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Will be working on the saw shed area next.
I tested my power lines running from the edge behind the main building to the saw shed (which I thought deserved an explicit line due to the electric saw motor which must be a bit of a monster), with branch lines running to the mail building as well. Looks good, but all power posts removed until nearly done, as I have a propensity to knock over things that stick up.
I got some 1/4 inch plywood for construction of the surround.
It's coming along great and the overall picture is coming together so well.
Keep it up, we are all watching, and enjoying...
Awaiting delivery of my people to finish the look, along with placing the power lines, model TT truck, and flatcar delivering wood.
This has really been fun!
Beginning to think about the constructing the enclosure and the addition of the water.
First, should the ship be level in the pit or would a real pit slope downward toward the water?
Second, did you use any sort of “jig” to make sure the ribs were not cock-eyed but level? Eyeballing 21 ribs just gave me 21 different angles!
Third, as I read the instructions for “the scenery base” and “complete the ship”, I’m leaning toward reversing those 2 steps somewhat. In other words, before any sculptamold goes down, do as much of the “complete the ship” as possible by adding keel bracing before the ship is placed in the plaster (and the ship is accessible), making the 7 scaffolding segments in advance, and cutting scaffolding brace supports to length in advance. In other words, once the sculptamold is in place, there is no more “construction” to be done (which takes time), only “assembly” (which is quicker). Your thoughts? These are the most critical parts of this project and I trying to “measure twice, cut once”. I appreciate your time.
With regard to your other questions while I am a very competent miniature carpenter I am a complete terrain / sculptamod neophyte and really screwed up that process in the pit. I suggest careful review of the build logs, the manual, and then give Brett a call to discuss your questions.
Good luck.
I do still have to hunt down and dull a number of shiny glue spots, and drop my leftover tools in appropriate places. And my people have not yet arrived.
Here are the views as of now:
I love the whole design and quality of this kit. At some point I’ll build the Foss Landing kit I have, but that’s a project for next winter.
But meanwhile I have to get the enclosure and water done before we leave for the summer.
My mini-carpentry skills from ship model building for years and accumulated tools,augmented by Brett's chalk and alcohol techniques, stood me in good stead for construction of the buildings.
Constructing terrain and resin water, on the other hand, were terra incognita (pun intended) for me. While working it out, mistakes were made left and right and subsequently mitigated with considerable effort. I am pleased with the final result. Next winter when I make the Foss Landing model what I have learned should make it much easier. Thanks to Brett and all the forum posters whose experience provided suggestions to ease the path.
Two posts with pictures of the final product follow. My customizations include the Ford TT truck, the power lines to the main building and the saw shed (yes, the leaning power post was intentional), and the flatcar with a cargo of wood planking being unloaded.
8 little people populate the shipyard, including the yardmaster next to the ship plans and the office manager on the porch of his domain.