Category: Construction

I was able to get most of the First Coast structure done this weekend. Still remaining are the loading platform to the right and the foreground pavement.

It’s nice having a layout that’s half to two thirds done. You have enough completed to run trains and convey your vision while at the same time you can throttle back and work on whatever project strikes your mood. Next on the drawing board is the First Coast of Miami complex. This week I finished […]

The installation of the corrugated roofing on the awning, along with a few more conduits, wraps up what was a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing project!

The awning and support poles were tricky to construct but are now in the bag as is the roof. Not clearly visible is a bank of three conduits I fabricated from spring wire just above the awning to the right of the window. All that remains is the corrugated metal treatment of the awning and […]

This weekend’s focus was on the structure face below the awning. The photo editing process left an overly uniform and smooth look to the coloring. In addition there is the ever present flat surface when dealing with photo laminates. I printed out a third image of the structure face, cut out the electrical boxes and […]