Buffalo Canyon Mining Company in On30

[Larry C]

Mike fantastic job on the build; I'll be looking for your next adventure.

[elwoodblues]

Mike,

The post office looks great but I do have a couple of observations/suggestions,

    1 - In addition to the I/A wash I would use a darker stain along the bottom of the building to show dirt splashed up on the building due to caused by rain.
    2 - All Post Offices I've seen also includes a sign indicating the town they are in.

Just my 2c (CDN) worth.

Looking forward to your next build.

[kyle creel]

Just catching up Mike-
I really love the P.O. - it's gonna fit in so well and look so 'at home' on the layout....     fantastic job...

KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry. Co.

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Philip, thank you for the kind comment.  The shingles are from Dr Ben's.  Pinking shears are too small for O scale.

Rick, thank you for following and sharing your wisdom.

Larry, I have appreciated your support and encouragement.

Ron, thanks for your comments and following the build.  Indeed, the lower edges need some darkening.  I plan to do that when I plant the PO on the layout in hopes of blending it in with adjacent buildings and the terrain.  Great catch on the city sign.  I will add one.  I appreciate your comments.

Kyle, thank you for the supportive comments. I do appreciate them.

Have fun,
mike

[Philip]

OK cool. Didn't know that.

[Michael Hohn]

Mike,

Your post office turned out terrifically.  I like the architecture; very classy.  As for the general neatness and clean appearance, I know you plan to dirty it a bit, but I think post offices were generally kept up because like banks, they had an image to maintain.

Looking forward to seeing your fine structures planted on your layout.

Mike

[ACL1504]

Mike, Howdy,

The PO is wonderful and weathered just right! Well done sir.

Tom

[GPdemayo]

Great work with the Post Office Mike, well done.....

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Mike, thanks for your encouragement and perspective.

Tom, thank you for the kind comment.

Gregory, thanks for the compliment.

I appreciate the comments and critiques.  Thanks to all who are passing through.

Have fun,
mike

[Jerry]

Mike I don't know how I missed the final.

Beautiful work on that PO.  You can deliver my mail anytime! 

Jerry

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Jerry, thank you for your generous comment. "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds".

I've been working on the structures on the upper level, planting the water tower, maintenance shed, and depot.

Today, I focused on making paths around the aforementioned structures using soil and tan sanded grout blend.  It's still wet, but photos will follow when it's dry.  

I permanently attached the hand car track in the maintenance shed and made a loading dock for the other side of the depot. The loading dock was one of the five-dollar Friday kits from Morgan Hill.  In true form, it is missing half of the top planks. It's a nice kit otherwise and fits perfectly between the tracks with a ramp to the depot platform.  I stained it, and when it's dry, I'll weather the deck and plant it.

Here is the obligatory kit contents.


Have fun,
mike

[PRR Modeler]

It's nice that the legs are pre-cut.

[Philip]

Looks like fun Mike!

[friscomike]

Howdy folks,

Curt, you are right about posts being cut.  Thanks for the comment.

Philip, I am having fun.

While the loading doc was drying, I finally started painting details.  It's not my favorite part of the hobby and is quite time-consuming.  You gotta do what you gotta do!

The sheriff's office only needs a light inserted in the back room. The interior is complete.  Here are a couple of photos of the office before planting and final weathering on the exterior.

Interior depicting Deputy Cowles working hard, reading wanted posters.

 

Front porch with Sheriff Crumpton waiting for some excitement.


Here are the details in process for the depot freight platform and maintenance shed.


Have fun,
mike

[Pennman]

Mike,

I might be passing through, but I have to admit that with each build
addition you do, your layout will have many whimsical parts that will
be fun to look at and you can admire your results forever. Nice work.

Rich