Official O Scale Brass and Iron Foundry Build

Karl.A · December 2021

Damn Bryan !! haha. You're a tough audience, lol.
Those bottle caps are smaller than a pin head, I know...
When Joel pulls that off, I'm quitting.
I've been back here at least 10 times just looking in amazement at the lettering on the bottles knowing how small they are.

brownbr · December 2021

What I find so amazing about the labels is how crisp the lines are and that the liquid volume printed also. Not to mention that it is white and the cut lines around the lettering are barely visible.

Joel · December 2021

Ah Bryan I thought of that but I don't have the resolution and can't find any ho scale or n scale ones to use.

Karl I will add them when they are done.

Thanks everyone for checking in and for the nice compliments.

Keep it Rusty · December 2021

Fantastic detailing!
What was your process for the bottle labels?

Joel · December 2021

The labels are 1/24 waterslide decals I got with a kit to make a case of coke. A little large for O scale but I think they work pretty well and they are very crisply printed

kebmo · December 2021

brownbr said:
Super impressive.

In order to reach the level of "most impressive", you will have to reduce the Coke logo to fit on the cap also.

now that's harsh....
but i wouldn't be surprised to see it happen on this forum.

vietnamseabee · December 2021

A great knowledge base here, Joel….even tho I’m n HO guy there’s a lot to be absorbed from following your builds
Terry

KKarns · January 2022

Hey Joel, superb my friend! Its all in the details and your "all in" thats for sure. What a fine piece of work...

Jerry · May 17

Joel have you been working on the new installment yet???

Jerry

Joel · May 18

I haven't received mine yet but I am very excited about it for sure.

admin · May 20

I am shipping these currently, takes awhile for the kits to make it to Canada!

glandesjr · May 22

Yay! Looking forward to receiving mine. Thanks, Brett

MuddyCreekRR · May 25

Same here....want to get at least half of it on the layout....need to leave room for the other half...

Joel · June 25

Well just got back from a road trip out East and what a nice surprise on my doorstep. My copy of the third instalment of this mind bogglingly fantastic kit. So many little details and fantastic scenes. I am itching to get right to it but I will reread the instructions and my thread so I create a similar finish as previously. My gut says to rush into it but I really want to savour this one so will be going quite slowly. With any luck I'll have it done for the Narrow Gauge Convention in September.

Karl.A · July 1

Sounds like something well worth getting home to Joel.
I can't wait to see your work as always, but as you say,
take your time and savor it, your work will be something special for sure.

Joel · July 17

Karl it looks like such a fantastic kit with so many new 3d prints. Pretty much completes the right side of the diorama.

Joel · July 19

Templates and instructions...

Parts galore:

Jerry · July 19

Looking forward to this one Joel.

Jerry

admin · July 24

Looking forward to seeing your build!

MuddyCreekRR · July 24

Same....busy with the Water Tower....I'm mounting my Foundry to a 24 x 24 foam base...leaving some extra room for an addition....

Joel · July 24

Well a lot of basic grunt work done. Primed the castings and started distressing the wood.

Jerry · July 25

Well it's a start. Looking forward to this part of the build.

Jerry

KKarns · July 25

Catching up here Joel after flying under the radar for a good while. Glad I jumped in before you got rolling along too far with this gem! Your signature attention to detail is going to be a pleasure to follow my friend. Hope to see you at the NNGC...

Joel · July 27

Finished detailing the wood and gave it the first coat of colour. I might add a bit more chalk later but it's a good base to work with.

Jerry · July 28

Joel I like that first cat what did you use??

Jerry

Joel · August 2

Hi Jerry,
It's just a dark brown paint called asphaltum from Lowes. I just painted it on and wiped it off with a paper towel. Here's a better picture.

Joel · August 2

I tried something new with the water tank and preshaded it. I took the primed tank and sprayed it with a tan colour from a 60 degree angle to make the top and one side a bit lighter - sort of give it a sense of shadow. Not sure if it will make any difference.

I also blotted onto the tank bands some water mixable oil paint and then blotted on some rust colour chalks (3 shades). I'll let this dry for a week and move onto another step.

Karl.A · August 7

Looking great Joel, all of these preliminary steps are what make a great model.
I'm so happy to see you sharing the prep work before getting to all the beautiful pics at the end.
A solid foundation, and great prep work results in an outstanding result, which I know is coming from you.

Thanks for sharing these steps.

Joel · August 12

So I finally got some work on the tank. I did the priming in 2 tones to try and add some shadows. Not sure if it shows in the pictures. The spray can was a bit clogged so I got some larger than expected splatters but it will all work out.

Now some tan and grey paint and a wash of dark grey

admin · August 12

Love the tank, looks great!

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