Thanks for a wonderful build thread Bernd, with a fantastic result.

Stunning work Bernd.  Certainly not something I'd take on.
But you have always liked working in metal.  The windows are great.

Thanks Janbouli and Robert, much appreciated for the kind words.

To me metal is just a different medium to work with. You can cut it apart, shape it and put it back together again just like wood or styrene only using different type of tools.

More projects to post down the road.

Bernd

Bernd,
After re-reading your entire thread this morning, I have some thoughts regarding this type of modeling.
I will never build in metal, I probably will never buy a CNC machine, or a metal lathe, or a Suydam kit.
I did learn several tips that I can adapt to my way of modeling using other materials and the sequences
involved regarding "what to do and when" steps.
But, Your work is over the top and that engine house is a keeper. If by chance someone does end up with
this other than Dan, it will definitely be a foreground model!
Can't wait to see more of your expert projects.

Rich

Quote from: Pennman on February 01, 2025, 12:12:32 PMBernd,
After re-reading your entire thread this morning, I have some thoughts regarding this type of modeling.
I will never build in metal, I probably will never buy a CNC machine, or a metal lathe, or a Suydam kit.
I did learn several tips that I can adapt to my way of modeling using other materials and the sequences
involved regarding "what to do and when" steps.
But, Your work is over the top and that engine house is a keeper. If by chance someone does end up with
this other than Dan, it will definitely be a foreground model!
Can't wait to see more of your expert projects.

Rich

Rich,

Thank you for the kind words, they are much appreciated.

I realize that not many modelers will take the same route I am taking in my modeling. I'm comfortable of working with metal, plastics, wood, resins and plaster. The machines are an extension of my working career in the machine tool industry. This taught me the use of machines to make parts for my model building. If they never would have made tabletop CNC machines, I probably be only working with one or two mediums in building models. I see it has served one of my purposes of the possibility of passing along a tip or two. That's one of the great things about sharing on a forum such as this that you can pick up a tip or two from a posting such as mine. I always pick up something from your posts on building a wooden kit or one of your fabulous scratch builds.

I'll be posting here more now since we've lost the other place.

Bernd

Bernd.

I agree with Rich. You are very fortunate in that you have the knowledge, ability and equipment to work in metal. That is something I've never done other than working with brass and brass locos.

I'm most comfortable with wood, which is my go to for builds.

I'm enjoying this thread and am amazed with how you progress through each step. I've also soldered many brass parts but your plate on the gas burned to melt the solder was wonderful. I never would have thought of that.

Anyway, fantastic thread and even more fantastic modeling sir.

Tom 

Amazing Bernd.....

Howdy Bernd, The engine house is simply amazing.  I've never seen a Suydam kit done better. Congratulations.  Have fun, mike

Quote from: ACL1504 on February 02, 2025, 08:06:41 AMBernd.

I agree with Rich. You are very fortunate in that you have the knowledge, ability and equipment to work in metal. That is something I've never done other than working with brass and brass locos.

I'm most comfortable with wood, which is my go to for builds.

I'm enjoying this thread and am amazed with how you progress through each step. I've also soldered many brass parts but your plate on the gas burned to melt the solder was wonderful. I never would have thought of that.

Anyway, fantastic thread and even more fantastic modeling sir.

Tom

Thank you very much Tom. Much appreciated. More to come as I'm trying to get my first layout built.

I've followed your here when I had first signed on and discovered your posts. I've always been amazed at your modeling prowess building your railroad. I've gained some insights in building a layout and techniques from you.

I'll be popping in once in while to watch your progress.

Bernd

Quote from: GPdemayo on February 02, 2025, 08:12:28 AMAmazing Bernd.....

Thank you very much Greg.

Bernd

Quote from: friscomike on February 02, 2025, 11:09:20 AMHowdy Bernd, The engine house is simply amazing.  I've never seen a Suydam kit done better. Congratulations.  Have fun, mike

Thank for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Bernd

Those are really square. Amazing work!

Quote from: Philip on February 02, 2025, 07:55:16 PMThose are really square. Amazing work!

Which ones? The wood frame?  Thanks for the nice words.

Bernd

Truly outstanding craftsmanship in this build.

Quote from: Bernd on February 02, 2025, 11:17:07 AM

Quote from: ACL1504 on February 02, 2025, 08:06:41 AMBernd.

I agree with Rich. You are very fortunate in that you have the knowledge, ability and equipment to work in metal. That is something I've never done other than working with brass and brass locos.

I'm most comfortable with wood, which is my go to for builds.

I'm enjoying this thread and am amazed with how you progress through each step. I've also soldered many brass parts but your plate on the gas burned to melt the solder was wonderful. I never would have thought of that.

Anyway, fantastic thread and even more fantastic modeling sir.

Tom

Thank you very much Tom. Much appreciated. More to come as I'm trying to get my first layout built.

I've followed your here when I had first signed on and discovered your posts. I've always been amazed at your modeling prowess building your railroad. I've gained some insights in building a layout and techniques from you.

I'll be popping in once in while to watch your progress.

Bernd

Bernd,

Thank you for the kind and very generous compliment. I need to get back to posting more updates on the A&S RR.

Tom