[oldrivers]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

Looking good.

 

[LittleBlackDuck]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

Welcome back #4. Good to see you haven't forgotten how to focus a camera in your absence.

Now that you seem to be settled in your new residence… I expect to see more loco pictures.

PS. Miss the pinkie…

 

[htl]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

My pinkie is just fine got all ten. :-]

 

[LittleBlackDuck]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

My pinkie is just fine got all ten. :-]

- htl

Can barely handle one… 10 is just kinda freaky…

 

[htl]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

When we moved old pinky went by-by. LOL

Ducky need your help.
Would you still have the plans you made up for the coal train boiler???
Going larger so can add some more details to it, and yes the spittoon would work nicely here. LOL

 

[LittleBlackDuck]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

When we moved old pinky went by-by. LOL

- htl

I'm gonna miss him! His absence will take the colour out of your blogs….

Maybe a sly cameo photo wouldn't go astray…

If you run SU 2017 here is a link to the "loco explosion" (without plans).

 

[LittleBlackDuck]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

OOPS… wrong model above. Try this link (also w/o plans).

 

[htl]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

Thanks Ducky just what I needed to help come up with something with levers and gears and a spittoon. lol
I kept looking for a picture had forgot you had it as part of the plans.

 

[Dee1]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

Great to see you back at it again, nobody builds as fast as you do with such great results
Dee1

 

[htl]

Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Then the floor.

Roof.

Then the cabin sides and front.

I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.

Dee1 I feel like I've been brought to a crawl with this new shop.
I throw a bunch a stuff away to move just didn't want to pack it and then unload but now all those things have come back to kick me.
I thought I could get along with out a desk or [work station] but find that now I pile things up every where where I used to keep the mess at my desk or [work table].
I need to go to Harbor Freight and load up on supplies.

 

[htl]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

 

[crowie]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Some very nice detailing there Bruce…

 

[Redoak49]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Nicely done!

I really appreciate people who take the time to show how they make the small details.

 

[bruce317]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

looking great! Nice touch having the fire box doors open.

 

[htl]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

looking great! Nice touch having the fire box doors open.

- bruce317

It's funny but for that door I had this head light [that's what it was] and wanted to cut it in half for the open door look and looked at my miter saw nope, not safe then the band saw, I don't think so, then it hit me do it old school and used my little miter box that you see in the trim pictures.
Ten strokes and it was in half ,and with that thin blade there wasn't much cut off.

Am I going back to hand tools, I hope not but their the winner for safety.

 

[LittleBlackDuck]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Great job on the cabin detail… the use of the light is very innovative.. The trims around the window and perimeters are impressive as well.

... old school and used my little miter box that you see in the trim pictures…

... Am I going back to hand tools…

- htl

There is noting wrong with a Japsaw and a trusty mitre box… one of my favourite fall back pieces of equipment.

As you may see, it has taken a "hammering" over the past 6 months.

 

[htl]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Nice jig Ducky, I was just thinking mine was getting old and needs replacing and a shop built would be heavy duty. LOL

 

[Dutchy]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Great blog my friend. I enjoyed looking to your building methode. Keep on going. Insulation can wait , or is it to warm/hot there?

 

[htl]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

Dutchy was planning on insulating the walls today but fell getting in the house yesterday so will be working on the train today, it's been pretty cool and the insulation on the ceiling has really help my small air conditioner do it's job.
But some time next week will get the walls done.

 

[GR8HUNTER]

Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.

Here's what I made for last time.

And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.

Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Had a 2×4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.

Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.

I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.

As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]

I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.

The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.

Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.

YES much safer I too also have a very small miter box made from aluminum …only 1 problem with store bought only has straight cut and 45 ….love to see you back at it Bruce ….if ducky misses pinky so much ..I guess I could take a few pics with wife's pink panties on and send to him …that should clearly keep him quite for a bit :<))