An O scale - Cabin in the Woods

[Larry C]

Rob, just came across your thread and I have to say considering the materials
you used the result is excellent. The coloring on everything is spot on!

[Rick]

Rob, painting and weathering of the roof is outstanding.
Adding the repairs to the roof and window are a nice touch.

[Jerry]

Rob those shingles came out perfect.  Great coloring.

Jerry

[Philip]

 

[robert goslin]

Thanks Larry, Rick, Jerry and Philip.

Adding a few repairs to the structure is a good way of just enhancing it a bit.
And adds to the back story when I'm exhibiting at train shows.

[friscomike]

Howdy Rob,

Brilliant, as usual.  The structure is an inspiration for us.  Thanks again for sharing it with us.

Have fun,
mike

[robert goslin]

Thanks Mike, glad I can give some inspiration with my builds.

[robert goslin]

The little cabin is now finished.  Will add extra details & junk once it goes on the new layout.
I added the 2nd awning, this time with an embossed paper corrugated tin roof. I had considered doing it in shingles, but as it's not attached to the shingled roof section, thought the corrugated tin would give it some extra character, and an excuse to do some more rust effects.  And maybe it was a later addition.

I've also added the diagonal bracing & a set of steps to the veranda, and added a smokestack (styrene tube).
As an afterthought I have carved in some basic rockwork to the foundation.











In the next couple of photos, you can see where I've carved the stone foundation directly into the box board material with a pen.
If this was highly visible I would have used carved foam for a more realistic look, but the foundations two sides under the porch will be in shadow, so barely visible, and on the other two sides probably not at all.
Not my best stone carving, but a good enough stone representation if any of it is seen.  Only took an hour to do

[Mike the Trainman]

Rob the little cabin looks very good. I love all the little details really made it look great. The weathering is outstanding.

[Ensign]

Rob, that is indeed a very rustic looking cabin in the woods.
Great job!

Greg

[Rick]

Rob, congratulations on another outstanding model.
Impressive work getting card to look like wood and stone.