with all the roof trusses.

Progress 1
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Still need to decide on station siding and roofing material. I’m thinking one of the roofs will get cedar shingles. Probably T&G siding on the station.

#20

get to splitting shingles. You made me now its your turn