Buffalo Canyon Mining Company in On30

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deemery

#360
May 21, 2025, 05:06:42 PM
Modeling the Northeast in the 1890s - because the little voices told me to

Rick

#362
May 21, 2025, 07:10:58 PM
Mike, it all looks good to me.

elwoodblues

#363
May 21, 2025, 09:23:18 PM
Mike, what Rick said. ;D
Ron Newby
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Clearwater Valley Railroad Co.
www.cvry.ca

Pennman

#365
May 23, 2025, 01:26:44 PM
Mike, sitting in the wings I have been watching your build. Looks great to me.
I also have one to finish building, so I will be looking for your great tips.

Rich

ACL1504

#366
May 23, 2025, 04:44:51 PM
Mike, Howdy,

The water tank looks great. Excellent work. Love the stone/brick color.

Tom
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friscomike

#367
May 23, 2025, 05:29:41 PM
Howdy folks,

Rick, Ron, Philip, Rich, and Tom, I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

Here are a couple of photos of the build to date. The tank hoops are plastic sprayed with dark brown camo paint and splattered with rust paint.  I made hoop tensioners from a piece of flat plastic and round wire (representing a threaded bolt).  We'll see if people are fooled when I install them.

I just noticed the roof below the tank is 90° out.  The boards should run across the beams, not with them.  Darn!  I don't know if I can pry them loose, but I'll try.

The tank is mostly weathered.  I'll add a bit more when it is all assembled.  



I finished the door on the right side of the base, but I need to glue it in place and touch up the paint.  Should I leave the door ajar or shut?  I don't have an interior planned other than a water pipe from floor to ceiling.  I need a light on the outside over the door, too.



I cut out the roof hexagons from some old ribbed HO plastic and stained the cedar shingles. Although the roof will be supported by rafters at the joints, I am hoping the ribs will keep the plastic from sagging.  Perhaps tomorrow I'll apply the shingles.

I looked at the cast brass spout on hand and think it may be a bit large for the tower.  It is good-looking and I may use it anyway.

My back hurts!  Think I'll have a martini.  All are welcome to join!  8)

Have fun,
mike
My current builds are on the Buffalo Canyon Mining Company's wooden Howe Truss Bridge, and miscellaneous rolling stock .

deemery

#368
May 23, 2025, 06:14:22 PM
Well, Mike, I feel better to know someone else does "glued the boards the wrong way" mistakes!!  With a little luck, you'll be able to dis-assemble the floor, and any breakage would probably look like more weathering.   ;)  I also like how the green toned down. 

dave
Modeling the Northeast in the 1890s - because the little voices told me to

Larry C

#369
May 23, 2025, 06:16:20 PM
Mike the water tower is looking great. It's a pity the boards are going the wrong way.
If you can get the tank free, you could lay another layer of boards on top of the ones already
there, going the right way, to save you some frustration. I'd leave the door ajar just a little for interest.
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friscomike

#370
May 23, 2025, 06:31:59 PM
Quote from: deemery on May 23, 2025, 06:14:22 PMWell, Mike, I feel better to know someone else does "glued the boards the wrong way" mistakes!!  With a little luck, you'll be able to dis-assemble the floor, and any breakage would probably look like more weathering.  ;)  I also like how the green toned down.

dave
Howdy Dave, yeah, the green was bright.  I used the same technique I used on the depot and maintenance shed to tone it down.  I don't want people making YouTube videos about how GREEN it was.  ;)  Have fun, mike
My current builds are on the Buffalo Canyon Mining Company's wooden Howe Truss Bridge, and miscellaneous rolling stock .

friscomike

#371
May 23, 2025, 06:35:19 PM
Quote from: Larry C on May 23, 2025, 06:16:20 PMMike the water tower is looking great. It's a pity the boards are going the wrong way.
If you can get the tank free, you could lay another layer of boards on top of the ones already
there, going the right way, to save you some frustration. I'd leave the door ajar just a little for interest.
Howdy Larry. The tank isn't attached yet, so hoping I can pop the boards off with a putty knife.  Fingers crossed!  Thanks for the door comment, I feel the same way about it.  Have fun, mike
My current builds are on the Buffalo Canyon Mining Company's wooden Howe Truss Bridge, and miscellaneous rolling stock .

Rick

#372
May 23, 2025, 07:31:15 PM
Mike, the weathering on the tank and bands turned out excellent.
I'm sure you'll be able to fix the board issue.
How'd you make the water stains on the tank?
I agree with Larry about leaving the door just slightly ajar.

friscomike

#373
May 23, 2025, 10:12:25 PM
Quote from: Rick on May 23, 2025, 07:31:15 PMMike, the weathering on the tank and bands turned out excellent.
I'm sure you'll be able to fix the board issue.
How'd you make the water stains on the tank?
I agree with Larry about leaving the door just slightly ajar.
Howdy Rick.  Thank you for your support!

The water stains are from Vallejo white primer and a fine brush.  The black mildew stains didn't show well, so I may kick them up a bit. I used prototype photos as guides.  Have fun, mike
My current builds are on the Buffalo Canyon Mining Company's wooden Howe Truss Bridge, and miscellaneous rolling stock .

Jerry

#374
May 24, 2025, 12:09:55 AM
Great work Mike the green looks nice now.
I'd leave the door open a tad also.

You could also put boards on the rafters to hide them if you can't get them apart.

Jerry
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." A. Lincoln
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