alexb
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Post by alexb on Nov 5, 2018 18:10:35 GMT
This was a planned build for this year. Given it's November, to say it's a late start is a bit of an understatement. To be honest, I had messed with some mock-ups and testings before this.
So the first step was to draw up some plans....basically taking what was in my noggin and putting it to paper. Note, the plans are not to scale and were done freehand...so it's a tad rough looking. I mainly did it to work out the measurements. It's big...30x15x10.5 inches or 76.2x38.1x26.6 cm.
I used Luan underlay board. It's about a 1/4 inch thick (6.35mm). It's a thin, lightweight plywood that can be bought at most home improvement stores. I drew out the cut lines and got to cutting. I used a table saw for the long cuts and a hand held jigsaw for the window and bay door opening. I had planned on adding a window to the side but decided against it at the last minute. I used a palm sander to remove any burs and splinters. The wood is too thin to use a nail gun so I used a heavy duty staple gun....like the kind for upholstery. I squared everything up and used wood glue to hold it all together.
And with a couple of Panthers to show size.
The plan is to use Takom's Panther and AFV Club's T-34 kits with interiors to show two tanks in different stages of restoration. There's room for a third tank, but I haven't pinned that one down yet. I'll add bricks to the wall...cork or more likely insulation foam sheeting...which I really look forward to doing. I'll scratch the girder joists for the roof and support beams. There's be at least area with a ceiling crane. I'm also thinking about making a boneyard for vehicles waiting to be restored...but that'll be separate. That seems like a good use for some old kits.
This is a long-term build. I've picked up some goodies for it over the past year
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 5, 2018 19:31:02 GMT
Very nice idea and great garage so far, front row seat for me!  |
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Post by SteveM on Nov 6, 2018 6:52:58 GMT
That’s a great idea, I’ll tag along here too  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 6, 2018 8:46:51 GMT
You certainly don't do things by half do you Alex . I'm in for the duration too  |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 6, 2018 10:41:42 GMT
Yes ! Interesting, keep 'm coming Alex.
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alexb
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Post by alexb on Nov 8, 2018 4:22:23 GMT
I think it'll be fun. The thing is going to eat up some shelf space...I've already set aside a shelf for it.
I've done some calculations and I'll be a bit short on the girders, so I will have to order some more styrene. I'll probably go ahead and order some I-beams instead of scratching them.
I'll start on the Panther and T-34 soon. I figure the Panther will be built as if it is almost done. The T34 will be built as if it had just been dragged in after a visit to the power-washer. It'll be undergoing its tear-down. I'll probably post the progress on the tanks separately.
I'm still not sure about the third space. I'll start cutting out pieces for the bricks. I'm really looking forward to that.
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Post by alexb on Apr 2, 2019 3:04:32 GMT
I haven't messed with this one much...since back before the home renovations started. The downtime gave me time to think and there's some changes. The old building was tossed in favor of a smaller one. The original was really too large.
The new garage building is about 2/3 the size of the original. The base is the same size but this one includes a boneyard for wrecks waiting restoration. The layout is as if it had been cut roughly down the center so the inside can be seen. I'm focusing on showing two bays. If need be, I can add more sections.
The bays will have overhead cranes to lift heavy components. I'm hoping to depict one in use. The cranes will run along the support girders so I used larger horizontal beams. The wall beams are larger as well. Construction was pretty simple. I used foam core board. Sheet styrofoam was used for the concrete floor. Thinner styrofoam was used for the outside/boneyard areas.
I-Beams painted. I went with a med/dark gray. The I-beam laying on the girders is a mock-up for a ceiling crane. They'll be fitted to sit on the bottom edge of the horizontal beam so they'll clear the vertical support beams. The bay will share a crane with the unseen bay across from it...the crane will be able to move the center to the opposite bay.
A quick break from the building with some accessorizing. I picked up this Aoshima Electric Stand-up forklift. It's 1/32 scale. I actually wanted their forklift kit but had to settle for this. At my last job we use to use these for moving storage totes of chemicals like dye. They were easier to use in the chemical warehouse...compared to a walk-behind or a forklift. Ours were Rayond brand, so I'll be using that as my reference.
The kit is actually pretty neat. There's alot to it but it's engineered quite well. The forks are moveable (up, down, sideways, in and out). They included weights to hide in the battery pack to keep it upright. There's a good bit of detail that can be displayed if you leave the panels open. It also comes with four plastic pallets....and an operator figure that looks to be made of DS plastic. 
Painted the components black. Raymond's are red and black. I'll paint the red by hand...later.
Mostly done. I still need to add the red. I left the one panel off until I run the hydraulic lines. There also are two lights that need adding. It needs weathering. These things get beat to heck and back just through normal use.
Posed with a pallet and Tamiya fuel drum.
Re-mock-up with a T34 and Panther inside. I'll be using Takom's Panther and AFVClub's T34-76 for the build...full interiors. The outside boneyard has some kits posed to show why I am thinking about doing. I doubt I'll use these kits...I grabbed three off the nearest shelf. I don't recall which ones I used...I'd have to look at the picture to see. And of course the now red lift.
 
Anyway, that's where we stand right now. I've started the T34 and Panther but am building one for the Big Cats Campaign over on Armorama. I've got an Italeri Jeep I may include as a part of the boneyard or as a finished restoration waiting for pickup. IT's alot of work but I'm looking forward to taking my time on this project.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 2, 2019 7:50:02 GMT
Cool  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 2, 2019 12:39:17 GMT
WOW thats moved along rather nicely fella.........i really like what ya done here  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 2, 2019 14:54:18 GMT
That forklift works very well and looks damn good, I want one!! |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 2, 2019 21:33:28 GMT
Nice work, Alex. I'm liking that Forklift also.  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 3, 2019 19:02:58 GMT
This is most impressive. Is this supposed to be a restoration hanger for a museum? I'm wondering since that forklift looks awfully modern for those vehicles.
I've always wanted to do something like this in 1/72 scale as a photo base to post my Works in Progress in just for fun. I'm following this with great interest.
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Post by alexb on Apr 3, 2019 21:07:53 GMT
Thanks all.
The idea is based upon television shows such as Tank Overhaul. They restore wrecks and sell them to private collections, museums, drivetanks type businesses, etc. You could probably toss in police departments since having some sort of APC seems to be the trend.Kits with full interiors were really becoming prevalent so this seemed like a nice way to display the interiors.
Right now, I have a Takom Panther A and a AFV Club T-34-76 that are going to be built as if they are in the process of being restored. I also have an Italeri Jeep. So far, I haven't decided which ones I'll put there. I probably will sacrifice a M18 Hellcat and maybe an Academy Stuart. I'd like to have a post-war AFV just for variety.
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Post by alexb on May 18, 2019 5:15:51 GMT
Well I decided to try to get some work done on this one. One of the big build steps on this one is the brick detail. I've been putting that one off simply because it's a lot o bricks.
So I spent all of today cutting out bricks and gluing them on. It was a failure. I made the bricks too large. That's a tendency I seem to have when it comes to bricks and blocks. I'm just glad I stopped when I did.
So...I'll probably have to re-make this section of wall. I doubt I can get the bricks off. I'll think on it a bit and give it another go.
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Post by Paul B on May 18, 2019 7:37:41 GMT
Alex, don't stop mate. Those could be about right the right size for breeze blocks . And at a guess a building like this would be made of this cheap material. Thumbs up from me fella |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 18, 2019 18:26:39 GMT
yeap I'd go for breeze type blocks too, looks good to me |
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Post by alexb on May 18, 2019 19:55:32 GMT
I was shooting for an old brick building. We have a good number of them in this area from the old textile industry. I use to work in one so I can picture it from memory. I really don't look forward to cutting out and gluing a gazillion 1/35 bricks so I spent the morning looking for brick and even concrete blocks styrene sheets to use. I didn't spot anything that I liked so I am sort of looking at shifting gears and going with a steel building design. I should only have to add the section ribbing detail. It should be a good bit easier than trying to cut and place those gazillion bricks.
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Post by Boots on May 18, 2019 20:06:43 GMT
I know what my choice would be............anything for an easy life  |
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