"Foss' Shipyard" scratch build in O scale.

Karl.A

This is Richards build moved from a previous thread.
Karl.A


rtbaron June 16
Posts: 9 Latest pictures of my O scale build...The Shipyard..

The crane will be under repair on the dock....

Karl.A

Jerry June 16
Posts: 11
Richard

Thanks for the update. It's looking fine.

Jerry

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toddmc09 June 16
Posts: 11

The ship under construction is a masterpiece all by itself, that really is a fantastic kit and great lesson in shipbuilding to boot. The shipyard structures look fantastic as well. If somebody does not win first prize or best of show somewhere this year with this kit I would really be surprised.

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admin June 16
Posts: 59

Rich - you know I'm loving watching this build. Thanks for sharing it with us here.
Brett

972-618-5563
sierrawestscalemodels.com

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Wes June 17
Posts: 13

Nice work Rich. That is going to be a monster when its finished.



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Karl.A

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Posted By :- rtbaron June 18
Posts: 9

Dormers....used wood angle for the corners.




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Posted by :- rtbaron June 20
Posts: 9

Peliminary roof test.....also used the wood angle pieces for the trim around
the freight doors....













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admin June 20
Posts: 59

looking awesome... man that sucker must be huge!
Brett

972-618-5563
sierrawestscalemodels.com


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rtbaron June 20
Posts: 9

Brett,
My base is 31" x 35". Not too bad considering all the activity going on.
This is probably my limit in a diorama like this. I'm saving a base for the
sawmill which is 24" x 48".



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Karl.A June 20
Posts: 60

Very impressive work Richard, keep the updates coming!

Karl.A

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hoN3_rr June 20
Posts: 27

Love the rubber band 'chains' holding the wood on the flats.

I too have to say "WOW" .... this is something!



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rtbaron June 22
Posts: 9


almost time for the ground work....






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rtbaron 10:10AM
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Pitch and tar tank. Used disks cut using hole saw on a dirll press.
Covered with 2x6 and used a copper band.







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Karl.A

Looks great Richard, and an ingenious method.

Karl.A

rtbaron

Testing the height and localtion of scaffolding . Poles are 6x6 with
horizontal bracing 4x6.

rtbaron

Almost ready for glueing down the dirt in the yard build. Put brass rods in the
keel and supports so the ship can be easily taken off and not damaged. Will put
back in place when ready for scaffolding.

admin

this is really gonna look incredible...

rtbaron

Finished the base coat (Dirt) for the scenery. Time to work on the
building details unitl I await for the remaining equipment orders.

rtbaron

Karl.A

Really impressive work Richard, I'm 'almost' as excited to see the next pics as if I were building it myself....
It's coming together beautifully!!

I hope your order comes in soon so that we can see more.

Karl.A

Jerry

This is really an impressive build Richard.

Getting close to water are we??

Jerry

rtbaron

Freight Doors....used a 1/8" model airplane grade plywood-5 ply for stability.
On top put 1x6 boards and glued into position.

rtbaron

Trying out a sign with letters from Blair Line......

rtbaron

admin

I like the sign - I am guessing this will go where the lettering is in the ho kit?

Wes

That sign is great. The anchor is a nice touch too.

rtbaron

Might put the sign on the front roof of the sawmill.....????

The sign is too big to go on the main building where the lettering
is on the HO kit.

admin

that might look really good on the saw roof....

Karl.A

Great looking sign Richard, I'll be interested to see how it looks on the saw shed roof. The sign framing looks very precisely done.

Karl.A

rtbaron

Finished sign...time to start planning the scaffolding..

rtbaron

Started scaffolding. This project is loaded with details, nice job
Brett.....

admin

thanks... you are translating it very nicely to large scale... thanks also to Dave Revelia for his diorama that inspired the boat building scene...

rtbaron

Latest pics....

rtbaron

Karl.A

Very nice Richard, the scraps and boat area look great and the plan rack is as precise as ever.

Karl.A

rtbaron

Thanks Karl, appreciate the kind words....

rtbaron

Office stairs and deck. Had to make my own lattice work out of wood.

Karl.A

That lattice work looks time consuming, but you pulled it off exceptionally.

Stairways and porch bring that whole area together perfectly....

Karl.A

admin

love this corner - captured it perfectly!