Randolph and Briggs Part 5

Completing the Cedar Shake Roof, building the loading docks, weathering the metal roof and building the tent section.

Part 1: Cedar Shakes

1. I experimented with different washes on my cedar shakes (usually I paint them) I like the results I achieved using the washes from www.hunterline.com See the photo for reference colours.

2. Once dry I use white glue to apply the strips starting from the bottom of the roof line.

3. I leave a block open (see the photo) where the celestory goes.

4. I also use apply flashing along the edges and base of the celestory before I set it and glue it into place.

Part 2: Metal Roof

1. Cut your roof panels so that they are a scale 3 to 4 feet wide.

2. Glue them to your roof panel (leaving a small gap at the top for flashing)

3. I bend a roof panel into a 45 degree angle for flashing (I required 2 pieces)

4. Paint them a flat grey (it would have been better to use a primer but I was moving way too quickly)

Part 3: Build the Fire Escape

1. Prime this (done before)

2. Remove from sprues and glue together.

3. Attach it to your building.

Part 4: Loading Dock

Build the wooden loading dock using templates provided. I love building this way because it creates a great effect and is the way it was done before the laser cutter age.

I also use weathering formula by Hunterline to weather the dock.

Part 5: Painting the Metal Roofing

1. Paint grey if not already done.

2. Use a rust paint, dip your brush into the paint and remove most of it on a paper towel before applying.

3. Dap your paint brush along the edges of your metal roofing … leaving the centre more grey … just like the prototype in the real world!

Part 6: Assemble the Plywood Tent Frame

1. Cut out the pieces for your tent frame and refer to the template for this.

I made mine into an extra long 2 sections … I’ll post more photos later.

Still to come:

Completing the tent, painting the side walk, flat roof, signs, awnings, castings, etc.

I am getting close to complete!

Thanks,