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Topic author: Richard Smith

Subject: Cabinet Shop Primer - 10 photos

Posted on: 26 Mar 2006 14:03:51

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I recently completed a new structure for the POC and thought perhaps some of you new to scratch

building might be interested in what's beneath the outer facade of the building. A disclaimer: This

is "A" way not "THE" way to construct a model building. Remember too that many times various

techniques and materials can be combined. This building is very robust and quite heavy when

completed as it is intended for permanent outdoor use.

Paul M. Smith Cabinets ... named after my dad who had several cabinet shops in the

1940's.

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The basic structure is simply a box of 1/4" clear plexi secured to a solid cedar floor. The

siliconised acrylic adhesive caulk is used for all wood to wood and wood to plexi

connections and the #16 plastic cement for plexi to plexi. The #16 should work for most

all locations but you should test a couple of adhesives for the wood connections to find

out what holds up best in your area and climate.



The cedar floor helps keep the walls nice and square so care taken in squaring it up will

make the job much easier. The walls are glued with the adhesive caulk and then pinned

with #18 brads. No brad gun here as it may crack the plexi. Drill pilot holes for a very

tight fit for the brads and tap in place leaving the head a bit proud of the surface. Snip

off the head with cutters or dremel cutoff disk and drive in flush with a nail set.



Here you can see extra corner posts glued in place. They are also pinned as the floor

was. Always use more than one connector everywhere possible for outdoors. The PT 2x

is the "frame" for one of the decks/docks. After gluing and securing to the structure it is

covered with cedar planks on the sides to represent an enclosed dock and then planked

on top, once again glued and pinned. A brad gun was used for most of this since it was

wood to wood.



Doors and windows here are test fitted only. They will be prepainted before gluing in

place with the #16 plastic glue. All windows are glued to the walls and masked to

protect the clear areas and the paint on the windows. Then the plexi walls were painted

black on both sides to prevent light leaks and to obscure the interior since while the

building is lit it lacks interior detail. Doors are then glued in place. After building is

completed it will be given several coats of Behlen's Dead Flat spray. This is repeated

annually especially on roofs and exposed flat surfaces.



The lean to was added to the side by securing its floor to the main floor and proceeding

as for the main building. You can see where the siding was pinned or braded in addition

to being glued. The adhesive holds things on while the brads provide sheer strength.



The very lowest layer of wood will not show once the building is secured in the

landscape.



Subroofs are 3/16" plexi clad with Sodder's corrugated aluminum. The lean to roof was

just oversprayed with first flat black primer and then textured granite spray. Signage is

vinyl lettering.



The exterior is left spartan without the clutter, etc. we're used to in modeling indoors.

Every detail obstruction outdoors becomes a collection point for dirt, debris and

cobwebs so it is better I feel to make all such details removeable.



Not a contest model but very useable for outdoors with a minimum of fuss.

Replies:

Reply author: audi84

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 14:17:51

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A REAL work of art !! You are to be very proud of your accomplishments!!

Reply author: carpenter matt

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 14:47:07

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Richard I hope you post pictures once the weather breaks of all your new structures on the line.

Reply author: Therios

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 15:33:37

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Bah!! Not a contest model! Your work is simply awe inspiring! Thanks for the pics!

Reply author: rockymtnrr

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 16:15:34

Message:

Super job Richard. Very realistic feel to the building not to mention the background history and

nostalgia associated with the project.

Bill

Reply author: sheepdog

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 16:28:14

Message:

Sweet.....

Another great looking building for your layout....

Craig

Reply author: Dougald

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 17:28:56

Message:

Richard

A super job ...

Your use of plexi is very innovative and your techniques have me thinking of possibilities.

Congrats on another fine building.

Regards ... Doug

Reply author: Duncan

Replied on: 26 Mar 2006 18:39:35

Message:

Lovely work (agAIN!!) Richard!!

I'll have to investigate a supply source of plexi here locally.

Seems to have some very nice construction properties!!

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