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

[coors2u]

Here is the last few.

[coors2u]

I still have to add the flash and a few other things. This is where I am at for now though. I hope you guys like it. let me know what you think. I look forward to seeing what the Ol Curmudgeon does with the head frame.

[ACL1504]

Great job Dustin and Mike. I'm enjoying this dual build.

Tom

[nextceo]

Hey Dustin,

   The metal panels look Very Good!

Alan

[S&S RR]

Dustin


Your build looks great!  Two first class builds in the same thread - I am really enjoying this thread.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Nice work, Dustin.

The paint work has worked very well.

Cheers, Mark.

[coors2u]

Thanks everyone for all great comments. I am really enjoying building these mine at the same time.


The tipple is all finished up and I was able to run outside and get a few shots. Its on to the head frame next.

[coors2u]

[coors2u]

The last one is a pic of Mikes and mine side by side. I think this is a neat shot. We seem to be at the same part as of right now.

[donatode]

Dustin,


Beautiful .... just beautiful (did I say that before?)(no matter!)  The photos are great, I especially love the low level shot looking up. .... Very "realistic".

[Zephyrus52246]

Nice comparison.  Both are very well done.  Keep going.   


Jeff

[Mike Engler]

Thanks to all of you who commented. But as Dr. Jeff says, get this thing going again.



Dustin, a great job on the roof, actually a wonderful job on the entire ore bin and tipple structure. Great modeling we all appreciate.


No rest for the wicked, so on with the show. Working with Brett's kits, or for that matter any wooden structure model, you needn't bother making the effort if you are not willing to spend sufficient time detailing, staining, and weathering your stripwood. Another batch of several dimensions are needed for the head frame, and since we've already discussed the methodology for graining, staining, etc. we'll skip over that.


This was a delightful segment of model building. While challenging, it is almost impossible to screw up if you can read, are patient, and can focus on what you are doing. This is because Brett provides some incredible cutting guides, jigs, templates, and instructions. As intricate as this little tower looks, it is remarkable how perfectly aligned and squared up it goes together with all the neat tools provided.


A few photos, and these were taken before any of the detailing takes place !    Fun stuff.

[postalkarl]

HI guys:

Looks wonderful sofar. Love the weathering.

Karl

[MAP]

This is an excellent build thread!  You guys are doing a great job on these kits.  Thanks for all of the photos.

[Mike Engler]

Sorry for the hiatus- it's like we are a TV show taking off the summer. I see it's been almost six weeks since I posted last. I wish I could say I've been off having fun. But it is all good now.

I started working on this again this past weekend, and I am finishing up the head frame. I also decided this will be a silver mine, as this type of mine will best complement my western logging theme. I'll post some pics in the next few days of a new method I'm using to vary the weathering on the skip and other hardware.


These pics are pretty straight-forward progress shots. The foam cradle is to keep the frame vertical while constructing it because of the stripwood that protrudes from the bottom. Brett's idea, not mine, as are most of the good ideas in this build.


And Justin- thanks for waiting, you can hit it again any time.