Jimmy D's Boilermakers Build

[ACL1504]

Finally, the building on the right was measured. I found the two side walls and the two end walls measured the same respectively.

The four wall for the right side buidling.

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I fit the freight doors into the opening on each side wall section and found these door opening to be 1/32" to wide. You can see the door opeing to to big for the door.

frieght door one both side walls is 1/32" to wide.

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The outside end wall on this section has a door opening at the top of the wall. This is for entry to the second story via the outside platform. Please refer to Jimmy's photos above for a reference to this door and platform. This door opening is 1/32" to wide and 1/32" to high.

Second story door opening is 1/32" to wide and 1/32" to high!

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I found it interesting that each and every miscut is only 1/32" off. This is just a matter of a little laser adjustment.

All the other doors and windows fit fine.

Tomorrow I'll fix these issues on this model and glue on the bracing prior to painting. I'll carefully sand the side wall and add pieces of 1/32" stripwood to the openings where needed.

I hope I made this clear and if I didn't, please ask and I'll try to answer your question.

Tom

[Off Duty]

Tom,
I'll be following this closely. I ordeed the kit today. You are right it can be built to meet a number of businesses. I was thinking of making it a lumber/hardware store. I like the loading docks but may need to raise it up a little for tailgate loading. I'll figure that out while you are building it.

Keep the photo's coming.

[mecrr]

Tom, really appreciate your work to straighten this out.
David

[JimmyD]

Exactly why I asked Tom & Jim L to do the first builds. I'd rather the little things like this be taken care of before I sell 500 of these. (I can dream...)

Thanks!

[Delaware&NorthernRR]

Tom,
I really like your analytical approach to this build, first measuring each component part and posting the photos. This is going to be a great thread for anyone that has not built a craftsman kit. This first step is one often skipped or glossed over in many build threads because the modeler assumes that everyone already knows this or trusts the manufacturer has done his homework and all the parts will fit flawlessly. I enjoy following your build threads, and almost always learn a new tip or technique. I will be following along and am really looking forward to your progress.

[ReadingBob]

Great job, as usual, Tom! This also illustrates the benefits of having a manufacturer spend the extra time and effort to have someone build a new kit and provide critical feedback so minor tweaks can be made before the general release. I'm sure it must be tempting to rush a kit like this to market, skipping this critical step, but for manufacturers such as Jimmy who don't rush things it really makes for a much better kit building experience for the buyer. That's something that's not forgotten the next time they're shopping for a kit. Kudo's to Tom and Jimmy!

[Night Train]

Jimmy,
Never mind these guys. Just include some 1/4" wide stripwood trim - to cover the gaps.

If anyone tried to build the Toadsuck Cannery you'll know what I mean.

[Delaware&NorthernRR]

Jimmy,
Never mind these guys. Just include some 1/4" wide stripwood trim - to cover the gaps.

If anyone tried to build the Toadsuck Cannery you'll know what I mean.

Seems like the name of the structure should have been ample warning.

[rebel]

Test building can be a pain when there are a number of issues but when there are not you wonder why you are there!

[ACL1504]

Tom,
I'll be following this closely. I ordeed the kit today. You are right it can be built to meet a number of businesses. I was thinking of making it a lumber/hardware store. I like the loading docks but may need to raise it up a little for tailgate loading. I'll figure that out while you are building it.

Keep the photo's coming.

Jim,

Thanks for following along, much appreciated. I believe you will be very pleased with the kit. When I build mine it will be a chair factory! I guess I should start ordering chairs from Vectorcut! I appears you will be able to raise the loading docks but you may have to leave off some of the overhang or raise the overhang as well. Photos will continue, I've had a few people send me PM saying I attach to many photos! Go figure.

Tom