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i also experimented with citadel agrellan earth paint in the tire tracks to get that dried,cracked look, but i'm going to redo all of that too. once that's done i will install the welding shop on the diorama and figure out how to make the roof removeable.
i made the roof removable, and right now the only thing holding the left roof in place is the ridge cap. i don't know what i'm gonna do for sure to make it a little more secure, but for now, it works. i didn't put any lighting in the structure and some day i'll probably regret that, but the truth is, i don't think the left roof will be on the structure very often.
so next up is to plant it on the diorama and start on the final placement of details, and i have ground cover work to do. kinda feels like i'm in the homestretch at this point.
and for the first time, i have a sierra west scale model kit on the shelf waiting it's turn.
So good to see your progress on this amazing kit again.
Keep us updated !!
Karl. A
Looking forward to more great updates like this 1.
Great to see your continued progress on this kit. Execution to date is inspirational (as Wes already pointed out) for us forum members yet to start this kit build. Along with Ken, I am anxious to see how everything evolves from here.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Terry
The welding shop looks terrific against the other O'Neill's structures. Making the roof removable makes perfect sense. It will allow for a great view inside to see all the awesome details in there you worked so hard on to make look like they are used regularly/daily. I'm thinking that gentleman sitting on the dock mimics you after a hard days work.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
George
tomorrow i remove rest of the paneling/drywall and fix the stress crack. last time i used hydraulic cement and probably will this time too. then redrywall (after reframing out the wall) and painting. i think the "layout" idea is a thing of the past.
Terry
Karl.A
George
i realized that building structures has always taken priority over building a layout. if i have the choice i always opt for the workbench. so there it is. no layout but plenty of diorama building (she thinks i should sell em.....) i actually have done some spec work, so maybe i'll be able to do some more of that too.