If you look on eBay, search for “steampunk watch parts” and narrow the search down. I look for auctions that say “tiny” “glitter” or “sprinkles”. Generally, that will give you a supply of usable pieces. A lot of what’s sold won’t work (meaning, the stuff is over sized or easily recognized as pieces from a watch).
Thanks everyone for pitching in and suggesting sources. Personally I forget which ebay seller I bought from but it was a great investment. Here is the next mini scene I'm working on. A few of those watch bits used again. Still need to darken the oil drips and add a few details but It's getting close.
The link you posted was what I used to order 40gm's of loose junk...ranging in size from 1mm to 10mm....the bigger stuff will look good as machine gears....or in the case of a vehicle repair a flywheel or such....the small stuff will be like clutter gold....
I have to apologize to Brett. This was supposed to be the official Build but as I go along there are some details that I love so much that I can't bear to have them buried. I've put my favourites up front and buried others so I've sort of changed up the placement significantly. I'm working on the side shed. I'll probably finish and detail the motor last but I've put a pallet there for it to sit on. About half of the castings are glued down as I play with placement. I love this part of the build but I don't like to rush it.
Thanks everyone. Still working on the shed but I thought I'd take a break and work on the back of the diorama. Still quite detailed but not over the top.
Thanks for posting these additional detail photos of the Truck Repair diorama. Everything looks like it has a place of its own and fits very naturally. Grass tufts add a nice bit of interest and blend in perfectly.
Joel, I can remember when Nash and Greenberg first started doing superdetailing work in O scale. Then came Dave Revelia and Chuck Doan. All great model builders.
Joel, I think you have joined the cast of the true masters. Thank you for sharing all your work. I look forward to your next build.
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Great progress. I have that yellow but will look into getting that red. I really like the effect you got with adding the red.
Frank
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/fr/inicio/71-steampunk-rouages-et-mecanismes-montre-horloge.html
cheers
Don’t get this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Lots-Bag-DIY-Vintage-Steampunk-Wrist-Watch-Old-Parts-Gears-Wheels-Steam-Punk/232964243816?hash=item363dc04168:g:QiIAAOSwMoZcdUO5
You’ll find that it’s 90% unusable.
Instead, look for an auction closer to this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30g-Nail-Art-Glitters-Acrylic-3D-Decoration-Steampunk-Watch-Parts-Assorted-Lot/183102239592?hash=item2aa1be7368:g:i4MAAOSwIaFZKjKi
Even with that one, expect to do some sorting and sifting to eliminate “giveaway” type pieces.
Still need to darken the oil drips and add a few details but It's getting close.
Thanks for posting these additional detail photos of the Truck Repair diorama. Everything looks like it has a place of its own and fits very naturally. Grass tufts add a nice bit of interest and blend in perfectly.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Jerry
Joel, I think you have joined the cast of the true masters. Thank you for sharing all your work. I look forward to your next build.