Two Small Projects Underway for the Layout

Started working on a couple of minor projects for the layout this week.  First up here is some chain-link fence, using the fence posts from Walthers kit.  I tried to use the metal wire that comes with the kit for the top and bottom horizontal chords, but the pieces are rather short, and they're not straight so they are a bit difficult to work with.  So, I'm using used guitar B-strings instead.A look at what is included in the Walthers Chain-Link kit. Their short pieces of wire, underneath that is the fabric chain link mesh provided, and the plastic fence posts and gates.

This is the fence jig that Brian Smith made for me some years ago.  It's real handy to have around to help get the fence posts evenly spaced.  Also in the photo is a section of fence that I did make using the wire and mesh that comes in the Walthers kit.  And above that is the piece that is still in progress using the guitar string for the horizontal chord.

The fence I'm making is intended to be put in front of my Tri-State Paper industry, so it'll be about about 49 inches or so in length.  I don't think combined the two pieces above are going to be quite long enough to cover the entire length needed.

A look at the Tri-State building.  Some fencing here should really improve the appearance.

When I do get the fencing installed between the GTW main and the paper plant spur I think the Tri-State Paper industry will look at least a little more convincing. And I'll probably add an entrance gate across the railroad spur as well.  I'll be working on this more in the week ahead.

And the 2nd little project underway here is an oil tank.  This simple Rix kit has been lying around here for too long, so I've finally put it together.

Here's a quick look at where things stand with this project so far...

I didn't build it as the 43 foot height.  I went with just 4 sections vertically, which totals up to about 28 scale feet in height.

With the tank assembled, it'll be time for paint.

Sprayed with a nice flat white, and then added the weathering.

I'll be putting together a bit of piping as well to go with the tank.

Have a good week everybody.