HO Morton's Brass & Iron Foundry Build

vietnamseabee

Thanks for the product info...I’m going to include a tube with my next order from competitionminis.com ....also found it at Hobby Lobby and Amazon but a little more expensive
Terry

Mountaingoat

Thanks Robert. I knew of the product, but had never tried it. Like everything else, you have to try it so I decided it was time to jump in. I'll have it and some sculpting tools in a couple days. We will see how this comes out.......Rick

Joel

I really like the stonework. Can't wait to see it come together.

brownbr

Good luck. I think you will like the results.

Mountaingoat

Here is what I attempted. First is the raw joint, the worst of them, the putty applied, the base coat paint then the final coloring. It is a great improvement, but not perfect. I will see how the other wall joints come out.....Rick






Thoughts?

Mountaingoat

Here is my thinking. The photo above is greatly enlarged to see the extremely fine detail. Remember, this is HO. I am not able to duplicate the fantastic carving of the original wall. Here is the entire wall for better perspective.



I will work on it more, but just how far can I take it as well as knowing a lot of this will be behind details in the final scene? I'm not cheaping out here, just wondering how far I am capable and willing to go.

Rick

ALCO

What my eye picks out of this is that the remaining seams line up—the only ones on the entire wall that do so. Having built this kit, I know they’re there. But would a casual observer see them? Especially if you’re going to hide them behind details.

Robert.G

THAT'S exactly what I meant. Great job Rick. Looks 1000 times better !!!

TomMich

The seam turned out really nice. It is difficult to hide a vertical seam like that. On my build I just ignored the seam. It is difficult to hide something like that.

KCSTrains

Great job. You can’t see the seam. I would move on. Phil

Mountaingoat

I finally finished the other side of the building. The seam is definitely not as apparent.



While I was waiting for several coats to dry, I made good progress on the office.





Now I need to address lighting before I do the roofs.....Rick

brownbr

Excellent putty work.

KCSTrains

The office looks good Rick. Phil

TomMich

Great work on the office walls!

Joel

Love the stone work and the office is off to a great start.

kebmo

really nice....!

Robert.G

Seeing what you are doing here will guarantee a great build !!

Mountaingoat

It's been too long since my last post. Progress has been slow, but I have completed the basic foundry building/work room/office. The roof details are a bit challenging, but well worth the effort. Some additional weathering still to come.




Next is finally getting the docks and the start of the diorama. The fun begins.

Rick

ALCO

Congrats. Looks good. You’re in the final 80% !

EmeryJ

That sure looks good Rick! Someday I will look back on these pics to try do as good of a job on mine. Keep posting!!

sdrees

Looks very nice Rick. I like your weathering.

Robert.G

I will echo that !

brownbr

Very nice

admin

Looks awesome Rick!

KCSTrains

Rick, very nice looking work. You do a great job. Everything looks just right. Phil

TomMich

Looking good Rick! I agree putting together the diorama is the fun part. That's when you see the results of all your work.

KKarns

I echo Tom’s sentiments exactly!...

Mountaingoat

As I started to look at the diorama and detailing, I realized many do wonderful work, but not much is said about the track. It is also an integral part of any diorama. We are model RAILROADERS after all.
I wanted to get the track down before the buildings for ease of access. I model standard gauge so the height of the floor or deck of the freight cars are higher than narrow gauge cars. I want the deck to be close to the same height as the dock. To accomplish this, I carve out the foam to lower the track. I start by laying the ties already grained and stained. How random they are depends on personal taste.



I then ballast before laying rail. Much easier to control.



The level of repair/disrepair is again personal choice. I decided my track would be a bit better than the randomly laid straight on the ties most modelers do so I added Monster Modelworks tie plates.



I notched the rail part way through to simulate the rail joints while maintaining good electrical continuity for future installation in the layout, added rail joint bars and painted the rail with red oxide primer before spiking it in place using Micro Engineering micro spikes. A few tie plates are out from under the rail where ties moved.



Still to come are some loose spikes, vegetation, oil spills, trash, etc. when I get to that stage of scenery on the whole diorama.....Rick

sdrees

this project is coming along very nicely Rick.

EmeryJ

Wow Rick.... hand made track. That is seriously good!! Sorry men, I can't go there. I want to see my railroad run before I start pushing up daisies. It is damn impressive though!! Well done sir.