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Comments
The Repair Shop. Some 3d printed boots from SW that really breathe "life" into the scene.
Side of the Repair Shop and that cool sign as well as the side of the Pattern Shop which has so, so much character. Need to clean up that roof line a bit...in addition to adding 10 pounds, the camera is also the great revealer of modeling whoopsies.
The front of the Pattern Shop as well as the loading dock and Sand Bay. I really, really like this view. The depth of scene the layout of the buildings has created is just super cool.
The front of the Office and the crane scene with assorted "new clutter." Sorry for the crummy pic...
Thanks all for looking and for the continued support!
Ken that ivy stuff you told me about is on its way. Currently at The Hague in the Netherlands! Assuming it’s on trial for war crimes.
The colouring and weathering on everything is beautiful.
Construction is superb.
Be careful with your great work, I set mine on fire !!! haha.
(luckily it was one of the few times I used a wood base so the flames didnt cause too much damage, a foam base would have been a major disaster... )
Jerry
Wanted to post a pic of the manual after I closed it for one of the last times. Getting chalk, alcohol (rubbing and maybe a few drops of beer-- helps make painting the castings go faster) and paint all over it does sometimes feel like flipping through the Bible with Cheeto dust on your fingers but, in the end, I've always felt these kits were meant to be built. And part of that process is looking back at the manual a million times!
More to come soon.
Wanted to thank everyone who checked in and especially those that have commented. What a great little community we have here.
On a personal note, I never in my wildest dreams thought that I could model even close to this level. When I first encountered the forum, I was completely blown away by what I saw here. It was the finest scale modeling I had ever seen. Credit goes to Brett for his amazing designs and instructions and for supporting this forum as well as to all the folks that spend the time to post and share their inspiring talent.
Of course there are still many things I think I can improve upon. Was not super happy with the road and may adjust once I get O'Neills built and married to the Foundry. Same goes for the track-- that will be installed later on once I get more comfortable with hand-laying. I'd also like to improve some of my casting work and weathering. As always any criticism, tips, hints are appreciated and welcomed.
Next up, I plan to build the full Logging Camp Diorama (was finally able to track down an Essentials Kit all the way from Australia) and will start a new thread. Word on the street is Santa is bringing me an Ultimation Sander for Christmas and think that will help me with the finer work.
(Note all figures are from Modelu, crudely painted by the author. The truck seen in a few photos is the 3D printed one from SWSM )