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Title: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 13, 2020, 06:32:28 PM

Hi All::

Started this one yesterday. Here's A progress shot of the first wall build.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 13, 2020, 07:15:56 PM

Wow, the framing looks great.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 13, 2020, 08:16:52 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks much appreciated. Siding is next.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on October 13, 2020, 11:51:06 PM

Nice framing Karl.

This should keep you out of trouble for a few days!!

You know three guys who built this kid won Best of Show!! I'm sure your up to the task at hand.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 14, 2020, 06:55:13 AM

These kind of kits intrigue me, looking forward to the build.

-Steven

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: EricQuebec on October 14, 2020, 07:45:41 AM

I will follow.
this kit is in my stash too.
Eric

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on October 14, 2020, 08:35:10 AM

First the Mine, now the Mill.....two of the favorite kits in my stash.....I'll be cheering you along Karl. :)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: sdrees on October 14, 2020, 10:03:10 PM

Are you going to do just the buildings or the whole diorama Karl? this one will try your patience and will not be one of those done in several weeks. Have fun and you will do a magnificent job.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: MAP on October 15, 2020, 06:44:53 AM

I'll be following along on this build. Looking good so far.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 15, 2020, 10:32:03 AM

Hey Jerry, Steven, Eric, Gregory, Steve D and Mark:

Hey Guys thanks for following along. I'm doing just the buildings as it has to be installed on my friend layout and we don't know where at this point. So the buildings have to be built and fit into the layout at A later date.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 15, 2020, 11:42:15 AM

Hey Guys:

got my first wall done. Here's A photo. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 15, 2020, 03:36:22 PM

Looks great Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 15, 2020, 03:55:30 PM

Beautiful Job Karl....Dennis

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 22, 2020, 04:34:25 PM

Hey Curt & Dennis:

Thanks for the great compliments guys. Today I finished up the Mill Main Floor. Next I have to add the carriage drive layout to the floor. here's A pic of the floor.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: nycjeff on October 23, 2020, 12:18:24 AM

Hello Karl, the main floor looks great. That's a lot of individual boards and I like the coloring. Jeff

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on October 23, 2020, 09:15:37 AM

Great progress on the build..... 8)

Karl.....here are two links to builds of this kit over on Railroad Line Forum I keep forgetting, might be of a good reference.....both are about 50/60 pages and loaded with photos.

Mike "The Runner" Engler and Elliott "ETinBH" Dueling Builds - "SWSM Twin Mills at Deer Creek"

http://www.railroad-line.com/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24460&whichpage=1 (http://www.railroad-line.com/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24460&whichpage=1)

Mike Chambers thread - "Sierra West's "Twin Mills" Construction Thread"

http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4895 (http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4895)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2020, 12:48:28 PM

Hey Jeff:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2020, 12:49:08 PM

Hey Greg:

thanks for the links. Very much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on October 23, 2020, 01:47:06 PM

Karl,
This build will make your name appear in the Craftsman Hall of Fame !
Bill Michaels is another modeler who completed this one...
Glad your retired !
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2020, 03:10:04 PM

Hey Tommy:

Yeah I'm glad I'm retired to. Legs have been added to the floor. Next is bracing Carriage Drive layout has also been added to the top of the floor.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: engine909 on October 23, 2020, 04:42:01 PM

I believe Carl Laskey did a great job on this kit. As I am sure you will.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2020, 04:44:41 PM

Hey Engine 909:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2020, 04:45:52 PM

Hey Guys:

As I said above all 43 legs have been added as has all the bracing.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 23, 2020, 05:08:10 PM

Nice job on the platform.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on October 23, 2020, 06:14:47 PM

Subbed! Was thinking of picking this kit up myself.

Great job so far.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: nycjeff on October 25, 2020, 12:37:43 AM

Hello Karl, 43 legs and I don't know how many boards on the deck surface. Great job and I admire your patience. The deck looks wonderful. Can't wait to see how this develops. Jeff

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 25, 2020, 06:41:37 PM

Hey Curt, Rusty & Jeff:

Thanks for all the great compliments. much appreciated as always. I'm working on the sub floor now.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 26, 2020, 11:50:57 AM

Hey guys:

Finished the sub floor just now and next is the sorting platform. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 26, 2020, 03:50:29 PM

Hi All:

The sorting table is finished. It's even better than the sub floor. It has 60 legs. Here's a few pics.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: jerryrbeach on October 26, 2020, 04:01:12 PM

Karl,

Beautiful modeling! The slight color variations in the individual boards really makes both the sub floor and the deck really outstanding.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on October 26, 2020, 04:15:36 PM

I recently ordered O'Neills Fabrication and the Brass Foundry - my first SierraWest kits. Can't wait to start them now.

Karl, are you using Hunterline stains by chance? The boards do look great. You're making good progress!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 26, 2020, 04:28:03 PM

I'll second Jerry's comments, beautiful modeling.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 27, 2020, 06:49:21 PM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks. Much appreciated as always.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 27, 2020, 06:51:45 PM

Hey Rusty & Curt:

Thanks for the great compliments as always. Finished the Left & right walls today. they are A&I Stain and Dry-Brushed with reefer white as peeling paint. Here's A pic.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 27, 2020, 06:53:05 PM

Hey Rusty:

I am using Black India Ink and Dry-brushed with Floquil Reefer White.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 02, 2020, 11:57:40 AM

Hey Guys:

Here is what I have done so far. Hope it looks OK.

karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Dennis Bourey on November 02, 2020, 12:40:34 PM

Very nice job Karl. I love the roughness for the siding.....Dennis

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 02, 2020, 03:08:12 PM

Great looking build.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: sdrees on November 02, 2020, 03:17:28 PM

This build is coming along very nice Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: nycjeff on November 02, 2020, 06:08:47 PM

Hello Karl, I'm liking your build, although it seems more like a scratchbuilt board by board build than a kit. Great job on the weathering and aging. Jeff

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: WigWag Workshop on November 04, 2020, 07:08:34 AM

The build is coming along nicely Karl!

-Steven

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 04, 2020, 07:24:27 PM

Hey Dennis, Curt, Steve, Jeff and Steven:

Thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated as always. Jeff yes the whole kit is board by board. Very time consuming. Dennis glad you like how the siding looks.

Thanks Again Guys:

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 05, 2020, 02:42:27 PM

Hey guys:

Finished up the Boiler House Walls and am working on the floor. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on November 06, 2020, 08:17:26 AM

I see your up to your usual outstanding modeling.

Great coloring on those walls.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 06, 2020, 10:36:34 AM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks Buddy. Here's A progress photo. Finished the walls and floor of the Boiler House.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 09, 2020, 09:46:54 AM

Hi All:

Working on the Rough Drying shed. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on November 09, 2020, 10:42:24 AM

Karl

Somehow I missed this thread - I'm late to the party but I will be following along. Looks great so far.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on November 09, 2020, 10:59:41 AM

Looking great, Karl. Do you know if most of SierraWest kits are this intense? It seems more sticks and glue than laser cut parts. Not that I'm complaining of course - especially as I'm soon due to receive the Brass Foundry and O'Neills!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 09, 2020, 12:08:24 PM

Looks great Karl, I've always been leary of trying a build where you build the framing then build the walls board by board.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on November 09, 2020, 12:49:16 PM

Looking great, Karl.

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 23, 2020, 12:36:21 PM

Hi All:

Here's A few progress shots. This is the Old Mill Dock & Flat car table. On to the flat car ramp and the deck.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Dennis Bourey on November 23, 2020, 12:37:10 PM

Gorgeous my friend(WOW)...Dennis

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on November 23, 2020, 12:47:08 PM

A fine job my friend. Thanks for the update!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 23, 2020, 03:19:56 PM

Great looking modeling Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 23, 2020, 04:41:28 PM

Hey Dennis, Jerry & Curt:

Hey guys thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 29, 2020, 07:22:33 PM

Hi All:

Here's A few progress shots. This is front dock and flat car table. Attached to it is the Flat car Ramp. On to the Flat Car Deck. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 29, 2020, 07:23:49 PM

Very nice Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: sdrees on November 29, 2020, 08:44:15 PM

great work Karl!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 29, 2020, 08:48:26 PM

Hey Curt & Steve:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on November 30, 2020, 08:24:43 AM

Looking good Karl.....I'm enjoying seeing you put this monster together. 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on November 30, 2020, 09:31:29 AM

Your work continues to amaze me

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on November 30, 2020, 09:39:38 AM

Very inspiring. Your work is just so... solid. Wonderful stuff.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ReadingBob on November 30, 2020, 10:43:14 AM

Looks great Karl! Keep the pictures coming. :D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on November 30, 2020, 11:48:55 AM

Nice precise work!! Great job on this one Karl.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on November 30, 2020, 01:12:56 PM

Nice work, Karl.

Looks great!

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 02, 2020, 04:26:53 PM

Hey Greg, Bob D, Rusty, Bob B, Jerry And Mark:

Thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated as always.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 02, 2020, 04:28:07 PM

Hi All:

Got A little more finished today. Here's A photo of the finished Dry Rollway.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 02, 2020, 04:43:12 PM

Looks great Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 03, 2020, 07:59:30 AM

Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 04, 2020, 04:31:57 PM

Hi All:

Finished the oil tank today. The instructions call for plastic tubing for the legs. I used wood as I wanted my frame all to look the same. Next is the log Pond dock.

PS: It isn't crooked. It's the photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Dennis Bourey on December 04, 2020, 04:34:14 PM

I can't believe the Quality you guy's can do in HO Scale. Beautiful Karl....Dennis

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 04, 2020, 07:38:21 PM

Beautiful modeling Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: jerryrbeach on December 04, 2020, 10:00:48 PM

Karl,

Wonderful modeling. Weathering on the tank and the whole scene is "spot on" IMO. Love seeing your work.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on December 04, 2020, 10:18:32 PM

Absolutely gorgeous finishing on those parts. And the rest of the build as well.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on December 05, 2020, 09:26:00 AM

The wood legs are a great choice Karl.....they look much better than the pipes..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 06, 2020, 01:19:10 PM

Hey Dennis, Curt, Jerry, Bob Dye and Greg:

Thanks so much for all the great compliments. Much appreciated as always. Here's A progress pic of the Log Pone Dock and the Dynamite Shack Dock Decking.

Thanks for following along.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 07, 2020, 06:09:25 PM

Hi All:

Working on the Dynamite shack. Walls are painted. Door isn't quite finished yet. Walls are stained with A&I then dry-brushed with Floquil Zinc Chromate. As I said have to finish the door Then on to assembly of the walls. Then I have to build the basew. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 07, 2020, 08:10:16 PM

Hi All:

Here is the assembled building on it's floor. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: NKP768 on December 08, 2020, 04:51:28 PM

As always Karl ......most excellent.

Doug

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on December 08, 2020, 07:44:39 PM

You are certainly selling this kit to me!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 08, 2020, 08:17:22 PM

Hey Doug & Rusty Robot:

Hey Guys thank for the great compliments. Much appreciated as always.

Kark

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 09, 2020, 09:29:35 AM

Hi All:

Here's finished pics of the Dynamite Shack. Hope it looks OK. I thought the shingles looked to nice so I used A Paper Creek corrugated roof instead.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 09, 2020, 09:50:37 AM

Hi All:

Working on the Boat House. Lots of cutting and fitting. Probably take a few days to finish it.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on December 09, 2020, 11:47:26 AM

Shack is perfect don't change a thing!!!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 09, 2020, 12:32:36 PM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 09, 2020, 05:23:33 PM

Hi All:

Started the boat house today. I used A&I on the walls then dry-brushed it with Craft Smart paint. It doesn't have A color name on the bottle. Here's A photo hope it looks OK.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on December 09, 2020, 05:26:29 PM

Karl,

Just getting caught up on the build. Beautiful job so far and the shack is dynamite!

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 09, 2020, 06:31:37 PM

Hey Tom:

Glad you like how it is coming out. Thanks for the compliment. Hope you guys are feeling better. Please keep us posted.

Thanks again:

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 11, 2020, 04:40:59 PM

Hi All:

boathouse Walls are built and assembled along with it's windows. I added trim around the doors and also added1/16th In. angles to the corners for a neater appearance.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 11, 2020, 05:23:57 PM

Very nice Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 12, 2020, 11:53:52 AM

Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on December 12, 2020, 12:33:26 PM

All these individual elements make me really look forward to seeing the whole thing together. How far along do you think you are with the kit?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: nycjeff on December 12, 2020, 04:17:31 PM

Hello Karl, I'm with Rusty, there sure are a lot of sub-assemblies to this kit and it will be great to see them all come together. Jeff

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 13, 2020, 11:37:01 AM

Hey Rusty & Jeff:

I'd say I'm close to halfway through it. I will not be putting it on A diorama as we don't know where it is going on the layout. So my friend asked me to build it W/O the diorama.

Thanks for following along.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 13, 2020, 11:41:36 PM

Hi All:

got A fair amount of work done today on the Boathouse. I wanted A more weathered roof so I added A paper Creek tar paper roof. Structure is glued to it base. I also added gable trim not included in the kit. Hope it looks OK. On to the dock details.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Janbouli on December 14, 2020, 04:30:46 AM

Great color and weathering , looking good Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on December 14, 2020, 07:30:29 AM

Karl

Really looking nice - I hope you will follow-up with pictures of all the structures installed on the layout.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on December 14, 2020, 08:41:37 AM

Great progress Karl..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 14, 2020, 09:03:09 AM

Great coloring and neat shed. Being on legs makes it more interesting.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: jerryrbeach on December 14, 2020, 09:50:46 AM

Karl,

Great job on the shed, love everything about it!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on December 14, 2020, 10:08:07 AM

Great weathering on that roof Karl.

I like the trim nice addition to the building.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 14, 2020, 05:47:40 PM

Hey Jan, John, Greg,Curt, Jerry B, & Jerry:

Hey Guys thanks for all the great compliments. Very much appreciated. God only knows when it will be put on the layout. He is still mostly laying track.

Karl

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on December 15, 2020, 11:42:33 AM

Really nice colouring, Karl - looks great.

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 16, 2020, 07:46:14 AM

Hey Mark:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on December 16, 2020, 11:09:07 AM

Karl,
Keep adding the bracing...the heavy snow will soon be out your way...
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ReadingBob on December 16, 2020, 11:12:11 AM

The boat house looks wonderfully decrepit. I love it! :D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on December 16, 2020, 05:31:51 PM

Karl,

Looks fantastically nasty, great job on the weathering.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: nycjeff on December 17, 2020, 08:56:53 AM

Hey Karl, I'm with everyone else, a great looking build. I loved the boat house- good colors, weathering and just the right level of aging. Jeff

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 09:39:59 AM

Hey Tom, Bob, Tom and Jeff:

Thanks for all the great compliments. They are very much appreciated as always.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 09:40:56 AM

Hey Guys:

Here's A pic of the Boathouse with the detail castings added.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ReadingBob on December 24, 2020, 10:29:53 AM

That looks awesome Karl! :D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 11:36:04 AM

hey Bob:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on December 24, 2020, 12:23:57 PM

Looks good. How do you get that black oily look on the castings?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on December 24, 2020, 03:41:06 PM

Looks great, Karl.

I really like the weathered blue.

Are you planning on adding rafter tails?

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on December 24, 2020, 03:55:18 PM

Karl,

Love it. Rafter details will really set it apart.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 05:21:17 PM

Hey Bob D:

I will assume you are most likely talking about the boats. That is the way the A&I stain dried.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 05:23:59 PM

Hey Mark & Tom:

Hadn't thought about rafter tails. Maybe I will do that. anyway thanks for the great compliments.

Karl

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on December 24, 2020, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 05:21:17 PM
Hey Bob D:

I will assume you are most likely talking about the boats. That is the way the A&I stain dried.

Karl

I was asking about the shelving unit, barrels, gas bottles, etc. I am guessing your A&I stain?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2020, 06:57:53 PM

Hey Bob:

You are correct. All they have on them is A&I stain.

Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 31, 2020, 05:35:33 PM

Hey Guys:

Here's A photo of the finished Sawdust Conveyor.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 31, 2020, 06:29:05 PM

That looks awesome.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on December 31, 2020, 06:34:45 PM

I agree with Curt! :)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 31, 2020, 07:00:10 PM

Hey Curt & Craig:

Thanks for the great compliments.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 17, 2021, 11:59:16 PM

Hi All:

Been working on the Slab Bin Walls. Here's A progress picture.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on January 18, 2021, 09:49:21 AM

Karl,

Ditto my friend to all the above great comments.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 18, 2021, 12:49:22 PM

Walls look great, Karl.

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on January 18, 2021, 07:32:43 PM

Karl

This build is looking great. I love the weathering.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: madharry on January 19, 2021, 06:35:09 AM

Karl I love the boathouse weathering and especially the colour. Well done!
Mike

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 27, 2021, 12:04:24 PM

Hey Tom, Mark, John & Mike:

thanks for all the great compliment. Much appreciated as always.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 27, 2021, 12:06:07 PM

Hey Guys:

Here's where I am on the slab bin:

This is all board by board and quite A bit of work. Here's A photo of it so far.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 27, 2021, 02:34:34 PM

Looks awesome Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on January 27, 2021, 08:37:30 PM

Karl beautiful weathering!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 28, 2021, 03:21:59 PM

Hey Curt & Jerry:

Thanks for the compliments much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 29, 2021, 04:51:22 PM

Hi All:

Got the legs on the slab bin. Here's A pic.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 29, 2021, 05:10:42 PM

Looking sweet, Karl.

There's some nice variation in colour in your timberwork. Looks great.

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 29, 2021, 05:25:48 PM

Looks great Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 29, 2021, 05:46:14 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on January 31, 2021, 06:18:19 PM

Karl,
Checked out the dynamite shack, log pond dock, sawdust conveyor, that beautiful boathouse and the board by board slab bin...5 stars sir !!!
Keep the updates coming...
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 04, 2021, 09:03:41 AM

Hey Tom:

Thanks buddy appreciate the compliment. Will keep the pics flowing.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 04, 2021, 09:05:20 AM

Hi All:

Here is a progress pic on the slab bin. Operators platform and ladder have been installed.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on February 04, 2021, 09:12:20 AM

Great progress/modeling Karl..... 8) Is this one going on Jon's layout?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 04, 2021, 12:31:34 PM

Hey Greg:

Yes it will be on Jon's RR. It is one of his kits.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: madharry on February 04, 2021, 12:44:58 PM

Karl great modelling as usual. I love the colours and the roof on the dynamite shack was the right choice.
Mike :)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on February 04, 2021, 03:13:43 PM

Quote from: postalkarl on February 04, 2021, 12:31:34 PM
Hey Greg:

Yes it will be on Jon's RR. It is one of his kits.

Karl

Hi Karl.....will he have a timber area with logging operations or will it be just the mill area?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 05, 2021, 05:49:54 PM

Hey Greg:

Don't know how it will be installed at this point.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on February 05, 2021, 09:42:41 PM

Excellent as always

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 06, 2021, 08:38:50 AM

Hey Mike & Bob:

Thanks as always much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2021, 01:48:24 PM

Hi All:

Here's A progress shot of the finished A frame and the Dock. I added finishing pieces at the top of the A Frame.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 01, 2021, 04:20:28 PM

Hi All:

Here's A progress shot of the tool shed. On to the Donkey Shed. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: SteveCuster on March 01, 2021, 04:23:24 PM

Looks great Karl! Lots of parts to this kit.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 01, 2021, 04:28:03 PM

Hey Steve:

Thanks buddy. Yep there's plenty more parts to go troo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2021, 02:13:14 AM

Hi All:

Got the tool shed done tonight. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 14, 2021, 10:55:36 AM

Hey All:

Still working on this. Lot to do yet. I'm working on the 2nd little building for this floor.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on March 14, 2021, 11:07:29 AM

Great work, Karl. Love seeing this one come together.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on March 14, 2021, 11:38:31 AM

Karl

This is coming along nicely. Great modeling.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on March 14, 2021, 11:51:21 AM

Karl your usual high quality work!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 14, 2021, 04:12:27 PM

Hey Craig, John & Jerry:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl S

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 17, 2021, 02:29:50 PM

Hi All:

Here's A progress shot on the unloading platform. The casting is not painted yet.

Karl S.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on March 17, 2021, 05:39:55 PM

Karl,

Beautiful work on Twin Mills. The wood color looks very natural/real.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 18, 2021, 03:19:52 AM

Hey Tom:

Thank you so much.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on March 18, 2021, 09:17:13 AM

Karl that will be one of how many castings to be painted???

Precision work as usual.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on March 18, 2021, 09:30:57 AM

This is going to look great in the log unloading area Karl..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on March 25, 2021, 05:55:56 PM

Hey Jerry & Greg:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated. Yep bunch of castings to paint.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2021, 03:50:19 PM

Hey Guys:

Hope to get back to work on this one tomorrow.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on April 16, 2021, 02:39:25 PM

I just got my "signature edition" version of this kit in the mail today! Wow... quite incredible how much wood is included.

Now I need to get my hands on some Douglas Fir branches for those logs! (not sure I can wait until Christmas to butcher the tree!)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2021, 09:33:44 AM

Hey Craig:

I haven't checked this yet but someone said to go to the Pet Store and check out bird perches.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on April 17, 2021, 11:14:14 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on April 17, 2021, 09:33:44 AM
Hey Craig:

I haven't checked this yet but someone said to go to the Pet Store and check out bird perches.

Karl

Aren't you afraid they'll start nesting?? ;)

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on April 18, 2021, 01:25:33 PM

Karl,
Looks great.
Keep the pictures coming.
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on April 26, 2021, 02:38:16 PM

Hey Tom:

Thanks much buddy. I'm working on the pulleys on the A frame. It's A bit of work so it may tak a little time.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on April 28, 2021, 09:19:41 AM

Hey Jerry:

They might start nesting. You never kno what birds are gonna do.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: John B on April 29, 2021, 07:48:46 AM

Karl,
I know this is going to great when your'e done. Just for kicks have you ever built the SSLtd Jennings Lumber yard. I've had mine in my "next" area for over 6 years now...kind of intimidated to make the first cut of wood. Keep the pictures coming. I had the Twin Mills kit; but not the space to put it in.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on April 29, 2021, 08:55:37 PM

Karl

You are doing a great job on this build - as always. I like the wood color, too.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on June 02, 2021, 06:47:12 PM

Any news on this of late??

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 03, 2021, 03:40:34 AM

Hey John B.;

Nope never built that kit. Well maybe you should get it out and build it.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on June 03, 2021, 02:35:42 PM

Quote from: Jerry on June 02, 2021, 06:47:12 PM
Any news on this of late??

Jerry

Ditto from here also.

Tom

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Pennman on June 09, 2021, 10:00:38 AM

Hey Karl,

It's been a while since I have been active, and I just looked at all of your structures in this thread,
and I have to say your modeling is still top notch. I like what you have done so far, and I hope you
continue at some point. Great work.

Rich

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 09, 2021, 02:11:58 PM

Hey Tom& rich:

Thanks for the compliments. I will be getting back to it.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 11, 2021, 03:18:02 PM

Hey Guys:

got A little more work done. Here's A progress pic.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on June 19, 2021, 08:36:19 AM

Nice work Karl!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 21, 2021, 04:34:02 AM

Hi Jerry:

Thanks for the compliment. I have a little more to go on this.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on June 21, 2021, 01:41:50 PM

Karl,

Wonderful build. Very impressive work. Looking forward to more photos.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on June 21, 2021, 03:57:02 PM

Looking really nice, Karl.

Cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Keep It Rusty on June 21, 2021, 08:50:24 PM

The time and care over this kit is inspiring! Then again, if there's ever any kit to take your time with it's not only Brett's, but also his Sawmills. Still following along with great interest!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 25, 2021, 08:50:28 AM

Hey Tom, mark & Craig:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 25, 2021, 08:56:16 AM

Hi All:

finished up this part of the build. Here's A few pics.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on June 25, 2021, 09:01:34 AM

That's what we like to see from you progress.

Great job on this section of the big kit!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on June 25, 2021, 09:20:23 AM

Good job Karl..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on June 25, 2021, 10:06:07 AM

Karl,

Most excellent my friend.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tct855 on June 25, 2021, 04:34:16 PM

Special K~,
Excellent job my friend! Very Cool indeed!
Thanx Thom...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHbTdzBH24

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: sdrees on June 25, 2021, 05:13:22 PM

Looks very nice Karl!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on June 29, 2021, 06:43:12 PM

Hey Jerry, Gregory, Tom, Thom, And Steve:

Hey Guys thanks so much for all the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on July 09, 2021, 05:24:17 PM

Hi All:

Finished the Log Brow today. Was quite A bit of work and took several days. Went to hardware store and bought A 3/16th round file from the chain saw dept. Used this to file the half round holes for the dow rod to fit in. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on July 09, 2021, 06:02:01 PM

Karl very nice indeed. Great idea with the file to do the cut outs!

I hope you told in the chain saw dept. what you were going to use it for!! ;)

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on July 11, 2021, 09:43:14 AM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks for the great compliment. I did tell them what I was going to used the file for. I didin't have much effect.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on July 13, 2021, 01:15:23 PM

Karl.
This large project just keeps moving along at a great pace...
The end is in site before the year ends....
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on July 13, 2021, 01:45:35 PM

Karl,

Most impressive as always. Well done.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on July 13, 2021, 06:28:36 PM

Hey Tommie and Tom:

Thanks for the compliments much appreciated. Finished the Sorting Table today. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 04, 2021, 03:27:16 PM

Hey Guys:

Here's A progress shot of what I've finished lately.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on August 04, 2021, 05:41:57 PM

Looks great Karl. I was contemplating buying this kit but I was afraid my skills weren't good enough.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on August 04, 2021, 09:45:12 PM

Good to see an update! Your moving along on this and doing a mighty fine job!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on August 05, 2021, 07:34:05 AM

Good looking transfer table Karl.....lots of lumber in that little gem..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 06, 2021, 12:47:15 PM

Hey Curt, Jerry & Craig:

hey guys thanks for all the great compliments.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on August 06, 2021, 04:52:09 PM

Karl,

What a great looking sorting table/track. Looking forward to more of your fantastic work.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 07, 2021, 01:51:18 AM

Hey Tom:

thanks buddy. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Opa George on August 07, 2021, 04:01:25 PM

Beautiful work as always, Karl. I was just catching up and reviewing what you've done. I really like this one.

--Opa George

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on August 09, 2021, 04:22:41 PM

Karl,
Sorting table looks great !
Thanks for sharing these updates...
Tommy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 10, 2021, 07:50:53 PM

Hey George & Tom:

Thanks so much for the compliments. Glad to have you along for the ride.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 11, 2021, 04:35:07 PM

Hi All:

Finished the dam walls and retaining walls to day. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on August 11, 2021, 04:47:48 PM

They look great.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 12, 2021, 09:24:46 AM

hey Curt:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Lynnb on August 22, 2021, 02:00:47 PM

Fantastic work as usual.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on August 22, 2021, 08:10:07 PM

Looking good, my friend. That is one big build.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 25, 2021, 10:03:52 AM

Hey Lynn & John:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 25, 2021, 10:04:54 AM

Hey Guys:

Ok here's the next project. It is the log haul. Here's the template.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on August 27, 2021, 10:15:41 PM

Karl wonderful work on this one.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on August 29, 2021, 07:19:17 AM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks buddy. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Mike Engler on September 10, 2021, 01:18:31 AM

I haven't posted in a couple of years and you are still cranking away on this one. I remember when you would knock one of these off in about a week. Really nice job pal- I told you this would be a fun one!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 15, 2021, 03:38:08 PM

Hey Mike:

Yeah Thanks buddy. It sure is A fun one.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 15, 2021, 03:53:44 PM

Hi All:

Here's A progress pic on the Log Haul.

Karl S.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: deemery on September 15, 2021, 04:25:53 PM

Gee, Karl, you're not done yet?? You're one of our fastest workers ;D

Coming along really great!

dave

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 15, 2021, 07:15:07 PM

Hey Dave:

Glad you like how its coming out. Been slacking off A little bit. Getting back to work tomorrow.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on September 16, 2021, 08:52:08 AM

Hard to believe they made a kit to slow you down!! ;)

I think it's just a wonderful build so far!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on September 16, 2021, 09:31:23 AM

This has been a complex project, but you have been making excellent progress Karl. Looking forward to your future posts. :)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 16, 2021, 02:47:12 PM

Hey Jerry & Greg:

thanks for your posts. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Opa George on September 20, 2021, 09:42:34 AM

Agree with everyone, Karl--looking excellent! A very involved kit, indeed.
--Opa George

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 20, 2021, 10:38:38 PM

Hey George:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 24, 2021, 03:21:35 PM

Hey Guys:

Finished the bents for the log haul Walkway.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 24, 2021, 04:09:52 PM

Looking good Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2021, 01:42:21 AM

Hey Curt:

thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on September 25, 2021, 09:42:27 AM

Karl I can the logs making there way up to the saw now!!

Great work as usual.

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: John B on September 25, 2021, 06:07:31 PM

Quote from: postalkarl on December 13, 2020, 11:41:36 PM
Hi All:

got A fair amount of work done today on the Boathouse. I wanted A more weathered roof so I added A paper Creek tar paper roof. Structure is glued to it base. I also added gable trim not included in the kit. Hope it looks OK. On to the dock details.

Karl,

Great looking Boathouse. I have some of the Paper Creek tar paper roof sheets; did you do anything to them before or after gluing them on? A&I, chalks, mate finish? I'm kind of hesitant on using them; they look to glossy

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2021, 03:40:49 AM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks for the compliment much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2021, 03:42:47 AM

Hey John B:

Is your post in the right spot. It's from over A year ago. Let me know OK.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: John B on September 26, 2021, 09:23:40 AM

I did a search for Paper Creek products and your post came up. I sent you a private message about the same thing. I thought this thread would catch your eye. Sure would like some hints on how you made the Paper Creek roof look so nice

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Lynnb on September 26, 2021, 03:48:37 PM

Bents look great , will you drill holes for the NBW's?

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on September 29, 2021, 01:48:14 PM

Hey Lynn:

Thanks buddy much appreciated. The side bracing has been added. Here's A pic.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 13, 2021, 04:16:00 PM

Hey Lynnb:

There are no NBW's in the instructions. But it's A good Idea and I will install them. I do not drill holes I just glue em on.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Lynnb on October 18, 2021, 10:39:34 AM

They look good and solid. I find I have much better luck drilling just the right sized hole , dab of glue and the nbw with just a short stem slips right in.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 19, 2021, 01:21:57 PM

Hey Lynn:

thanks much appreciated. 3 more sections to go on the log slide.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: vinceg on October 19, 2021, 01:27:08 PM

Wow, that's a lot of work. Nice job, Karl. Looks great.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 19, 2021, 02:45:58 PM

Very nice Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 19, 2021, 04:12:31 PM

Hey Vince:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 19, 2021, 04:13:11 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks very much.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Lynnb on October 20, 2021, 01:25:33 AM

Coming along nicely.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on October 27, 2021, 09:28:27 AM

Hey Lynn:

Thanks very much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on October 27, 2021, 12:31:08 PM

Karl nice work on the board coloring. Waiting for the logs to make there way up to the saw!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: ACL1504 on October 27, 2021, 04:44:22 PM

Karl,

Great job! This is going to be one very nice complex when finished. To quote you, "Can't wait to see it finished!"

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: S&S RR on October 29, 2021, 10:31:02 PM

Karl

Looking great! Like Tom I can't wait to see it finished.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on October 30, 2021, 09:20:42 AM

This is turning into quite a project Karl.....and you're driving everybody crazy waiting for the final reveal. ;)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 02, 2021, 04:46:29 PM

Hey Tom, John & Gregg:

Thanks for the great compliments. Got the top of the log haul finished. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PaulS on November 02, 2021, 06:21:14 PM

Looking forward to seeing your finished diorama. Keep the pictures flowing.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 02, 2021, 07:27:48 PM

Nice job Karl. Forgive me I thought you were building the Sierra West coal tipple.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 03, 2021, 09:41:56 AM

Hi Paul:

At the request of my buddy I will not be building A finished diorama as we don't know where it is going to be placed on the RR. Thanks for your interest.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 03, 2021, 09:43:18 AM

Hey Curt:

Thanks my friend much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on November 03, 2021, 10:58:52 AM

Carl your usual perfection! I'm sure wherever he puts it on the layout it will be an outstanding focal point!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PaulS on November 03, 2021, 05:14:05 PM

Oh okay and you're welcome

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 04, 2021, 01:31:03 PM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks buddy. I'm sure it will along with all the other buildings I built for his RR.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 04, 2021, 01:32:02 PM

Hey Paul:

Thanks much.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 11, 2021, 04:52:29 PM

Hi All:

Here's A progress photo. Got the chain wheel installed.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on November 11, 2021, 07:40:31 PM

Looks great Karl. I can't wait to see it all complete.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on November 12, 2021, 11:23:26 AM

One step at a time. Glad your taking your time with this one there is so many great details that need to be done!!

And you've mastered them beautifully so far!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 13, 2021, 03:30:58 PM

Hey Curt & Jerry:

Thanks guys much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Lynnb on November 14, 2021, 02:21:41 PM

This kit is very intimidating given you have been as far as you have gotten, normally you would have been showing the finished results. :)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on November 15, 2021, 06:59:15 PM

Hey Lynn:

Yeah it's A difficult kit. But I will get there sooner or later. Thanks for the reply.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 07, 2021, 04:53:19 PM

Hey Guys:

Been working on the Log Deck. I requires some code 55 rail. Couldn't find any. So I called one of our hobby shops and asked about Z-Scale track hoping it would be code 55. I got A piece and its Code 59. Guess what it is gonna get used. Nobody will ever know except you guys. Oh well. Hopefully some prigress tomorrow.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: deemery on December 07, 2021, 07:35:55 PM

What's 0.04 among friends?

dave

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on December 09, 2021, 10:18:08 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on December 07, 2021, 04:53:19 PM
Hey Guys:

Been working on the Log Deck. I requires some code 55 rail. Couldn't find any. So I called one of our hobby shops and asked about Z-Scale track hoping it would be code 55. I got A piece and its Code 59. Guess what it is gonna get used. Nobody will ever know except you guys. Oh well. Hopefully some prigress tomorrow.

Karl

The sad part is that I have a bunch of code 55 in both flex and sticks plus some code 40, but it cost a bundle to ship the stuff. Looking forward to your progress.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 21, 2021, 01:34:51 PM

Hey Guys:

Found the siz rail I needed. using A piece of Z-Scale track. Here's where I am at this point.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 21, 2021, 03:45:26 PM

Hey Guys:

Here is A progress photo. Legs and shaft support box have been added.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on December 21, 2021, 04:02:32 PM

Karl nice and neat! Logs should start rolling in the next step...

Have a Merry Christmas!!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 21, 2021, 04:31:59 PM

Great modeling Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 21, 2021, 05:49:02 PM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 21, 2021, 05:51:19 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks much to you also.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 22, 2021, 12:38:23 PM

Hi guys:

I just checking my computer. I'm reposting 2 photos to see if all is working.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 22, 2021, 12:39:19 PM

OK looks like PC is working.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 22, 2021, 12:54:06 PM

Hey All:

truing one more just checking.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 22, 2021, 12:54:49 PM

Hey All:

OK I'm happy.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on December 22, 2021, 06:59:48 PM

It's good to be happy!!! :) ;D

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 22, 2021, 09:48:32 PM

Hey Jerry:

Yes it is.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 24, 2021, 01:36:27 PM

Hi
All:

Here's A Progress shot.

LKARL

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 28, 2021, 09:30:09 AM

Hi All:

Just trying to post A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 28, 2021, 09:30:51 AM

Hi All:

OK it worked.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 28, 2021, 09:49:24 AM

Trying another picture.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 28, 2021, 09:49:57 AM

Ok it worked.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 30, 2021, 02:59:10 PM

Trying another test pic.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on December 30, 2021, 03:32:25 PM

Very nice Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on December 30, 2021, 03:58:04 PM

You passed the test Karl..... ;D

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on December 30, 2021, 05:20:39 PM

Hey Jerry:

Yes it is good to be happy.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 04, 2022, 04:19:52 PM

Hey Guys:

Ok here is A corrected photo of the log assembled. here is the corrected photo.

KARL

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 06, 2022, 01:09:52 PM

Hy Guys:

Here's an updated pic of the log haul.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 06, 2022, 01:14:23 PM

Very well done meticulous modeling.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 06, 2022, 01:16:43 PM

Hey curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on January 07, 2022, 02:13:21 PM

Very nice Karl. Precise joinery for sure!

Jerry

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Oldguy on January 08, 2022, 10:23:14 AM

Well done!

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 14, 2022, 11:29:17 AM

Hi All:

OK I'm posting another practice photo. Ok I think I have this down now.

Thanks

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 15, 2022, 02:51:59 PM

Hey Guys:

Ok here is where I am. log haul mechanism operating parts. Waiting for A part from Sierra West but I think I can do some of the assembly. Here's A photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 15, 2022, 02:53:19 PM

Hi All:

PS: Waiting for the Chain Sprocket.

KARL

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 15, 2022, 04:14:41 PM

Excellent Karl.

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 15, 2022, 04:43:58 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: GPdemayo on January 15, 2022, 09:33:35 PM

Nice piece of modeling Karl..... 8)

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 19, 2022, 03:35:09 PM

Hi All:

here's A progress shot of the painted parts for the Log haul Mechanism.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 19, 2022, 04:13:10 PM

Hi All:

I dullcoated the parts. Had to go buy some.

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 26, 2022, 04:20:03 PM

Hey Guys:

Just want to let you know I've been working on the kit and hope to have A photo soon>

Karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: postalkarl on January 28, 2022, 03:44:25 PM

hi All:

Got the log haul mechanism completed. was quite A job. Here's A Pic. Hope it looks OK.

karl

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: deemery on January 28, 2022, 03:59:34 PM

It's my vague recollection that there was a lot of grease and then greasy sawdust around the gears when I visited a sawmill. This is coming along great, it's probably time to think about how much skungy weathering to add :-)

dave

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: cuse on January 29, 2022, 09:53:39 AM

Karl...you always do great work but this one is, piece by piece, bit by bit, really showcasing your abilities. Im enjoying this very much.

John

Title: Re: Sierra West Twin Mills Kit
Post by: Jerry on January 29, 2022, 12:40:06 PM

Well Karl I think you've finally met your match!!

And your doing one hell of a job! This is just a great way of showing your ability to do the hardest of kits.

Yes the gears will need some grease but you can always do that later in the build.

Jerry

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