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Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 03-19-2015
I picked up a Monster Model Works Triple J Repair laser cut building. This was the first Monster Models Works kit I have tried and I am very pleased with it so far. The wood is engraved to represent cinder block with laser cut doors and windows. The design of the kit is a small repair shop, which I really did not have any need for. I went ahead and put the main walls together before I really had plan for what I wanted to do with it.
![[Image: Repair%2B4.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MnsqpMO_pIA/VQj1Y_Jy8XI/AAAAAAAABoc/ZG1z3yl_kCk/s1600/Repair%2B4.jpg)
After building the main part I decided that I was going to change it into a chainsaw repair shop. After doing a little research I found Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop, specializing in Sales, Repair, and Rental. I decided to add a front wall and a bathroom section.
![[Image: Repair%2B11.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U1ewMH4aEzo/VQuZhDlpPNI/AAAAAAAABps/JKvX2BeSxsQ/s1600/Repair%2B11.jpg)
I also plan on adding a full detailed interior with lighting.
![[Image: Repair%2B14.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SkMrbZ95bXo/VQuZl5eZ4dI/AAAAAAAABqE/AouQdbd-rJE/s1600/Repair%2B14.jpg)
I still have a lot to do, but seem to be moving along at a good pace.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - Steve - 03-21-2015
Greg....looks great so far
I really like that center shot. That big window will afford a nice view of the inside.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - Mr Fixit - 03-21-2015
This business might require a sound module of some sort, with chainsaws being briefly started up for an engine check, cursing when someone skins their knuckles during a repair, that sort of thing.
To tie the business into the local railroad you could have the track crew truck out front bringing in a chainsaw and a brush cutter or two for service/repair after a serious fight with the local track side vegetation.
Mark
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 03-23-2015
Thanks guys, I probably should have put this in a different category, but oh well.
I have been working on grabbing images of the internet for adding signs and other details for the interior of the shop. I am also looking at a few other items to add some life to the inside of this neat little building. As far as sound goes, that is a neat idea. I have wanted to play with the the 'Dreamplayers' this may be a great opportunity. I also think having a company truck from the railroad at the shop may be a good idea also.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 03-27-2015
I have put the pictures taken from the internet to add some interior detailing to the shop. I still have a long way to go before it is done, but I have to start somewhere.
![[Image: Repair%2B15.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-je5mF2YBTC4/VRUGbDcKTAI/AAAAAAAABqw/BHCSd4npVaM/s1600/Repair%2B15.jpg)
![[Image: Repair%2B16.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KAYDARdUXHs/VRUGZb7Sm8I/AAAAAAAABqo/8xOFFwXOXfE/s1600/Repair%2B16.jpg)
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - Steve - 03-29-2015
Looks great
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - ak-milw - 03-29-2015
I like it!!!
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - lajry - 03-29-2015
Think those are cinder blocks not "center" blocks. Worked at Angeles Block in Fontana CA where those were made for walls & fences. They are used a lot for "sound" walls along freeways here in CA. Ended up being a sawman there cutting them in half to be put on the end of a line blocks since the rows are staggered like on your model.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - Mr Fixit - 03-30-2015
lajry Wrote:Think those are cinder blocks not "center" blocks. Worked at Angeles Block in Fontana CA where those were made for walls & fences. They are used a lot for "sound" walls along freeways here in CA. Ended up being a sawman there cutting them in half to be put on the end of a line blocks since the rows are staggered like on your model.
You mean to say Andy that they didnt cast 1/2 blocks?
I would have thought and I think I can remember seeing 1/2 blocks on site as an apprentice carpenter. If my memory is correct then the halves would usually come on a separate pallet along the lines of one pallet of halves per truck load. The trucks were tandem steer/ tandem drive cab over models with a palfinger crane at the tail end of the tray with fold down caged sides for road transport. Now days the trucks tend to be a truck and dog combination with either a three wheel self loading tailgate loader forklift or a four wheel drive forklift and rear ramps to load the forklift.
Mind you the market for Besser concrete blocks has taken a big hit with the increase in the use of precast panels.
There are now panels made of sheets of cement sheet [about 1/2 inch thick] either side of slightly modified pressed metal wall studs which once the wall is assembled and braced is filled with fresh concrete.
Mark
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 03-30-2015
Andy: You are correct it should say cinder block. I was noticing that the way it was laser cut there were some 1/4 bricks so I did not think much about having more. Like i said there are a few things I probably would have done differently in regards to the kit, but it will fit my needs and most people will not notice the block issues.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 03-31-2015
I have the doors and windows in place. I still need to add some door details.
![[Image: Repair%2B19.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CGiEzEvcWzg/VRox0Tb9ngI/AAAAAAAABrY/gbsTRq4ntVg/s1600/Repair%2B19.jpg)
![[Image: repair%2B17.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dN4wIIKYbg/VRo0gGb7RCI/AAAAAAAABrw/mbnJ08y4WjM/s1600/repair%2B17.jpg)
I am still trying to find some HO scale chain saws, but have a few places I still have not checked.
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - Mr Fixit - 04-01-2015
You know I had never thought about trying to find a HO scale chainsaw before.
You could possibly mock up something out of styrene to represent actual chainsaws and brown cardboard boxes for them to be shipped in.
A waiting customer or two perhaps. :wait:
Mark
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 04-27-2015
OK the exterior of the building got a coat of paint, the plain cinder block was not much to look at.
![[Image: Repair2022_zpshk06zlw8.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/Repair2022_zpshk06zlw8.jpg)
I was able to get a few chainsaw details I also made some up out of bits and pieces in the scrap box.
![[Image: Repair2020_zpswkjskqmu.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/Repair2020_zpswkjskqmu.jpg)
![[Image: Repair2021_zpspunla0jt.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/Repair2021_zpspunla0jt.jpg)
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - mountaingoatgreg - 05-04-2015
Added a sign to the front of the shop
![[Image: Repair%2B26.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IfgmeDOPFfM/VUeXd2YwREI/AAAAAAAABxE/9FbSSd52ezA/s1600/Repair%2B26.jpg)
Re: Had's McCulloch Chainsaw Shop -- Monster Models Triple J - doctorwayne - 05-04-2015
Nicely done, Greg.
In case you're wondering, I fixed the "center" reference in your first post, then, after reading the replies, "saw" that it had already been addressed. I can change it back if you'd like. 
It did get me wondering, though, if the blocks were actually made using cinders or if that's simply a regional colloquialism. I did a quick search and came up with THIS. I thought that the second to last reply was interesting.
Wayne