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Appreciate ya Travis!...
Thanks Tom, was disappointed I didn't get the full range of photos so posted a couple in lieu of a better day today.
Really nice of you to say Robert...and thanks so much!
Hey Nick, hopefully get some shots today of the bulk water storage area that you suggested.
What's up George, nice hearing from you. Thanks for your kind words and support my friend! I'll be getting with you regarding our other modeling conversation...
Thanks much Stephen!
Appreciate the kind words Steve!
I'm breaking the pictures here down into a couple of sets: Firstly, will be a walk around of the structure which compliments pictures already taken and posted previously in this thread so some, but minimal, duplication is present. Secondly, a few pictures of the bulk water storage area. This scene was inspired by Nick O's suggestion of a more substantial water supply other than the rain barrel scene (see photo below).
Thirdly, will be documentation of the creek/river behind the structure prior to the "water" pour, least I screw it up! A judicious use of Brett's 3D printed details have been utilized as well as a few SWSM resin details. The following are additional pictures of the completed structure:
I believe this is a repeat shot of the front of the Wheelwright and Blacksmith shop. It serves to set the stage for the "walk around" of sorts. The electrical stuff and the vehicle (Brett's somewhat modified Model TT Truck) are knew to the scene. Again, for those just joining this...The process depicted in the Wheelwright work flow from left to right; Heating a steel rim over a low fire which is then taken over to the bare wood wheel to the right that has the persuader (sledge hammer) leaning against it. To create this scene, I sanded off the steel rim from one of Brett's beautiful 3D wagon wheels and then dimpled the surface wherever a wheel spoke would be and filled with a small drop of PVA glue. The PVA glue then shrinks a bit with a finish of a light sanding flush with the rim. The reason for the PVA glue is it takes the staining differently and fills the dimple giving the illusion of a wood spoke end. To the right of that, is a wheel having the hub reamed out for the custom fitting of the axle. This process supported by suggestions from Nick O. and reference photos. Onward...
Repeat view of the north side of the structure. I decided to fashion windows without glass since this is an open structure, and added wire screen to prevent rail traffic from throwing up debris through the open windows. Side door added for visual interest.
Heading around to the back, a view of the small bridge over DeerCreek and the route around the building. Wood pile for the shop stove in the Wheelwright wing.
More of same...
Further along, this is the old coal bin to provide fuel for the Blacksmithing forge. Coal is shoveled through an access door.
Straight on shot of rear with the coal bin and access door. On the inside is a angle chute to deliver the coal near the forge.
Close up of the wood pile.
Moving around to the south side and the Blacksmithing Shop. This is an earlier picture before any significant scenic work. I can't get a good shot from this view due to subsequent trees and foliage blocking the view!
The next installment will be the bulk water storage area...later today...Ken
Jerry
Thanks Tom, water came today and looking to do the pour tomorrow.
Hi Jim, appreciate ya my friend and thanks so much!
Brett's modified Model TT Truck as a water delivery vehicle. Built the platform for SWSMs
resin tank.
A more ground level shot. Note the rear tires sunk into the ground a bit for added effect of weight. Wish I would have made more track marks but hard to discern they aren't there under the truck without the close up.
Modified SWSM resin tank; added the spout for filling water buckets, drilled out the top fill neck and added the hinged cap, topped off with decal on the side for visual interest.
Close up of the modified SWSM Ford TT Truck. Repurposed one of Brett's boilers to act as the water tank! Still fuming about neglecting to put in the tire tracks...geesh...good example of how pictures can improve your modeling!...all right, that's it...I'm going to add them...hey, I have to be able to sleep at night:)
The next series of pictures documents the river before the water pour goes in. As I mentioned, just in case I screw it up and don't want to photograph the results!
See...tire tracks...just failed to put them under the truck...
I have had a few thoughts ( oh no , not again) on your model and would like pass them over for your consideration . I was thinking that when your little people put the rim onto the wheel they would have to do lots of whacking with sledge hammers to get it on . As you have it the wheel would rock quite a bit as it only has two supports , so a couple more might be worth thinking about .
With regard to the water . It might pay to do a test pour , just to make sure it works as it should . And finally , you could reduce the amount of water that you use and make it look as if the river has virtually dried up , there by justifying the need for a separate water supply .
Oh , and if you do go for a full pour , don’t forget to add some little fishies . After all , if one can put labels on HO cans , a few trout shouldn’t be beyond your abilities !
Is this the same Ken Karns who did Shelby’s with enough $$ in resin to bankrupt a small nation? Surely he can’t be apprehensive about a little backwoods stream pour!
Appreciate that Travis! You're right, Shelbys was my first and a very sizable pour and it turned out great...however, not an exact science and still room for issues so I'll still cross my fingers!
Cheers,
George
Thanks Art! Look forward to following your project.
Well Robert, I have always been inspired by your scenic work so I put some of that inspiration to work...thanks for the support my friend!
Thanks buddy, I just got done with the pour Nick, and it was kind of sad to cover a good bit of it with water. No leaks as of an hour ago and as long as it sets up I should be good.
As I am writing this after the water pour, I hope you didn't cover too much of the detail on the river bank. It is so well done that it would be a shame to cover that detail work.
A true Master in everything you build.
Jerry
Jerry, too kind my friend! Thanks so much. Yikes...see my note to Tom...here I was fretting that I'd mess up the "water" and now concerned I messed up the river bed...with the water!
Appreciate that Stephen...see note above to Tom and Jerry...sounds better as Jerry and Tom...lol.
Hey Kevin L. thanks so much!
What up Kevin! Nice hearing from you and thanks much. Creek turned out Ok, pictures soon.