Nice job, Chip! It looks amazing. Took a bunch of time, but I would say it was time well spent!
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
Looks good
I have plans for a lumber mill built over a deep lake with a flume that brings the logs up into the mill to be cut into boards after the bark is soaked off of them
Nice Thread
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Chuck Nice job, Chip! It looks amazing. Took a bunch of time, but I would say it was time well spent!
Thanks Chuck!
Everyone else--If you came here to see the photos, the final 5 are the last post of page 1.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Track fiddlerI have plans for a lumber mill built over a deep lake with a flume that brings the logs up into the mill to be cut into boards
So do I. With a four-track yard splitting up 6 rows of differnt-sized redwood and douglas fir lumber with a dedicated switcher to build boxcar loads.
Thanks for the cudos.
SpaceMouseSo, the question is, what would I do differently.
Hi Chip,
We are all our worst critics. I think that you have done a great job. The supposed flaws that you point out, like the width of the batons, do not detract from the very realistic appearance that the whole structure has. Personally, I like the white end walls, but they would look good in red too.
As for breaking parts off while you were trying to assemble the model, I would ask what glue you are using. I can't remember exactly what glue you used, but if you used CA I have found that CA joints in wood become very weak over time. I built a nice loading dock and ramp out of 1/4" balsa for the frame and pine for the decking. It was quite solid initially, but when I picked it up recently it basically fell apart.
In the future I will use yellow carpenter's glue for similar projects. If I am staining the wood I will make sure to do that first. The downside is that the carpenter's glue takes a comparatively long time to dry vs CA, so the assembly process will take much longer. That is a nuisance but it is a much better option than having your prized structures fall apart after a few years.
I have heard of people using both CA and carpenter's glue together. IIRC, the concept is to assemble the joint using carpenter's glue and then use a bit of CA to hold things in place while the carpenter's glue dries. Can anyone comment on that?
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
DaveAs for breaking parts off while you were trying to assemble the model, I would ask what glue you are using. I can't remember exactly what glue you used, but if you used CA I have found that CA joints in wood become very weak over time. I built a nice loading dock and ramp out of 1/4" balsa for the frame and pine for the decking. It was quite solid initially, but when I picked it up recently it basically fell apart.
It wasn't the glue--I use Elmer's Wood Glue--it's the fact that they are exposed with little reinforcement. Everytime you sand, paint, or do anything that requires you to keep the model firm, you have to reach around delicate structures, and if you slip, or rotate your wrist. Snap!!
You hear it rather than feel it. Snap! You have to stop everything to determine what broke and find whatever pieces are not still on the model.
Chip,
As Dave said, we are all our own worst critics. FWIW, in my opinion, the final product is very attractive and I wouldn't change a thing. The white walls provide nice contrast to the other colors of the railings and decking and make those features really stand out. Painting the walls the same color runs the risk of losing those details. Similarly, the overly thick battens (IMO) should be considered a happy accident. The shadows they create provide depth and texture to the structure and the weathering adds to the authenticity. I will be building my lumberyard from a kit and if it turns out half as nice as yours, I'll be VERY pleased.
Just my two cents...
Tim
Late to the model railroad party but playing catch-up.....
CapnCrunchFWIW, in my opinion, the final product is very attractive and I wouldn't change a thing. The white walls provide nice contrast to the other colors of the railings and decking and make those features really stand out. Painting the walls the same color runs the risk of losing those details. Similarly, the overly thick battens (IMO) should be considered a happy accident. The shadows they create provide depth and texture to the structure and the weathering adds to the authenticity.
LOL! I really didn't want to spend the morning painting it. I want to lay track.
I'm calling Meyer's Lumber done. I'm leaving it white.
As previously mentioned, the final photos are on the very end of page 1.
On to trackwork.