Kit 311 O scale O'Neills

brownbr · December 2018

Thanks Bill. Welcome back.

Terry, funny you would ask about the next kit in line. I've been giving this some thought. I plan on taking a little time off before getting back into a big project though. I'll probably wait until the truck repair shop is out before deciding. Ideas include:

1) Truck Repair Shop. I have a very cool resin model of a Nash Quad that I would like to incorporate into this model.
2) Use the Mill Engine/Boiler House to be the power plant for a Stoney Creek Oil Derrick. Probably overkill on the steam HP, but I think it would look great as a dio. Probably about the same size as O'Neills overall.
3) A logging train using some disconnects and perhaps a Dolbeer as a load on one of the disconnects. I have a nice resin conversion kit from Backwoods Miniatures to use on a dead gas mechanical. I could scratchbuild a bobber caboose. This would probably end up having a footprint of around 6" x 30". Perfect for a mantel.
4) Scratchbuild a pile driver.
5) Log unloader for sawmill.
6) ???

Karl.A · December 2018

Excellent advice Bryan and good thinking on all aspects. Thanks so much for the details and sharing the lessons you have learned. I'm sure this clear information will be beneficial to many of the members, and also those just reading along.

Once again, a beautiful job all around.

Karl.A

brownbr · December 2018

I got some outdoor photos this morning. Hope you enjoy. This was a fun project.

vietnamseabee · December 2018

Just great...hate to see this one come to an end...I like the old guy with hands in his pocket looking at the tipped over wheel barrel and shovel....been there, done that and I can imagine what sweet words are going thru his head
Terry

admin · December 2018

Superb Bryan, the coloration, textures, and weathering are simply outstanding!

CarlLaskey · December 2018

Bryan. Like I said before the best one yet the people add so much more to it gives it a real life look. Congrat's to you a job well done. ................Carl.............

sdrees · December 2018

Hi Bryan,

Your photo's are just great and I like all the different scenes around the diorama and the different stories the LP tell. Just fantastic.

Joel · December 2018

Great model. Can't wait to follow along with your next build.

Robert.G · December 2018

Bryan, this is a reference build. Simply outstanding !!!!!!

mikemettelka · December 2018

Fantastic!

TomMich · December 2018

Bryan, Outstanding! Love each detailed scene surrounding the structure throughout the diorama. Your barbed wire fence turned out fantastic!

KKarns · December 2018

Excellent final pics Bryan. What a gem of a build you got there.

Dave_S · December 2018

Ken,

Where to start? This build began as the build of a wonderful kit and ended in a glorious tribute to designer and builder alike. What a perfect day to take the final photos of O'Neills with the radiant colors of fall paying tribute to true artistry of the build and builder. This will truly inspire other builders to kick their game up a notch by trying new and innovative things as you have done to inspire us. Thanks for sharing your time, your artistry, photography, innovative ideas and write-ups. As Robert has already said "...Simply outstanding!"

Later, Dave S Tucson, AZ

KCSTrains · December 2018

Bryan, great, great job. Congratulations. Phil

brownbr · December 2018

Thanks guys. It is much appreciated.

Bryan

Karl.A · December 2018

I've been following and admiring your builds for several years now Bryan, since the change from N to O. In those years you have built some fantastic models and displayed and achieved some outstanding results.
This is un-doubtably your best work so far, everything is exceptionally well done, colour, texture, placement, scenery, everything.
This is up there with the best that I have seen, such a pleasure to study every picture in minute detail and take it all in.
An outstanding piece to be very proud of.

Karl.A

brownbr · December 2018

Thanks Karl. That is mighty high praise from someone who's models I have always admired. You and Brett were actually the ones who got me to change scales and you suggested that I start posting here. Thank you for your input all of these years. I followed most of your advice, but felt the need to keep my 2-tone roof (;