Sawmill Complex On30 Module
  • morganhillrr December 2011
    Posts: 69
    I am a new member on this forum. I am a member of the California Central Coast On30 Module group in Northern California. We build On30 modules and as a group display them at train shows in the local area. I have 5 modules that represent a free lance logging and mining operation in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Last year I decided to build a sawmill complex module(s) and decided on the SierraWest Sawmill complex in O scale. The first part of the kit is the mill engine and boilerhouse which I completed last winter (photos attached).

    This winter's project is the sawmill machinery kit hardware series "WP", which consist of 10 sawmill machines plus a overhead shaft line kit and saw blades. I chose SierraWest based on the kits high quality standards, the openess of the sawmill structure, and the instruction manuals. This is only my second craftsman structure build, so all the helpful hints and techniques presented in the manuls are priceless. I hope you enjoy the build as much as I enjoy building it. Comments and suggestions are openly welcomed.

    -Joe in Morgan Hill, CA CCCModOn30
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  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    I guess I didn't do something right with the photos. Any suggestions? Thanks, Joe
  • LSNRwyAlLSNRwyAl December 2011
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    You need to download (see string re the "resizing" software then on right side of the K size you will see an "insert" icon. This will place the pic inside your comment and allow us to view.
    Welcome to the forum for there are exceptional modelers in here and they are generous with their knowledge to help us all improve our models.
    Happy new Year.
    Alan
    A. L. & M. Rwy.
  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    Thanks Alan plus I found a picture description that was written by Bill. Sooooo, I'll give it another go.....Joe

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  • Karl.AKarl.A December 2011
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    Joe,

    Great to see you here,
    Welcome.

    Karl.A
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  • BillBill December 2011
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    Welcome aboard, Joe. Hope you'll invite the rest of your module group to join our little forum.

    Second build??? Wow! I'd say you've got a knack for the hobby. Looks really nice. I'd like to see some close ups of your work when you have time.

    Please keep us posted on your build with plenty of pictures and details.
    Looking forward to more!
  • adminadmin December 2011
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    The Mill Engine and Boilerhouse diorama is terrific. I know Joe has won awards with it - much deserved! It would not be out of line if you filled us in on those awards... Now the machinery is moving along quite nicely and I am really enjoying following along!
    Brett
    972-618-5563
    sierrawestscalemodels.com
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  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    Thanks Karl, Bill and Brett for the warm welcome. I know it will be fun working with the masters and a learning experience for me. Just a clarification Bill- this is my second craftsman kit build ( framework, board by board construction, etc.) . I have been building models since age 6 which is over 60 years ago. I started back into model railroading 8 years ago and got into On30 modules 6 years ago.

    The module group I belong to went to the National Train Show and NMRA National X2011 event in July of 2011 in Sacramento, CA. Four On30 California module groups put up a layout which covered over 2600 square feet, one of the largest ever attempted in the U.S. In conjunction with this effort, I decided to enter my SierraWest Mill Engine and Boilerhouse diorama into the NMRA model contest. This was my first attempt in a NMRA judged contest. I did good, a picture is worth..... besides, Brett made me do it.

    -Joe CCCModOn30

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  • LSNRwyAlLSNRwyAl December 2011
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    Well deserved as from the pics it looks awesome.
    Many ideas available from the craftsmen on this forum.
    Your work is great, well done Joe.
    Alan
    A. L. & M. Rwy.
  • Karl.AKarl.A December 2011
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    Congrats again Joe, as Alan said it was a well deserved award and I'm sure one of many to come.

    Karl.A
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  • Kevin December 2011
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    Welcome Joe, good to see you over here and I certainly remember this very well done build from RR line forums. Congrats on you're well deserved award.

    Kevin
  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    Thanks to Alan, Karl and Kevin for your kind words; it is very much appreciated.

    Now on to kit #1 of 10- Circular Husk. This is the single blade used to cut incoming logs into usable timber. The modeling process which is used throughout all these kits is very straight forward. The wood is cut per instructions, distressed and stained with a 50/50 mixture of Floquil Roof Brown and Dio-sol (or a stain of your choosing). The metal pieces are processed by soaking in A-West Blacken-It for 2-4 minutes, rinsed in plain water and allowed to dry. Follow Brett's instructions and very detailed drawings and check the little boxes as you go. The hardest part for me was understanding the various names for the parts, but by studying the drawings it all comes together. In process photos follow.....Joe CCCModOn30


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  • Karl.AKarl.A December 2011
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    Nice assembly Joe and good colour on the timbers.
    There sure are alot of little pieces going into that one machine.

    Karl.A
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  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    Thanks Karl and you are correct; some of those pieces are tiny, especially for these old eyes. Can you imagine trying to build these kits in HO scale? Yikes!! Regards, Joe
  • morganhillrr December 2011
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    Additional in process photos....Joe

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  • LSNRwyAlLSNRwyAl January 2
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    Very nice.
    Alan
    A. L. & M. Rwy.
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