O'Neils Mercantile & Repair

[Larry C]

The Dead Rolls is a kit from SW. Followed the instructions mostly but the one thing I changed was adding the saw area in the middle instead of on the end since this will be a stand alone item without the live rollers like in a mill; also I only used 6 of the 7 rollers provided. The entire unit is constructed from 4x10's with the exception of the 3 support blocks which are 12x12's. All of the lumber was grained, colored with chalks and clear alcohol then given a liberal coat of A&I to bring out the grain. I did double up the bottom support legs since the shed part will be built off the unit itself. Added some NBW's for some extra detail. The rollers were spray paint black since they are 3D printed then given a dry brushing of brown chalk to tone down the black a little. Lastly the deck boards are made from 3x12's given the same treatment.

[Larry C]

This is the shed frame built off the saw unit. This was constructed using 6x6's for the frame and 1x6's for the side supports to make it a little stronger. All the wood was given the same treatment as previous and added more NBW's.The cutoff saw was a little tricky being all 3D printed; I didn't want to break anything so I took my time. The saw was spray painted flat black then dry brushed with more brown chalks. I had to build the shed part 11 ft high in the back and 10 ft high in the front so the saw would sit properly. The belt is made from Tyvek painted with raw Sienna craft paint. I'm not sure yet if I'll add a roof or not to the shed.



This is what it looks like from the back of the diorama. You'll notice by expanding the depth of the diorama I still have ample room for scenery.



Here's what it looks like from the front of the diorama. Next I need to figure out the pulleys for the belt line as well as continuing building a power plant of some sort to power the belt line. Once the pulleys are glue to the line rod then I can glue the towers to the base then add the belts. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions so stay tuned.

[PRR Modeler]

Great progress Larry.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry,

You have been busy! The roller bed looks great.  I'm not a lumber guy, so seeing the parts of a lumber mill coming together is a lot of fun.  I'm sure you'll do a nice job on the belt drive system, so good luck.

Have fun,
mike

[Philip]

Looks legit to me!

[Rick]

Nice work Larry.
Shouldn't take much to add a roof.

[Jerry]

Nice work!!

Jerry