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

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  • adminadmin
    Beautiful work as always Robert!
  • EricMGEricMG
    Now I have a template to go by for my own sawmill. Your work is a bit beyond everything else I've seen. It has that extra something that elevates it to art. I'm going to curate a show at one of my galleries I show at of model photos. Perhaps you would be willing to be one of four modeling artists I am choosing. You probably wouldn't make more than 10k in sales, but it would be a first in the art world. Think about it, Robert. No hurry!
  • Joel
    Never stop to amaze me. Thanks so much for taking the time.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Beautifully done!
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Now let's get serious....The Edger

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    thanks for watching, soon more great stuff... :wink:


  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Robert. Very nice work so far. ........Carl.............
  • sdrees
    the colors for the edger are just outstanding
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Robert,

    I have a stack of mesquite that I plan to use for some furniture projects. Would you run it through that edger for me so I can have a nice true and straight edge to square off of.

    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ The Heart of the Sonoran Desert
  • TomMich
    Outstanding!
  • prsdgt65
    The coloring on the machinery is spot on along with the wood coloring.

    Frank
  • Joel
    A work of art Robert. Beautiful!
  • brownbr
    Excellent. Have you thought about how you would like to add accumulated sawdust?
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Not yet Bryan, I'll do so when all the machinery is set up and I have a better idea of the workflow in he sawmill.

    I also need to figure out the best way to depict the actual sawdust. It will have to be VERY fine, more like sanding powder from a belt sander or similar. Real sawdust, even sifted is way too big in 1/48.
    But there are several alternatives. Like some kitchen spices, pepper, etc. But that's for later...

    Anyways, thanks all of you for the nice comments.

    I am sure there are several sawmill kits out there that are being build, so show your work guys... :smiley:
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Wow....
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Sawdust.....now that you mention it....how about a pile of wood colored chalk dust....held together with a drop of white glue...then some more sprinkled on top as it sets up......have done this with rust texture.....headed to the shop to give it a try...
  • kebmokebmo
    i've been saving the "sawdust" from my board texturing. I have about a third of a cup of it and it appears to be fine enough for an O scale saw mill.
  • adminadmin
    kebmo said:

    i've been saving the "sawdust" from my board texturing. I have about a third of a cup of it and it appears to be fine enough for an O scale saw mill.

    works great!

  • KKarnsKKarns
    The first thing I notice, other than the routine fabulous detail work by Robert, is the wood finish. Gives me the impression of old aged, well worn, oil stained, rock hard, oak timbers that give the sense of operational use and so perfectly done.
  • Dave_SDave_S
    More great work and photos from Robert to inspire us for us to devour.

    I think Ken has "hit the proverbial nail on the head" with his description of how Robert has aged and oil stained the large oak timbers.
    "... give the impression of old aged, well worn, oil stained, rock hard, oak timbers that give the sense of operational use and so perfectly done.

    As Kevin has suggested, I not only save the fine dust and particles that result from adding grain to age siding but also have a jar of sawdust from my belt sander and orbital sander dust bags.

    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Ken, that's exactly what I was aiming at. You've noticed and described this spot on ! Many thanks.
  • EricMGEricMG
    Ken is the HO god. Robert is the O-scale god.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    edited May 2019
    Well, let's be modest, we just try to make the best of it, get the most out of these wonderful kits..

    Anyways, next in line, The Double Cylinder Mill Engine.

    Man, what a fantastic machine this is.. I'd like to build it all over knowing what I do now after building this one. One thing is certain: small white metal castings are SOOOO fragile.. Broke off several ones on the governor and others... The leather belt will be more tightened when the rest of the tubing comes in place. I tried it now but broke the small pulley ( again)

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    to be continued..... of course :wink:



  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Robert. So well done I do not have a word other than, Outstanding. ......Carl........
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    one more, forgotten.....

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  • Joel
    excellent work as always. Thanks for posting.
  • TomMich
    Awesome!
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Gee wiz Robert, I just get done ogling one fantastic piece and you are already posting another! Striking concrete work Robert!...and what an incredible casting to start with. How Brett is able to achieve such a beautiful casting of concrete in that size is amazing. your weathering here is superb with the aged yellowish/green base color and then the perfectly blended rust stains and oil...such a pleasure to see this quality of modeling.
  • brownbr
    Excellent!
  • sdrees
    What can I say Robert Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • kebmokebmo
    wow....i'm awestruck.
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