Current project Started on 8/1/2011
After completing the City Hall project I spent a little time doing minor
maintenance on the trolley layout such as relocating some curved intersection
tracks to improve multiple car movements and adding flashing lights to the swing
crossing gates on my lift bridge. I also decided to clean up my workroom a bit.
To my surprise I found a folder with a building from plan that I probably copied
about 10 years ago with the best of intentions of building it some day. Well,
some day has arrived and I desire to replace an existing main street store from
building with one that has more architectural presence. The following is the
plan I will follow or slightly modify.
As
with all my other buildings over the past 35 years, the primary materials will
be styrene sheets and Evergreen strips. I chose these because they are
chemically similar and I have not had warping problems or moisture problems over
time. I should mention that the styrene sheets I use for walls is .125 thick.
Windows, doors, cornices and major details are made from resin castings.
Thus far I have created castings for the store front, side door and windows I will be using which are posted on this web.
9/25/2011
I have almost completed the buildings front. The following is a photo
of the work to date. Note: the window sash will be inserted when I am finished
handling the front. I still have to finish applying individual brick to the face
and making the architectural detail additions
Next step is to create the left side which will be situated on an alley. The
right side abuts another building and will not be seen as the back will not.
10/25/2011
The exterior of the building has been completed except for final painting and
roof details.
Next step is to add the electrical for the store on the first floor and
apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Each of the floors will receive interior
detailing and signage. Entrance to the apartments is on the left side which has
an alley way.
12/27/2011
After completing all the custom work I promised for Christmas its back to my model project. I completed the interior of the dress store and will begin the interior of the two apartments above.
This is a photo of the dress store interior.
Still need a little more signage and to sweep the floor.