Superior & Seattle Railroad Build (Volume 2) Started 2/25/17

[S&S RR]

The rafters are a really nice touch.

Thanks Curt

[S&S RR]

Tremendous work John! Am I to surmise that you will assemble those decks before staining/treating the wood? I thought that was a no-no, doesn't the glue potentially resist or at least alter the stain? (or do you just not apply it with a roller-like me )


John

Hi John




My last couple of builds I have been experimenting with doing some of the assembly work before I stain the wood. It really does work quite well.  I haven't had a problem with an area not taking stain now that I'm using the chalks and alcohol for stain.  I think the chalks have pigments that penetrate better than the inks and dyes. For me it saves a big step because I was always touching up the job after assembly anyway.  We will see how it goes for the next few builds before I will be sold on the process change.

[MAP]

Looks great John!

[LongHornCaddy]

Looking good John!    That's a great looking structure

[S&S RR]

Looks great John!

Mark


Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by the thread.

[S&S RR]

Looking good John!    That's a great looking structure

Leo


Thank you for the kind words. I'm getting close with the structure - then it's all the details.

[S&S RR]

I had this nice surprise waiting for me when I returned from the Narrow Gauge Convention. 

[jimmillho]

All I can say is "WOW"

Jim

[EricQuebec]

That'S a nice surprise, and a very cool kit.
I'Ve a lot of fun to build it some years ago.
Eric Québec city

[GPdemayo]

If you haven't opened it.....wait till you see the castings. 

[S&S RR]

All I can say is "WOW"

Jim

I can't wait to build it.  Thanks for stopping by the thread.

[S&S RR]

That'S a nice surprise, and a very cool kit.
I'Ve a lot of fun to build it some years ago.
Eric Québec city

Eric


I had a few years, about 15 years ago where I wasn't buying any kits because of the financial situation in the Auto Industry.  I was happy to see Brett reissue this one.

[S&S RR]

If you haven't opened it.....wait till you see the castings. 

Greg


Like most finescale modelers the first thing I do with a new kit is open the box of castings. I always take pictures for planning purposes.  This kit will be part of a scene that will also include O'Neal's and the soon to be released Foundry.
I have a spot all picked out for them on the layout.

[S&S RR]

Brett is sure doing a great job with his kits!

[Jerry]

John one hell of a pile of castings.  Should be a fun build.

Jerry