Robert started this thread in July of 2017
Robert.G
July 2017 in New Member Introductions
Greetings to you all. As a newcommer to the Sierra West community, a few words about myself. My name is Robert , 57 springs old. Wood has been, and is an important constant in my life. I am a restorer of antique furniture and works of art., I live , most of the year, in the Dordogne, a region in France with lots of forests. If not in France, it is Belgium . I also worked in Manhattan for 7 years teaching restoring techniques to the guys of an international well known antique dealer.
Natural materials are my favorite. Wood, brass, clay, etc. That’s mainly what you will find in my modelling work. As I wanted to instal a sawmill on my O metric ( Om ) layout, the discovery of Sierra West was a gift from heaven. After looking at the quality of Brett’s work, I knew this was my kind of thing. Without hesitation and after a pleasant long distance phone conversation, the spark was there and I ordered the O scale sawmill kit. The first part is coming my way very soon. So for the moment , I will show you some pictures of my work, and will be studying the various topics on this forum.
Robert.G
SteveCuster
July 2017
Fantastic work Robert. I especially like the well. What are you using for trees? They look great.
-Steve
brownbr
July 2017
Fantastic modeling. Welcome aboard.
Robert.G
Thanks guys, for the trees, just twisted electrical wire, boxwood branches for the trunk, some serious patination and a LOT of patience. I spend about 50 hours on a 50 cm (20 inch) tree. The twisting and soldering of the very fine wires take a great amount of time
admin
July 2017
Wonderful work, I really love the “hand hewn” timbers. Masonry is exceptional as well. Thanks so much for sharing these with the forum!
mikemettelka
July 2017
Wow! Love it! I think a tree tutorial is in order! Lol. Great work all around!
Karl.A
July 2017
Just fantastic work Robert, that last picture shows off beautifully your skills in every aspect. From the foreground scenery and fence, through to the trees and stuctures and then back into the backdrop. Wonderfully balanced and executed modelling.
Great to have you join us on the forum and share your work.
Karl.A
Robert.G
July 2017
For somebody like you who speaks English, French and Dutch, no effort will be to much… 
I will though, post them in the proper categories. As long as I can’t start with the sawmill, I will post my work pictures.
And yes, it is actually my house/farm in the Dordogne in the 1/43,5 version…
trains4ms
July 2017
Robert,
Very nice work. I’m sure you will really enjoy the sawmill kt. It is so complete it builds into a fantastic model.
Mike S.
KKarns
July 2017
Beautifully done Robert…such a pleasure to see someone taking the time on such wonderful details…welcome my friend…
Bill
July 2017
Outstanding work, Robert. Welcome aboard and keep sharing!