1/87 Rolling Stock Repair Shop

[Mini Me]

Hi Paul, looking good so far. You have probably thought of this already but just in case, your cantilevered office needs a corner post support that also ties in the staircase for added support. If that is not feasible then perhaps a suspension support to that same corner if it does not interfere with your overhead crane.
Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks. The support for the overhead will be integrated w/ofc. floor support. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Progress, structural is almost complete. Still have overhead trolley to do, then details.


Dry fit of front wall. Overhead crane will run in frontwall channel & central I beam.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

This project is just begging for overhead lighting. Hope you can manage some I think the effect would be awesome. Maybe an inspection light in the pit...some arc welding? Because of the large viewing area (windows) the possibilities are enormous. l'm really jazzed about this one Paul! I'm sure what ever you decide will be the bomb. Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Planned on a pit light & a couple overhead lamps. Been through all my RR stuff and all my micro bulbs & LEDs are 12v. Too dim w 9v battery, so will try LHS for lighting kit using 1.5 or 9v batteries. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Progress. Hole is for electrical option. Inspection pit is open on one end.

Details added.

Getting close.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Shaping up nicely Paul. Good to hear you're going ahead with the lighting. Rick H.

 

[JR]

Rick is so right about the lights.
Paul the shot of the back wall with the " glass" in really adds , can't wait to see see what your local hobby shop come up with lighting wise. Everything is looking good .
Dzhon .

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Getting closer. Working crane. Added interior details, coal chute door, door rails & loading dock doors

Finished ofc., inspection pit, work bench & grinder.

Added stack & access ladders. Hole in upper right floor for electrical wiring.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[JR]

Looking good Paul. Plenty of interesting details .
Dzhon .

 

[Mini Me]

Living it Paul, you have all the bases covered. Rick H.

 

[BigGreg]

superb... i suppose that you will weather a lot... can't wait...

 

[minitnkr]

Trip to LHS garnered new Krystal Klear & 1.5v lamps w/lampshades. Started on bus bars for 3 lamps in parallel on front roof half.

Working traveling crane controls & wiring.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

 

[JR]

Paul .
Interesting seeing your lights and resistor's.
Like those green industrial shades for the lamps, I had to make mine , those look the dogs .
Dzohn

 

[Mini Me]

They do indeed. This is going to be GREAT. Can"t wait for next step. Rick H.

 

[grumpa]

Just caught up with this Paul, very interesting indeed, you've got your own little 'man cave' world to delve into, when the nagging reaches that certain crescendo
Imagine yourself sitting next that nice warm radiator with a frothy pint, just looking about and planning your next phase of construction....you lucky dog!

Cheerio! Jim.

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. Working big end doors-some progress.

Found a good match for kit green window frames to paint doors in my RR colors, Burlington Northern green.

Started cleanup on Jagdtiger while waiting for green to dry.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

I bought several of these when I found them on sale @ $18.00 ea. Fun kit to build.
Rick H.

 

[BigGreg]

i can't wait to see it done with the lights on...

 

[minitnkr]

That's a nice price RickH. They were $32 when they were first released. I bought this one in 2015 along w/their Sturmtiger.
Still working on wiring design Greg.
PaulE