East Coast Hydraulics

[lowriderphil]

Sooo, I have spent the last few hours in autocad working out the design and started cutting some walls. Gonna be a slow build but I hope to have it done in time for NNL East in April, if not then Toledo. She's big, 24"x16"x10" (48'x32'x20'). Basic idea is a small hydro shop, lift and install bay on the left, and the right bay will have some fabrication tables.

the right side of the building will house a show room in the front and the rear will be storage on the first floor and the office up top. Still got a loooonnngggg way to go yet, not to mention money in styrene. Gonna have H columns, I beams and roof trusses, (roof will be removable but the trusses will remain)

Phil

[disabled modeler]

Looks like your off to a great start Phil .

[lowriderphil]

Looks like your off to a great start Phil .

thank you, I was gonna go simple but after seeing cranky's work I got inspired

http://s13.zetaboards.com/B_n_B_Auto_Builders/topic/6747048/1/

(pic borrowed from cranky's topic)

Edited December 14, 2010 by lowriderphil

[crazyjim]

Seems everybody is into dios all of a sudden - and I love it! Like your idea(s) Phil. Let's see more.

[Dr. Cranky]

I agree with Jim, it's a good one. Keep it going. I love the clean cut windows and doors . . .

[crazyjim]

What are you using for the walls, Phil? It looks almost translucent.

[GTMust]

I'm looking forward to following this one! You're off to a great start and I love the concept.

[lowriderphil]

What are you using for the walls, Phil? It looks almost translucent.

3/16" foam board I picked up from the local dollar tree. its not like the kind I'm used to as it doesn't have the shiny paper coating and it seems to be a bit more denser, the shiny backed foam from elmers usually leaves behind chunks when I cut it but this doesn't. Also I payed $1 each as opposed to 2-3 at other stores, never know how long they will have them on stock so I bought 20 sheets

[Dr. Cranky]

My advice is to seal it all in with a couple of coats of primer . . . trust me it's good insurance.

[JamesW]

3/16" foam board I picked up from the local dollar tree. its not like the kind I'm used to as it doesn't have the shiny paper coating and it seems to be a bit more denser, the shiny backed foam from elmers usually leaves behind chunks when I cut it but this doesn't. Also I payed $1 each as opposed to 2-3 at other stores, never know how long they will have them on stock so I bought 20 sheets

WOW, I think I need to go to Dollar Tree now.

[lowriderphil]

WOW, I think I need to go to Dollar Tree now.

That's why I stocked up. whats 20 bucks now when you could need it a year from now and not be able to find it.

[GTMust]

A couple of questions (and I'm sure you've already figured these out and I'm not reading your idea properly):

1. With all the equipment you plan in the shop, where will you put the vehicles?

2. I don't see any doors from the offices/showroom into the shop. The only door appears to be somewhere between the back office and the stairs. Have you had a change of layout? Or am I missing something?

I love the concept and I hope I'm not being nit-picky!

[GTMust]

Oops.... I think I jumped the gun!

I figured it out after I looked at your pics again.

I'll just shut up and let your progress pictures do the talking.

Sorry 'bout that.

[lowriderphil]

Oops.... I think I jumped the gun!

I figured it out after I looked at your pics again.

I'll just shut up and let your progress pictures do the talking.

Sorry 'bout that.

your good, I just threw the inside wall there to give a visual. Now that I have had some time to review the building plans, I think I may add in a loading door to the storage area on the right side of the building.