HO/HOn3 the Wood Cutters Shack

TomMich · April 21

Thanks Ken. That does help. It's the "Sea Grass" that I like as forest floor debris. I haven't heard of it before.

KKarns · April 21

You bet Tom. Apparently all I had to mention was the sea grass and not the long winded response! sorry about that.

Joel · April 22

Really coming alive with the trees and ground cover. Beautiful.

KKarns · April 22

Thanks much Joel, nice hearing from you!

glandesjr · April 23

Looks absolutely awesome, Ken. The water is really well done. It's tough to get water to look "real" but this is a testament that it can be done. Take care.

KKarns · April 23

Appreciate that George. Really nice hearing from you.

TomMich · April 23

Your scenery process is always welcome. The layering effect, and use of multiple, natural materials makes everything look so real.

KKarns · April 23

Thanks Tom.

Jeroen · April 24

Stellar work Ken. And so inspiring. I admire your builds and they always make me want to become better - in a good way. I used that sea grass for some military diorama's and its great stuff. Never thought of using it for SW scenery, but you have my attention. I can't wait to see next steps!

KKarns · April 24

Hey thanks my friend! Nice hearing from you Jeroen and the sea grass has just the right color and texture for pine litter and other general debris. Has to be cut really fine for HO scale of course. Appreciate your thoughts and camaraderie, means a great deal to be knocking elbows with you. Cheers...Ken

KKarns · July 23

All good things come to those who...build slow! With the announcement of the beautifully conceived Tie Mill in both HO/HOn3 and O scales, I decided to incorporate the Tie Mill kit into my current build project, the Wood Cutters Shack (coined by me as the tie cutter's shack). This will be the last installment under this build thread, directing your further attention to my future build post of the Tie Mill. I will provide some detailed pictures of the finished tie cutter's shack and associated scenes and begin the build of the Tie Mill on the same piece of real estate.

This is a perfect combination of structures and corresponding work flow to complete an entire small scale railroad tie cutting operation. Brett's Tie Mill is just amazing and will be such a joy to work. I plan many exciting features to compliment The Tie Mill as I progress along with the project.

One issue I have to contend with is the need, in my mind, to expand the footprint of my current diorama base even further to allow for the "proper" scene construction of the Tie Mill. Illustrated below are a couple pictures of the general area planned for the Tie Mill. I called Brett and got the rough footprint for the Tie Mill structure and made a template to try different orientations for the Mill (see below).

View from the front edge of the current diorama base with The Tie Mill template I made in the first possible position. The diorama base will be extended towards the viewer.

Additional location for the Tie Mill with the same diorama base extension to allow for the "proper" scene construction. There will be a bridge over the creek as well.

More later...Ken

MuddyCreekRR · July 24

I was thinking along the same lines...incorporating a few other kits in with the tie mill....would also love to see a shingle mill....following your lead here.....I'm still hoping for the rest of the O scale Foundry....I'm working on a bashed main foundry building with Rodger M's foundry for the time being...

KKarns · July 24

Sounds like a plan Art. I'm really excited about the Tie Mill, it's going to be an excellent center piece and a base of operations for my project as well as others. Look forward to what you come up with Art.

TravisS · July 24

Decisions, decisions....excited to see how you incorporate the Tie Mill into this dio, Ken. Already looks great and look forward to scrutinizing your scenery for inspiration! Might I suggest the location that requires the least amount of fiddly track work haha.

ALCO · July 24

If I was to vote, I’d vote for position 2…to accommodate the “many exciting features” you’re planning.

TomMich · July 24

Regardless of which orientation you choose, I have no doubt that it will be just great! I'm looking forward to your build. They always brings inspirational ideas.

Jerry · July 26

WOW!! This should be an exciting addition to already beautiful diorama!!

Jerry

KKarns · July 29

Thanks for checking in Travis and appreciate your thoughts! There is much work to be done on the scenery that's for sure.

I'll get a better feel once I have the kit in hand. Appreciate your thoughts on the matter Al and leaning that direction thus far.

Thanks much Tom, appreciate ya!

Hey Jerry. Thanks so much and we'll see how things develop my friend, enjoy your comments as always!

MuddyCreekRR · July 30

Just waiting on the kit to arrive...I'd like to maybe have it done for the NNG

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