Sierra West Scale Models - Logging and Tractor Repair Shed

[martin.ojaste]

Alan, I love the 3D effect, the gaps and the colours. It's really cool!


Marty

[nextceo]

Thanks Marty and Dustin...

Alan

[GPdemayo]

Very nice Alan.....I'll be following along. 


I'm real excited about the SW Deer Creek Mine that just came in, but since I have never built one of Brett's kits, I'm hesitant about starting it. I'm thinking about doing his W.J. Whiley Wholesale Company kit first, just to get used to the way he has of putting the kits together.

[nextceo]

Gregory,

   Thanks...in regards to building Whiley's over the Mine, I would probably pick the Mine as Brett has gotten "smarter" on how he builds his kits...from new cutting templates that he's now including in his new kits to methods used to stain the wood faster. All these new modeling advances by Brett will help you as you build some of his older kits. Plus if you mess up the Mine for whatever reason, you can still get replacement parts from Brett since that kit is still in production.

Just my thoughts...
Alan

[GPdemayo]

Gregory,

   Thanks...in regards to building Whiley's over the Mine, I would probably pick the Mine as Brett has gotten "smarter" on how he builds his kits...from new cutting templates that he's now including in his new kits to methods used to stain the wood faster. All these new modeling advances by Brett will help you as you build some of his older kits. Plus if you mess up the Mine for whatever reason, you can still get replacement parts from Brett since that kit is still in production.

Just my thoughts...
Alan

Okay Alan.....I'll give it some more thought. I really don't need much encouragement to jump on the mine because I really want to build it, but I really don't want to screw it up, even if Brett still has parts available.


If I decide to go ahead, I've got a couple of small projects I'm doing right now, but I should be able to get to it before summer.


If I do mess up, I'll make 2 calls - one to Brett for parts and the second to the guy that talked me into it..........

[nextceo]

Since my last update, I've built the Base to the diorama out of GatorBoard and Form. The white area at the back of the structure is the bottom of infamous "Deer Creek". The size is 16x20. The reason I built it a little bigger than the 9x12 that's listed in the instructions is I plan on scratch building a little shed to hold a couple of extra tractors. I also wanted a reason to add some color to the diorama so I've begun staining the walls on the extra shed a faded barn red color. I'm just waiting on some more 2X10 boards that I had to order to finish that structure. Looking at the main building, you'll see that Brett has you glue down a floor plan directly to the diorama. This is great because it really helped to line up the floor boards. Next up is to start adding the castings to the inside of the building. My original goal was to have 5 lamps hanging from the ceiling (that worked) so one could see all the details when the roof is on. I'm now second guessing that decision since there really is no place to hide all the wires that would be required to pull that off.

That's all for now...
Alan

[martin.ojaste]

Alan,


Great idea to make it bigger. Have you considered some task goosenecks over workbenches?


Marty

[nextceo]

Hey Marty,

   Im trying to decide if I going to put in ceiling lamps let alone any lamps over the work benches. I don't want the wires wrecking the look of the build.

Alan

PS Nice work on your SierraWest Tool Shed Build...

[martin.ojaste]

If its over the workbench you coukd easily use conduit down the wall.


Thanks for the tool shed comment.

[bparrish]

Alan...

Regarding how to get wires around for lighting..........  there is a square conduit called "channel" that fastens to the wall and has a snap on cover that is legal for wiring in most states.  It's designed for add-on applications and comes pre colored in non attention getting colors.

You should be able to find it in most electrical supply houses.

see ya
Bob

[nextceo]

Since I haven't posted a pic in a while, here is where I'm at. I built the extra shed to house another tractor and add color to the diorama. I have not weathered the walls of the building or knocked off the fuzzys yet. I used some Hunterline stains to color the wood. I did hook up the lights and created the frame for the removable roof. I'm now in the process of weathering the metal that will be used for the roof and I'm currently painting all the detail castings that will be found inside. That is all...off to Vegas tomorrow...

Alan

[donatode]

Alan,


I am a new member and in the very short time that I've been here, I have been duly impressed with the craftsmanship each and every one of you "artists" display.  Everyone of you who take the time to explain, teach and show your work have won my respect and awe.


Please keep up the great work as I intend to learn from the best.


Donato

[nextceo]

Donato,

  Thanks for the kind words. Are you building anything right now...or built something recently? If so, please post a link to your build thread...I'd like to see your work.

Thanks again!
Alan

[postalkarl]

Hi next CEO:

Very cool. Like the color and weathering. Nice looking natural wood.

Karl

[nextceo]

Thanks Karl!

Alan