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My Logging and Tractor Repair Shed
I have just finished my logging and tractor repair shed and set it into the layout. I needed more buildings for the area but didn't have a spur track to service the structure, so it is a tractor and truck repair shed.
Comments
The rusted metal roof is a bulls eye ! I also like the overall colour. Very well succeeded. Not to dark but still a lot of nuances.
Lights are a good idea, but I think even a better one with a warmer tone of 'lamps'.
All the details inside really bring the shed alive. One just wants to go in there and find out what's happening.
Looks like a great layout you've building there. ! Love to see some more...
Robert, I used the cool lights instead of the warm ones. This is my first venture in putting lights in one of my projects. there will be more in the future.
And thanks brownbr for you comment.
As usual, your customary awesome build. Thanks for sharing it with us. Like you, I have been using the prewired Nano LED's from Evan Designs in Colorado in my structures. I believe they really help the structure come alive. Hope to see the build and your layout first hand soon.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Terry
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?
p=/discussion/907/building-my-layout-with-sierra-west-structures/p1
Steve's track work is flawless and his equipment runs smoothly through all sections of the layout and its helix, no stops and starts or sudden changes in speed. His Tortise Switch Machines operate all the turnouts flawlessly allowing for smooth running. Good craftsmanship Steve.
If you are going to be visiting Tucson I encourage you to get in touch with Steve ahead of time and arrange for a visit. His home is easy to find using his directions or your cell phone. It is located off one of the main streets in Tucson, Speedway Blvd, a street that many visitors know well as it becomes Gates Pass Road, the road that takes tourists over the Tucson Mountains on their way to The Desert Museum and Sagauro National Park West. (Both of these locations are great spots to see for families on vacation.)
We topped off our morning meeting at Steve's with a great lunch at a local Mexican restaurant. Hey, this is Tucson! What did you expect lunch at an Italian Deli?
Later, Dave S. Living the good life in the Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Arizona
Terry
Jim
Thanks for the comments on the project. The figures are from Woodland Scenic, Fun and Games, Preiser I believe. I have always thought that the figures add the finishing touch to the model by bringing it alive with a story. I had the switches custom built for me. There are pictures of the donkey yard on the following thread.
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/907/building-my-layout-with-sierra-west-structures/p1
Thank you for the information! I missed those pictures when I was gone. Can't wait to get started on the Donkey Yard. I will definitely being looking at those pictures and Mike Engler's from his build too.
Jim