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  • KKarnsKKarns
    Outstanding work Robert. The base color of the tank is perfectly done and love the detail work on the support timbers.
  • Jerry
    It just doesn't get any better than this!!

    Jerry
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Ok...that's a horse of a different color....or tank....or sign
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Dear Muddy, sometimes one has to leave the beaten path.. :wink:
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Beautiful work as always Robert, the realism is always something you have mastered.
    The worn paint is superbly done.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Another great part of the construction of a SW kit is when all the details are painted, weathered and ready to put on their defined spot of the build. Just like a painters palette, you can choose, mix and create the different scenes. SOOOO much fun !!!

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  • KKarnsKKarns
    I agree, really enjoyable phase of the build when everything comes together!
  • Joel
    i too agree. most exciting time. You get to see it all pay off as you create each little scene.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    The most unusual and weird constructions are sometimes needed to obtain the right pressure on that difficult spot.. Hence the lead blocks.. I want to keep the roof removable so the seem in white glue , once dry, will keep the right angle for the roof.. It will be covered with the same lead as the tower. :smiley:

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  • Robert.GRobert.G
    As with every SW kit, some more than others, I am faced with the dilemma of how to show as much detail as possible.

    Brett puts a lot of work into accurately depicting all the parts, even the smallest ones, but at a certain point the roof goes on the building and bam, gone are all those beautiful details.

    You only see a fraction of them. So I always try to find a solution to keep as much of a view of this as possible.

    If it is not by placing skylights or extra windows, then it is by changing door openings.

    Like here for example. I made sliding doors from the two gate wings. If they were to open outwards, there would be no room to move on the platform . If they were to open inwards, you would lose a lot of detail inside.

    So this seemed like a suitable alternative. With small washers and some brass wire and profile, I soldered the sliding system.

    I also made the platform a bit wider so that everything is not crammed together and people can still move with carts etc.

    I also made the door at the back open to the other side so that you can look inside and not look at the outside door itself. An inside look, so to speak.

    There is also sufficient light provided so that, when the roof goes on, everything is well lit.

    More weathering and details both inside and outside when everything comes together of course... :wink:

    btw, this could easily be a separate SW kit: The Welding Shop... :smile:

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  • TomMich
    Great modifications Robert! Great solution to showcasing all the wonderful detail parts included with the SW kits. Also the interior detailing is outstanding!
  • Joel
    Fantastic detailing. I really love the colouring on the raised tank.
  • KKarnsKKarns
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    Beautifully executed Robert! Details are incredible.
  • MuddyCreekRRMuddyCreekRR
    Really liking the direction you went with this...
  • Kevin L
    What a great idea to show the amazing details that come with these kits.
  • Jerry
    That is just some fine modeling. Just really showing off all the details.

    Jerry
  • adminadmin
    This continues to look amazing. Love the coloring on the raised tank and the pop of yellow from the hand truck.
  • ALCOALCO
    Incredible realism!
  • sdrees
    WOW Robert. I really like the treatment you did on the wood siding etc. Interior details are just fantastic.
  • geoawelch
    Modeling doesn’t get better than this.
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Wonderful work Robert, love the chipped paint on the metal items and the peeled paint on the wood, distinctly different effects beautifully done.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Whilst layering the scenery and putting in the edifices, and most of all, waiting and waiting until everything is dry...... :wink: I still had some details to finish.

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  • KKarnsKKarns
    Beautiful detail on both ends...Brett's wonderfully detailed print and your equally wonderful detailed details.
  • TomMich
    Wow! Great weathering. everything looks so real. The wood grain on the cart is outstanding!
  • Joel
    Fantastic rust effect. Very realistic.
  • Karl.AKarl.A
    Nice rust texture as always and the deteriorated end grain on the wood timbers adds a very nice aged effect to the wooden beams. nicely done.
  • sdrees
    Very nice rust. I like the black or dark gray highlights
  • glandesjr
    This is looking really great, Robert. Your weathering skills really set this off along with the other details you are adding. Really superb modeling.
  • geoawelch
    I have to ask, Robert - you said this is one of your top three favorite SWSM Kits - what are the other two?
  • Jerry
    Just beautiful work.

    Jerry
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