Large Scale Central

Yard office

Modeling
#21

Bruce:

For copper sheet as thin as 0.001" and a wide variety of sizes, take a look here:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#copper-shim-stock/=9wre5y

McMaster-Carr is a great supplier. They have a great deal of every kind of stuff at good prices. Most orders are shipped same or next day. They will even find stuff they don’t catalog. One of my favorite suppliers!!

Happy RRing,

Jerry

#22
David Russell said:
K&S makes nice copper tubing or straight rod for the seams if you need that. Not sure what the plan is though. From what you were describing I think copper will look sweet! Good luck! ;)
The copper will look real nice once weathered. Thats why I wanted to use it on my fire tower.
#23

While I wait for the silicone, which I used to attach the roof to the walls, dry, I cut a piece of copper and formed it with some ridges, to see how it looks against the brick. Not too bad.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/yardoffice/IMGP8222.JPG)

#24

That might just fly, Bob.

#25

…grinning…

#26

One side done. What I did, was glue 1/16 rod to the roof at 1 1/2" intervals. When these were dry, I used contact cement on the roof and the back of the copper. 15 minutes later the cement was ready. I put a spacer between the copper and the roof, except the last 3 inches or so, so the whole thing wouldnt stick. Working right to left, I pressed down one section, then formed the ridge over the glued-on rod with a popsicle stick, and then moved the spacer. When that was done, I trimmed the edge, and rolled and glued the edges over.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/yardoffice/IMGP8223.JPG)

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/yardoffice/IMGP8224.JPG)

Now for the other side, and the ridge.

#27

looks good, Bob…

#28

Shoot…I may steal that idea from you…:wink:

#29

Nice work Bob. Makes a nice looking roof on the office

#30

That looks really good Bob.

#31

Thanks all. Should have it buttoned up tomorrow, once everything dries!

#32

Yard office is done. Here are two shots of the ‘back’ with the tool shed attached.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/yardoffice/IMGP8235.JPG)

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/buildings/yardoffice/IMGP8236.JPG)

Roof has been treated with vinegar-soaked-rags overnight, to get rid of the copper sheen and start the green/brown weathering. If the weather is clear tomorrow, Ill take a couple shots of it on the layout, before I put it in the shed for the winter.

#33

Bob, that turned out mighty fine… :slight_smile:

#34

I like it. I wonder if the copper will tarnish.
Ralph

#35

Nice office Bob. Just needs a little smoke coming out the stack so we know the coffee’s on :slight_smile:

#36

Yea, its already tarnishing up, thats what the vinegar does. It accelerates the process.

#37

That looks good Bob, nice trick with the vinegar wash, will look even better once it starts to get that nice patina.

PS. What are you smoking Hollywood? I don,t see no chimney. :slight_smile:

#38

Haven’t decided what I want to do for a chimney. Pondering making a brick one same as the sides…

#39
Randy McDonald said:
That looks good Bob, nice trick with the vinegar wash, will look even better once it starts to get that nice patina.

PS. What are you smoking Hollywood? I don,t see no chimney. :slight_smile:


It was a subtle hint that the yard master might get a little cranky this winter if he has to freeze to death for his job :slight_smile:

#40

Okay, thought ya was into the eggnog or sumpting.