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#305 O Scale Wood Cutters Shack
  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
    Posts: 558
    Seeing Bill's (Geezer) great rendition of the Wood Cutters Shack earlier today really inspired me to get mine back down from the shelf and move forward with it.

    My build was stalled for the usual reason's.....
    But, seeing someone elses finished pictures of how good it all looks got me to thinking.

    Add to this Kevin's new in-depth and out-standing thread on how to paint castings (centered around this kit), how could I not find motivation.

    So, here's where I left it a month or so ago.

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    Not much further to go on the main structure for me, but lots to do to come close to a diorama looking like Bill's.

    Idea's, advice, comments and questions are all welcome and invited as I progress with the build.
    After all, thats why we all joined, to improve our own modeling, learn from each other, pick up an idea or technique and to share what we know....... and also of course, to just enjoy looking at each others work.

    I look forward to your participation.

    Karl.A

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  • WesWes May 2011
    Posts: 221
    Hey Karl

    been watching yours and the others builds on the RR Line forum and so far there has been some nice work by all. I recieved my kit yesterday and i will be adding my build as soon as i can get going on it.

    I look forward to more of your work. Its always inspiring.
    Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
  • adminadmin May 2011
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    I look forward to watching your build wes - I want this forum to be all about sharing our builds, techniques - successes and failures...
    Brett
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  • GeezerGeezer May 2011
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    Now, I get to watch the "Pro's" at it......
    Should be a learning experience for me.....
    Some days yer the dog.....some days yer the hydrant!
  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    I look forward to you joining in Wes, I have my stripwood for the shingles sitting in A&I right now, just to knock off the 'new wood' look.
    Jump in as soon as you can.
    Everytime is a learning experience for me also Bill, it keeps it all 'interesting'....
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  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    Well, I'm not really thrilled with the shingles at this point. The colour variation is there but my initial feeling is that it is too close to the siding colouration.

    I know that they need some 'adjustment'.... I'll try a strip or two with some raw umber shades to try and get to more of an aged red cedar colour as opposed to the grey tones it now has.

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    More later...

    Karl.A
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  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    I randomly adjusted the colouraton of all the stripwood in groups, using colours such as raw umber, orange, burnt sienna.
    I think this gave a slightly warmer 'woody' tone to the shingles as opposed to the cool grey tone it had before.

    I also used Kevins method of using a razorsaw to break the stripwood to length, thus giving a more aged, jagged look to the shingle ends.

    Time to take a break,inspect the yard and drink a corona or two before starting the application to the roof.

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  • hoN3_rrhoN3_rr May 2011
    Posts: 40
    Karl,
    Can you take a moment to briefly describe "Kevins method of using a razorsaw to break the stripwood to length"?

    Thanks in advance.
    -- KP --
    Life is to short to build all of the models I want to.
  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    Place the stripwood over the template and instead of cutting it to length with a blade place a razor saw where you want the cut and snap the wood at this point.

    This results in a more aged end to the boards/shingles.

    I generally just snap my boards to length for things like fences, decks, rotten wall siding, anywhere I want an uneven, broken edge.

    I used Kevins method for this as the shingles need to be fairly close to the same length, it worked well.

    Karl.A
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  • hoN3_rrhoN3_rr May 2011
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    Thanks Karl for the explanation.
    -- KP --
    Life is to short to build all of the models I want to.
  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    You're welcome Kris.

    I added the shingles to the rear half of the roof this evening.
    They still need some more attention and one or two need to be replaced, but, it's a start.

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    More later, or tomorrow.
    Karl.A
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  • adminadmin May 2011
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    nothing like individual shingles... not even a pain on a small roof!
    Brett
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    sierrawestscalemodels.com
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  • Karl.AKarl.A May 2011
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    You got that right, the results are unmatched and easy enough to do....



    I forgot to mention when I opened this thread......

    If anyone has this kit on a shelf, or even have it started on their bench... please join in on this thread and post pics, comments, etc. of your own build.

    Several builds going at the same time is always fun to follow along with, even if they are at different stages, the ideas and creativity seem to flow.

    I look forward to some more participants joining in and seeing what they are doing with this great kit also.

    Karl.A

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  • WesWes May 2011
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    Hey guys

    I will be starting the shack soon, but i wanted to get your opinion on my wood colouring first. I roughed up a few boards with my scratch brush first then applied different chalks or weathering powders to the boards. Please ignore the fuzz.

    Below are some test pieces.
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    Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
  • WesWes May 2011
    Posts: 221
    I dont see the picture.
    Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
  • John May 2011
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    I like the shingles. Not being familiar with the wood that you are using I would try soaking some steel wool in vinegar for a few days and then see how it reacts with the wood. The effect on highly tanic woods can be amazing but remember, you will not know the true finish until you "coat over" it! Experiment on some scraps.
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