This thread was started in January, 2021
Karl.A
January 2021 edited July 2021 in O Scale Builds
Started the build in 2010, finally finished 10 years later.
Roofs are done, just not on in these pics.
Karl.A
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nextceo
January 2021
Nice Build Karl..what is the tower looking thing?
Karl.A
January 2021 edited January 2021
Thanks Alan.
The tower takes the drive shaft from the mill engine and raises it up to the required height to connect to and drive my shingle mill next door.
Having the boiler and engine built separate from a mill was a common thing in case of fire, if the boiler blew up or ‘whatever’ the company would only need to replace the engine house and not the entire mill.
Karl.A
January 2021
Oh, the track is just there for a finished diorama look temporarily.
That will be removed and the shingle mill placed, the upper driveshaft enters the mill and drives the machinery within, does that make sense?
Robert.G
January 2021
Now, you’re spoiling us, another super diorama !!!
admin
January 2021
Love it, hoist support is superb as is the work shed.
Karl.A
January 2021
Thanks Robert and Brett.
Roofs just placed on, and not 100% yet, good enough for now. Some scary close ups with a few things to fix.
Karl.A
vietnamseabee
January 2021
Great work, Karl
Terry
sdrees
January 2021
this is fantastic Karl!!!1
Robert.G
January 2021
Couldn’t agree more…
brownbr
January 2021
Always liked this build
Joel
January 2021
Once again fantastic stuff.
Bill
January 2021
Wow! Glad to see yer back at it!!
admin
January 2021
Looking at these pictures starts me thinking about the shingle mill project… with 3D printing the ability to produce the crazy machinery suddenly becomes a realistic possibility. hmmmmmmm
brownbr
January 2021
hmmmmm indeed. Bring it on.
TomMich
January 2021
A whole new world of possibilities has just opened up! Look forward to see what your creativity can muster!
EricMG
January 2021
First time I’ve seen this. Is it a bit like the truck repair?
KCSTrains
January 2021
Karl, great work as always. I like the fact that the structure is not square to the base. I also really like the gas pump. Phil
Karl.A
January 2021
Thanks guys, I appreciate all your comments.
Me too Phil, its a great detail to have out front and draw you into the scene.