The Curmudgeon (Mike) and the Punk (Dustin) Build the SWSM Deer Creek Mine

[coors2u]

I cut all the pieces for the bents before I started on them. The bent's go together almost like Lincoln logs.

[coors2u]

I am not the fastest at times, so I have only finished two bents as of now. I hope to get the others done soon. I'm sure Mike will jump in soon with his progress.

[ollevon]

Dustin,
   This is looking like another great build, and your off to a good start.  I'll be watching this one for sure.
   Sam

[coors2u]

Thanks Sam. I am working on the two outside bents right now.

[gnatshop]

The Curmudgeon is still recoverin' from the Expo Meet and Great!!

[martin.ojaste]

Now that is funny!

[ACL1504]

Dustin,

I'm enjoying this build and looking foward to the end product. Great work Punkie, er, I mean Dustin.

Tom

[coors2u]

Thanks Tom. I have a little more finished and will post an update soon.

[Mike Engler]

The Curmudgeon is just a little PESSed off- he is suffering from a little "Post Expo Stress Syndrome", but he will be back at the kitchen counter modeling today and will have an update tomorrow.

[Raymo]

Mike try putting ice in a small glass and pouring 3 fingers worth of your favorite spirit of choice.. Works for me.

[coors2u]

I've been moving right along with my build. Everything really goes together great with the excellent instructions Brett provides. Next up was cutting 23 spacers. They are important to keep square as they hold all the bents together. There is a great jig that is in the kit to test fit each one. I actually checked mine a few times.

[coors2u]

I laid out the templates and test fit everything before any glue was applied. I used double sided tape to hold it all down.

[coors2u]

While everything was laid out I saw an issue with one of the bent legs. "A" had a support brace that was to short. Bill posted that on his build tread so I made sure to check mine.

[coors2u]

Once everything looked ok it was time to glue the bents together. It all lines up great with the templates underneath.

[coors2u]

At this point you have to work the ore chute into the bents. I know it want be seen but I wanted to really add some texture and weathering to mine. This is several layers and washes to build up to a texture I was happy with. Rust can be an art to itself.