Finished up the remaining appointments for the interior on the shop side adjacent to the blacksmithing section. This wraps up all the interior detailing...finally! Anxious to get the roof on and start some exterior work.
Wonderfully detailed Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor 3D print by SWSMs.
Simple but elegant design by SierraWest Scale Models. Lots of details packed into a small space for sure.
Of course a wall goes here, but a very open design. The bricks for the foundation are unweathered at the moment...can't leave anything un-grunged!
So many details so little space. Ken, You did a great job of fitting in so many believable details and scenes. That block of wood with rounded corners just is spot on. Randy
Actually, Ken , I don’t say this lightly because I genuinely believe your modelling bears a close resemblance to that of Chuck’s . I have been studying the photos of your Loco and Service Shops closely recently and if someone told me that it was built by Chuck I wouldn’t argue with them . That doesn’t mean that you don’t have your own style but it is comparable to his.
Well so nice of you to say Nick, really appreciate that. If anything, I work at it, do a lot of pondering, and am enthusiastic…
Hey thanks much Jim!
Appreciate your thoughts here Stephen, thanks so much!
Appreciate that Brett! Your 3D details make such a huge impact…can’t thank you guys enough.
Thanks much Emery! The placement of details in a sensible arrangement is always challenging for me and I spend an inordinate amount of time working on that very thing. Appreciate you pointing that out as it supports the time well spent with chin in hand! Lol.
Another GREAT update. We all look forward to seeing what you come up with next. You have created so many little scenes within the whole structure. So much to look at and admire! Thanks for the continuing updates.
Outstanding work Ken !! Make sure there are enough lights installed so nothing of the fine detailing goes to waste when you put the roof on. Would be a pity. Like I've said before, you are the HO master !!
Hey thanks much Tom! Things should progress more expediently from here on out now that the interior is finished...
Appreciate that very much Robert! The wheelwright shop has lighting and a fixed roof. The blacksmithing shop has no lighting but a removable roof. This should allow reasonable viewing of the interior details.
One of those good news, sort of bad news kind of posting. Good news is that the interior and roof work is complete! Bad news is, I was planning on having the metal roof over the blacksmith shop removable but that just didn't happen. Reason being, I could not get the transition from the fixed wheelwright shop roof to the removable blacksmithing shop roof to look anything close to acceptable. Wouldn't have been an issue except I did not light the blacksmith shop as I was assuming a removable roof. I know you all feel sorry for me! ha...not likely:) Fortunately the blacksmith shop is an open concept so despite not being lit, visibility is reasonable though a bit wanting. Enough of woe is me...
The blacksmith shop is quite wide at 31 scale feet and that I have two distinct sections split down the middle (blacksmithing side dirt floor and general maintenance wood plank floor), I decide to add some center section post and beam supports. This serves to further separate the two sections and adds some nifty visual interest. The following few pictures illustrate these additional supports:
Note the center posts. The first two separate the two sides of the blacksmith shop and the back two transition into the wheelwright shop tying those two sections together visually. The posts also give nice detailing opportunities such as hanging various sundries as shown here.
Another angles of the post structure. Note the added bricks under the bottom of the posts to match the brick foundation of the blacksmith shop. Forgot to mention, the ladder that goes to the loft storage area was filled with details, with the roof now fixed, none of those details will ever be seen! I know, woe is me again.
Parting shot that gives a sneak peek at the roof work. I will post the roof work shots in the next post directly following this one. I wanted to place the roof work in a separate post this being such a critical step in any build sequence.
One of the first things that will be noticed and critiqued, on any structure diorama, is the roof work. With such a critical step in the build process, time is well spent getting the roof well sorted out. This structure designed by Brett has the wonderful contrasting materials and textures that provide enticing visual interest. The following highlights how I proceeded with my roof work for this project, and will start with some general shots and end with some close detail images:
The materials used here are varied, yet blend well together creating a high level of visual interest. Wood planked roof with wood battens, wood ridge cap with metal patches, metal gutters, standing seam metal roof with metal ridge cap, underlying wood purlins, and topped off with stove and forge exhaust pipes.
Similar shot with more overhead view.
"Around back"...shot of the large blacksmith forge exhaust stack. Also note the hinged door for the coal chute and the large NBWs that are the attachment for the interior forge exhaust stack cable supports.
Track side of the wheelwright shop. Fixed awnings to prevent prevailing weather from entering the structure! Added the "people door" to access the track side.
The next series of photos depicts more detailed shots of the all important roof work:
Good overall shot of the roof.
Good shot of the roof support purlins placed directly on the rafters. The ends are placed a bit beyond the edge of the roof planking for more edge relief and visual interest.
When working with 1:87 scale metal patches, ridge caps, and valleys, keep in mind the scale. Thin paper was utilized here ensuring the thin metal was "in scale".
Note the metal patches made from paper. Nail holes were made with a fine pin point to keep them in scale. This is the right side of the roof on the track side of the wheelwright shop. Modeler forgot to add subtile nail holes to the board ends on the ridge cap...dumb bell!
Left side of the same roof panel. Note the missing battens over the patches. Firstly, they would mostly have to be removed to lay the patch and secondly, you don't want to cover up the nifty patches with wood!
Parting shot of the other side of the roof panel of the previous picture showing the stove pipe exhaust. I'm sick of roof pictures too!
Oh good, some more photos to add to my “Ken Karns Folder” . I wish you were around when I built mine in 1999, I reckon with your influence I would have made a better model . I shall certainly be referring to your Loco and Service Shop photos when I build the one I am getting at some point .
Comments
Wonderfully detailed Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor 3D print by SWSMs.
Simple but elegant design by SierraWest Scale Models. Lots of details packed into a small space for sure.
Of course a wall goes here, but a very open design. The bricks for the foundation are unweathered at the moment...can't leave anything un-grunged!
Scratch built steel topped work bench.
On to the next thing...more later...Ken
Nick
Ha! Coming even close to Chuck is high praise! Of course we don’t inhabit the same planet that Chuck does! Thanks so much Nick, appreciate ya.
Thanks so much Karl! Starts with a dirty floor…and goes from there.
Nick
Hey thanks much Jim!
Appreciate your thoughts here Stephen, thanks so much!
Appreciate that Brett! Your 3D details make such a huge impact…can’t thank you guys enough.
Thanks much Emery! The placement of details in a sensible arrangement is always challenging for me and I spend an inordinate amount of time working on that very thing. Appreciate you pointing that out as it supports the time well spent with chin in hand! Lol.
Appreciate that very much Robert! The wheelwright shop has lighting and a fixed roof. The blacksmithing shop has no lighting but a removable roof. This should allow reasonable viewing of the interior details.
Just fabulous work Ken.
Jerry
The blacksmith shop is quite wide at 31 scale feet and that I have two distinct sections split down the middle (blacksmithing side dirt floor and general maintenance wood plank floor), I decide to add some center section post and beam supports. This serves to further separate the two sections and adds some nifty visual interest. The following few pictures illustrate these additional supports:
Note the center posts. The first two separate the two sides of the blacksmith shop and the back two transition into the wheelwright shop tying those two sections together visually. The posts also give nice detailing opportunities such as hanging various sundries as shown here.
Another angles of the post structure. Note the added bricks under the bottom of the posts to match the brick foundation of the blacksmith shop. Forgot to mention, the ladder that goes to the loft storage area was filled with details, with the roof now fixed, none of those details will ever be seen! I know, woe is me again.
Parting shot that gives a sneak peek at the roof work. I will post the roof work shots in the next post directly following this one. I wanted to place the roof work in a separate post this being such a critical step in any build sequence.
The materials used here are varied, yet blend well together creating a high level of visual interest. Wood planked roof with wood battens, wood ridge cap with metal patches, metal gutters, standing seam metal roof with metal ridge cap, underlying wood purlins, and topped off with stove and forge exhaust pipes.
Similar shot with more overhead view.
"Around back"...shot of the large blacksmith forge exhaust stack. Also note the hinged door for the coal chute and the large NBWs that are the attachment for the interior forge exhaust stack cable supports.
Track side of the wheelwright shop. Fixed awnings to prevent prevailing weather from entering the structure! Added the "people door" to access the track side.
The next series of photos depicts more detailed shots of the all important roof work:
Good overall shot of the roof.
Good shot of the roof support purlins placed directly on the rafters. The ends are placed a bit beyond the edge of the roof planking for more edge relief and visual interest.
When working with 1:87 scale metal patches, ridge caps, and valleys, keep in mind the scale. Thin paper was utilized here ensuring the thin metal was "in scale".
Note the metal patches made from paper. Nail holes were made with a fine pin point to keep them in scale. This is the right side of the roof on the track side of the wheelwright shop. Modeler forgot to add subtile nail holes to the board ends on the ridge cap...dumb bell!
Left side of the same roof panel. Note the missing battens over the patches. Firstly, they would mostly have to be removed to lay the patch and secondly, you don't want to cover up the nifty patches with wood!
Parting shot of the other side of the roof panel of the previous picture showing the stove pipe exhaust. I'm sick of roof pictures too!
Hey Travis, appreciate that.
You hve out done yourself again fine work. ..........Carl....
Nick