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Sawmill Complex On30 Module
I am a new member on this forum. I am a member of the California Central Coast On30 Module group in Northern California. We build On30 modules and as a group display them at train shows in the local area. I have 5 modules that represent a free lance logging and mining operation in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Last year I decided to build a sawmill complex module(s) and decided on the SierraWest Sawmill complex in O scale. The first part of the kit is the mill engine and boilerhouse which I completed last winter (photos attached).
This winter's project is the sawmill machinery kit hardware series "WP", which consist of 10 sawmill machines plus a overhead shaft line kit and saw blades. I chose SierraWest based on the kits high quality standards, the openess of the sawmill structure, and the instruction manuals. This is only my second craftsman structure build, so all the helpful hints and techniques presented in the manuls are priceless. I hope you enjoy the build as much as I enjoy building it. Comments and suggestions are openly welcomed.
-Joe in Morgan Hill, CA CCCModOn30
This winter's project is the sawmill machinery kit hardware series "WP", which consist of 10 sawmill machines plus a overhead shaft line kit and saw blades. I chose SierraWest based on the kits high quality standards, the openess of the sawmill structure, and the instruction manuals. This is only my second craftsman structure build, so all the helpful hints and techniques presented in the manuls are priceless. I hope you enjoy the build as much as I enjoy building it. Comments and suggestions are openly welcomed.
-Joe in Morgan Hill, CA CCCModOn30
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Welcome to the forum for there are exceptional modelers in here and they are generous with their knowledge to help us all improve our models.
Happy new Year.
Great to see you here,
Welcome.
Karl.A
Second build??? Wow! I'd say you've got a knack for the hobby. Looks really nice. I'd like to see some close ups of your work when you have time.
Please keep us posted on your build with plenty of pictures and details.
Looking forward to more!
The module group I belong to went to the National Train Show and NMRA National X2011 event in July of 2011 in Sacramento, CA. Four On30 California module groups put up a layout which covered over 2600 square feet, one of the largest ever attempted in the U.S. In conjunction with this effort, I decided to enter my SierraWest Mill Engine and Boilerhouse diorama into the NMRA model contest. This was my first attempt in a NMRA judged contest. I did good, a picture is worth..... besides, Brett made me do it.
-Joe CCCModOn30
Many ideas available from the craftsmen on this forum.
Your work is great, well done Joe.
Karl.A
Kevin
Now on to kit #1 of 10- Circular Husk. This is the single blade used to cut incoming logs into usable timber. The modeling process which is used throughout all these kits is very straight forward. The wood is cut per instructions, distressed and stained with a 50/50 mixture of Floquil Roof Brown and Dio-sol (or a stain of your choosing). The metal pieces are processed by soaking in A-West Blacken-It for 2-4 minutes, rinsed in plain water and allowed to dry. Follow Brett's instructions and very detailed drawings and check the little boxes as you go. The hardest part for me was understanding the various names for the parts, but by studying the drawings it all comes together. In process photos follow.....Joe CCCModOn30
There sure are alot of little pieces going into that one machine.
Karl.A
I really like the effect you have achieved on the belts, very very nice.
Is there anyway for you to remove the saw blade at this point?? or are you now too far along?
Karl.A
The saw blade is held on with a small amount of CA and could be removed without to much damage (I think). Since that photo was taken, I took some canuba car wax and polished the front surface. It makes a huge difference and makes the blade look much more metallic.
I'm certainly open to any suggestions you or others might have......Joe CCCModOn30
If this continues I see ( in my crsytal ball ) another award winner in 2012 !
http://www.echomtn.com/08CAT.htm#SAW2
One thing I would point out is the marks on the blade. They appear to run horizontal (mostly on the side shown in pics 2 & 3) rather than a circular scuff or wear pattern. They don't show on the opposite side of the blade. Were you able to buff those out with the wax?
Hey Mike: Thanks for the link, I think I'll purchase some O scale blades if they are still available and are appropriate for this kit.
Thanks Bill for your comments. The horizontal scuff marks are on the side of the blade that I polished. I couldn't get to the other side safely. The don't show up in person nearly as much as in the photo, but they are there and something will have to done with them. Good eyes, I really appreciate you pointing that out.
-Joe CCCModOn30
There is also another video of the mill in action you may like in the following thread.....
http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/32/sturgeons-mill.-restoration-project-video.#Item_1
Karl.A
-Joe CCCModOn30
When you get to the mill make sure to take lots of pics for the rest of us to enjoy!!!
Karl.A
Following are the final photos of the second blade. A really fun project; 2 down 8 to go.....Joe CCCModOn30
Just beautiful.