This thread was started in December, 2022
AlexR
December 2022 in O Scale Builds
This is a new thread as this project started out as the truck repair. But, is now going to be something a bit different. I’ve copied the applicable photos from the previous thread into this one and will be updating this one.
Below is the original thread.
Truck repair and other randomness: AlexR - O Scale Builds - SierraWest Scale Models Forum
This was my first time painting brick… it took me a while to get is to the condition it’s in now… i think that’s about as good as i will be able to get it.
Here is the current progress of the large tractor.. I’m in the process of re-doing the control levers for the winch.. it wasnt quite square and was driving me crazy.
I’ve made a little progress; I got the floor assembled for what will be a work shop.
I made a bit of progress on the power area.. next will be the boiler and the associated plumbing.
For the sake of photo organization on my end, i’m posting 2 updates.
Comments
vietnamseabee
December 2022
Wow ….all looks very nice but the floor “crud” in that last photo is just what I imagine a machine shop floor would look like
Terry
Karl.A
December 2022 edited December 2022
Some fantastic modelling and scenes coming together Alex. This is really looking good and seems to be only the beginning.
Also thanks so much for posting all the pictures and taking the extra time to bring them all over into this thread. I know that’s not an easy or quick task and we all really appreciate you spending the time to do it and share your progress with us so far.
This is a build to be followed for sure.
Joel
December 2022
I agree Karl, looks great so far. Can’t wait to see where all this leads.
AlexR
December 2022
Thanks for the kind words.
This is where i’m at right now. I’ve been researching blacksmith shops quite a bit lately. The area where the tractor is getting new treads is going to be a full blacksmith shop in this diorama. The truck repair table is there as a place holder, i’ll build a blacksmith hammer table for that area. Also, the guy from the woodcutters shack is very helpful for me.
Robert.G
December 2022
Super modelling on a fantastic kit and details. Love the floor dirt and the caterpillar looks great . Well done.
brownbr
December 2022
Great execution on a very creative plan.
Jerry
December 2022
Looks great. Keep us posted on your work in progress.
Jerry
TomMich
December 2022
Very Nice! Overall a nice layout of the diorama.
EmeryJ
December 2022
This is amazing Alex!! You create these scenes so perfectly. Outstanding vision.
AlexR
December 2022
A bit of progress on the blacksmith area. I’m thinking i will call this area pretty much done for now.
Karl.A
December 2022
Very nicely done details indeed.
MuddyCreekRR
December 2022
Very interested in this concept…looks good…
admin
December 2022
this is going to be an awesome diorama! Really enjoying watching it all come together.
Dave_S
December 2022 71.32.46.8
Alex,
This photo brought back a flood of memories from a summer job I had in a machine shop in Cicero, IL. The oil and metal shavings on the floor and the smell of the rancid cutting oil all comes rushing back, Great scene.
One of the great benefits of that job was the view of the east end of the Burlington hump yard and the Morning and Afternoon Zephyrs parading past the open shop windows. Sometimes the SW’s were close enough to the window that you could talk to the engineer.
Later, Dave S, Tucson, AZ
AlexR
December 2022 edited December 2022
I has some time to work on some of the details.
Based on these reference photos… there’s a bit more “stuff” to add…
Karl.A
December 2022
Great progress and wonderful reference photo’s Alex, real inspiration.
That guy on the left in the last picture kinda reminds me of Art a little bit. Ha
So much to see in those two photo’s, the little things, I know you’ll do a great job of recreating the scene, you’ve already made some good progress on the start so far.
MuddyCreekRR
December 2022
Depending on where that photo was taken…it could be a relative…lol…my ancestors were coal miners and blacksmiths…or firefighters…my kids are 5th generation firefighters…(and that guy looks too much like me…)
brownbr
December 2022
Nice progress.
What in the world do you think they are boiling in the pot on stop of the stove?
mikemettelka
December 2022
That hammer bench is cool!
AlexR
December 2022
Thanks for the kind words.
Bryan, i dont know; i was wondering the same myself. There’s piping and valves at the top to refill? Or, are they using is as a small boiler for steam upstairs??
Mike, thanks below is the reference photo i used. Not sure if i’m going to go that far with the punches..
KKarns
December 2022
Good grief Alex…you’re work here is just spectacular! That is going to be one blacksmith Shop for the ages my friend! The tool selection, detailing and placement are so well done. Surprised to see a wood floor in a blacksmith shop! One errant ember…lol.
Machine shop is also so well done, and your grungy floor is dear to me and I just want to walk around in it! Really look forward to how you bring it all together.
Joel
December 2022
Wow Alex nice detail work/placement
TomMich
December 2022
Love all the details. The work bench with the hammers is really neat!
AlexR
December 2022
Thought i would kind of put it all together to see how it would look. I’m not exactly sure if i will be using these disconnects or not.
MuddyCreekRR
December 2022
I like the look
brownbr
December 2022
I like it too.
EmeryJ
December 2022
Kitbash at its very finest!
This is turning out right nice.
Jerry
December 2022
Great job! The blacksmith tools & accessories are perfect!!
Jerry
AlexR
January 2023
Small update. Worked on some more details for the blacksmith area. I think i’m almost done getting everything planned for this area.
Karl.A
January 2023
What a great view of your progress, the first pic specifically grabs my attention.
Coming together nicely and the time spent planning things out is paying off so well, as is the wonderful finish on all of your elements within the scenes.
brownbr
January 2023
Looks awesome
kebmo
January 2023
it sure does.
MuddyCreekRR
January 2023
Going to school on what you’ve done…lots of great ideas and direction on this
TomMich
January 2023
Great views of the layout of details. Really like all the tools you incorporated into the scene. They really add a lot.
admin
January 2023
Outstanding Alex! I really am enjoying watching you bring this all together.
You’re gonna love the next round of 3D Printed details!
EmeryJ
January 2023
This is amazing. A thing of beauty for sure. Bookmarked this one for future reference!!
MuddyCreekRR
January 2023
What type of soil are you using for the blacksmith shop area floor…more gravel based…or sandy dirt?
AlexR
January 2023
Art,
I’m casually using this as my reference example. So, it will be a dirt floor. I think that would line up with the spirit of this diorama.
mikemettelka
January 2023
There is a working blacksmith “barn” that is locL to me that I keep meaning to go get some pics of near me, the floor is dirt and they have a working belt drive system that they fire up once in a while to power their BEAST of a power hammer. Looks just like these pics! They have a boat load of steam tractors and hit and miss engines too.
admin
January 2023
Love that pic, very inspiring.
EmeryJ
January 2023
Ok, Alex… If you add the corn cob pipe to your smith, I will be stunned !! LOL.
Karl.A
January 2023
Always love seeing an old BW proto pic, so many ideas to glean.