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General => Trains! => Topic started by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:29:23

Title: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:29:23
Well we just had a delivery of some much needed parts to further complete a building in our western diorama.  Indianna has graciously contributed some much needed roof parts to the project.
She came along to see the parts safe passage, she's quite a gun slinger, and to take a look around our little western town while soaking up the California sunshine.

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010032-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:29:51

The building is to be a loading warehouse for all train freight. We have been able to put together the walls but ran out of roof parts. In the future we intend on putting the whole warehouse on 1/2 high foundations for easier access to the freight cars.

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010029-2.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010030-2.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010031-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:30:11


We now only need a few more parts for the main building.

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010001_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:30:29

The delivery was not only enough for the freight terminal but we were also able to add some roof parts to this peculiar building. I have no idea what is going on at this location  :hmm:

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010034-1.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010035-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 19:30:53

While in town Indianna took in a visit to one of our saloons and to visit some of the colorful locals. Unfortunately I was unable to find myself and was not able to show her around personally. I hope to come out of hiding before she leave to buy her a few shots  :**:

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010037-1.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/P1010038-1.jpg)

:*)Thank you Indianna :*)
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: mike1003 on June 14, 2011, 19:47:11
nice one!
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmofire on June 14, 2011, 19:54:53
Great little photostory, Ras, and a very good way of saying "Thank you".

Are the 1/2 high foundations the lattice work ones from the old station?  And are they still available?
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 14, 2011, 19:57:21
excellent!! really great set up!!!
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 20:11:12
Great little photostory, Ras, and a very good way of saying "Thank you".

Are the 1/2 high foundations the lattice work ones from the old station?  And are they still available?

Yes, from the 7400 set. They should be still available in the US as they were in a recent Target set. Grangel got some where he is. I think the last time I checked the parts were almost $4 each  :o and I need a lot of them. I will have to dig deep to get how many I want from DS  :'( , they are getting harder to find on auction sites
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmofire on June 14, 2011, 20:16:30
Yes, from the 7400 set. They should be still available in the US as they were in a recent Target set. Grangel got some where he is. I think the last time I checked the parts were almost $4 each  :o and I need a lot of them. I will have to dig deep to get how many I want from DS  :'( , they are getting harder to find on auction sites

I shall follow them up with UK DS tomorrow.
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmofire on June 14, 2011, 20:23:36
Ras, would you email me the 7400 plans, please?  Thanks in advance if you have them.
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 20:44:46
Ras, would you email me the 7400 plans, please?  Thanks in advance if you have them.



I do not have them  :-[ sorry. I use the pictures on Heathers DB. All the parts we have from this set are from random lots from auctions. The one hard to find part is the filler for the 1/2 tall 4 way connector 30 03 9780. By filler I mean the part that is not a structural part but fills in the one side that faces the train tracks. The other side I can uses a 45º brace  30 03 9750
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmofire on June 14, 2011, 20:46:50


I do not have them  :-[ sorry. I use the pictures on Heathers DB. All the parts we have from this set are from random lots from auctions. The one hard to find part is the filler for the 1/2 tall 4 way connector 30 03 9780. By filler I mean the part that is not a structural part but fills in the one side that faces the train tracks. The other side I can uses a 45º brace  30 03 9750

Thanks for the extra info, it'll be a great help.   :wave:
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Tiermann on June 14, 2011, 20:49:16
Great set of photos, and interesting building.

i doubt that filler piece is available from DS. The brace type should be though - it's what was in the more recent safari sets.
30 03 9750 - Brace, wooden (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-03-9750)
It doesn't look too bad just left open if you are consistent with it throughout the building IMO.
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Rasputin on June 14, 2011, 20:55:52
Great set of photos, and interesting building.

i doubt that filler piece is available from DS. The brace type should be though - it's what was in the more recent safari sets.
30 03 9750 - Brace, wooden (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-03-9750)
It doesn't look too bad just left open if you are consistent with it throughout the building IMO.

I was going to, if i absolutely had to, cut and sand the 45º part off and just leave the filler

The brace is used in a lot of new pony sets as well.

Thanks for the photo compliment and yes it is an interesting building with a precariously long front span. I thought it would need supports but when the stecks is all tightly assembled it holds up nicely. It also gives plenty of room to see what will be happening inside
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmofire on June 14, 2011, 21:22:07
Great set of photos, and interesting building.

i doubt that filler piece is available from DS. The brace type should be though - it's what was in the more recent safari sets.
30 03 9750 - Brace, wooden (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-03-9750)
It doesn't look too bad just left open if you are consistent with it throughout the building IMO.

Tim, would you have the plans for the latest safari sets, please?
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Tiermann on June 14, 2011, 21:29:49
I should have at least one at home. I will PM you this evening.

How permanent is this use going to be? If you don't intend changing it for a long time, or could reuse the flat sides elsewhere later, it might make more economic sense to just fill in the gaps with putty and paint it brown. I used wall spackle to fill in the holes on my Snow Queen palace parts. Fill, sand, couple layers of paint and you are good.
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: Indianna on June 16, 2011, 05:06:08
When I have the time, I always enjoy hopping a freight to see the beautiful USA, particularly if I have an important order to deliver.  We made pretty good time to arrive yesterday in California's wine country.  After supervising the unloading and observing the installation of the various building elements, I looked for my host (the elusive and mysterious mad monk) but his friends explained that he had been called away - rumor has it that he has gone into the hills to investigate the recent epidemic of drunkenness among the local wolf population - are they being drugged intentionally or have they just found a way to break into the vats at the brewery again?  Even in his absence, the monk had ensured that I would be well entertained.  The folks out here are mighty hospitable and I was treated to the local brew and also enjoyed the local music scene.  Picked up some fresh eggs and a variety of smoked meats at a nearby farm.  I am hoping that the monk will return before my departure so that we can raise a glass together, but, even if that doesn't work out, I expect I'll be back this way again soon.   :**:
Title: Re: Building Delivery from Indianna
Post by: playmogal on June 16, 2011, 08:10:53
Ras:
Wow! So sorry I missed this party out West! Sounds like a hoot! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Love your train layout. Please DON"T show it to hubby as he has enough N Scale to kill a herd of cattle.

The buildings are fabulous; it brings back many memories of growing up in Pecos, Texas, but your set is much prettier than the real thing in the middle of the desert!

Love your posts, Pgal :wave: