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

[S&S RR]

I took a couple progress pictures of the projects I've been working on for the layout.  First, I extended the benchwork in the waterfront area.  This adds about 2 feet by 4 feet for more waterfront structures. As with all of the other areas of the layout, the plywood can be removed with a few screws and serves as the baseboard for the structures. The plywood footprint becomes the design footprint for the structures.

[S&S RR]

I'm also working on painting and weathering detail castings.  Here is a few castings that will be placed in the scrap yard beside the Locomotive Works. I started by placing the castings in acid to etch them black, I then use three different shades of rust chalk to finish the coloring process.

[vinceg]

I took a couple progress pictures of the projects I've been working on for the layout.  First, I extended the benchwork in the waterfront area.  This adds about 2 feet by 4 feet for more waterfront structures. As with all of the other areas of the layout, the plywood can be removed with a few screws and serves as the baseboard for the structures. The plywood footprint becomes the design footprint for the structures.

Beautiful rock work. Reminiscent of the old Gorre and Daphetid.

I love majestic rock faces. Somebody remind me again why I'm modeling the Illinois Central, Chicago District?

[PRR Modeler]

Great looking modeling.

[S&S RR]

I took a couple progress pictures of the projects I've been working on for the layout.  First, I extended the benchwork in the waterfront area.  This adds about 2 feet by 4 feet for more waterfront structures. As with all of the other areas of the layout, the plywood can be removed with a few screws and serves as the baseboard for the structures. The plywood footprint becomes the design footprint for the structures.

Beautiful rock work. Reminiscent of the old Gorre and Daphetid.

I love majestic rock faces. Somebody remind me again why I'm modeling the Illinois Central, Chicago District?

Vince


Thank you for the kind words - as a student of John Allen's work I appreciate the reference to the Gorre & Daphetid. The rock work in this area has the base acrylic paint and will look even better when their detailed. I have some modifications to make and a trestle to install for the Narrow Gauge line. The workbench project has but me in the woodworking mood, so I'm completing some of the benchwork modifications while I have the tools out.

[S&S RR]

Great looking modeling.

Curt


Thank you for the kind words. I hope to have more progress to report later in the summer.

[S&S RR]

Update:  I have been away from the layout for the past couple weeks. We were blessed with our first Granddaughter and Grandma and Grandpa were helping out watching our Grandson. I came back to about a dozen projects in various phases of completion. I will be working my way through the list in the coming days and posting pictures as I complete them. First up, completing the drawers in my workbench so I can clean up my workbenches.

[EricQuebec]

Can't wait to see the pictures....
Eric

[S&S RR]

Can't wait to see the pictures....
Eric

Eric


Thanks for following along.  I will post a picture of the workbench project this evening.

[S&S RR]

I completed the workbench project today.   This is the same rolling workbench that you have seen in the pictures on this thread.  I added 11 heavy duty drawers - 3/4 inch pine, with 100 lb. ball bearing slides. The plan is to have all of my building materials, scratch building supplies, etc. all in one place. So I don't spend half my time looking under the layout. The drawers on the left side are 25 inches deep (so I can store the clapboard I got from George Sellios and the special stone and brick sections I had made by Monster Models). The drawers on the right are 18 inches deep.


Most of my buildups are done on this bench and then I move them to my other workbench for detailing. I also incorporated a sewing cabinet that my Dad made for my Mother into the upper left. It is 60 or 70 years old but is very functional.

[S&S RR]

[S&S RR]

Tomorrow, I will be loading it up and getting it ready for the next build. FSM 295, Fox Run Milling.

[tom.boyd.125]

Update:  I have been away from the layout for the past couple weeks. We were blessed with our first Granddaughter and Grandma and Grandpa were helping out watching our Grandson. I came back to about a dozen projects in various phases of completion. I will be working my way through the list in the coming days and posting pictures as I complete them. First up, completing the drawers in my workbench so I can clean up my workbenches.

John,
Congratulations on your first Grand Daughter !   
Thanks for sharing all the layout updates, your organization skills, and know your open house next year will be a big hit !
Tommy

[Dave K.]

That is really great how you included your dad's cabinetry into yours. They'll always be looking over your shoulder as you work!   Your thread continues to inspire.

[S&S RR]

Update:  I have been away from the layout for the past couple weeks. We were blessed with our first Granddaughter and Grandma and Grandpa were helping out watching our Grandson. I came back to about a dozen projects in various phases of completion. I will be working my way through the list in the coming days and posting pictures as I complete them. First up, completing the drawers in my workbench so I can clean up my workbenches.

John,
Congratulations on your first Grand Daughter !   
Thanks for sharing all the layout updates, your organization skills, and know your open house next year will be a big hit !
Tommy

Tommy


Thanks - I'm enjoying being a Grandpa. Also, thanks for stopping by to see what I'm up too.