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  • KKarnsKKarns
    Really looking nice Steve, and coming together very well. Your scenic integration is wonderful, nothing stands out or looks odd or out of place. Another hard thing to do on a big diorama. The only thing that even remotely stands out to me is the far side of the road where the diorama ends. Are you going to soften that edge like the other side? Beautiful work Steve.
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Ken. I still need to finish all the edges but which area did you mean specifically? Near the salvage yard shed?
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Sounds like you are already planning on it. I meant the edge of the diorama along the road.
  • adminadmin
    Wonderful Steve! i love the way you have integrated the two diorama's together just like they were made to fit that way!
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Brett! It took a little bit of imagination since I had to make the configuration work with my layout. I also wanted every side of every building facing the front, Unfortunately that's not possible so I had to make a choice and the siding area will be facing the rear of the layout. My track plan is already set so I had no real wiggle room for the configuration of the siding. I'll post a picture of how it'll sit soon.

    -Steve

  • KCSTrainsKCSTrains
    Steve, that's the issue we all face when building a SW kit for a layout. Part of your great work will be hidden from the viewer. However, that's ok. You know it's there. Phil
  • NejcR
    Everything together looks wonderful! I specially like those wet brushed main walls, that really turned out nice...
  • SteveCuster
    You're right about that Phil.

    Thanks NejcR
  • SteveCuster
    edited February 2017
    Hello everyone. I got a few small things done last week. I'm mostly just adding some small details and staring at the diorama looking for things that need work or adjustment.

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    I added this small chain hoist. It's an older SS Ltd kit I've had in my detail box for a long time. I thought it added a cool detail without blocking the view of anything around the buildings.

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    I added the roof to the barn drive-thru. I'll be adding some debris to the roof I think.
    2017-02-22 009
    I added this Cat to the yard area, I haven't decided on how I want it to sit yet so it's just set in place for now. I've had this kit on my shelf forever also so I decided to try to make the best of it. It's one of the rougher kits and definitely not one of Brett's.

    Thanks for checking in.

    -Steve
  • brownbr
    Keeps getting better. The weeds look good creeping over the street.

    Nice to see that you put in a swingset for the workers :wink: . An engine block sitting on a pallet would look cool under the chain.
  • SteveCuster
    edited February 2017
    Thanks Bryan. My son thought it was a swing set also. He thinks the wood barrels are honey pots like on Winnie the Pooh. Good idea with the engine on a pallet, I'll see what I can come up with.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Really looking nice Steve. You've got that weedy, grassy, overgrown look down solid. A nice variety of colors and textures but all muted and nothing sticks out. Love the scene with the tractor and the vintage automobile. Beautiful work and I can tell you take your time and think things through. You have really made this build your own!

    I like the "kitty" where it is...
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Ken. I looked at it for a few days and I finally glued it in place.

    I added other vehicle to the diorama this week. It's a Jordan 1925 Model T Stake Truck.
    I'm still learning the best methods to put these kits together. I have to admit I find them incredibly frustrating at times, a real test of my patience. The cab fell apart on me a few times and I think I broke the front wheels off 10 times while weathering/handling the thing. I think some it is due to me not being super experienced with plastic kits.



    2017-03-02 001
    I made the sign using the same methods from the Quincy barn. It's just paper printed on my PC and glued to a piece of stripwood. I weathered it with chalks.

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    The junk load is mostly styrene tubing painted black and weather with chalks. The 2 barrels are Bretts and the metal plates are from a Central Valley bridge kit.


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    I'm experimenting with the final resting place of this truck.


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    I think I like it parked down by the shed and the tanks.

    Thanks for checking in. I have quite a few more vehicles to build, some Jordans and a few Wiseman tow trucks. I also have the Vintage Vehicle Erie Steam Crane I haven't gotten the courage to tackle yet.

    -Steve
  • brownbr
    Truck looks right at home. Is it possible to scrape out the inside of the plastic tubes to thin the wall? It doesn't quite look like scale pipe with the thick wall.
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Bryan. I'm going to ream the pipes out a bit when I get home tonight, I agree it's a bit thick. Thanks for the feedback.

    -Steve
  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Steve I have used a straw for pipe. Just a thought.
    Carl
  • BillBill
    Yep...I'm always on the hunt for different sized drinking straws and plastic coffee stirrers. The little cocktail straws are also "free scrap pipe" in my book!
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Great looking scene Steve. I love the truck with the O'Neills sign. Carl is dead on with the issue of the pipes and the use of straws is perfect. Bill always has great ideas on what to use in most any application so you got some great advise here.
  • Joel
    Another great source for pipes is shrink tube. Comes in some very small sizes and is available in matte black and reddish brown. A bit more expensive but you never have paint flecking off it and ruining a model with those yellow and red stripes showing through. Love how the diorama is coming together.
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks guys. I ended up drilling them out some. I'm going to look into the straws and stirrers. They are cheap enough also.

    My local hobby shop is closing up. I stopped in today and found some very old stock SS Ltd vehicles. I bought 7 of them, I should have more than enough vehicles for this diorama now.

    I'm working on the crane kit now.

  • petet
    Steve

    Looking fantastic! Can't wait to see your build on the Erie b-2 crane. I have one as well and would like to hear how your construction on it went. Good luck!

    Pete
  • WesWes
    Loving the look Steve.

    Ive built a couple of those Jordan trucks, and they are a real pain. Yours looks great.

    Pic 3 gets my vote. Shows off the load nicely.
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Pete, Thanks Wes.
  • SteveCuster
    Hey everyone, I made a little more progress this week. I mostly finished the steam crane, the kit was missing the main hook assembly. I planned on replacing it with a large magnet and I found one on shapeways so I'll try that but it will take a few weeks to get it.

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    Thanks for checking in.

    -Steve
  • brownbr
    That crane is great. It looks very natural being there.

    This last pic gives a real perspective on the size of this dio. What do you have in mind for the space between the 2 structures in the foreground?
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Bryan.

    I'm not really sure yet. That area definitely needs something though. Its way too empty.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Great looking addition Steve. Weathered nicely and blends in and looks very purposeful. Everything you add now really makes a difference...have really enjoyed following you on this.
  • ironmountainlumber
    Hi Steve!
    This is an awesome build. One thing that really amazes me besides the fantastic building and details is the ground textures. I keep looking at those and everything feels very natural. The crane and truck is really cool and add to the story you are telling. I really like the story you are presenting integrating Oneill's with Quincy salvage as they are natural fits. I am really looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
    Great job!
    Jim
  • nextceonextceo
    Steam crane looks great...is that the Jordan Kit?
  • SteveCuster
    Thanks Ken, I'm having a lot of fun figuring out some little scenes and trying to pull everything together naturally.

    Thanks Jim, I really appreciate the compliments. I used some pretty basic things to make the scenery. Dirt, ground foam, branches and some Silfor weeds. I tried to keep everything brownish. I don't imagine much foliage would thrive around a business like this. Especially pre regulations and before the EPA.

    Thanks Alan, it's an older Vintage Vehicles kit. The Jordan is the same kit I believe. Nice kits it's a shame they are no longer available.

    -Steve
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