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  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Fantastic scenes Mitch. The fresh cut planks are a very good idea
  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Looks good Mitch.
  • brownbr
    Looking great.
  • KKarnsKKarns
    Fantastic Mitch, your scenic work is wonderfully done. Though I'd love to give you a free pass just for working this great kit up...however, we are still going to scrutinize your work carefully however!lol. So far...wonderful...
  • vietnamseabeevietnamseabee
    Spectacular, Mitch

    Terry
  • adminadmin
    Fantastic work Mitch!
  • MitchNMitchN
    There are little lumber cars included with the sawmill kit. These were completed with Carl Laskey's help.

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    There are many details to add around the mill and scenery to finish. Almost done.

    Thanks for looking.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    This loading area is very well done Mitch !!
  • WesWes
    WOW. What a scene.

    Ed mentioned Calvin and Hobbes. Ill say Peanut butter and jam (jelly) for you US folks.
  • kebmokebmo
    edited July 2019
    calvin and hobbes? SMDH.....

    that scene alone is worth the price of admission. holy cow does that look fantastic? awesome work (and i'm sure its a lot of work).
    just amazing.
  • brownbr
    Looks great.
  • Jerry
    Very nice indeed!

    Jerry
  • Joel
    Great little scene. Nicely done. Hard to capture that look of freshly cut wood and you nailed it.
  • MitchNMitchN
    I would like to thank everyone for the positive comments. It keeps me going.

    Joel- I used a Rembrandt pastel gold ochre 231.3 to highlight the wood pieces. Scrap a little off on the glass you are working on, dip a brush in clear alcohol and make a stain out of the two ingredients. Brush it on to create the effect. A heavy dot looks like a knot. Easy.

    Thanks for looking.
  • MitchNMitchN
    Ed---I think it means smacking my darn head, to clean it up a little.
  • kebmokebmo
    SMDH (Shake My Dam* Head)
  • BillBill
    Terrific work, Mitch! I especially like the look of your fresh lumber on the platform and stacked on the buggies. Those little punctuations of color will make your model stand out from others—ones where the stripwood is left in its natural color: too white and unnatural.
    Well done all around!
  • MitchNMitchN
    Bill- Always appreciate your critical eye when you look at my work.

    I am just following your example on the staining of the freshly cut wood.
  • MitchNMitchN
    A little more detailing done.

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    Posting final all around the model shots soon.

    Thanks for loooking.



  • kebmokebmo
    excellent, museum quality modeling, awesome.
  • WesWes
    Faultless in my opinion. Cant wait to see more.
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    Mitch, the more you show us, the more I love it. Such a fantastic diorama you've build. Thanks for letting us enjoy this beauty.
  • kebmokebmo
    its the best log pond water modeling i've ever seen, not to mention the structures themselves and the surrounding detail/terrain. Excellence at its best!
  • MitchNMitchN
    I am wrapping this model up although I am sure the scene will be tinkered with over time. It has been a fun build and it does not really take as long as it seemed to. I had a heart attack and a job change while I was building this model and my interest waned at times. My priorities changed. The pond really scared me but it was not bad at all. That is why I detailed my pond work to relieve any fears any future builders might have. If they look it up.

    If you have this kit build it. You will put your stamp on it and people who see it will be amazed you built it. Anyone one who has seen the water is amazed by it.

    It really is a four sided model with plenty of detail as we have come to expect from SierraWest models.

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    Another thank you to Carl Laskey for his encouragement, advice and sharing some of his materials. They all combined to make this a better model.

    Thanks for looking.
  • kebmokebmo
    what a stunning diorama! honest, it's one of the very finest i've ever seen. bravo sir!
  • sdrees
    the diorama is just fantastic Mitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Robert.GRobert.G
    edited July 2019
    What a superb achievement. So well done in every way. I hope your health is ok now.
  • Dave_SDave_S
    Mitch,

    Incredibly well done. I didn't know for certain how the finished boards were going to be moved from the transfer tracks until I saw the last photo above. (http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/188/OSRDXDXG0Q42.JPG)

    Certainly a primer and template for all of us who still have the kit on the shelf.

    Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
  • adminadmin
    Outstanding job Mitch. So well done. Everything is convincing and natural. Hall of Fame worthy for sure!
  • CarlLaskeyCarlLaskey
    Mitch. Thank You for the kind words everything turned out so good.
    Take care of yourself. ........Carl.......
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