A 'dual purpose' building.

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  1. Keith M

    Keith M Staff Member Moderator

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    Having got the completion of my catenary out of the way after several other projects got in the way, I was also able to complete a job I'd partly completed a couple of months ago. It started in the local 'Lidl' one day several months ago, where I saw what was listed as a "Collectors Cabinet", glass shelves, sides and doors.......just what I need to store my "not being used on the layout presently" loco's in, thought I, so bought one, got it home (Boy, is it heavy, nearly gave myself a hernia getting it into the loft!) and mostly assembled it, then realised it was taller than I thought! I couldn't cut it down as the doors and sides were toughened glass, so how to work around it was the problem. The only place I could fit it was in front of the area where I still had some 3rd rail to fit, followed by completion of catenary, so until these projects were finished, this job was on hold. Anyway, having completed these works, I was able to fix the cabinet in the only position available, fit the 10 glass shelves and glass doors, followed by a bit of headscratching what to do about the quite considerable bit of cabinet that stuck up above the layout. I decided the best way forward was to disguise it as a warehouse building, so some scratch building with card and laser cut windows produced the item below.

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  2. Keith M

    Keith M Staff Member Moderator

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    It worked out quite well I think, as I now am able to have my loco stable easily to hand to swap and change as I wish, while still keeping them safe, clean and ready to go. Here's a threequarter view which gives an idea of how I went about it.

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  3. Keith M

    Keith M Staff Member Moderator

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    Finally, a 'full frontal'(!) view, handy, safe, easily accessible storage with lockable glass doors........note to self, don't lose key unless "Smash and Grab" is the order of the day!!!:avatar:

    Keith.

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  4. jakesdad13

    jakesdad13 Staff Member Moderator

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    Now that is proper lateral thinking! very impressed :thumbs:. Pete.
     
  5. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I agree, a very clever idea and well carried off.:thumbs:
    So its keiths bespoke furnishings now eh. ........ I'll have a wardrobe. :avatar:

    well done Keith.
    cheers
    toto
     
  6. Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    Thats a neat idea Keith and well executed!:tophat:
     
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    Really good spot of thinking there sir .....

    Paul
     
  8. Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    As Mr Burns would say, "Excellent...!"

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  9. gormo

    gormo Staff Member Administrator

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    What can I say Keith

    Bloomin` Brilliant.....that get`s a six...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:....and well deserved for thinking outside the square.

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    Dear Keith ,

    Not only does it look good , it also breaks up the continuos view and give your layout a different perspective . Very impressive,
    Best wishes and regards, Echidna
     
  11. InterCity72

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    That has to be the best use of a cabinet ever ! Great job.
     
  12. Marty

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    10/10 for thinking outside the box...er...cabinet. Looks great.

    Marty
     

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