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That's all Folks,
(for now....
For those who have build it, they know, this isn't just another kit. When I see all the full scale plans and templates laying on the floor, look at the huge pile of wood, tons of great castings, not to mention the sawmill machinery, that is out of this world, one becomes humble.
Mike S
Mike S.
As an extra personal touch, I decided to reinforce these constructions because, after so many years of heavy use, the two beams started to wiggle a bit. So I forged these big iron ( brass)
crochets to hold everything together. Nobody wants these to fall on their heads...
and we keep going...
Nice addition of more finely executed detail.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
One must not forget , on these photos, everything looks HUGE. But that's the only way to really see the details. The wood graining, the beautiful resin / concrete castings that come alive after painting and weathering..
Final weathering , as always, when in place...
Magnificent! You have a unique ability to make all these castings and strip wood from this kit come alive for us. Thanks for all the detail photos.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
As you probably expected from me, I wasn't gonna build this by 'The Book' . I added some details, modified the shute underneath. Not that Brett's laser cut one wasn't good, I just wanted to build one out of real planks.
I also decided I wanted the metal shute door to be open so one could see inside. Of course this would mean that the bin had been emptied.
I also modified the open/closing system of the metal door. As it was, the ,( in my opinion, )to big chain, would always rub against the hanging irons. Not good. So, I made this two pulley system. Seen this way of opening things before.
This is again a kit within a kit. LOTS of fun and opportunity to be creative. Hope you like it.