Robert started this thread in April, 2018
Robert.G
April 2018 edited April 2018 in Scenery
I started this scratch build project for my next diorama (which will include SW ) last august. So don’t think I have a secret device to speed up builds… 
A wooden hangar, old wooden trusses, concrete (cardboard) floor, corrugated metal and brick wall. This time the bricks are made, one by one, out of cork. A matter of exploring different techniques And of course, functional lightning…
Thanks for watching.
Robert.G
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vietnamseabee
April 2018 edited April 2018
Very nice…what are the column piers made out of…what scale?
Terry
admin
April 2018
I am particularly loving the concrete and the undercarriage… excellent Robert. Thanks for sharing.
Robert.G
April 2018
As always, O scale and piers made out of cardboard. Later some how I did it photos.
Robert.G
April 2018
Some ’ behind the scenes… photos
Bill
April 2018
Wow (yet again)!
Great modeling and an interesting subject. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an overhang (1:1 or in scale) constructed like that. I’m assuming they wanted cover for the loading dock but it would hang too low and interfere with rail cars if it was constructed any other way.
Are there any proto pictures you’re aware of?
Cool idea with using cork for the bricks. What type of cork did you use? I was thinking road-bed cork, but the pictures above look much smoother than that stuff.
Excellent weathering (as always!)
KKarns
April 2018
So well done Robert! Concrete and brick work is amazing…
Robert.G
April 2018
Bill, this is the only one I found and where mine is based upon.
The cork is just wall decoration cork 1,5 mm which I prepared with diluted white glue in a way it got stronger . This to prevent falling apart when cutting into tiny pieces. Like bricks…
Bill
April 2018
Nice! Thanks again for sharing and the update
kebmo
April 2018
the pics of the model look like the real thing. and i don’t mean in relation to the proto picture. i mean, it doesn’t look at all like a model. it’s amazingly realistic looking. awesome modeling.
SteveCuster
April 2018
Fantastic work as always Robert. How did you do the concrete? The color and texture is great.
-Steve
Robert.G
April 2018
I used real cement and plaster. On top of, that some washes and pigments (chalks)
vinceg
April 2018
kebmo said:
the pics of the model look like the real thing. and i don’t mean in relation to the proto picture. i mean, it doesn’t look at all like a model. it’s amazingly realistic looking. awesome modeling.
Yeah - I saw the first picture and assumed that was the prototype and was expecting to scroll down and see the photos of the model. But, no. That was the model. Man o man…
I would say that Robert models in OH! scale.
Love your work, Robert. Everything you share is a real treat to look at.
Vince
brownbr
April 2018
I’m liking this a lot. Excellent work.
Karl.A
April 2018
Beautiful wood colouring as always Robert and that
brick and concrete work is something to be admired.
A real pleasure to see your work as always.
Karl.A
Robert.G
April 2018
Thanks everyone.
mikemettelka
April 2018
Fantastic as always
Robert.G
March 2020
Whilst working on the Sawmill, here are some photos of the finished Goods Shed ( we say Hangar) diorama. Everything is scratch build. The rolling stock are brass kits. (1/43,5)
brownbr
March 2020
It’s an amazing build.
Jim M
March 2020
Holy crap, that is unbelievably good. Amazing job, congratulations.
SteveCuster
March 2020
Great work Robert! I really love the texture on the brick wall.
sdrees
March 2020
Again I thought that this is a 1 to 1 scale. But the giveaway was that stiff guy in the last photo. Amazing well done. this gets a big WOW!!!
TomMich
March 2020
Outstanding work! That brick wall looks real!
Joel
March 2020
Incredible work Robert as always.
sdrees
March 2020
He is old and stiff. Believe me, I know from personal experience
Jerry
March 2020
Just beautiful!!
Jerry
vietnamseabee
March 2020
A feast for the eyes!!!
Terry
KKarns
March 2020
Turned out beautifully Robert…great catching up on the final product
kebmo
March 2020
oh man…
trains4ms
March 2020
It’s really hard to believe this is a model!
Mike S.
admin
March 2020
Outstanding!
patrick
June 2020
Superb work!
KCSTrains
June 2020
Your work is beyond anything I’ve seen. It’s always a pleasure to view. Thanks for sharing. Phil
TomH
June 2020
I can type but I’m speechless. Extraordinary Robert!