Superior & Seattle Railroad Build

[Janbouli]

It's going to be a beautiful scene on your layout . That Coke cooler is great btw.

[S&S RR]

Just wonderful John .... always love to see your work.

Donato


Thanks for the kind words - I have the next two builds out of the box - I started painting the castings for Chippy Hollow Hardware - and I need to finish the FSM Sand-house that I started about 8 or 9 years ago just before I pulled a "Cuse" and completely went in a different direction with my layout. 

[S&S RR]

It's going to be a beautiful scene on your layout . That Coke cooler is great btw.

Jan


Thanks for the kind words.  The Coke cooler is one of the FSM castings that George included in the kit.  I think old Wilfrid is keeping more than just Coke cool in it.

[S&S RR]

Today, I spent the whole day framing the out buildings and making the wood fences - I will take some pictures as soon as they come out of the paint booth. I also took a look at a plan for the rest of the detail castings that come with the kit.  I have used about 10 percent of them at this point. This kit will be displayed right up front where everyone can see it so I think all the castings will be used.

[Dave K.]

John: This thread has been a Forum highlight all year. Thanks for all your efforts in compiling and posting it for us. Sure would love to pop in on one of our Michigan forays in 2016! Happy New Year!

[S&S RR]

John: This thread has been a Forum highlight all year. Thanks for all your efforts in compiling and posting it for us. Sure would love to pop in on one of our Michigan forays in 2016! Happy New Year!

Dave


Thanks for the kind words - let me know when you are going to be up this way. I would love to show you what I'm up to.

[S&S RR]

I added the fences to the yard area of Brambell's, after some scenery work it will be time for all those detail castings.

[Dave K.]

Thank you kindly! Looking forward to it. 👍🏻

[Janbouli]

Fantabulous, loving it more with every photo you show.

[S&S RR]

Here is another progress shot from a different angle. I can't emphasize enough how taking progress pictures helps me with my modeling. The camera is like looking through a magnifying glass for me.

[Dave K.]

Same here...catches all the gaps, unpainted board ends, crooked parts, etc. and seems to magnify them so I can go back and fix 'em.

[S&S RR]

Here is one more picture. Notice how the under layer of dirt looks way to coarse ( out of scale). I put this down for color and then add a final layer that is screened to be almost a powder.

[S&S RR]

Fantabulous, loving it more with every photo you show.

Thanks Jan


Everyday will add more detail now - I have the first out building in the paint booth.

[S&S RR]

Same here...catches all the gaps, unpainted board ends, crooked parts, etc. and seems to magnify them so I can go back and fix 'em.

You have to watch the lens distortion when it comes to crooked. I had convinced myself that the roof was crooked on the warehouse. Not so after lots of measurements.

[S&S RR]

Happy New Year from the staff and crew of the Superior & Seattle Railroad.