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Railroad Camp Truck Repair Shop

CraigM
in HO Scale Builds
Thought I'd make a contribution and show work in progress. Assembling framing over wax paper on templates isn't too difficult, nor is the first layer of siding. I did find the work on battens to be challenging due to the size and needing to align then properly, while applying glue. I had some problems with window frames breaking. This may in part be due to the fragile size though most likely the material is somewhat brittle as the kit was made several years ago. The kit was complete when I bought it from a hobby shop a few years back but don't know how long ago it was originally purchased. For weathering I used a mix of weathering and alcohol and am reasonably pleased with the result. I'm planning to continue with this building scene (side shed, roof and details) before moving on to the Boiler and Welding Shop.

Craig

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Comments

  • Jerry
    Welcome Craig. Your off to a good start. I like the coloring.

    Jerry
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    edited September 14
    The results are looking good so far and the walls are coming together well.

    Did you not get the instruction manual in the second hand kit you bought?
  • adminadmin
    Great start Craig!
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Most excellent Craig! Solid technical build thus far from where I'm sitting..
  • TomMich
    Nice job on the walls. Great start to a fun build.
  • TravisS
    Looks good Craig. Excited to see this one progress!
  • CraigM
    Karl.A said:

    The results are looking good so far and the walls are coming together well.

    Did you not get the instruction manual in the second hand kit you bought?

    The instruction manual was included. The kit was complete and not started, and the bags had not been opened. The instructions are thorough. For the weathering I'm sure many of the products recommended are no longer sold so I made my own mix. In person it is a little lighter than the pictures so I'm content with it.
  • adminadmin
    Not sure why you would say that the products for weathering are no longer sold? They are and I have a page on my SWSM website (the "University" link) dedicated to keeping the materials and supplier listing up to date in the event that changes.

  • CraigM
    admin said:

    Not sure why you would say that the products for weathering are no longer sold? They are and I have a page on my SWSM website (the "University" link) dedicated to keeping the materials and supplier listing up to date in the event that changes.

    Thank you for pointing me there. I was mainly thinking of the Floquil paints (30% Floquil Roof Brown, 10% Floquil Grime etc). Will look for the alternatives on the web page going forward. I actually have Dick Blick and Michaels stores within a few miles of me so that is good.
  • CraigM
    edited September 14
    Thank you for the encouraging comments. I have to admit when I've seen the work on the SW website and posts by Karl on Facebook almost daily I'm amazed and think I can't possibly do justice to these kits. However, I don't want to just be a lurker here so do want to try, and share along the way.
  • TomMich
    Craig, This is a GREAT place to learn modeling skills from some of the hobbies best modelers. Keep posting your builds. They will inspire others to post theirs and you will likely receive some tips and techniques to improve your work. SW kits are fun to build and have the best instructions where you can learn and improve your modeling skills.
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Thanks so much Craig, we are definitely all here to admire your work, and also help and support you along the way.

    I was confused as you had assembled the walls before colouring the wood, and that process is not in any of the manuals.
    That is why I asked if you had the manual or not.

    Now that you mentioned the floquil stains etc I realize that this is the original HO version, I also looked closer and saw the text font on the templates.

    It is coming together great and I cant wait to see your next updates on this awesome kit, keep posting progress pics as you go for us all to enjoy your work.

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