The same day I finished the last update, I received the Grandt Lines smoke jacks in the mail. So this part we'll deal with the base roof assembly and installing the smoke jacks.

So first off I have a question as to why they are called smoke Jacks? If anyone knows out there let me know.

So first image I set the two roof halves in place and tacked them with some CY glue. The roof can be removable so I just glued the ridge together. This way you can add interior detail later and retrieve that derailed loco too.

Another view of roof.

Just having the two halves was a bit weak in my opinion so I added some bracing. Knowing my clumsy hands I could just see snapping the two halves apart.

Next image is eyeballing smoke jack location.

I figured 1 1/2 inches woulds be fine.

Next image shows smoke jack parts and one dry assembled.

I used my cordless drill with a small bit first and made starter holes then switched to a 3/16" bit to enlarge. with a little hobby knife work after that the sleeve fit.

And here's an image of rough fitting the whole smoke jack.

I then glued the smoke jack pieces together except the bottom vent and painted them a color called pavement made by Apple Barrel. It's fairly close to the plastic color but dries flat as you'll see once in the house.

In the next update I'll be covering the roof, but for now I couldn't resist some test shots on the layout. you can see how the color of the smoke jacks look in these. Enjoy.