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The boat
house is home to the small log pond boat. Detailed inside as well as outside,
it is a favorite with its classic “barn” styling and simple shake shingled
roof. The small piling with tires protect it from errant logs floating
in the pond. |
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A rear
view of both the boat house and dynamite shack. The small dynamite shack
is avoided by most; heck would you want to enter the tiny boarded-up
structure? |
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The sawdust
shed “protects” the sawdust from getting too wet prior to it being disposed
of in the burn area. A conveyor transports it over a cement burn wall.
The rough drying shed is a small open structure where fresh-cut lumber
is stacked and dried as it is readied for transport to its final destination. |
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A ground
level view of the right side of the mill complex. The slab bin support
legs and sawdust conveyor are visible. |
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The burn
area. Before the United States government became involved in forest and
worker safety, many mills disposed of their waste in this simple manner.
A short spur track is used to remove extra sawdust when the mill has been
lucky enough to sell it for fuel to the locals. |
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This is
a nice rear view of the right side. It is impossible to capture the “feel”
if the diorama as a whole in photographs. A sawmill complex is truly the
sum of its parts and this kit includes so many details. The various small
stacks in this shot are outlets for excessive steam. |
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The left
rear includes the transfer table and sorting platform. The large pile
of discarded cut “cants” is a great touch and one easily modeled. The
comprehensive instructions provides detailed information on how I created
this realistic scene. |
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The main
cutting floor with those wicked double blades. The saw carriage is also
visible as it travels back and forth along its track. |
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The rear
of the donkey engine and shed on the platform. You may notice the large
square water tank must have just been filled as it has leaked a bit. Be
sure and visit the map on the main sawmill page.
It contains views not shown in this 360 degree photo album tour. |
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