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Paul Smulders Posted - 12/04/2011 : 10:59:40 AM
Hello All,

Now that Oatman's has been wrapped up for some time (awaiting the start of the layout down stairs, spring '12...) I've decided to start building the Sierra West Scale Models Shipyard in HO scale. Had a great time at the Fine Scale MR Expo back in October and Brett (Karl and Kevin) did a good job in convincing me to build the shipyard (well... not that much convincing, always wanted to try board on board modeling).

Onto the build, for openers, the pic on the box:


Contents of the box revealed (really well packed I might add and a fantastic 106 page Instruction Manual, lots of progress pic's):


The spread ... boy there's a lot of clean sticks.


And the sheets of templates, windows, card stock backings:


The contents of bag # 1, srtip-wood for the main walls of the Shipyard main building:


On an aside, while at the Expo, I attended Brett's clinic on board-on-board modeling, very well presented by Brett and supported by Kevin and Karl. An HO kit (The Tool Shed) was presented to each participant and off we went stressing and weathering the strip wood (including knot holes). Seeing that time is at a premium in the premium workshops (hence the name) I completed the remainder of the kit at home, practicing the techniques in preparation for the Shipyard build, end result:


Now I'm off to get my hands dirty with the wire brush, A&I and pastel powders. Progress pic's to follow.

'til Next,
Paul
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TRAINS1941 Posted - 05/13/2013 : 1:29:47 PM
Your doing great Paul. Like the way you did the center boards.
Paul Smulders Posted - 05/13/2013 : 10:51:31 AM
Hello All,

Brad, it was good to finally meet you (and Mike, Chris and Lea, Ron, Fred, Gilbert) in Ottawa last weekend, the Ottawa MR Expo was great
and the structure displays were awesome. Frederick and Jerry, not sure what type of wood the dowels are, I presume they are basswood, Brett could possibly let us know.

I’ve been working diligently on the Shipyard lately and now have quite the stock-pile of pic’s to post (…up to finishing the main
dock now). But first, finishing off the Rigging Dock, pilings in place and brushed with thinned Floquil Weathered Black









Bracing for the pilings:









… and the end result:



After the riggin doc, went back to the loading dock and installed the bracing:





Moving on to the Sales Offic porch … measurements made to determine the number of boards required (don’t won’t to spend to
Much time distressing the ends if their not required).







Laying boards starting from either end and working towards the middle. Once there, noticed that trimming one piece would result in
a very thin piece, so trimming the last 3 resulted in slightly smaller boards (not really noticeable).







Finally to finish off, the legs and skirting:







That will be it for now, back to the work-bench.

‘til Next,
Paul
jbelwood Posted - 05/08/2013 : 1:25:23 PM
My conversation with Brett this morning was great. You never expect to get a call from the manufacturer about
your builds and his was most gracious. Thanks for the compliments Brett, the shipyard is a pleasure to build.

I continue to add the kit details to the diorama. Except for the main wharf and the derrick pier nearly all of his
castings were used and placed where indicated in the instructions. Most of the remaining castings, and there are
many, will be placed here and there around the property and on the piers. As a personal touch,the grounds will
require a lot of lumber scattered around to give it even more of a cluttered look.

BTW- Most of the painting and weathering techniques suggested in the instructions were tried for the first time. The
results were noticed by members of a visiting club who encouraged me to give a clinic on the process. Sixteen
modelers now have a new way to further enhance their work. We never stop learning Brett.

John
sierrawest Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:56:25 AM
Just spoke with John on the phone - he will be bringing his dio to the fine scale expo for us all to enjoy... Can't wait to see it in person. Enjoyed out conversation John, got some extra details coming your way bro!

Brett
JeffB Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:47:53 AM
John,
Great job! That looks very impressive. Wish I could see it in person.

Jeff
Frank Palmer Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:46:32 AM
John, you could add a few barrels as this picture shows.
UKGuy Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:40:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by jbelwood

Here's my dio at the New London conference. Personally, I think it looks rather sparse. The main wharf needs more detail and the left side looks too wide open. I will be adding more scrap lumber here and there but beyond that I could use some ideas.



John Elwood
Stratford, CT



After looking at your pictures I would have to agree that it does indeed look rather sparse.

I went back and reviewed the pilot model pictures with Brett.
It appears that many of the included details were not used, such as, crates, boxes and barrels.

Brett's pilot model pictured below clearly shows all of the details and ideas that are being suggested.
Docks cluttered with boxes, junk piles, scrap lumber strewn around as in your proto picture.





All of this is included in the kit, the plethora of details for a fully populated diorama, an extensive manual full of ideas for adding debris and clutter to the dio.

Karl.A
hon3_rr Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:36:04 AM
At last... a place for all of that scrap wood!!
Frank Palmer Posted - 05/08/2013 : 10:52:12 AM
What a picture!!!!
jbelwood Posted - 05/07/2013 : 9:40:25 PM
Carl and Ben, I fully agree with youse. How about capturing the feel in this photo? Is this a great shot or what. I'd empty out my wood scrap box for sure. Wouldn't have to build those Jordan vehicles. Just teasing, HeeHee.



John
wanderingsailor Posted - 05/07/2013 : 8:59:01 PM
Some sawhorses, tools, a small boat under construction, a pile of lobster traps, more figures? Agreed with Carl about crates & casks
Carl B Posted - 05/07/2013 : 7:25:43 PM
Hi John,

Overall, your diorama has a nice "feel" to it! Colors blend, nothing bright

As far as being sparse, I agree with you.

How about more crates and barrels/55 gallon drums on the dock or at random in the yard, some different color dirts mixed in your "road", more brush/bushes, another vehicle or two, benches or tools and scraps strewn around, a classic "junk" pile .....that should start you in the right direction.
jbelwood Posted - 05/07/2013 : 5:12:54 PM
Here's my dio at the New London conference. Personally, I think it looks rather sparse. The main wharf needs more detail and the left side looks too wide open. I will be adding more scrap lumber here and there but beyond that I could use some ideas.



John Elwood
Stratford, CT
chooch41 Posted - 05/05/2013 : 10:16:00 PM
Paul, it was great meeting you at the Ottawa Train Expo. Thanks for coming out.......

Brad
TRAINS1941 Posted - 05/04/2013 : 11:30:31 AM
Great looking Paul. And like Frederic what kind of dowels are you using????

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