King & Country Museum Under Construction (1 Viewer)

[Shannon Reuss]

Warbuff26 it is great to see you back on the forum. We have missed you! I look forward to seeing the plans for your collection area as they progress.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Brian,

As I recall you had some great early stuff, and I think your basement will be an excellent K&C museum that could get pretty crowded around the time of the Chicago Show.

As far as my museum goes, John the Carpenter, who framed both Banquettes, and is in the act of installing the new banister and railing, will finish his work tomorrow, the plumber is coming this week, and Hector's sheet rock crew will be by either tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning to sand and apply another coat of plaster. Lou, the Contractor, is really keeping the progress moving along ahead of schedule. I already hired him to do more work on the second floor of my house, and he will being doing a lot more of the house in the coming months. More photos will be forwarded to Brad for posting either tonight or tomorrow.

 

[jazzeum]

I think we need some photos of John, Lou and Hector They obviously are doing the hard work

 

[Louis Badolato]

Brad, you already posted some shots of Hector and his crew. I will take a shot of John tomorrow. I just sent you 5 more progress photos to post.

 

[jazzeum]

John, the carpenter is all but done, and will finish the last wood work (the rear banquette and the bannister/handrails) tomorrow. This is a photo of the all but completed "L" shaped front banquette. The seats lift off, providing additional storage. The upholsterer was here today and measured the front and rear banquette, which will be completely cushioned and upholstered from the floor up.

 

[jazzeum]

Here is a shot of the framed and half-completed rear platform and banquette. The platform will hold dioramas, and the banquette provide additional seating. Under both the platform and the banquette is additional storage.

 

[jazzeum]

This is a shot of the fully trimmed and sheetrocked office. The door frame and windows now have traditional moldings.

 

[jazzeum]

Ditto the aircraft room. You can see the moldings around the door and windows.

 

[jazzeum]

This is a photo of some of the materials of the nice traditional bannister and railings that will be installed in place of the makeshift rail presently in place. This, along with the rear banquette and trim, will be completed tomorrow.

 

[hhenry]

Louis,

Congratulations on what appears to be a smooth, well-run operation. I have checked all the photos from the beginning. You and your contractor obviously are doing a good job of keeping the sub-contractors in line and on time. I only wish all contractors could be so good.

 

[Capitolron]

Louis:

It looks great - I look forward to seeing the final product. I am really excited about the Aircraft Room !

Ron

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis,

Congratulations on what appears to be a smooth, well-run operation. I have checked all the photos from the beginning. You and your contractor obviously are doing a good job of keeping the sub-contractors in line and on time. I only wish all contractors could be so good.

I went with a recommendation. I was told by someone I know and trust that Lou, the GC, is honest and does good work. My friend was right. The subs Lou hired for the job, including John, the Carpenter/Cabinet maker, Hector, the drywall sub, and Lou, the Electrician, are also terrific guys, and I am glad they are going to be doing some other work on my house, as I like having them around.

 

[hhenry]

Look forward to seeing more photos.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hector says the walls are ready to paint, and he will start painting next week. The electrician is returning to finish off the light fixtures tomorrow. Carpentry is also being completed tomorrow (I can't wait to take photos of the completed banquettes (which will be off to be upholstered this weekend) as well as the beautiful new bannister and railing. Its coming together!

 

[Shiloh]

Go Louis Go, I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[sceic2]

Louis, this may be a question that you have already addressed but I need to ask it anyway. Being as you are adding on to your house and essentially making a third floor into a museum and adding, oh I don't know...maybe at least a ton or more in K&C men, vehicles, and buildings... have ya thought about having a structural engineer check your construction for strength to ensure the third floor does not become the first floor

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis, this may be a question that you have already addressed but I need to ask it anyway. Being as you are adding on to your house and essentially making a third floor into a museum and adding, oh I don't know...maybe at least a ton or more in K&C men, vehicles, and buildings... have ya thought about having a structural engineer check your construction for strength to ensure the third floor does not become the first floor

I did have an engineer look at it, and he said its solid as a rock. Not to mention the fact that for the past 160+ years people have stored tons of furniture up there, so I am really not worried.

 

[sceic2]

160+ years

Wow, it should have old growth trees as its wood source and if that be the case and with 160 years of aging and drying, that wood is really strong.

 

[OzDigger]

I hope the builder makes allowances for all that polystone, otherwise your collection may end up in your basement

Michael, I was also wondering about that possibility

 

[Louis Badolato]

Lou, the electrician (the 3rd Lou involved in this project), is installing the light fixtures, switches and plugs even as I write this.