Water Tower and Storage Shed

KCSTrains

Thanks Bill and Alan. I'll give it a shot tomorrow and post a picture. Phil

KCSTrains

I'm reaching the end. I still need to add the "clutter" and a figure or two, but below are pictures of my "almost completed" Water Tower and Storage Shed. Thanks again for all your help along the way. Bill, my stream turned out better than I expected. Phil

Karl.A

Just terrific, some fantastic modeling, as I mentioned earlier such a great colour from details, to structure, to weathering, so very nicely done.

Karl.A

Bill

That's one you can be proud of Phil. Water turned out very nice!
Well done all around!
I know you said you're not 100% finished. About the only suggestion I have would be on Picture #8 (the back side with the "Old Gold" sign). I'd make sure to get some weeds and shrubs growing on both sides of that large wheel casting--right up against the building. That's something that catches my eye sort of like out of square corners jump out at Brett: manicured grass near buildings. I try to remember: "they didn't have weed eaters back then".

Can't wait to see it in person!
Bill

KCSTrains

Thanks Bill and Karl. Bill, I see your point. Bring out the weeds!!!

brownbr

A great build all around. The rail looks great spiked.

admin

Wonderful Work!

ironmountainlumber

Wow. Fantastic diorama. Everything fits together beautifully,
Jim

shay987

Great work !!!!
very inspiring

nextceo

Hey Phil...nice job! I like the colors of you scene and the stream turned out really good!
I also like your lighting. Did you use LEDs...and if so, can I ask which resistor you used?

Alan

KCSTrains

Alan,

I get my LEDs (there are two of them in the shed) from modeltrainsoftware. They sell LEDs that connect to a watch battery and a switch. I'm not aware of any resistors.

Phil

KKarns

Well done Phil. Should be proud of this one. Nice touch not overdoing it with the LPs. Just enough to bring it to life...Ken

KCSTrains

LPs? Phil

Karl.A

Little People.

KCSTrains

Got it I was thinking about a guy in the back with a dolly. Phil

mayhaw9999

I like it!!

David

Ojaste

Congratulations to Phil for winning Best 8x8 entry at the 2016 FineScale Expo.

Karl.A

Congratulations Phil, a well deserved award for some terrific modeling.
Well done.

Karl.A

KCSTrains

Thanks Marty and Karl. It was an honor to receive recognition from my fellow modelers. I couldn't have achieved the authentic look without the help from the Sierra West forum members who unselfishly give of their time.

It was also really great to meet Marty, Bill, Dustin, and Ken.

Bill

Congratulations Phil! What a journey you've been on with this kit and it ends in victory lane!
Well done!

Great meeting you as well. We'll do it again soon. Looks like Fall of 2017 is the time table for the next Expo at a location that's TBD.

KCSTrains

Bill, thank you once again for all the help. I knew you were a radio personality, but I didn't know you were a standup comedian. I still hurt from laughing so hard. Phil

nextceo

Congrats Phil on your First Place Finish!

Well done...
Alan

admin

Well done my friend! What a rush to win. Congratulations.

brownbr

Congratulations.

mayhaw9999

Super job and a well deserved award. Congratulations!
David U

sdrees

Way to go Phil on your First Place Finish. We novice modelers can thank Brett for his great tutorials and the other forum members for developing our skills.

Very well done.

Steve

KKarns

Wonderful diorama Phil and it was a pleasure meeting you and being able to soak up your build in person. Congratulations and look forward to more productivity out of you in the near future...Ken

KCSTrains

Thanks all and yes Brett, it was a huge rush to win. At Bill's suggestion, I'll post my final build pictures on a new thread and yes, I ordered the paints. I can't wait to get them.

ironmountainlumber

Congratulations Phil!!. Absolutely a beautiful build. Very well done.
Jim

Coors2u

Congrats Phil. Very deserving award. I really enjoyed meeting you at the expo.