SierraWest O'Neills Fabrication

[donatode]

Can I ditto Tom's ditto?

[SteveCuster]

Thanks Donato

[Rail and Tie]

Absolutely perfect work Steve. I still cant believe you get these effects in HO. This looks like O scale!

At the risk of getting shot for poking at a perfectly executed build of this structure, does it make sense to have any cross bracing in the foundation timbers? If the foundation vertical timbers were put in as pilings into the ground then the design is true and probably works without. If they are sitting on the ground then they would wobble a bit? Visually, I am not sure if they would look good with x bracing or not... (I can't believe I am attempting to be a "rivet counter"!!!)

Again, not a poke in any way, just an observation over a couple of drams of scotch late at night to create conversation!!

Also, the light shining through some of the boards in the walls in a few of the photos is just excellent!! Very satisfying model and workmanship indeed!

[SteveCuster]

Thanks Darryl, I believe they are designed to simulate 8x8 pilings buried in the ground. As short as they are and as heavy as the lumber is it should look natural once they are buried in the scenery. I'll definitely reevaluate the look once I put it all together. It's not too difficult to add some bracing if it looks like it needs it.

The light shining through the boards is one of my favorite things about board on board construction. It really becomes a cool effect when the interior is lit up and the roof is on. I have the lights installed now but I'm still working out how I plan to hide the wiring. 2 leds lamps are installed inside, 1 led gooseneck over the door and 1 under the overhang that will go to the right of the building. The scale lighting is some of the most challenging stuff for me.

-Steve

[Rail and Tie]

I think you're right Steve. Once they are "buried" they will look solid. Brett does such perfect kit design and execution. Every time I have the privilege to see is stuff at shows, it amazes me. Your work is definitely in that class.

[SteveCuster]

Thanks Darryl, Brett really does a great job putting everything together. I think my modeling improves with each SW kit I build.

-Steve

[SteveCuster]

Small update today. I'm starting to get some of the details installed on the diorama. I redid the base last week so I had to recut all the elevations. I used a base of 3/4 MDF and blue foam for everything else. I cut all the hills and valleys with a snap-blade knife then I used plaster to tie everything together.


I made and installed the first of many fences tonight. I used Brett's template but I had to lengthen it a few inches. I re-used the O'Neills stencil for the last time I think.
I spaced the lettering out a bit to make it look different. Anyone know a place I can get custom stencils cut?


Overhead shot of the same scene, the scenery is still wet. The cobblestone road I bought from Randy Pepprock/Downtown Deco. I haven't seen them listed on the Downtown Deco website, I purchased mine off Ebay from Randy. I primed them with light gray auto primer, followed by a mix of A&I and some chalks.


I completed and installed the trestle. The scenery under it is nowhere near complete, I'll be adding a whole mess of junk and weeds to the area. I just needed to get the
trestle secure so I could lay the track.


I temporarily placed all the main structures down so I could get a feel for how everything will look. Any comments or suggestions are certainly welcome.

Thanks for checking in.
-Steve

[cuse]

Really great work! Those cobblestone streets are excellent and the fence stencil came out really well too!


John

[SteveCuster]

Thanks John, this is my first time experimenting with a cobblestone street. I've always like the ones on the F&SM.

[SteveCuster]

Small update, I added some LEDs to the interior of the welding shop today.


I used the same techniques described in my Quincy Salvage barn to add LEDs to the interior. I plan on adding as much lighting as I have the patience for in this diorama.
Obviously the shingle roof has not been colored or weathered yet, it's not secured either.

This is the second attempt at wiring them up, I accidentally applied full 12v to the 3 LEDS with no resistor and it burned them up. Very frustrating but I managed to get everything wired back up.


I'm trying to avoid removable roofs to show off the interior details. This is my second attempt to do this on a model. It's challenging but the scale lighting with a full detailed interior really looks cool to me.

Thanks for checking in.

-Steve

[Zephyrus52246]

The lighting really shows off your excellent interior detailing. 


Jeff

[SteveCuster]

Thanks Jeff

[S&S RR]

The lighting really shows off your excellent interior detailing. 


Jeff

Wow - it sure does!  It looks great!

[donatode]

Steve, Superb!!!  The interior and the lighting complement each other.....GREAT!!

[SteveCuster]

Thanks John, Thanks Donato