Official O Scale Truck Repair Build Thread

prsdgt65

Joel,

Great progress. I have that yellow but will look into getting that red. I really like the effect you got with adding the red.

Frank

MuddyCreekRR

Do you have a source to purchase the old watch parts?

Robert.G

take a look here...

http://www.greenstuffworld.com/fr/inicio/71-steampunk-rouages-et-mecanismes-montre-horloge.html

cheers

Bill

If you look on eBay, search for “steampunk watch parts” and narrow the search down. I look for auctions that say “tiny” “glitter” or “sprinkles”. Generally, that will give you a supply of usable pieces. A lot of what’s sold won’t work (meaning, the stuff is over sized or easily recognized as pieces from a watch).

Don’t get this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Lots-Bag-DIY-Vintage-Steampunk-Wrist-Watch-Old-Parts-Gears-Wheels-Steam-Punk/232964243816?hash=item363dc04168:g:QiIAAOSwMoZcdUO5
You’ll find that it’s 90% unusable.

Instead, look for an auction closer to this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30g-Nail-Art-Glitters-Acrylic-3D-Decoration-Steampunk-Watch-Parts-Assorted-Lot/183102239592?hash=item2aa1be7368:g:i4MAAOSwIaFZKjKi

Even with that one, expect to do some sorting and sifting to eliminate “giveaway” type pieces.

KKarns

Beautiful work on the sign Joel, that color of faded blue is perfect.

MuddyCreekRR

Thanks Robert....just ordered some stuff....

MuddyCreekRR

I try not to venture there...

TomMich

I have purchased them from "Showyourart" on ebay. Here is a link to his ebay store. https://www.ebay.com/str/artmyway/Watch-Parts/_i.html?_storecat=1541997014

Joel

Thanks everyone for pitching in and suggesting sources. Personally I forget which ebay seller I bought from but it was a great investment. Here is the next mini scene I'm working on. A few of those watch bits used again.
Still need to darken the oil drips and add a few details but It's getting close.

Robert.G

Very close Joel !!!

MuddyCreekRR

The link you posted was what I used to order 40gm's of loose junk...ranging in size from 1mm to 10mm....the bigger stuff will look good as machine gears....or in the case of a vehicle repair a flywheel or such....the small stuff will be like clutter gold....

kebmo

joel, i'm curious, how did you color the cinder block. it looks perfect.

Joel

Kevin I just used light grey or concrete grey from Brett's paint set and then dirtied it up with some dry chalk.

KKarns

Master at work!...

admin

Excellent! So much to take in - and just one small section of one corner....

Bill

Perfect composition! And your bleached out wood is totally dialed in.

Joel

I have to apologize to Brett. This was supposed to be the official Build but as I go along there are some details that I love so much that I can't bear to have them buried. I've put my favourites up front and buried others so I've sort of changed up the placement significantly. I'm working on the side shed. I'll probably finish and detail the motor last but I've put a pallet there for it to sit on. About half of the castings are glued down as I play with placement. I love this part of the build but I don't like to rush it.

sdrees

Just looks fantastic Joel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

prsdgt65

Looks amazing.

Robert.G

Very well put together and natural looking scene. Bravo !!

brownbr

Looking for a soup can.

Joel

Thanks everyone. Still working on the shed but I thought I'd take a break and work on the back of the diorama. Still quite detailed but not over the top.

Robert.G

A real delight to look at these beautiful scenes. They seem very 'natural' .

EricMG

That window is a masterpeice!

Dave_S

Joel,

Thanks for posting these additional detail photos of the Truck Repair diorama. Everything looks like it has a place of its own and fits very naturally. Grass tufts add a nice bit of interest and blend in perfectly.

Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ

TomMich

Castings really bring life to a scene, and you have mastered them! Great job!

SteveCuster

I just got caught up on the thread. Amazing work Joel! Really fantastic!

Jerry

Joel very nice. Your detailing is exceptional!!

Jerry

darrylhuffman

Joel, I can remember when Nash and Greenberg first started doing superdetailing work in O scale. Then came Dave Revelia and Chuck Doan. All great model builders.

Joel, I think you have joined the cast of the true masters. Thank you for sharing all your work. I look forward to your next build.

kebmo

and i totally agree with ed who agrees with darryl.....