05-02-2011, 06:48 AM
Well I redid the track work for the engine bays and completed the 3 x 12 platforms around them. I must say it looks a lot better then the previous attempt. (sorry no pics.. :? )
I also applied the cinders to the floor and affixed it in place ala whetting agent and 50/50 water glue ballasting technique. It took me three applications of the process to get the cinders in and to get the floor reasonably level. I found myself troweling the saturated cinders with the end of a small 6" ruler like a spatula to get the floor as smooth as possible but still give it that slightly textured look. I'm waiting for it to dry completely... perhaps another day or two before I do any work on the "floor". Some repairs are required as the ballasting technique did not go well with a couple of the short planks for the engine bay platforms. However an added bonus is that the application of the cinders produced a slightly weathered look to the planks. (again no pics... :? )
However, I did start on the uprights and the bracing to support the roof structure.
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I think I might actually be able to start putting the first few coats of paint on the walls and windows. I also will begin some permanent assembly of the Structure before I turn my attention to the detachable roof structure.
I also applied the cinders to the floor and affixed it in place ala whetting agent and 50/50 water glue ballasting technique. It took me three applications of the process to get the cinders in and to get the floor reasonably level. I found myself troweling the saturated cinders with the end of a small 6" ruler like a spatula to get the floor as smooth as possible but still give it that slightly textured look. I'm waiting for it to dry completely... perhaps another day or two before I do any work on the "floor". Some repairs are required as the ballasting technique did not go well with a couple of the short planks for the engine bay platforms. However an added bonus is that the application of the cinders produced a slightly weathered look to the planks. (again no pics... :? )
However, I did start on the uprights and the bracing to support the roof structure.
[album]3797[/album]
I think I might actually be able to start putting the first few coats of paint on the walls and windows. I also will begin some permanent assembly of the Structure before I turn my attention to the detachable roof structure.