Engine shed from ply and coffee stirrers

[ge_rik]

It took a while but at last I have finished the engine shed for Beeston Market station. It is based (very loosely) on the single road shed at Southwold - foreshortened slightly and doubled-up.

The body shell is exterior ply, clad in weatherboarding from ubiquitous coffee stirrers. The doors are from lolly sticks hung on hinges fashioned from brass shim. The windows and roof are courtesy of Jackson's Miniatures and the bargeboards are offcuts of uPVC trim left over from constructing the swing bridge (I seldom throw anything away - you never know!).

It still needs some detailing (guttering, downspouts, etc.) and it needs to be properly bedded into the ground. I could do with digging a couple of ashpits and adding some general clutter. It's probably a bit tight widthwise - no room for workbenches etc., as it had to fit the available space.

If interested, I've described the process I went through on my blog.

http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-i-constructed-engine-shed.html

Now what's next on the list??

Rik

 

[garrymartin]

Excellent Stuff, nice "how to" on your blog too!

 

[Martino]

Very impressive. Well done.

Thanks fir the 'how to' on your blog. I may have to copy your work, although with much less skill.

One thought. Have you provided some way for rain water to escape from the valley between the two pitched roof section? With the tropical downpours we get, that may be a problem. Just wondered if you'd got an elegant solution.

 

[ge_rik]

One thought. Have you provided some way for rain water to escape from the valley between the two pitched roof section? With the tropical downpours we get, that may be a problem. Just wondered if you'd got an elegant solution.

Nothing elaborate, I'm afraid. I sealed the joint (in fact all joints) with silicone sealant and there is a slight cant towards the back (more luck than judgement). I may try to make the downspouts operational. As the shed is on the raised timber section I could pass the downspout through the boarding and into the void beneath - but nothing's decided yet.

Anyone got any other ideas?

Rik

 

[ceejaydee]

A very realistic looking shed and a comprehensive and informative 'how to'.

Like your miniature plane

 

[tramcar trev]

Its simple, smart and practical...I like it!

 

[ge_rik]

Its simple, smart and practical.

Thanks Trev

Sounds like my life-guide - apart from the 'smart' bit

Rik

 

[C&S]

Excellent. Congratulations!

 

[dudley]

very very nice , now where have i seen buildings made from lolly sticks and coffee stirers, a man after my own heart, but with a tad more skill me thinks, luv it.

 

[yb281]

Looks fantastic. Great job Rik.

 

[ge_rik]

Nice work Rik.
Any chance of a pic of the station from further away. ?

Thanks Paul
Yep, no problemo............

The station area is a bit bare at the moment. Need to do a lot more detailing. The green plastic cover pulls over when not in use as the station is under overhanging bushes and gets covered in rotting leaves and other debris.
Rik

 

[ge_rik]

very very nice , now where have i seen buildings made from lolly sticks and coffee stirers, a man after my own heart, but with a tad more skill me thinks, luv it.

It looks OK from a distance but doesn't bear close scrutiny. I think it's what coffee stirrers are made for ...............

Rik

 

[dudley]

very very nice , now where have i seen buildings made from lolly sticks and coffee stirers, a man after my own heart, but with a tad more skill me thinks, luv it.

It looks OK from a distance but doesn't bear close scrutiny. I think it's what coffee stirrers are made for ...............

Rik

ive been on holiday for a fortnight and every food place ive been in i cant help but borrow some more sticks, even though i buy in bulk from evil bay.8|

 

[beavercreek]

Great build Rik, Very effective and fits right in !

Got to collect as many as possible Dud ..in case they begin to use plastic!

 

[ge_rik]

Thanks chaps.

Got a couple of packs of 1000 from our catering manager at cost price. Still got about 750 left.......

Rik