Reference and Research - SierraWest Forum

Reference and Research - SierraWest Forum http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:25:01 +0000 Reference and Research - SierraWest Forum en Weatherd Compressor http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1542/weatherd-compressor Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:32:45 +0000 Reference and Research Jerry 1542@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
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]]> Mother Nature. http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1517/mother-nature Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:30:41 +0000 Reference and Research CarlLaskey 1517@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
]]> Ford models reference pics. http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1479/ford-models-reference-pics Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:54:07 +0000 Reference and Research Karl.A 1479@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
What a beautiful example and a great picture. Thanks so much Carl !!

LaskeyTT2

Hopefully there will be a few more examples shared here now that Brett has released his first Ford.

Both for modeling inspiration and also...
Maybe some ideas for future kits....]]> Realistic Weathering by Mother Nature. http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/802/realistic-weathering-by-mother-nature Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:42:44 +0000 Reference and Research CarlLaskey 802@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions I went out today and photographed some of Mother Nature work I hope that is will be use full to some of you.
Carl P1010539

]]> Tractor Reference Pics for the SWSM Tractors http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1467/tractor-reference-pics-for-the-swsm-tractors Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:42:37 +0000 Reference and Research Karl.A 1467@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
When I pulled up to the house I was working on this beauty was sitting at the end of the driveway to welcome me.

Now that's a coincidence, or is it fate?

Once I'd finished my work and was leaving I stopped at the end of the driveway, jumped out of the car and took these reference pictures for you all to enjoy.
It was an opportunity too good to miss.
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]]> Sturgeon's Mill. Restoration project video. http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/32/sturgeons-mill-restoration-project-video Tue, 10 May 2011 08:25:42 +0000 Reference and Research Karl.A 32@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

Enjoy...

Karl.A]]> Boarded Roofs http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1377/boarded-roofs Sun, 29 May 2022 15:03:39 +0000 Reference and Research Karl.A 1377@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

I’m trying to grasp the functionality of a wood plank roof as in Brian Nolan’s Addison Tie and Lumber. This style of roof seems common of sawmills (which Is my current build) . I’m using trusses at 48” centers with 2x6 purlins. The roof boards and 2x8/2x10 boards with the long edge butt joints covered with 2x4/2x6 battens.
Not a completely watertight roof system so I’m wondering in a layer of tarpaper would have been placed between the purlins and roof boards. Seems like significant sagging would occur with the tarpaper….all clear as mud?
Thoughts?
Terry

Terry asked about boarded roofs in another thread.

Now granted, the way some of us model them they really wouldn't be water tight, with all the character, deterioration, interest and weathering we add.

However in the real world they were used quite a lot as a cheap and quick way to protect a structure. As far as I remember/understand the boards are butted closely and covered with the battens. When the boards get wet they swell and close any small gaps between the boards thus making it water tight.

Here are a few examples.

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]]> The ultimate critter http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1116/the-ultimate-critter Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:53:45 +0000 Reference and Research brownbr 1116@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
Can anyone find any other pictures of this or anything like it? I'd love to build one. It was on the Slagle and Root lumber. E63D89F8-A8EC-4642-B606-452737DB9838

]]> A Modern Mill (How Plywood is made) http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1313/a-modern-mill-how-plywood-is-made Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:05:54 +0000 Reference and Research Keep it Rusty 1313@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

Endlessly interesting how Plywood is actually made. And with all that glue, no wonder my laser has trouble cutting it

]]> Lighting question http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1281/lighting-question Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:20:05 +0000 Reference and Research Pappy 1281@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions Have viewed many structures here with great beautiful lighting.

My question is, has anyone come up with remote controlled or wifi connection to operate lighting rather than using wires/switches..etc..?

I have a small waterfall in my backyard with remote controlled lighting and just thought why not add this feature to our structures rather than using wires/switches.

Just a thought and going to look into.

Chris (Pappy)

]]> Detail inspiration http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/102/detail-inspiration Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:48:28 +0000 Reference and Research Bill 102@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

]]> Weird source of reference material... http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/358/weird-source-of-reference-material Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:01:28 +0000 Reference and Research Ojaste 358@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
At Christmas we were in Costco and saw a complete DVD set of all seasons of the Wild Wild West. When we watched it we get to see some great models of western towns. Yes, it hollywood, but it can spur ideas and things to put in your diorama. Plus its a woot to watch.

Marty
]]> Another collection of pictures http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/649/another-collection-of-pictures Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:50:54 +0000 Reference and Research Bill 649@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

A few are HUGE. Like this one:

Follow this link and see how much you can zoom in. This is a wonderful opportunity to really examine the grain, subtle color variations and texture of this beautiful old bridge:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/photo-by-dave/12242010056/in/pool-e_nrailway/lightbox/

It says there are 2400 pictures, so browse through them and find something inspiring. There's no rhyme or reason to the order or organization, but you're bound to see a more than a few that are useful in your modeling:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/e_nrailway/pool/

Bill ]]> Shipyard research http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/215/shipyard-research Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:05:45 +0000 Reference and Research Wes 215@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions
I have the shipyard on the shelf and is next on the list after Blue Sky.

Im in the process of collecting ref pics and information on shipyards of this type. My problem is most of the information is on larger shipyards that built bigger ships. Where in the United States would one find these smaller shipyards?

Any help would be greatly appreciated and will add to what is already becoming some interesting research.
]]> Reference for Logging / Mining Dios http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/353/reference-for-logging-mining-dios Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:58:13 +0000 Reference and Research James 353@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions

]]> Here's one to bookmark http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/272/heres-one-to-bookmark Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:21:06 +0000 Reference and Research Bill 272@/vanforum/index.php?p=/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

]]> Logging books http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/93/logging-books Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:06:15 +0000 Reference and Research Bill 93@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions There are no right or wrong answers...just your opinions.

Thanks,
Bill]]> Virtual Railroading http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/270/virtual-railroading Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:35:44 +0000 Reference and Research pratoa 270@/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussions http://www.virtualrailroader.com/volume_1/v1_03.html and http://www.virtualrailroader.com/volume_1/Clear_Lake_2.html.

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