tractor repair and machine shop

AlexR

This is a new thread as this project started out as the truck repair. But, is now going to be something a bit different. I've copied the applicable photos from the previous thread into this one and will be updating this one.

Below is the orignal thread.
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/1184/truck-repair-and-other-randomness/p1
















This was my first time painting brick... it took me a while to get is to the condition it's in now... i think that's about as good as i will be able to get it.







Here is the current progress of the large tractor.. I'm in the process of re-doing the control levers for the winch.. it wasnt quite square and was driving me crazy.






I've made a little progress; I got the floor assembled for what will be a work shop.














I made a bit of progress on the power area.. next will be the boiler and the associated plumbing.





For the sake of photo organization on my end, i'm posting 2 updates.

vietnamseabee

Wow ….all looks very nice but the floor “crud” in that last photo is just what I imagine a machine shop floor would look like
Terry

Karl.A

Some fantastic modelling and scenes coming together Alex. This is really looking good and seems to be only the beginning.

Also thanks so much for posting all the pictures and taking the extra time to bring them all over into this thread. I know that's not an easy or quick task and we all really appreciate you spending the time to do it and share your progress with us so far.

This is a build to be followed for sure.

Joel

I agree Karl, looks great so far. Can't wait to see where all this leads.

AlexR

Thanks for the kind words.

This is where i'm at right now. I've been researching blacksmith shops quite a bit lately. The area where the tractor is getting new treads is going to be a full blacksmith shop in this diorama. The truck repair table is there as a place holder, i'll build a blacksmith hammer table for that area. Also, the guy from the woodcutters shack is very helpful for me.

Robert.G

Super modelling on a fantastic kit and details. Love the floor dirt and the caterpillar looks great . Well done.

brownbr

Great execution on a very creative plan.

Jerry

Looks great. Keep us posted on your work in progress.

Jerry

TomMich

Very Nice! Overall a nice layout of the diorama.

EmeryJ

This is amazing Alex!! You create these scenes so perfectly. Outstanding vision.

AlexR

A bit of progress on the blacksmith area. I'm thinking i will call this area pretty much done for now.

Karl.A

Very nicely done details indeed.

MuddyCreekRR

Very interested in this concept...looks good...

admin

this is going to be an awesome diorama! Really enjoying watching it all come together.

Dave_S

Alex,

This photo brought back a flood of memories from a summer job I had in a machine shop in Cicero, IL. The oil and metal shavings on the floor and the smell of the rancid cutting oil all comes rushing back, Great scene.
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/651/40RT4IXNCF9K.jpg
One of the great benefits of that job was the view of the east end of the Burlington hump yard and the Morning and Afternoon Zephyrs parading past the open shop windows. Sometimes the SW's were close enough to the window that you could talk to the engineer.

Later, Dave S, Tucson, AZ

AlexR

I has some time to work on some of the details.




Based on these reference photos... there's a bit more "stuff" to add...

Karl.A

Great progress and wonderful reference photo's Alex, real inspiration.

That guy on the left in the last picture kinda reminds me of Art a little bit. Ha

So much to see in those two photo's, the little things, I know you'll do a great job of recreating the scene, you've already made some good progress on the start so far.

MuddyCreekRR

Depending on where that photo was taken...it could be a relative...lol....my ancestors were coal miners and blacksmiths....or firefighters...my kids are 5th generation firefighters....(and that guy looks too much like me...)

brownbr

Nice progress.

What in the world do you think they are boiling in the pot on stop of the stove?

mikemettelka

That hammer bench is cool!

AlexR

Thanks for the kind words.

Bryan, i dont know; i was wondering the same myself. There's piping and valves at the top to refill? Or, are they using is as a small boiler for steam upstairs??

Mike, thanks below is the reference photo i used. Not sure if i'm going to go that far with the punches..

KKarns

Good grief Alex...you're work here is just spectacular! That is going to be one blacksmith Shop for the ages my friend! The tool selection, detailing and placement are so well done. Surprised to see a wood floor in a blacksmith shop! One errant ember...lol.
Machine shop is also so well done, and your grungy floor is dear to me and I just want to walk around in it! Really look forward to how you bring it all together.

Joel

Wow Alex nice detail work/placement

TomMich

Love all the details. The work bench with the hammers is really neat!

AlexR

Thought i would kind of put it all together to see how it would look. I'm not exactly sure if i will be using these disconnects or not.

MuddyCreekRR

I like the look

brownbr

I like it too.

EmeryJ

Kitbash at its very finest!
This is turning out right nice.

Jerry

Great job! The blacksmith tools & accessories are perfect!!

Jerry

AlexR

Small update. Worked on some more details for the blacksmith area. I think i'm almost done getting everything planned for this area.

Karl.A

What a great view of your progress, the first pic specifically grabs my attention.

Coming together nicely and the time spent planning things out is paying off so well, as is the wonderful finish on all of your elements within the scenes.