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Here is a list of the metal thingies 2 combo piles 2 barrels 2 drums 1 scale laded 1 hand cart laded 2 tires 2 crate piles 1 crate 1 chimney 1 stove pipe 1 vent 1 air turbine 1 light post with lantern 1 lobster I started by reading and rereading the scanty instructions. I guess Art thinks if we buy a craftsman kit, we ought to know much of the building process. I did find a door on the second from of the main building and nothing else, so I don’t know what he expected. I researched a bit and found one builder put in a balcony and stairs, another boarded up the door and had a ladder against the building. Oh, well, I will figure that out later. I also do not favor the decking of the wharf and I will probably not fasten the structure to the one he supplied. Again, I will deal with that later. I put the supports on the main parts of the building, washed them in ink, painted them with what I think might be a good color combo( with the grey trim???). I don’t know. I never seem to stick with the original color scheme, so I don’t see any reason to start now. I did some chalk work and will evaluate the results from the photo. Here is a photo of my progress… Well, thats a start anyway Elliott (ET) Country: USA | Posts: 3189 Bbags Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/19/2004 :  8:06:52 PM     You are off to a great start Elliott. You are the first to build this kit. I am not sure if anyone else owns it or not. As I posted earlier I was very tempted but at the last minute did not buy. So I will be watching with great interest your construction thread. John Bagley Modeling the Alaska Railroad in HO in Wildwood Georgia. Country: USA | Posts: 12561 terry hansley Engine Wiper Posted - 04/19/2004 :  10:38:26 PM     Elliott I built Water Front Willys last year. Most of the people here, back then, were building Sierra West kits. Now, many mfgrs. are represented. I have posted pictures in my Photo Album of Willys. Enjoy. Terry H Country: USA | Posts: 453 Bbags Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/19/2004 :  11:35:28 PM     How right you are Terry. I had totally forgotten about your Waterfront Willy's. That is where I first saw that great lobster. Elliott look at Terry's pictures in his album for Terry did an excellent job with the kit. John Bagley Modeling the Alaska Railroad in HO in Wildwood Georgia. Country: USA | Posts: 12561 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/20/2004 :  12:02:30 AM       Elliott, I'll be following your progress on this also. I've looked at Willy's on several occasions, but I've restrained myself simply because I already have way too many unbuilt kits lined up on my "to do" shelf. So for the time being, I'll construct Willy's vicariously as I follow along. Let's do a good job together on this, OK? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 paulbrockatsf Fireman Posted - 04/20/2004 :  02:23:56 AM     Elliott, I too will be watching this thread. I bought Waterfront Willeys recently because it was on sale. I liked the looks of it. I am planning on using it with my SW waterfront structures. Paul Country: USA | Posts: 3576 postalkarl Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/20/2004 :  04:56:02 AM     Elliott: I also have Waterfront Willy's in my large pile of to do kits. Don't think I'll be getting to it now but I'll be watching your progress. Keep up the good work and lets see plenty of pics. Karl S Country: | Posts: 5389 ETinBH Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/20/2004 :  09:21:54 AM     quote: Originally posted by terry hansley Elliott I built Water Front Willys last year. Most of the people here, back then, were building Sierra West kits. Now, many mfgrs. are represented. I have posted pictures in my Photo Album of Willys. Enjoy. Terry H I am quite impressed with your very fine job. I can only hope to make a plausable showing in conparison to your craftsmanship. Elliott (ET) Country: USA | Posts: 3189 ETinBH Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/25/2004 :  7:26:30 PM     Hi, folks. Well, after seeing terry's work, I paused to consider that impressive job. While I could never begin to model like him, I did want to try to be a little different, Here are some progress photos. The first is the funny shaped window. I decided it deserved to be a Stained glass one and made is so. Then the other ones show my progress on the structure and dealing with the second story door. I made a hot dog stand and put a balcony above it. The stairs will come down beside it. Here are those pics. And, you have surely noticed that the color has changed. Alas, like I said, color is not my bag so I have to let my eye work for me. Elliott (ET) Country: USA | Posts: 3189 sparkman Engine Wiper Posted - 04/25/2004 :  8:31:58 PM     Elliot, Looking good. Like the new color. -david j Country: USA | Posts: 461 Dutchman Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/25/2004 :  8:53:13 PM     Elliott, That is the way to take a model and make it unique. Great job on the stained glass window! Bruce Country: USA | Posts: 18512 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/25/2004 :  9:38:04 PM       Elliott, the stained glass is a very creative idea. I like it! For some reason, it reminds me of a little detail Dave Frary once included on a model: a window planter (or flowerbox) complete with blooming flowers. It's one of those things that's not uncommon in the real world but we never think to include on our models. Nice job! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 Bbags Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/25/2004 :  9:55:44 PM     Elliott wrote And, you have surely noticed that the color has changed. Alas, like I said, color is not my bag so I have to let my eye work for me. While color may not be your bag, creativity and originality definitely is. However I see nothing wrong with your color selections either. John Bagley Modeling the Alaska Railroad in HO in Wildwood Georgia. Country: USA | Posts: 12561 terry hansley Engine Wiper Posted - 04/26/2004 :  6:06:18 PM     Elliott Thank you for the kind comments. I like your progress on Willy`s. The great part of the shareing of pictures while building is to see the many different ideas the builders come up with. Add-ons would seem to be a natural part of the waterfront buildings as they go through different uses. Terry H Country: USA | Posts: 453 ETinBH Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/02/2004 :  7:43:33 PM     My progress is slow as this thing is getting harder and harder. I changed the building ell and redid its front. I also planned, framed, planked and piloned the model. I ma not a bit happy with the outcome of the wharf. Oh, well, that's what this obby is all about - challenge This is a photo of the bait shop showing some of the hanging lures and plugs on the walls of the interior . This might end up being the logo on the structure It says "Hatch-em & Catch-em" Elliott (ET) Country: USA | Posts: 3189 ETinBH Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/08/2004 :  6:38:26 PM     Some progress but no signs yet Elliott (ET) Country: USA | Posts: 3189 Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 of 7 Topic    New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |   Printer Friendly Next Page Jump To: Select Forum Railroad Line Administrative Forums       Forum News       Administrative Posts General Forums       The Tour Bus       The Arrival Track       RR-L Member Personal Websites       The Crew Lounge       The Classroom       Interchange Tracks       Rail Events       Reference & Research Model Railroad Forums       Mike Chamber's Craftsman's Corner       The On30 Line       Railroad Photography Forum       Small Scale Model Railroad Forum       Mid Scale Model Railroad Forum       Large Scale Model Railroad Forum       Logging, Mining, & Narrow minded       Model Railroad Construction       Micro & Mini Layouts       Layout Design / Operation Sig Forum       Startin' from Scratch       DCC, Computers and Electronics for Model Railroads Shop Talk       Vehicle and Non-Rail Transportation Modeling       The Roundhouse       Rolling Stock: the Car Shops       The Diesel Shop Company Store       Railroad-Line Swap Meet       New Product Announcements Fallen Flag Railroad Forums       Erie / Lackawanna Railroad Forum       Raritan River Railroad Forum Railroad Software Forums       Atlas Right Track Software       Railroad Line Software Library Model Railroad Club Forums       The Model Railroad Club Forum Sponsor Forums       Rusty Stumps Scale Models       KingMill Enterprises       Fast Tracks Railroad Line Weblinks       Badger Creek Lumber Co.       Central Missouri & Southern RR       Raritan River Railroad       Thor's All Gauge Page  -------------------- Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page Railroad Line Forums © 2000-10 Railroad Line Co.
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