Project #1 under development.
This is first pass example of a
Southern Pacific 17' x 47'
Passenger/Freight Station in HO
Scale. The prototype is based on
the structure in Minnow, Oregon in
the Portland Division and should fit
neatly into a small space on most any
layout. The foot pad of the finished
model is roughly 8" x 3 1/2" x 3" high
including the loading platform.
Edition Number is 30 Units. Cost
$65.00 approx.
This is first pass example of a
Southern Pacific 17' x 47'
Passenger/Freight Station in HO
Scale. The prototype is based on
the structure in Minnow, Oregon in
the Portland Division and should fit
neatly into a small space on most any
layout. The foot pad of the finished
model is roughly 8" x 3 1/2" x 3" high
including the loading platform.
Edition Number is 30 Units. Cost
$65.00 approx.
Materials: 1/32" Ply for walls &
1/16" for ceiling platforms.
Composite board used for all trim
and window frames. Sub-roof and
interior and exterior decks made
from the same composite. All parts
laser milled and scored. The
roofing will be laser-cut art stock to
simulate asphalt.
1/16" for ceiling platforms.
Composite board used for all trim
and window frames. Sub-roof and
interior and exterior decks made
from the same composite. All parts
laser milled and scored. The
roofing will be laser-cut art stock to
simulate asphalt.
Construction: All walls are connected with interlocks on the
edges to insure square construction. Door and window frames
overlap the openings so that the window sashes self- center when
installed All trim is cut from composites and widths compensated
for overlap. Window frames and all exterior trim has peel and
stick adhesive and are located within score lines on the surface
of the walls to insure proper orientation. This method allows for
pre-painting all the elements before assembly making for a
cleaner overall finish.
edges to insure square construction. Door and window frames
overlap the openings so that the window sashes self- center when
installed All trim is cut from composites and widths compensated
for overlap. Window frames and all exterior trim has peel and
stick adhesive and are located within score lines on the surface
of the walls to insure proper orientation. This method allows for
pre-painting all the elements before assembly making for a
cleaner overall finish.
As I noted, this is the first test cut/assembly and a number of features have yet to be
fabricated. Also, resin cast chimney, circular vents and down spouts are in the process of
being molded. More photos of parts and assemblies will be featured on this page in the next
couple of days. Also a detailed step by step will be added once the project is finished for
reference. Additional projects are being developed, more on those as they make it beyond
vaper-ware!
fabricated. Also, resin cast chimney, circular vents and down spouts are in the process of
being molded. More photos of parts and assemblies will be featured on this page in the next
couple of days. Also a detailed step by step will be added once the project is finished for
reference. Additional projects are being developed, more on those as they make it beyond
vaper-ware!
Windows: Employing a process I
used for a number of years
producing architectural models for
theme parks. The sash inserts are
in two parts, upper with lower frame
supports and a lower sash that sits
back and below the upper window.
This allows the modeler to show the
window open or closed and has a
realistic depth. Detail shots to
follow.
used for a number of years
producing architectural models for
theme parks. The sash inserts are
in two parts, upper with lower frame
supports and a lower sash that sits
back and below the upper window.
This allows the modeler to show the
window open or closed and has a
realistic depth. Detail shots to
follow.
A Limited HO Edition.
The walls are the first part to tackle. I've designed them with interlocking
tabs so they will line up when assembled. I used regular wood glue
applied with a toothpick and used the triangluar gussets included to help
keep things at a 90-degree. Careful these don't interfere with interior
floors or ceiling elements.
tabs so they will line up when assembled. I used regular wood glue
applied with a toothpick and used the triangluar gussets included to help
keep things at a 90-degree. Careful these don't interfere with interior
floors or ceiling elements.
Here are the four walls assembled and braced with the gussets. The
tabs are short so they won't stick proud of the opposing surface making
applying the corner trim easier. Make sure all glue is cleaned off and the
score lines are clear. A light brush with some fine steel wool will clean
the surface if it is too rough.
tabs are short so they won't stick proud of the opposing surface making
applying the corner trim easier. Make sure all glue is cleaned off and the
score lines are clear. A light brush with some fine steel wool will clean
the surface if it is too rough.
The deck supports are designed egg-crate style. You can see the slots
in the wall that match the tabs that stick through the inner most supprt
wall. I've also etched the outline of the treads as a visual cue as well.
This egg-crate method wraps around the end of the building locking
with the extension on the back wall.
in the wall that match the tabs that stick through the inner most supprt
wall. I've also etched the outline of the treads as a visual cue as well.
This egg-crate method wraps around the end of the building locking
with the extension on the back wall.
Here's the deck in place and since it will be the same color as the walls,
attaching it now is a good idea. You can also see the bay window in
place. The two sides interlock with the front face and align with tabs at
the rear. You can leave this part off until last if you plan on detailing the
interior.
attaching it now is a good idea. You can also see the bay window in
place. The two sides interlock with the front face and align with tabs at
the rear. You can leave this part off until last if you plan on detailing the
interior.
With a fresh coat of Colonial Yellow (you figure out the right mix for this
an you get all the credit :o) ) I used Union Pacific Yellow with some
Depot Buff to tone it down. There are plenty of options and references
to choose from...but it's your model...paint it blue if it fits the scene!
an you get all the credit :o) ) I used Union Pacific Yellow with some
Depot Buff to tone it down. There are plenty of options and references
to choose from...but it's your model...paint it blue if it fits the scene!
The roof plate is cut out of 1/16 ply with pitch supports. Tabs help locate
the uprights where the ridges meet so they don't fall in on you when
attaching the roof parts. The trim in the front is not a cleverly discuised
Oregon "O" but the ceiling for the bay window. I included tick marks for
location, and once the ceiling plate is attached to the underside, you can
turn the roof over and locate this part to match the bay. To seat this part
I turned the roof upside down once the supports were attached that gave
me the same plane as the roof. Some super glue will keep it located,
followed by a filler in the seam to attach it. In the second photo you can
see the bay roof support in place and aligned with the pitch of the roof.
the uprights where the ridges meet so they don't fall in on you when
attaching the roof parts. The trim in the front is not a cleverly discuised
Oregon "O" but the ceiling for the bay window. I included tick marks for
location, and once the ceiling plate is attached to the underside, you can
turn the roof over and locate this part to match the bay. To seat this part
I turned the roof upside down once the supports were attached that gave
me the same plane as the roof. Some super glue will keep it located,
followed by a filler in the seam to attach it. In the second photo you can
see the bay roof support in place and aligned with the pitch of the roof.
Here's a close up of one of the walls showing the scoring around the
windows to aid in the location of the trim pieces. You also see that the
opening is wider at the bottom then at the top. This allows for the addition
of the lower window and the option to have it open or closed. When these
are installed later, this will be clearer.
windows to aid in the location of the trim pieces. You also see that the
opening is wider at the bottom then at the top. This allows for the addition
of the lower window and the option to have it open or closed. When these
are installed later, this will be clearer.
I painted the trim medium dark brown with an airbrush which were deliverd
by truck this morning :o). The trim pieces are peel and stick and go on
very easy. Locate within the score lines, adjust before pressing in place.
The sticky surface on the backside is exposed so the sash parts are held in
place without any further adheasive.
by truck this morning :o). The trim pieces are peel and stick and go on
very easy. Locate within the score lines, adjust before pressing in place.
The sticky surface on the backside is exposed so the sash parts are held in
place without any further adheasive.
July 6, 2009 Update
Here is the roof set in place. The sub roof has score lines that
help line up the strips of green roofing. These are laser cut and
scored. I used some clear water based craft adhesive, but rubber
cement will work just as well.
help line up the strips of green roofing. These are laser cut and
scored. I used some clear water based craft adhesive, but rubber
cement will work just as well.
Here it is pretty much finished with the window sashes in
place and clear window panes glued from behind. The
sashes are in two parts that align with the window cut-outs
making assembly really easy. Still a lot of touch up and
clean up, but I'm about ready to plant this thing in a base and
start delivering freight.
place and clear window panes glued from behind. The
sashes are in two parts that align with the window cut-outs
making assembly really easy. Still a lot of touch up and
clean up, but I'm about ready to plant this thing in a base and
start delivering freight.
Planeport Texas Order Station
Project #2 Initial trial cutting and assembly
Foot pad is approx 3"x3" and kit will include decks, roofing materials and roof mounted Air
Conditioner Unit casting. The prototype is/was located near El Paso Texas and is
unusual in that it was covered with Asbestos shingles. When the kit is ready for
production you can request either the existing siding or a more traditional wood siding for
use in other locations. Price and production schedule will be posted soon.
Conditioner Unit casting. The prototype is/was located near El Paso Texas and is
unusual in that it was covered with Asbestos shingles. When the kit is ready for
production you can request either the existing siding or a more traditional wood siding for
use in other locations. Price and production schedule will be posted soon.
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