This thread was started in May, 2011
Karl.A
May 2011 edited November 2021 in Finished SW Build Pics
Here are a few old shots of my finished Rigging Shed
If anyone else has finished this kit please share your pics here with us. Thanks,
Karl.A
Comments
Geezer
June 2011
When I grow up…I wanna be like Karl…
Very nice build…Dont know which kit to get now!
hoN3_rr
June 2011 edited June 2011
Nice build Karl. I still really love the coloring of the wire rope on the spools.
Geezer… In the worst case, just flip a coin because you know that you’re going to end up building a lot of Brett’s kits… The big thing is to get going on that next build, no matter what kit it is. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the next kit.
JimK
January 2022
Karl, Did you do a build thread for this kit? If so it would have been studpendous. I am drueling over these Pics. To the point. I recently bought this kit from Brent and it will be my first O scale build of any kind and may well have questions. I have ordered the Saw Mill and have part 3 ( stripwood) and expecting 308 (a) in the near future. I have an HOn3 layout, but eye sight is fading a little, so O Scale should be a little more comfortable.
Pappy
January 2022
Karl, fantastic work as usual.
brownbr
January 2022
You will enjoy this kit Jim. It was my first O scale kit a long long time ago.
JimK
January 2022
Should know how to spell by now! Sent before proofing.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Thanks so much for the kind words Jim, and Pap.
As Bryan said it is a great kit, it was my second SWSM, following my Tool Shed build.
I did do a full build thread on this kit Jim but it was long before we had started the SierraWest Forum so it is over on the RRL.
I’ll upload some summary pics of the build here if there is any interest in seeing the build progress through the process.
If you do have any of those questions you mentioned Jim don’t hesitate to ask, myself and several others here will be more than happy to answer anything you need to know, as usual though, the manual will guide you through every step along the way.
Thanks again.
Jim M
January 2022
Fantastic as always. We just ordered this one today. Looking forward to seeing it come to life.
JimK
January 2022
Thanks again Karl. Just doing initial planning. First thing to do after texturing, is to color the wall boards. As in your build the exterior should be a varying ( blended) deep weathered grey. You have a squib on that in one of your listed threads. Rembrandt chalk warm grey 704.??. Dark, medium, light. Also, thinking the inside of the boards would have a different color. You have a description of how to do that in your current #301 logging and tractor repair shop build. All of this is a really good. Yes it would be really great to see some more out of the old RRL build. Very pleased to know that there is so much info on this great SWSM older kit available from the Masters. Your photos are most helpful and set the standard for this kit.
Jim
JimK
January 2022
Karl, Searched RRL for your Rigging Shed build, but could not find anything. Found O Tool Shed ( it would be helpful also I am sure). Perhaps you can point it out for those who may have an interest. RRL as you know did a recent upgrade and perhaps it has been relocated?
admin
January 2022
This is a classic “classic” build! Wow, almost eleven years old.
Robert.G
January 2022
Karl wrote at the beginning of this thread.
‘If anyone else has finished this kit please share your pics HERE with us. Thanks,’
So I don’t think I am hijacking his thread and it looks like it’s been picked up again after all these years… so, if I am trespassing , admin, just remove it…
Here a few photos (as a teaser of my finished build) and the link to my building thread.
Robert
admin
January 2022
Wow, great to see these and thank you for posting them.
NOT hijacking when the author invites additional posting. Your consideration is so appreciated Robert!
KKarns
January 2022
Geeez Robert…this is amazing! Has your signature appearance and feel. Again, have to mention your wood treatment, so good. Well done as usual.
Pappy
January 2022
You guys do such fantastic work!
brownbr
January 2022 68.10.151.217
This was my 2nd take on this fine kit.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
No intrusion at all Robert as I had asked for others to join in with their builds, it is great to see other modelers versions of this great kit, and your build is a most welcomed addition to the thread.
Fantastic results with this great kit Robert and Bryan. Amazing how a great kit with some added imagination can produce such varied and excellent results from different modelers.
JimK, I used 704.5 on the Tractor Repair, 704.3 is also good.
I couldn’t find my Rigging Shed build thread over there either, several of my many builds over there seem to be impossible to find.
I still have all the pics used in the build thread saved on this PC so I can still post the construction progression here.
I did the build back in 2009…
sdrees
January 2022
Oh Robert, quit trying to fool us, those are pictures of your shed in your back yard. And Karl, very nice job!!!
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
First installment on building this great kit is building the walls.
All steps were done exactly as described in the manual.
Started 12/16/09
The actual colour of the structure is the grey,
this looks different on some pictures due to the lighting.
Notice where the boards are missing that there are still nail holes in the studs to show that at one time in the past there used to be nails and a board there, a subtle, but effective small detail.
Next post I’ll dig out and resize the construction pictures of the removeable roof.
Joel
January 2022
An amazing kit! So many fine builds. Thanks everyone for the inspiration.
JimK
January 2022
Karl, This is over the top…going the extra mile by recreating a build of many years past. It will be most helpful as I get started with my build. Perhaps what is going on here will generate more interest in this very cool kit. I have been reading the manual in preparation of beginning and note that the coloring of the wall frames involves thinned floquil paint. Do you have any thoughts for s substitute. AI and chalk comes to mind?? Thank you.
JimK
January 2022
Karl, may have answered the question about coloring wall frames and Floquil alternative. Reference to Loco and Service Shops kit on the shelf and in that build shades of raw umber chalks are bloted on the frame in sections dampened with AI. Seems like that should work. Thanks.
Karl.A
January 2022
Use the chalk technique for the framing Jim… 408.3 and 408.5 are good randomly
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
I see we cross posted Jim and you have found your own answer.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Oh, as a side note, and not sure if you actually meant it or it is just a habit when you are typing.
Dont use AI to apply the chalks… just use clean Alcohol… hence C&A… (Chalk & Alcohol).
AI (Alcohol & Ink) can be used later for further weathering if needed or wanted.
I just wanted to clarify that for anyone new reading who isn’t familiar with the phrases or techniques.
JimK
January 2022
Just habit and I be an older gent who makes mental errors frequently.
Karl.A
January 2022
Thanks Jim, glad it’s going to help you.
Posted 12/20/09
Brett provides one laser cut truss in the kit, I used this as a template and made two more trusses so that I could make the roof removeable.
ALCOALCO
January 2022
Love that “super” weathering! Thanks for opening your archives!
JimK
January 2022
Karl, Thank you for these additional pics from the build. Good to know how you made the removable roof. I plan to do the same. Learned a few years ago that the layout design software that I have been using ( 3rd PlanIt) for 20 years has a feature whereby scratch built parts can be accurately designed with printable drawings.
randyp
January 2022
Another excellent build. I really like the detail of the nail holes in the studs. A detail I would not have thought to add. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Randy
geoawelch
January 2022
A beauty by Karl, twelve years old, is testament to the quality of Karl’s craft to be sure, but also to the timelessness of Brett’s designs, quality of materials and instruction.
George
JimK
January 2022
Karl, just about ready to start my version of the Rigging Shed having been inspired by this thread and comments by you and others. But have more questions…hope I don’t wear you out!
What is saw blade banding? This is mentioned in the manual and also in Brett’s other HO kits I have built. Did not pay attention to it there and just followed the book as to brushing and distressing the wood. Are bandings the small parallel vertical lines I can see in one of the pics in the manual. Researched on Google and could not find anything on the subject.
Removable Roof, which I will do. Looks like you needed to deviate from the current manual and added the purlins to the rafters before gluing on the shingles, whereas the current manual adds the shingles first
I will take the plunge and post pictures of my work someplace on the forum . Need to refresh memory of the photo attachment process again. Lots of good info elsewhere on the Forum.
Again your inspirational work and willingness to help others is appreciated.
Jim M
January 2022 edited January 2022
Jim, saw blade banding is simply marks left on the wood from the saw blade from when it was cut in the sawmill. Yes, the parallel lines on a board would mimic this feature. Parallel lines across the width of the board at an angle. Use a razor blade and tap till you get the effect you want. Not too strong a tap that could cut through the board. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this kit.
Jim M
January 2022
saw marks on wood
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Thanks so much for the great comments Alan, Randy, George, Jim & Jim.
Keep asking Jim, it’s how we learn.
JimK
January 2022
JimM, Your explanation of saw blade banding clears my Q up completely. Could not figure how they could be vertical in reference to to length of the board if they were made by a circular saw. Thanks so much. Took a peak at your O’Neill’s. Super modeling…just so much of the very best craftsmanship on display here!
Karl, Was my comment about how you built the removable roof on the Rigging Shed accurate?
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Posted 12/30/09
Out house and Resin details.
Planning out the resin placement on the base.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Yes Jim, I added the purlins to the trusses first and then added the shingles to the assembly. Just make sure you have the purlins spaced correctly for the size of shingles you make.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Posted 01/03/10
Some of the many Metal details and gluing things down.
JimK
January 2022
Thank you all ( Robert G, Karl and JimM) for sharing photos, commentary and tips. Could not be better prepared to begin my first O Scale kit and because of this the project will be even more fun and rewarding. This forum and its members is unique in my experience and materially augments the Sierra West experience. Wish I had participated more often in the past.
randyp
January 2022
Karl, another great build. It just goes to show that your modeling skill and eye for detail has always been top notch. This build can not be distinguished form one of your recent works of art. Just a point of interest for a detail. I grew up on a dairy farm where we shipped milk in ten gallon cans. Each can had our farm code of letters and numbers on the slope at the top of the can. They also tended to have a thin patina of rust as they were kept cool in a cold water tank between pick ups. Just a little bit farm trivia. great work. Randy
Pappy
January 2022
Karl, outstanding work!
Is that a Narrow Gage track?
Karl.A
January 2022
Thanks Jim, Randy and Pap,
Yes Pap, it’s ON30…
I’ll post finished pics with the rail, spikes and all the other details added later this eve.
Pappy
January 2022
Thanks Karl, I think I’m going to stick with ON3O since a lot of Brett’s kits are based on Colorado,Calif, others places for gold mine areas that are Narrow gage
brownbr
January 2022
Appreciate you taking the time to repost these. I enjoyed the build post and the repost.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Thanks Pap and Bryan, I enjoyed going back through the old pics again myself.
Here are some more (but different) of the ‘finals’ I found.
Build started 12/16/09 … Finished pics from 01/05/10 , so,
it was 12 years ago but, I still always enjoy looking over at the shelves next to me and seeing it up there on display.
Another amazing kit from Brett, and was only my second SWSM build, if you have the chance to buy one, place the order now.
The smaller details added, scenery blended, rail and spikes installed, finished !!
Details added on the sawhorse, in the crates, NBW’s on the reels, plus the rest of the smaller parts.
Hammers, axes, bottles, rags, etc, added as per the manual, can’t go wrong.
Fully detailed interior, hoses on the gas bottles, details blended into the scenery, layers, layers, layers, I just followed the instructions.
It’s one that I’m still proud of today.
I know that you’ll enjoy yours too.
Karl. A
geoawelch
January 2022
Nice trip down memory lane Karl.
Your modeling remains second to none.
George
TomMich
January 2022
Awesome!
Pappy
January 2022
Fantastic work as usual Karl!
Love the corrugated metal roof.
Looks like you may have used Etchant Solution to achieve the rusted out sheets.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words.
This build was way before I owned any etchant pap, the rusted out roof was done with a push pin.
Pappy
January 2022
Karl, Push Pin? Please share that method…thanks
Jim M
January 2022
Really beautiful modeling.
Karl.A
January 2022 edited January 2022
When I get time pap…, I’m busy carving some brick walls right now.
Thanks Jim, it’s one of my favourites… but then again, aren’t all of Brett’s…
admin
January 2022 edited January 2022
Seeing this really brings back lots of memories, one of my favorite builds of yours. The pair looks so good together. Thanks for “re-posting” this!
Joel
January 2022
Great build. Really nailed the weathered wood colour and texture
Karl.A
January 2022 edited February 2022
Thanks man, lots of good memories indeed, still two of my favorite builds, and they were just the beginning …
Thanks Joel, I really appreciate that.