Scratchbuilt Sand Tower

[DTI356]

Hey guys, Here's my latest scratchbuild project. A 1/29 scale version of DT&I's Flatrock,MI diesel era sand tower. The model is almost entirely plastic. The main support tube and storage tank are PVC plumbing pipe. The rest is Evergreen and Plastruct structural shapes. The expanded metal on the platform is the stuff available at any decent craft store. The ladder and safety cage are Plastruct assemblies. I worked from a scale drawing I made from several reference photos from various sources. As a wise farmer taught me many years ago...."plan your work, work your plan". Since I did the plan in MS Visio I am able to scale it to any size....this screen capture version is of a 1/48 scale drawing. " border="0" /> Here’s a few shots of where I am so far, still have to paint the cement base and build the outer support posts.
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Brian B.

[Jerry Barnes]

WOW, that is real nice work!

[PJM20]

Very impressice craftmanship! Great job and keep up the good work. - Peter

[DTI356]

Thanks guys

 Brian

[IRB Souther Engineer]

WOW!