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As I mentioned previously, I decided to attach the structure to the wharf framing first, then lay in the deck boards. I did this so it didn't appear the structure was sitting on the deck boards but rather the deck boards were laid up to the structure...if that makes any sense! I have really enjoyed working on and detailing the structure with it mounted to the wharf rather than attach the wharf to the diorama base then later placing the structure on top. This allows manipulation of the entire scene, kind of handy.
I finished the deck boards and extended the deck on the back side of the shop to allow foot traffic down the back side. I finished up the rafters on the sub roof (see images below) and will be installing perpendicular purlins prior to the shake shingle roof...one shingle at a time!
Not a great image but the issue here is the detailed interior. I did a form of "forced perspective". The front counter was scratch built and placed as you see it just inside the roll up door. A SierraWest shelf casting, that was by scale slightly smaller then the front counter, was detailed and glued in place behind the front counter. Finally, I printed some store shelf pictures from and old dry good store and sized them even smaller on my desktop and glued them to the back and side walls. This gives the impression of the tackle shop having depth and filled with product...
More later, Ken
Terry
Thanks Tom, there is an LED light in there I installed before framing the roof, it should show the interior to good effect when things are all buttoned up.
Thanks much Terry. Not a big update but some work done none the less!
Jerry
Appreciate that Jerry. I really love all three structures that make up Shelby’s...so much character, looking forward to filling up the main building with 3 D details!
Thanks Randy! I think I’m going to try making my shingles from 1x8 stripwood for the exact reasons you mention...I can get after the wood with the wire brush and detail blade and get them as weathered as I want. I can then get the exact color I want by “staining” the raw stripwood. Sanding one end of the shingle really thin may be taking things too far but may try that as well.
Nice hearing from you as always Jeroen and thanks for your thoughts and your support on the signage. I had to come up with alternatives as the old dry transfers just weren’t getting it! Lol. Think it worked out in the end but not sure CocaCola would approve of a B&W sign...Ha.
Well Art, I have now reversed direction and decided not to roof the Bait & Tackle Shop with "shake shingles". I laid in an area on the roof and it just wasn't doin it for me. Not the look I like or wanted, so off they came. I'll be doing a metal roof and the mock up gave me a better feeling about the final product albeit less of a "maritime" feel than old shake roof might have been. However, the metal roof suits my modeling style much better. Appreciate your input and there is the hoist shed yet to go...maybe there...hmmm.
1 shingle at a time is the only way to go.