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The wall of the shed in the 7th picture on the February 23 post is a perfect blend of wood rot and pealing paint that does not show up in other pictures. I noticed the tops of the fences are so dry they are turning to driftwood. Your floors are always so uniquely well done I can always tell it's a Ken Karns model.
Looking forward to your next build.
Just love the cleverness of such a small yet important detail. I would never have thought to do something like that.
I'm thrilled when I get responses like yours Mitch, your attention to details and comments on subtile but important aspects of a build is what makes this forum the best resource and source of fine craftsman modeling anywhere. I thank you for your comments and kind words. The wall on the shed your referring to had me doing a couple of things a bit different and it worked well. I first assembled the wall with the wood weathered and detailed but no white peeling paint. I wanted to get the weathering effect where the paint is more visible and less weathered under the eaves and more weathered below. I painted the finished wall and then weathered and peeled the paint where I wanted. The second thing I did, which doesn't show as well in the picture, was to create warped boards along the bottom like is often prototypical. I glued small pieces of wood along the sill plate so when I glued a piece of siding on the bottom would stick out (see attached picture). Thanks again Mitch and appreciate your thoughts.
Hey Wes. Oh my, I must refer you to what I said about Mitch above which goes for you as well my friend!...That whole corner was planned early on and meant to look like a low area that would frequently get water build up and then resead. The foot "bridge" of sorts was to sell the illusion that although there's no water there now...when there is...I won't get wet and muddy! Love the fact you noticed this.
The scenery is awesome and so many details. I really like the story of the burn piles and burn drum. The vine is awesome on the stone house. All the details in the shed. I could go on and on..........
So Dr. Grunge what's on your plate for the next build. You should teach a class at the Expo this year!
Jim
Rich
Two questions...what material did you use for the screen door/screened window? and what is a source of the exposed plumbing fittings used at the Barn/Warehouse?
At the risk of repeating myself, Well Done
Terry
I have used the material they use for silk screening for screen on doors etc. on my projects
Ken's builds are all educational. I found that I actually added his name to every Word Document title so I could quickly find them grouped together!
Bill
Just thought I'd share what I found at the Orange County Calif Train show this weekend.
They asked for $175 and we got it for $150. And in perfect condition.
Brett, is this your first kit?
Ken, you paid three and half times? I feel lucky now
It will be awhile when I start on this kit and when I do I will follow your excellent build here and follow all the great comments here from others.
Working on another SW kit and waiting on Bretts new RiverFront to be released.
Again, your work is far beyond excellent.
Have a question on stain/paint you used on this build.
Have been using all chalk for staining on my current SW builds and Reaper paints and some Craft paints.
This kit has suggested using Floquil Paint and we all know is not available.
I will figure it out based on my current SW builds.