Started another small diorama. This one is of the oil bunker for the engine service module on the Horace and William Creek.
This is just a temporary home for the bunker and pump house. It will eventually, end up on the actual module.
This is mounted on a piece of pink foam measuring 11 1/4" width and 8" in depth.
Today, I mounted the ties, the rail and started putting down the dirt. The tank and pump house are not fastened down.
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The dirt is actual sifted dirt. It is wet here with the diluted white glue/water and dish detergent.
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More updates coming! NBW's, junk, oil drums, chain hoist, spout mechanism, puddles of oil, tank unloading hose, a few weeds here and there...etc!
Dave HWCRR
Seattle
I just added some of the details. Finished weathering the tank and piping.
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Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Moving right along!
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Little bit of posing here.
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Add a tree....sorry about the background clutter of my work area. It is distracting!
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Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Great build & scene Dave......thanks for sharing.....
Pretty cool stuff...
Thanx
Bob
Nice.
Jeff
Nice vignette.
Quote from: Dave K. on August 05, 2014, 05:06:54 PM
Nice vignette.
Don't know about a vignette - is that one of them faancy French wines?
But it is a
darn nice scene - Congrats, Dave, for the realism and details in this model!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Well thankyeeee for all the great comments and compliments everybody!
It is far from finished! Lots of details to add yet.
Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Nice scene can't wait to see it all together with the rest of the cool stuff your building. 8)
Thank you jbolen!
Today, I am going to add a patch of weeds behind the bunker using the method by Rick Reimer on his Ruphe and Tumbelle R.R. The only difference being, I will cut different lengths for a more uneven look. Many of you already know about this, but some may not.
I will post pics of the finished look.
Everything is after all, all in the details.
I have used this method before, with great results!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2rOO1hN8_U
Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Dave............
Wow............. very cool and way too easy..........
thanx
Bob
Hey Bob! Yes, it is very easy. But it takes just a little practice and it looks great.
Here are pics of things I finished on the diorama today.
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Here is the pic of the deep grass I did with the method in the above video.
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Just a few more of the details done today.
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Still waiting for the NBW's. Hope it doesn't fall down! :) :)
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Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Quote from: gnatshop on August 05, 2014, 06:53:07 PM
Quote from: Dave K. on August 05, 2014, 05:06:54 PM
Nice vignette.
Don't know about a vignette - is that one of them faancy French wines?
But it is a darn nice scene - Congrats, Dave, for the realism and details in this model!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Noooo....I know my wine. A vignette isn't wine Gnat. I think it's that stuff (other) people pour over salads before they eat 'em. Me? I prefer butter on my taters. :D
All kidding aside that is one really nice little scene! Kudos!
beautiful model and scene
Thank you Bob and Thom. It has been awhile since I last posted on this particular diorama. Well, I have never been one to let a sleeping dog lie. Not many model railroaders are, come to think of it. How many times have we decided our layouts were not big enough, or, hey, I could put in a new branch line over here?
Here is one of my sleeping dogs. I was just not satisfied with the look of this structure, sooooooo....
Added or changed:
Soldered brass rod hand rails. Ladder attitude changed from a leaner to being fastened. No longer the hinged spout. Moved the little crane assembly from the lower support to become the actual arm for the new way of getting oil from the tank to the loco.
Made a brass and plastic pulley for the chain, along with a hose. Now it can be swung out to supply the oil thirst of the locomotives.
Also, as I am going to be placing it between service tracks, I decided it would be a good idea to be able to supply from both sides of the bunker.
So, I built a new supply line from the bottom of the tank, out to both sides. Added a new valve, walkway and identical post. Now I have to build another pulley, ladder, add chain, supply hose, etc...
Am waiting for the NBW's. Once this is done, I am going to be forced to start on the sandhouse, along with finishing the thread on the turntable. Then the water tank, the enginehouse, the....whew! I have a lot of dogs!
Anyway, here are some pics of the new changes as they stand now on the oil bunker. Everyone says "more pictures," so here they are! Enjoy!! :D
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Here is the opposite side as of now. Today, I will be making the pulley, handrails and hose.
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Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Good morning everyone. As I stated a few days ago, I am on a four week vacation. Haven't had one in three years! It feels somewhat odd actually.
Anyway, not many travel plans. Am going to play catch up and put the finishing touches on a lot of the structures I have already built. I told you earlier in this thread that the remodeling of the oil bunker would allow it to sit between two lead tracks and would be able to service locos from both sides. I have finished all the NBW's and the service hoses. Here are the pics.
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Next, I am going to finish off the sandhouse.
When it is finished, I am going to start my engine service module. On it will be, eventually, everything needed to service steam locomotives. Maybe critters also.
Dave HWCRR
Seattle
Quite a change from the original. The hoses and chain really make it come alive.
Dave
It looks great! The details make a big difference.
The extra super detailing really makes this a great looking dio.
Tom ;D