# HO Scale Builds **URL:** https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/c/ho-scale-builds/5.md [Latest](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Shipyard at Foss Landing in HO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-in-ho/339)
**Author:** [@Curt](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Curt)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-in-ho/339 "2026-10-19T13:19:31Z")
I recieved the new kit yesterday and went through the box today including a perusal of the directions. I like that it has a stencil instead of a rub off. I’ll probably take a couple of more days for rereading the directi… --- ## [HO/HOn3 The Machine Shop at Deer Creek By: Ken Karns (aka Dr. Grunge)](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-the-machine-shop-at-deer-creek-by-ken-karns-aka-dr-grunge/332)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-the-machine-shop-at-deer-creek-by-ken-karns-aka-dr-grunge/332 "2026-10-18T11:21:19Z")
Featured here is my build of SierraWest Scale Models “The Machine Shop at Deer Creek”. To reiterate my methodology in choosing this project, I am building every HO/HOn3 scale kit from SWSMs in the order in which they we… --- ## [Deer Creek Mine HO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/deer-creek-mine-ho/369)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/deer-creek-mine-ho/369 "2026-10-08T15:46:03Z")
Many on this forum are going to the Narrow Gauge Convention in Minneapolis this weekend. Would have liked to join them. It would be wonderful to connect with other on this forum and talk modeling techniques and SW kits. … --- ## [Need Instructions for Clam & Oyster Co Kit](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/need-instructions-for-clam-oyster-co-kit/371)
**Author:** [@kramali](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kramali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/need-instructions-for-clam-oyster-co-kit/371 "2026-09-22T14:51:34Z")
I purchased an EBAY Sierra West kit from 2001 and it has all the pieces but no instructions. Brett said it is included in Foss Landing - Can anyone help me - Thanks so much --- ## [Logging Camp Diorama HO Scale: TravisS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-camp-diorama-ho-scale-traviss/133)
**Author:** [@TravisS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TravisS)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-camp-diorama-ho-scale-traviss/133 "2026-09-13T05:02:47Z")
This thread was started in July 2024 TravisS July 2024 in HO Scale Builds Hope everyone’s summer is going well. Having finally finished a non-SWSM kit that took forever, I’m finally ready to take the plunge and get cr… --- ## [Boiler Graveyard](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/boiler-graveyard/367)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/boiler-graveyard/367 "2026-09-07T16:52:53Z")
OK, I have one more detailed mini diorama. This one was inspired by the boiler graveyard scene in the Logging Camp, Main Street kit. I had painted and weathered some boilers from various manufacturers. Most of the ones s… --- ## [O'Neills - My first Sierra West Build: Swissrail](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/oneills-my-first-sierra-west-build-swissrail/287)
**Author:** [@swissrail](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/swissrail)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/oneills-my-first-sierra-west-build-swissrail/287 "2026-08-31T13:14:08Z")
This thread was started in March 2024 swissrail March 2024 in HO Scale Builds After attending Brett’s clinics at last year’s NMRA Convention in Grapevine, TX and having had the opportunity to speak to him in person, I… --- ## [Alan H's O'Neil's Build, the restart](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alan-hs-oneils-build-the-restart/356)
**Author:** [@AlanH](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/AlanH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alan-hs-oneils-build-the-restart/356 "2026-08-13T19:36:46Z")
I’ve chased down everything I need to get back to work on my build. I still have some tools to move from downstairs to the upstairs former office/present day workbench. I don’t know about you guys, but for me this is a… --- ## [O’Neills original official forum build?](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-neills-original-official-forum-build/352)
**Author:** [@Rohman](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Rohman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-neills-original-official-forum-build/352 "2026-08-02T17:17:18Z")
Is the original official O’Niels forum build by Ken Karns still available? I can’t find it. Thanks for any info. I had seen it a few years back and I’m starting my kit. That original build had a lot of great info. Hope … --- ## [Final Photos; Completed Build O'Neills Fabrication 1:87: KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-completed-build-oneills-fabrication-1-kkarns/219)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-completed-build-oneills-fabrication-1-kkarns/219 "2026-07-21T01:25:18Z")
This thread was started in December, 2016 KKarns December 2016 in Finished SW Build Pics By: Ken Karns No comments needed..for the record. Comments CarlLaskey December 2016 Ken Y… --- ## [ALCO's work-in-progress](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alcos-work-in-progress/188)
**Author:** [@ALCO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/ALCO)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alcos-work-in-progress/188 "2026-07-16T15:48:25Z")
OK, so I need some excuse to take this new forum for a test drive but I don’t have a new dio completed and ready for posting. What to do? Well, I do have a new dio in progress on the bench so maybe a few pix are eligible… --- ## [SW Blue Sky Company Warehouse](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-blue-sky-company-warehouse/255)
**Author:** [@Curt](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Curt)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-blue-sky-company-warehouse/255 "2026-07-10T14:34:29Z")
Hello All, This is my first build on this forum (deep breath). Today I “cracked” the box, sorted through the parts, repaired a chipped resin stone wall, and started detailing the clapboard walls. --- ## [HO Loco & Service Shop](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-loco-service-shop/329)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-loco-service-shop/329 "2026-06-30T17:36:37Z")
I’ve liked this kit since I purchased it when it first came out. The time has come to build it. I’m building mine HO standard scale. It’s also possible to build in narrow gauge. I will go through the build with more prog… --- ## [Foss Landing and the Shipyard at Foss landing: Xodar](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/foss-landing-and-the-shipyard-at-foss-landing-xodar/294)
**Author:** [@xodar](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/xodar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/foss-landing-and-the-shipyard-at-foss-landing-xodar/294 "2026-04-23T10:17:13Z")
This thread was started in March 2023 Xodar March 2023 in HO Scale Builds Greetings! As this is my first post here, allow me to introduce my self - Jeff from Pensacola. Like Grant, I mostly do ships. Here’s a pic of … --- ## [SW Twin Mills build with a little twist : NejcR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-twin-mills-build-with-a-little-twist-nejcr/148)
**Author:** [@NejcR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/NejcR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-twin-mills-build-with-a-little-twist-nejcr/148 "2026-04-06T17:01:54Z")
This thread was started in January, 2017 NejcR January 2017 in HO Scale Builds …well, quite a few twists actually :slight\_smile: But let’s start at the beginning - I’m Nejc Roskar, I come from Slovenia in Europe (sou… --- ## [Sierrawest - Machine Shop Build: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sierrawest-machine-shop-build-nextceo/326)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sierrawest-machine-shop-build-nextceo/326 "2026-03-23T16:33:11Z")
This thread was started in December 2015 nextceo Restarting the previous build thread for the Machine Shop that got deleted. Still working thru the weathering on the 100+ castings. I am using Brett’s new weather techni… --- ## [\#104 - Machine Shop: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/104-machine-shop-nextceo/323)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/104-machine-shop-nextceo/323 "2026-03-21T00:29:05Z")
This thread was started in March 2016 nextceo Here are my final Build Pictures for the Machine Shop. Comments admin March 2016 Simply fantastic… I need to spend some tim… --- ## [\#203 - Logging and Tractor Repair Shed: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/203-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed-nextceo/322)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/203-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed-nextceo/322 "2026-03-21T00:08:07Z")
This thread was started in July 2015 nextceo I believe the “outside” pictures I posted in the Build Thread of this diorama look better…but I wanted to post these “inside” pictures since it provides clearer images of th… --- ## [HO Backwoods Tie Mill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-backwoods-tie-mill/224)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-backwoods-tie-mill/224 "2026-03-14T17:57:29Z")
Santa was good to me and the Backwoods Tie Mill Was under my Christmas tree. Thought I’d build it and along the way share my progress. The instructions start off building the support structure for the main mill complex. … --- ## [HO Morton's Brass & Iron Foundry Build: Mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-mortons-brass-iron-foundry-build-mountaingoat/312)
**Author:** [@mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/mountaingoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-mortons-brass-iron-foundry-build-mountaingoat/312 "2026-02-26T23:52:28Z")
This thread was started in July 2020 Mountaingoat Well here we go. After asking which kit I should do next, Ken had suggested this kit and I realized this kit was purchased by my wife as a birthday gift last October. I… --- ## [HO Railroad Camp Office/Warehouse: Mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-railroad-camp-office-warehouse-mountaingoat/311)
**Author:** [@mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/mountaingoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-railroad-camp-office-warehouse-mountaingoat/311 "2026-02-26T22:45:22Z")
This thread was started in April 2020 Mountaingoat On to the next part of the HO Railroad Camp kit. I decided to separate the three buildings into independent builds as they will be used individually on the layout. I j… --- ## [HO Truck Repair Shop: Mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-truck-repair-shop-mountaingoat/310)
**Author:** [@mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/mountaingoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-truck-repair-shop-mountaingoat/310 "2026-02-26T22:12:34Z")
This thread was started in March 2020 Mountaingoat I am in the process of building the Railroad Camp, but decided to split the buildings up as I won’t position them the same as Brett suggested. I actually started this … --- ## [Shipyard at Foss Landing (Another One!): baevans](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-another-one-baevans/308)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-another-one-baevans/308 "2026-02-25T22:32:42Z")
baevans October 2023 edited October 2023 in HO Scale Builds Long time ship modeler who has run out of room to display any more ships. Saw a build log for this kit on the “Non-ship Builds” section of my go-to ship mode… --- ## [My O'neill's Build: baevans](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-oneills-build-baevans/307)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-oneills-build-baevans/307 "2026-02-25T21:23:03Z")
This thread was started in January 2025 baevans After the shipyard, decided something physically smaller was in order. I’ve started O’Neill’'s Fabrication. Since there are at least two excellent blow by blow build log… --- ## [HO Boiler & Welding Shop: Mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-boiler-welding-shop-mountaingoat/300)
**Author:** [@mountaingoat](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/mountaingoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-boiler-welding-shop-mountaingoat/300 "2026-02-23T16:29:06Z")
This thread was started in May 2020 Mountaingoat Well, I have just started the welding & boiler shop of the Railroad Camp kit. This is the first time I have tried doing peeling paint and I used the mineral spirit metho… --- ## [Quincy Salvage: Bill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/quincy-salvage-bill/284)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/quincy-salvage-bill/284 "2026-02-07T20:21:20Z")
This thread was started in July 2013 Bill July 2013 edited July 2013 in HO Scale Builds Hi everybody…I’m back again for another Sierra West build. This time I’m taking a crack at Quincy Salvage. I bought this kit a co… --- ## [Twin Mills Museum Display: Bill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/twin-mills-museum-display-bill/280)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/twin-mills-museum-display-bill/280 "2026-02-07T16:24:26Z")
This thread was started in August 2013 Bill August 2013 edited August 2013 in General News & Ramblings A little over a month ago, a small museum in Clinton, Iowa asked me if I would loan them my Twin Mills diorama for… --- ## [Twin Mills : Bill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/twin-mills-bill/279)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/twin-mills-bill/279 "2026-02-07T16:12:10Z")
This thread was started in June 2011 Bill June 2011 edited June 2011 in HO Scale Builds I’m finally underway and making progress on this beauty! Construction on the mill has been well documented by Elliott, Mike, and … --- ## [Shipyard: Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-joel/267)
**Author:** [@Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Joel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-joel/267 "2026-02-04T15:09:39Z")
This thread was started in July 2011 Joel July 2011 edited July 2011 in HO Scale Builds Well I’ve decided to join the 20th century and start posting some of my builds. This Summer I’m trying to piece together a waterf… --- ## [HO Railroad Camp: CraigM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-railroad-camp-craigm/259)
**Author:** [@CraigM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/CraigM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-railroad-camp-craigm/259 "2026-01-30T21:17:21Z")
This thread was started in October 2024 CraigM October 2024 in HO Scale Builds Hello, I’m now working on the Boiler & Welding Shop of this kit. Following the instructions I made a mix and used the soaking method to we… [Next page](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/c/ho-scale-builds/5.md?page=1)