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Most Ambitious Build so far...The O Scale Sawmill..

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  • KCSTrainsKCSTrains
    Robert, another outstanding build. Congratulations. You should be very proud. Phil
  • brownbr
    I just noticed that you made a pair of folding rulers.
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Alco spoke my thoughts exactly....well done
    Terry
  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Robert.
    I am going down to the basement and put a tarp over everything that I have built and take up ping pong..........Carl...........
  • ALCOALCO
    engine909 said:

    ALCO, I agree, I may have to make a trip to confirm.

    Je parle un petit peu de Francais....
  • TomH
    There’s one shot where the edge of the diorama shows. It’s the only way I could be certain I was looking at a model.
    WOW!
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Robert,

    Most of the well deserved accolades have already been recorded but I want to add mine as well. I am anticipating that the feature article for the 2021 On30 Annual will be this magnificent build of a very complex kit that requires mastery of a number of fine craftsmanship skills to achieve. An artistic masterpiece

    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • KKarnsKKarns
    edited May 2020
    The Sawmill proper...well I knew it was outstanding way before this...is incredible and deserves every praise it gets, which will be many! But you know what blew me away?... your road, grass and scenic work is stellar my friend!...Good gracious...6th picture up from the bottom...damn man...that is the best combination of bare sand/dirt, grass, weeds, etc...I have seen in a long time. And I have the nerve to be conducting a scenic thread with this work being done...I should transfer the thread over to you! Only thing to do?...go put some bourbon and ice in my tumbler and mumble to myself!
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Thank you so much dear colleagues, this means a lot to me.

    If any of you guys wants those photos in high resolution, just send me your email and I will transfer them with Wetransfer.

    Forums have limitations for posting photos. I no because I sometimes want to enlarge one of yours to see details and it just gives pixels...
    So, let me know. :wink:

    By the way, Ken, you are doing a SUPER job on the dirt/dioramas thread which , of cours, I follow very attentively. There is ALWAYS something to learn...Thanks for that.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Little grammar mistake.... I KNOW. because.. and ....of course... :wink:
  • TomMich
    I agree with Ken's observation about the scenery. The structure is outstanding, but the scenery in which it is placed makes it look real as many have commented on. It's hard to tell where the model ends and the real backdrop begins.

    And yes, the skylights really help illuminate the interior so all the nice detail can be seen.
  • AlexR
    with the higher resolution photos i'm sure well see all kinds of extras... what a generous offer.

    However, i learned my lesson with "oh Robert did that, that would be kind of cool" :wink:.


    did you use a static grass applicator? also, it looks like there are some tall weeds on the edge? are those on the diorama? in North Texas we have a weed called Johnson Grass, some of the weeds look kind of like johnson grass (a nice touch).
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Yes a static grass applicator was used for the.. well ,the grass. And when that was done, I went over it with a vacuum cleaner, like a couple of inches above the grass. That helps to make it stand up even more. The weeds and small 'greeneries ' are put on manually.
    No Johnson weeds around here... :wink:

    And Alex, I never felt to good to use ideas or techniques from others so I can see no harm.. In the end , one always ends up by giving it a personal touch. Just take a look at one specific kit and see how many versions are generated..
  • AlexR
    yeah, i VERY nearly got in over my head with that lantern.......

    i guess that's the difference between someone who knows what they're doing and someone learning... The learner doesn't even realize they're about to get in over their head :smile:.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Hey Robert, send me a good image of the picture I was referring to. Love to see that up close!...Thanks, Ken
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    As promised, the night photos.

    I hollowed the truck's headlights and put two leds in them.

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  • mikemettelka
    Speechless.....
  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    OK Robert what next this is a Masterpiece to Behold.
    Thank You for time to share your wonderful gift..............Carl...........
  • MountaingoatMountaingoat
    Lighting adds so much. I echo Carl. Rick
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Outstanding work my friend......the lighting looks great......
  • sdrees
    What else can I say, fantastic, and the lighting is just great.
  • ALCOALCO
    Truck lights are “next level”.
  • TomH
    Ed, I was just looking at the hi res pictures that Robert graciously shared. It seems to me to be the rarest kind of model that just seems to look better the more you take in. You are correct. The bar is raised significantly.
  • KCSTrainsKCSTrains
    The night shots are really great and show off these magnificent structure. Phil
  • Joel
    Robert, nothing to add except more of the same. Fantastic build of a fantastic model. Doesn't get better than this.
  • EricMGEricMG
    Your place, your sawmill, is part of my reality now. Just as I have lived it, because I have.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Now you're just showing off! Lol...beautiful job on the lighting...slow down! I'm just getting over the day time pictures...superior modeling overload!
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Thank you very much guys for the nice, warm and poetic comments.

    This was a build I shall not easily forget !!! Now I'm gonna expand the diorama and take it on the road. It was too much work just to leave it as is.

    Several expositions are already scheduled.

    I was also asked by Chris Lane ( editor of the 0n30 annual) to do an article for the 2021 edition of the 0n30 annual as I did for this years edition with the Tractor and Logging Repair Shed. (not showing off Ken.. :blush: )

    So , apparently, after the actual build, the Sawmill Project starts a life of its own...

    Meanwhile I am contemplating my next build.. :wink:

    See you soon.....
  • AlexR
    "Now I'm gonna expand the diorama"


    Robert, care to share your ideas?
  • MountaingoatMountaingoat
    I was hoping this would be in the On30 annual. Great to hear Chris reached out to you. Congrats!.......Rick
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