Official O Scale Brass and Iron Foundry Build

Jerry · August 13

Nice coloring Joel.

Jerry

TomMich · August 13

Great coloring on the tank!

Joel · August 13

I know Brett says the forklift is one of the greatest parts of this kit but to me it is the little things like the tank band tighteners and the bases of the support posts that I love. The detail is incredible. Thanks so much for these.

KKarns · August 13

The grey worked out perfectly! Are you going to make the NGC next month?

Joel · August 13

I hope to but doubt I will get this baby done in time. So many outdoor things happening and family stuff.

kebmo · August 14

the tank looks awesome and is a testament to the quality of the casting.
general question for the group:
typically what did they seal these wooden water tanks with? oakum?

MuddyCreekRR · August 14

The water tanks were just like barrels....a good fit of the staves....and no finish was normally used...they counted on the water to soak into the wood to cause it to swell and further seal the space between the staves....I used to maintain a water tank on top of a building in New Jersey...you had to keep them at least half full to keep the wood wet. You never wanted to tighten the bolts on the bands... ....

kebmo · August 14

thanks muddy

Robert.G · August 16

Indeed Joel, very nice. Perhaps a little pigment powder in between the planks to accentuate and give some more depth.

Joel · September 24

Well back from Narrow Gauge and dealing with a bit of COVID but at least I'm unpacked and readdy to start working on this amazing kit.
I painted the concrete dock and built the support for the water tank. I was going to add individual nails to all the drilled (#80) holes but I used a tiny brush to add a drop of AI to each hole and I really like the effect. I'll see what it looks like tomorrow but the drilled hole gives the illusion of a nailhead.

Jerry · September 24

Good effect Joel Hope your feeling better.

Jerry

MuddyCreekRR · September 24

Hey...Congrats on your award my friend....I luckily stayed healthy...Did you go on the EBT trip?

KKarns · September 24

Looks up to your premier standards my friend! Love the ends of the horizontal beams, looks the part. Sorry to hear after our discussing precautions at the show you still got COVID. Cathy and I had no ill effects but were not out and about that much. Didn't attend any seminars or home tours as an example. Water tank detailing looks wonderful. Just the right amount of dry brushing. look forward to further progress.

Joel · September 24

Thanks Jerry, Art and Ken, glad you are all staying well. I didn't do the EBT but I did do the scenery clinic and enjoyed it very much. I went to a bunch of clinics but always wore a mask. Ah well...

MuddyCreekRR · September 24

Reason I asked about the EBT trip...is I know 2 others that did it and came back sick. I worked 40 years as a firefighter and medic....and some may disagree....but the masks don't really help in my opinion. In particular the cotton ones. Most pathogens go right thru...and everyone puts them on and off...and adjusts them with their fingers. Washing of the hands is really the key. And the other thing that most people don't realize...is you need to get sick....to not get sick. Build up Immunities...Now I guarantee you there's a doctor on here that will call bullshit. But I speak from all those years working some of the nastiest ghettos in the NY and NJ area. I also have 5 years into an unused Bio degree, and studied infectious diseases. So I'm relating my experiences. But...I hope you feel better. Don't ask my opinion on the plague, as I won't go into politics. Nuff Said. So Wash Your Hands....avoid touching your face without doing so, and don't eat without doing so. But I will expand on the vaccine. I had no choice from FEMA but to get the 2 shots. Within months....my knees went to hell. My Trade Center issues have been exacerbated...I was murdered on Sept. 11th, I just haven't laid down yet. So drink a lot of fluids....stay outside and breath in nice air, and Feel Better.

Joel · September 27

Thanks for the opinion Art. Spent a couple of hours learning how to use Fusion360 and cobbled together some simple piping for my water tank.

Karl.A · September 28

Water tank and support is looking good Joel, love all that grain texture and depth.

Joel · October 13

Thanks Karl. Water tank and piping is just about done but I now realize I put the smoke stacks on that side so will wait until the other buildings are in place before I place the watertank. That way I can get a better Idea of the proportions.
Meanwhile on to some other details. I painted the brick with a quick priming with red oxide and let it dry then I used 4 rust/brick colour paints to pick out a bunch of individual bricks. Pretty pleased with the effect. Love Karl's mortar technique.

KKarns · October 15

Nice detail and brick work Joel.

Jerry · October 15

Joel the brick is really realistic. Great coloring.

Jerry

Joel · October 15

Thanks Ken and Jerry. I did start the overhang supports but I will have to install the lights and all the details before adding the rafters and roofing. I have heard many ooh and aah over the fantastic forklift and the parts rack and other amazing details but one of my favourites is the bases for the supports. Just fantastic detail you never see modelled anywhere. Thanks Brett!

Joel · October 15

While figuring out the lighting I did a bit of work on one of my favourite details. Not finished yet but I just love it.

Karl.A · October 22

Looking fantastic Joel.
So much attention to every little detail, beautifully done.

Joel · October 25

I have been going back and finishing some things I should have done before. I glued the various buildings together and one of the loading docks. This week I've been trying to rewire the lights. I could just bend my own but I really liked Brett's light over the rear loading dock. I snipped off one of the supporting parts and then drilled .032 holes where they attached. Then I bent some .032 SS tubing and glued it in place the threaded the light through and voila a working exterior lamp and it only took me an entire day of modelling.

Now to paint it and add about 6 coats of weldbond to the "bulb" to make it round.

KKarns · October 26

Well worth the effort Joel!

Jerry · October 26

Very nice Joel.

Jerry

Robert.G · October 26

Well done Joel !!

admin · October 29

Looking so good Joel. Lighting is going to add such an amazing dimension and your lighting is always done so well.

Joel · October 30

Thanks everyone. Going is a bit slower than I expected but so far so good.

Karl.A · October 31

Looking great, the working light is going to add so much.

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