FOS Rust Rock Falls -- in progress

[Opa George]

Here is what has been keeping me busy since I've been offline.

Fos Scale Models Rust Rock Falls will define the border between the urban, old city port (Old Head) section of my layout, from the rural backwoods swamp (Ragged Edge) section.  I have the main structure, the old mill, rough-finished. That means, walls have basic weathering, windows are in, roof is on, etc, but no fine weathering or details yet.

I'm using Bragdon Enterprises wall and rock molds. The main supporting walls here are their #3 Random Stone retaining walls 6" x 12", cut down to size.  This is the front:



And here is the rear:



I need to fill in the crevices and voids with some plaster, then apply a base color before adding the sluice gate and the wing supports.  The water level will vary against the wall, with successive waterfalls, much like Doug Foscale's plan.  I have more Bragdon molds coming in the mail, so when they arrive I can start in with the rockwork.  I'll probably also try some hand-carved rocks, although I much prefer the look of the molded rock.

I'll add some updates and closer photos once I get some color on the walls.  I'll also show the area where this will fit in to the Twin Mountain landscape.

Cheers!
--Opa George

[postalkarl]

Hey George:

Looking just great. Keep the pic flowing.

Karl

[craftsmankits]

Someone's been busy.  Looking good.  Interesting kit, mine is on the sidelines.  Keep the pictures coming, and continued good luck with this awesome kit.

Mark

[Dennis Bourey]

George, That is one great looking kit sir!!! Dennis

[S&S RR]

George


Looking really nice - you have been busy.

[Keep It Rusty]

Looking great so far. Love this kit.

[Zephyrus52246]

Nice work so far.  Someone's been busy.   


Jeff

[GPdemayo]

Very interesting structures and great work George. 

[ACL1504]

George,

Wonderful build, looks very well done.

Tom

[Jerry]

George very nice so far.


Keep those pictures coming.


Jerry

[NKP768]

Nice work George

Doug

[tom.boyd.125]

George,
Looks like you made a lot of progress on this build...
Keep the updates coming...
Tommy

[sdrees]

this project is coming along very nicely George!

[MAP]

Great progress George!  Nice weathering on the buildings.

[ReadingBob]

Just catching up George.  Wow.  You got a lot done while you were off line.  Maybe I should try that.   

Looks great!