I've chosen to use scissor trusses, which have a nice angle on the outside- not too flat like many sheds- and a portal-frame type effect on the inside, giving a nice airy feel. I'm extremely happy with every aspect of the building so far!
I'm very fortunate in being able to help with the build and so far have installed many of the tie-down straps and rods, which has involved lots of upping and downing of ladders, the result of which is that I've discovered many muscles which are now protesting at all this activity! I work really hard around Whistlestop generally, and try to keep reasonably fit, but I now realise that I'm not as fit as I thought! I have greatly renewed respect for builders and other manual workers who work physically very hard each day!!
I also feel incredibly blessed to be constructing such a large building solely for my train hobby. It is everything that I have hoped and dreamed of, for so many years.
As part of my contribution I'm also doing all the painting, which I enjoy, but at this (cold) time of year it has it's challenges. The paint has to be above 10 celsius otherwise it won't dry. It's been minus something most nights recently. Here is some of the fascia that I've just given a coat of primer. Incidentally, the trestles that I'm using are the original supports for my very first model railway about 50 years ago, built by my Uncle and Grandad.
Let's hope the good weather holds for a while to get some more of the painting done, but they're actually forecasting snow on the weekend. Fingers crossed!
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