All Discussions - SierraWest Scale Models http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussions/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 10:25:20 -0600 All Discussions - SierraWest Scale Models en-CA Joel's Lineside Shed http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/283/joels-lineside-shed Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:06:14 -0600 Joel 283@/vanforum/discussions

I started with preparing the stripwood. I've experimented with quite a few methods in the last year and have settled on a slightly altered version of Brett's method. Not sure if it will be to everyones tastes but I find it saves a bunch of time and yeilds pretty nice variation in colour.

First of course is the texture. Since much of the wood is only textured on one side I used double sided tape and stuck it down to a pine board. image

Then I used a few wire brushes ( I use the stiffer ones made to strip paint). image

First I strike the boards randomly with the stiffest brush. This causes a bunch of tiny holes which may be smaller knotholes or deterioration from other sources. Then I brush the boards and really work some of the board ends. image

Then I drill many small holes up and down the board with my dremel. Usually I do a couple of sizes. The I scribe in some deeper lines with a dental pick and then I sand the surface with 400grit sandpaper. This is all really easy with the wood stuck on the board.image

Then I take some asphaltum ( an aging glaze found in paint stores or Lowes) and paint it on. Sprinkle a bit of white chalk to vary the shade a bit and then wipe it all off. Pretty much the colour of 403.9.image Now let it dry. BTW best with thin wood to remove from the tape now and colour both sides so there is less warping.

Now instead of drybrushing chalk or paint I take a stick of chalk (in this case 3) and rub a flattened side over the boards. if you press with minimal pressure the colour sticks to the raised portions and the "Grain" stays dark. I use a couple of browns and then a final coat of grey. then a quick spray of Fixative (less likely to disolve away the chalk than "Dullcoat").


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Meanwhile I tend to precolor my toothpicks by dipping both ends into AI and the ink wicks up. saves me the trouble of colouring each later and avoids the poorly staining gluey areas.
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Now I glue the toothpicks in place removing almost all the glue before inserting at various angles. I rarely make the hole as big as a toothpick but usually just big enough to get 1/2 of the bevelled part insertted. You can twist and push a bit harder and get bigger knotts.image

Now I use a rail nipper but on inspection I didn't like most of the results so I used a new single edged razor and sliced off the small nubbin of toothpick so it is almost flush.

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Now on to the walls....]]> The Backwoods Water Tank & Storage Shed http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/267/the-backwoods-water-tank-storage-shed Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:23:20 -0700 KKarns 267@/vanforum/discussions
I called Brett and expressed my take on the subject as follows; just as Brett is committed to producing the finest scale model kits available on the planet, his customer base should be just as committed to do whatever we can to promote and help grow SierraWest. I told Brett I will never purchase a SierraWest kit from another source if it is one that Brett still has available or is planning to make available in the near future. I made this call as I obviously did not purchase the kit featured here from Brett for reasons already noted. Brett expressed his appreciation and this reflects my philosophy and, albeit small, support of SierraWest.

I wanted to put down a more structured thread on this build such as the ones I have so much enjoyed following. I'm starting out slow and featuring a few pictures of the kit and it's contents with a few comments. imageThe Backwoods Water Tank & Storage Shed Kit No. 202 March 1997imageShot of the strip wood bags, looks manageable!imageHere are a few of the main castings; The single piece resin cut stone pump house, water tank, and resin water tank roof.imageShot of all the castings. Note the lack of any metal castings and the emphasis on grouped resin castings.]]> O Scale Sawmill Pilot Model Build http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/285/o-scale-sawmill-pilot-model-build Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:03:43 -0600 admin 285@/vanforum/discussions
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This photo starts the build off showing the main mill floor template (beams and joist placement), the main floor mock-up, and the bundled stripwood that will be weathered and used to build the floor for the actual pilot model. More updates to follow...]]> Need Some Feedback Please... http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/278/need-some-feedback-please... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:06:42 -0600 admin 278@/vanforum/discussions Vallejo and Reaper Paints http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/24/vallejo-and-reaper-paints Sun, 08 May 2011 21:03:49 -0600 admin 24@/vanforum/discussions Wow has the world changed... http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/286/wow-has-the-world-changed... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:07:19 -0600 admin 286@/vanforum/discussions
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It has taken a long time to gather all the ingredient needed, as per the manual, polly scale rail road tie brown and roof brown arrived the other day.

These things can be hard to find or go on a back order here in Australia and cost twice as much, I paid $10 for one bottle of polly scale paint plus postage :(

However I am on page 6 and the timber is soaking over night and the stained timber is drying :)

Well thats it for now.]]> Loco and Service Shops http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/262/loco-and-service-shops- Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:27:35 -0700 ETinBH 262@/vanforum/discussions
It is difficult to get into a new build right now as I am still reeling at the loss of Kevin - I know he would be urging me to “model-on, big E” - and so, with that in mind, I dedicate this build to him, to the memory of his excellent modeling work, to his cherished friendship and camaraderie and pledge to make my best effort to represent that memory with a quality build. As Brett says in his opening remarks, “Now stop fooling around and get your fingers dirty!” Pics of the contents as required:

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The resin casting - there are a ton of them including a nice couple of tanks

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Metal casting are abundant - and varied - lots of details here - there are two baggies with other parts I did not open
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This will be my first post on this forum, so bare with me... it'll be short to start with. I've started the Shipyard build and it looks to be a fantastic challenge for me, now that I've decided on a water front scene on my layout, it'll fit in perfectly. Well you've all probably seen the white box, if not here it is (ie practice post):
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That was pretty painless (...I hope, won't know 'til I hit the post button ...) compared to the RR-Line forum (where you'll also find this build). Question ... are there limits to the number of pic's in a post .....?

That's it for now, progress pic's to come.

testing, testing .... 1 2 3

'til Next
Paul]]> Machine shop at Deer Creek http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/282/machine-shop-at-deer-creek Sun, 02 Jun 2013 05:25:12 -0600 davej 282@/vanforum/discussions After a big change in my life over the last couple of years I finally decided to get my act together.
I have a few (quite a few) of Bretts' kits sitting in packing boxes for the past couple of years I decided to break one out and have some fun.
I had started the machine shop at Deer Creek some time ago by building the water tank and thought I might go the whole hog and build the rest of the diorama.
Having cut a piece of good plywood (with a blunt handsaw, hence a slightly bigger piece than called for in the instructions) I set about building some walls and painting the front wall casting.
The main building is weathered as though it has been around longer than the machine shop extension which is relatively new.
For some reason the stone front wall looks shiny in the photos, I'll have to wait for a clear sunny day to take some better photos.
The colour of the flooring is a stain called old blackwood which I believe stains pine to create a colour similar to baltic pine, this then had a wash of black a/i on the main shop floor.
Here are the results of the last couple of days efforts.
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Might take me a while to finish but at least I'm feeling motivated to get something done.
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Dave]]> Vale, Geoff Nott, a master modeller. http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/284/vale-geoff-nott-a-master-modeller. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:05:17 -0600 GregInOz 284@/vanforum/discussions
News has been received that Geoff Nott has passed away. Some of you have seen his Red Stag Lumber Company, Muskrat Ramble and Leigh Creek layouts.

Condolences to his wife Jill and his friends.

Greg.]]> Here's one to bookmark http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/272/heres-one-to-bookmark Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:21:06 -0600 Bill 272@/vanforum/discussions
Need an idea for clapboard siding:
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Belmont_NV.html#20

Not sure how vines crawl up the corners of brick buildings:
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Goldfield_NV.html#5

Trouble with corrugated material?
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Darwin_CA.html#12

How 'bout an elevated fuel tank:
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Cinder_Mines_CA.html#41

Need some reference for that Jordan vehicle:
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Fish_Lake_Valley_NV.html#1



You get the idea... An amazing resource and I haven't even scratched the surface. Here's the main list:
http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/Ghost_Towns_and_Mines.html


]]> Another tool shed http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/162/another-tool-shed Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:01:15 -0700 brownbr 162@/vanforum/discussions
For the tarpaper, I wanted a little bit of distressing on the edges so I tore the strips instead of cutting them. To tear I marked on the unpainted side the width of the strip then folded this over a metal ruler, creased it a couple of times with fingernails on the unpainted side and tore the strip. The edge are rough but still very serviceable for the shed. 1 patch to fix 'er up (or cover a glue spot!) The torn edged needed to be touched up a little with some black powder/alcohol.imageimageimageimage]]> More photos added to the website's Gallery section http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/281/more-photos-added-to-the-websites-gallery-section Tue, 28 May 2013 17:34:20 -0600 MikeM 281@/vanforum/discussions Creating sawdust http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/279/creating-sawdust Mon, 13 May 2013 14:48:07 -0600 brownbr 279@/vanforum/discussions
I've been looking at some online photos as reference for sawmill machinery and as one might imagine they are all caked with sawdust. The photos below came from: http://www.4helle.com/used_equipment.htm

So my question became how do I get this look without overdoing it? I'm experimenting with weathering pigments and Rembrandt chalk. When I built the machinery I went with the no paint look. I like the look of the weathered metal and I was unsure of my ability to credibly paint and chip the machinery. So...

For the first experiment I used a brush to pile on some AK North Africa Dust pigments. I didn't brush at all just stacked it on. Then I used odorless mineral spirits to set the pigments by dipping my brush and touching to the casting allowing the spirits to flow onto the piece and saturate the pigments.

After seeing these photos I think the color is close but there is a noticeable lack of variety in the sizes of sawdust. My second experiment is still drying. I scraped a rembrandt chalk stick and did the same process as above. I will post a pic once dry. I think it will have better texture but the color I chose is too dark.

I tried this method because I have noticed that chalks set this way have a nice matte finish and are fairly easy to remove if necessary. I will also try a very fine sawdust from my sander but am worried that if I need to reduce/remove the sawdust there will be an ugly glue spot to deal with. Also the texture of the sawdust may be to coarse for the stuff that would cling to the sides of the machinery.imageimageimageimageimageimage]]> Floquil/Polyscale going away? http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/280/floquilpolyscale-going-aways Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:08 -0600 MikeM 280@/vanforum/discussions New product requests/ re-release pleadings... http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/83/new-product-requests-re-release-pleadings... Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:37:52 -0600 MikeM 83@/vanforum/discussions
For example, the reference to the Deer Creek Box Factory (http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/Mill/mill.shtml) sounds like a great idea though I'd rather see it concentrate on crates and barrels (Brett is probably sick of hearing about this idea) with a side facility for forging and installing barrel bands, etc. ]]> St Mary Lumber Co http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/257/st-mary-lumber-co Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:33:45 -0700 brownbr 257@/vanforum/discussions
The 2nd pic is a proposed addition to have the option of a continuous run with a lift out, a loco service facility as an extension of the main camp and a 2nd logging area. Though once this addition is added the first logging area may turn into a small mine.

The layout is on30 and is on a 12" grid.imageimage]]> Dirt, Details & Dioramas http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/244/dirt-details-dioramas Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:59:07 -0700 Karl.A 244@/vanforum/discussions Or sometime can you or someone do a thread on diorama base construction? ""

Some time ago I was asked about diorama bases and the steps that I use to bring everything together.

In answer to those questions I am starting this thread to document the steps and processes I use for diorama
construction, the vast majority of these phases are also detailed within Brett's all encompassing manuals.

Unfortunately this is not actually a SierraWest kit, however it is detailed with purely SWSM details.. (Why
use anything other than the best, right ? )

The structure is a scratchbuild of a building found in Colorado. It is re-named for
my good friend and fellow modeller Kevin O'Niell. The structure is 99% complete, all of the details
have been painted and initially weathered, so, now it is time to bring it all together and start the
dirt work !!

This thread is definately not intended to be a "show and tell" thread, it will be awesome to hear
from all the forum members that are following along.

If you have a question please ask it.... if something doesnt look quite right please point it out...
If you do something differently please offer up that alternative..... If you have a suggestion on how
to make something look better, please say so... We are all here to learn and build better models.
(Of course, if you think it looks great as it is then I would also like to read those comments.)

I am currently clearing the work area and hunting down my scenery supplies in preparation of
starting tomorrow, at which point photo's will be posted and I look forward to plenty of
input into the thread.

Karl.A]]> HO Mining Complex http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/275/ho-mining-complex Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:51:08 -0600 Bryan_K 275@/vanforum/discussions Rocks/cliffs http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/266/rockscliffs Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:48:03 -0700 John_in_australia 266@/vanforum/discussions
I have been down the road of hand carving with little success, I end up with the wrong type of rock (strata). I am now making rocks using a mold but I cant get the color right. There is a fair bit of tuition on YouTube but...]]> Donkey Engine http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/251/donkey-engine Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:00:34 -0700 KKarns 251@/vanforum/discussions #304 O Scale BlueSky Company http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/92/304-o-scale-bluesky-company Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:32:21 -0600 Karl.A 92@/vanforum/discussions

So, whats in the box ???

Opening and unpacking the main box is no small project in itself. The box is jam full of all the exquisite SierraWest goodies that makes Brett the best in the business.
Working down through the layers reveals one great component after another, I thought I was at the end when I reached the manual at the bottom of the box, but no, there was still more to come underneath, roofing paper, view blocks, subroofs.......

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The main barn and warehouse walls are built over lasercut stud walls, these look awesome and are great to work with.

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The cookhouse, WOW!! that is one large chunk of resin....

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The cookhouse is just one of over 170 indivdual resin castings in this kit, Brett never was skimpy on his castings before but this takes it to a whole new level....

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As well as all the resin there are also of course a few metal castings... Five bags of them!!
There are probably more metal detail parts than resin but I was too tired to count. Brett has separated out some of the metal parts which make up certain items, this not only looks great when you are unpacking but will make things so much easier during assembly of these components. Thanks Brett.

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The miscellaneous metal bag.

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Components for building the Tractor under repair, this is a mini kit in itself!! Cool!!

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Well thats some of whats in the box,
obviously there is also.....plans, manual, templates, a bunch of laser cut jigs, stripwood, subwalls ,signs, chain, brass and styrene, corrugated roofing....it just goes on and on.

Well I'm off for a lay down after all that 'exercise' and excitement., maybe more later....

Karl.A
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Bryan]]> Donkey Repair Yard http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/249/donkey-repair-yard Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:59:42 -0700 MikeM 249@/vanforum/discussions MT-500 Engine Lathe build thread http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/274/mt-500-engine-lathe-build-thread Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:07:37 -0600 Rscobie 274@/vanforum/discussions
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The outside of the MT-CMP box.

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The inside of the MT-CMP box
The box contains the instruction booklet, the traditional poly bags with strip wood etc and two smaller boxes, one with the machinery and the other with the detail set.

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Here are all the machinery kits.
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Here are the rest of the contents of the box. All well organized in the typical Sierra West style that we have come to expect.

Next up. Beginning work on the lathe!]]> Logging books http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/93/logging-books Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:06:15 -0600 Bill 93@/vanforum/discussions There are no right or wrong answers...just your opinions.

Thanks,
Bill]]> Trackwork worthy of SW kits--Ties, details, etc. http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/276/trackwork-worthy-of-sw-kits-ties-details-etc. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:51:56 -0600 MikeM 276@/vanforum/discussions Nature's first circular sawmill? http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/271/natures-first-circular-sawmills Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:51:38 -0600 MikeM 271@/vanforum/discussions
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Thank you.
Charles]]> Virtual Railroading http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/270/virtual-railroading Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:35:44 -0700 pratoa 270@/vanforum/discussions http://www.virtualrailroader.com/volume_1/v1_03.html and http://www.virtualrailroader.com/volume_1/Clear_Lake_2.html.



]]> Sequoyah Falls Lumber Co. http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/273/sequoyah-falls-lumber-co. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:41:16 -0600 pratoa 273@/vanforum/discussions
History of Sequoyah Falls Lumber Co.

In early 1889, the same year Montana became a state, the Great Northern Railway (GNR) announced plans to build the Pacific Extension from Havre, Montana over Marias Pass (elevation 5,214 feet) to the Pacific Coast. Construction of the Pacific Extension created a large demand for manufactured wood products, including crossties (2,500 per mile), bridges, pilings, telegraph poles, snow fences, fuelwood for railroad camps, cribbing, tunnel timbers, fuel, corduroy roads, and railroad buildings. Most cross ties for the GNR line in northwest Montana were made of Douglas fir or western larch and either hewn in the woods adjacent to the rail line or manufactured by sawmills near the GNR line. In addition, the GNR used several million feet of dimension lumber to construct railroad bridges and tunnels. In the Summit and Bear Creek areas, over 100 wood buildings were constructed for the grading camps. Building the tote road paralleling the rail line required constructing 122 bridges and numerous corduroy roads.
In anticipation of GNR demand for wood products, the Sequoyah Falls Lumber Co. (SFLC) was established in 1888. SFLC’s sawmill and supporting facilities were completed in 1889, just prior to construction of the GNR line over Marias Pass. The mill was located immediately south of Sequoyah Falls on Essex Creek about one-half mile west of Essex, Montana, a small town along the GNR line located about 16 miles south of Marias Pass and 58 miles west of Kalispell. Advantages of this location were its proximity to heavily-forested areas, the GNR line, and Flathead Valley.
Initially, the sawmill manufactured crossties, timbers, and dimension lumber for the section of the GNR line through northwest Montana. During construction of the GNR line, wood products manufactured by the sawmill were made from logs cut along the right-of-way and tote road for the GNR line and forests surrounding the mill. Logs felled closer to the mill were skidded to the mill via horse-drawn wagons. Logs felled in areas farther away from the mill were skidded by horse to landings along a narrow gage line, loaded onto log disconnects, and transported to the mill. Crossties and dimension lumber purchased by GNR were transported to the right-of-way and other building sites between Essex and Marias Pass by horse-drawn wagons via the GNR tote road. After the GNR line was completed to Essex, wood products were transported to GNR construction sites via a spur.
After completion of the section of the GNR line between Marias Pass and Kalispell, the mill continued to manufacture wood products for GNR, but at a much reduced rate, and manufactured dimension lumber for buildings in the Flathead Valley. The mill site included a steam-powered, circular sawmill, rigging shed, tool shed, wood cutter’s shack, logging and wagon repair shed, office, bunk houses, and a cook house, not all of which are included in the diorama. Bunk houses were occupied by SFLC loggers and mill workers. The steam boiler for the sawmill burned wood waste from the mill.
SFLC locomotive power is provided by a T-boiler, 2-truck Shay. In addition, SFLC owned several log disconnects and several freight cars.
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The first pic is straight black IA followed by drybrushing in tan, gray, then linen.
2nd pic is a few boards with varying formulas of black/brown IA.
3rd pic is of the same boards lightly sanded to highlight.

I have also ordered all of the chalks suggested by Brett to give those a try as well. I would be interested to see what others think the advantages are of IA or chalks or both.

Ideas/comments/suggestions welcome.

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Karl.A]]> Brief Sierra West mention in April MR http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/268/brief-sierra-west-mention-in-april-mr Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:36:30 -0700 Bill 268@/vanforum/discussions
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http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/254/tool-shed-part-1#Item_67

Thanks Wes! Here's my dilemma....and I'd love to hear comments and thoughts....I'm building these terrific kits at the same time that I'm planning my early 1900s Pacific Northwest Logging Railroad. AS I mentioned, I find myself modeling the railroad around Brett's kits and don't have a specific place to put them yet. You guys put together these fantastic dioramas that I have to wait on until my layout is underway. I thought about putting together a diorama on the same material as my base on the layout then incorporating it in the layout but...I don't think that would work so good? Also, in reading ahead on my "stash" of kits, Brett instructs to attach various steps (flooring as an example) to the "base" that I don't have..hmm..


While revisiting Kens build thread earlier today this question struck home with me.

I have several ideas on this situation which I will post later and Bryan Brown already posted some ideas and insight back in Kens original thread.

I decided to re-open this discussion for members to share ideas and experiences regarding this situation.

Karl.A]]> Return to HO http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/139/return-to-ho Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:02:17 -0600 Karl.A 139@/vanforum/discussions However I'm real happy with these results so far, it will prove to be an interesting couple of months at the workbench indeed.

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Karl.A]]> LineSide Storage Shed http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/258/lineside-storage-shed Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:17:23 -0700 KKarns 258@/vanforum/discussions Front wall with just siding, no battens.imageRear wall with about half the battens installed.imageLeft wall with battens most of the battens installed. battens will be trimmed even with the top. Window frame not weathered/aged yet.imageCenter wall with top gable battens installed..gaps in siding will be covered by battens later.imageRight wall pretty much done....few little tweaks and it will be..]]> Tractor repair shed-A mirror image http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/240/tractor-repair-shed-a-mirror-image Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:46:57 -0700 brownbr 240@/vanforum/discussions
I started on the siding by brushing and adding knots then coloring with Rembrandt chalks # 408.3 and 253.3 then lightened with 100.5. A coat of IA with a dusting of 408.9 on 1 side only. Once this was dry I wiped down each board to blend in the 408.9 then gave a light brushing to re-define the grain.

I applied the siding and added nail holes. This was followed by a light brushing of IA on the outside only. Once dry I lightly sanded to weather then drybrushed with Folk Art "Barnwood". This is where I am at now.

The next step will be to add the battens and window frames and follow with another dry brushing and then an IA "creep" up the walls from the ground.imageimageimage]]> logging operations http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/212/logging-operations Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:02:57 -0600 azlogger 212@/vanforum/discussions In The News http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/264/in-the-news Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:44:43 -0700 Bill 264@/vanforum/discussions Brett--thanks for the kind words!
Karl--I SWEAR I spelled you out by name to the reporter! Not that it matters, but Dave Frary was referred to as "the author".

Here are both parts:
http://qctimes.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/radio-personality-is-an-award-winning-model-railroader/article_5fe60642-7211-11e2-8542-0019bb2963f4.html

http://qctimes.com/modeling-it-s-all-about-realism/article_2fb94f80-7219-11e2-91b6-0019bb2963f4.html

There's also a short video:
http://qctimes.com/bill-michaels-model-railroad/vmix_8e4859ec-722d-11e2-9981-0019bb2963f4.html]]> layout idea's http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/256/layout-ideas Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:18:39 -0700 shay987 256@/vanforum/discussions Sawmill Complex On30 Module http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/176/sawmill-complex-on30-module Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:21:41 -0700 morganhillrr 176@/vanforum/discussions
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]]> Maintaining an account http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/185/maintaining-an-account Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:51:40 -0700 MikeM 185@/vanforum/discussions Details Details http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/203/details-details Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:34:29 -0600 Bill 203@/vanforum/discussions
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I lined the bottom of the boxes with the larger parts and used the tiny pieces on top. In this extreme close up, you can tell the gray piece on the left is plastic and some of the white gears in the right-hand box also look a bit like plastic. However, at a normal viewing angle, those clues disappear and you get a collection of non-descript "stuff" with subtle color differences:

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Sometimes just repositioning the boxes makes the the plastic-look fade as well. (Looks like the glue isn't all the way dry yet from this angle.)

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Kevin was one of those people who was an instant friend. He had 'that' personality.

Kevin was well loved within our modeling community but we are are a small portion of the many lives that he touched through out his life.

You will be missed by us all.

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Karl.A]]> Memorial Service for Kevin O'Neill http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/260/memorial-service-for-kevin-oneill Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:28:48 -0700 admin 260@/vanforum/discussions
Arrangements for Kevin:
Wake at Fox Funeral Home
280 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY
Thursday, January 31st
2 to 4 and 7 to 9

Memorial Service at
Larchmont Avenue Church
60 Forest Park Avenue
Larchmont, NY
Friday, February 1st
11am

If you attend please let Dee Dee know you are a railroad buddy of Kev.

Brett]]>