Something New is Coming

[twforeman]

I finally decided to sit down and draw the building I've been wanting to make with my laser cutter. It's a cinder block building that is a feed dealer based off this MRR article.

I really only need about 2" of it because it sits against the backdrop, but I decided to make the whole building and try and sell a few as kits. I think they are going to look pretty nice.

Here are the first three walls and the front dock/porch just finished cutting.


Here is a test fit of the first three walls. This is the back side.


And here is the front side with the dock/porch on it.


I still need to make some more parts and then figure out what details I would want to put in the kit. And make instructions, etc. And I'm waiting for doors and windows to arrive.

Making a laser kit is a bit of work, but I already have a couple ideas for some more kits. This could get entertaining.

 

[BigGRacing]

Looking great so far TWforeman

 

[2Tracks]

Way Cool!

 

[flyboy2610]

Nice work!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Downright Awesome!

 

[santafewillie]

Put me down for one when you get into production.

 

[twforeman]

Thanks for the kind words all. I think this will turn out pretty neat.

Put me down for one when you get into production.

Willie, I will put you on the top of the list (well, the only one on the list so far. )

It will be a little while yet, I need to finish up the parts, write some instructions and figure out what details I want to include in the kit and where to source them. I do have windows and doors coming, so that's a start.

 

[Patrick]

Very nice!

I'd be interested as well.....

 

[twforeman]

I'd be interested as well.....

Great!

You'll like the second project I have in mind also. It's GN related but I'm going to keep it under my hat until I start it up.

 

[migalyto]

Really nice looking building! What kind of a price point you looking at?

 

[twforeman]

Really nice looking building! What kind of a price point you looking at?

I haven't finished figuring out what details and castings I want to include yet so I don't have a total cost at this point.

It should be a competitive price though, not like the $150 FSM kits. There aren't that many pieces.

 

[migalyto]

I haven't finished figuring out what details and castings I want to include yet so I don't have a total cost at this point.

It should be a competitive price though, not like the $150 FSM kits. There aren't that many pieces.

Excellent! I might have an interest as well.

 

[cgofftn]

I'd be interested, also.

 

[twforeman]

Well, I was considering an initial run of 6 but it sounds like I'd sell out right away! (Not a bad problem to have.)

I'm a little limited by the quantities of parts I can find locally and online. But no matter. I'll make as many as I have parts for and then see if I can get more.

In any case, I am making progress on the kit and I think I have all the bits figured out. I need to paint and assemble one for photos and finish up the instructions still. I should have some for sale in a bit.

 

[twforeman]

A sneak-peek progress photo. I'm still working on this. I have all the parts and am just finishing up the instructions and a completed painted version for photos.



I'm even going to include some printed vintage feed signs and six different store name signs.

 

[ianacole]

I'm interested as well, please add me to the list, if there's room.

 

[NYC_George]

Looks great so far.

 

[twforeman]

Okay, here is the finished model (except I don't have the chimney on the roof.)



I need to finish up the instructions, shoot some glamour photos and laser cut a bunch of parts.

I'm pretty darned happy with the way it turned out though.

 

[CM-Fan]

Never have built anything laser cut ar etched, but that is a fantastic looking structure! I'm equally impressed it is the first one you made yourself.

 

[BigGRacing]

Yes, well done, incredible work !