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rallymax
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 Posted - 05/01/2005 : 12:28:13 AM
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Has there been a construction thread on the Stoney Creek "B.Johnson Leather Works"?
I can't find it in the search page.
If not I would like to start one having recently bought FIVE ( ) different Stoney Creek kits scattered all over the web. - Ain't Google fantastic.
Thanks to Mario (here in Oz) I now have the guts to start working on Hydrocal for the first time. The kits are so amazing I didn't want to make a mistake and ruin the wall.
I'll be back in the USA on Monday and would like to start on one of the Stoney Creeks straight away. - Thus the interest in a construction thread.
regards,
Edward.
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Edited by - rallymax on 05/04/2005 12:52:06 AM
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belg
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Bbags
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Posted - 05/01/2005 : 07:15:00 AM
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Hi Edward,
After searching the forum I found another thread:
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6766&SearchTerms=Leather,Works
Since this is not really a construction thread I would use the one you started here.
I am sure all would like to see.
Nick O has started the kit and maybe you can get him to come out of the woodwork to finish it up.
The other member who has pictures of the completed kit does not post any more to my knowledge.
So let's have a go at a construction thread.
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PaulD
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 01:54:28 AM
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Edward,
I have started the B&M Machine works from Stoney Creek which was produced By Banta (I think) a couple of years ago now, it's in HO scale (Most are in S) It is a great kit with beautiful HydroCal walls. I've got the walls stained but not finished and the Paint on the Windows and Doors Teri Towelled (Peeling Paint) I have used Rogers instructions to seal the Hydrocal with clear lacquer and I like this method cause it makes the casting harden up. My washes are acrylic mainly Paynes Grey, Raw Umber and Burnt Sienna with lots of raw umber washes. IMHO it's best to build these up slowly.
I'm attaching a shot with the doors just placed in the Casting to check the tones. I'm looking forward to you starting yours.
Apologies for the quality of the print. I've learnt a lot since taking this a few weeks ago.
The Mortar work is just the sealed plaster showing through. The brick is drybrushed (very dry) with the side of a flat 1/4" brush using Floquil Tuscan, though after reading MikeC's idea of spraying Red primer and putting baking soda in for mortar sounds much easier than all my drybrushing. (though I'd have to mask the stonework) Does the leatherworks have any brick? Did you get the B&M Machine works? Couldn't interest you in doing it together?
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belg
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 06:11:16 AM
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Paul this section of the project looks great, I would agree with you that I like Mike's method of spraying the whole thing and then using the baking soda. The arches in the stone work would have to be done by hand I would think. Pat
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 10:22:23 AM
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Actually, the red primer and baking soda idea is Scott McCabe's. As much as I'd like to take credit for a great idea like that, I can't. 
My method has been to spray the brick with Floquil Box Car Red and then rub powedered chalk (light to medium gray) into the mortar lines.
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paulbrockatsf
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 7:29:13 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulD
….I have started the B&M Machine works from Stoney Creek which was produced By Banta (I think) a couple of years ago now, it's in HO scale (Most are in S) It is a great kit with beautiful HydroCal walls…..
PaulD,
I really like this structure. I did not know it was made in HO scale. I’ll have to keep an eye out for one.
I will look forward to your progress.
Paul B
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PaulD
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 10:54:35 PM
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Hi all,
I didn't want to hijack Edwards' `Leather Works' topic, but PaulB was asking about B&M Machine shop in Ho.
I like the roof lines on this kit and Bantas' laser work is some of the best. The model reminds me a little of the Black Hawk boiler works but a lot smaller (which is the way I like my structures.) Here is a shot of the rest of the walls. I really like the Laser cut sign stencil that came with the kit. I'm looking forward to getting that done.
PaulB,
check out http://www.stoneycreekdesigns.com
They produce one or 2 kits a year, and although the directions are spartan, Bantas' Laser cut kits almost fall together as opposed to board on board. Roger Malinowski's Stonework has to be seen to be believed. Ho scale for them is rare so check out what's coming up. I bought mine from Valley model trains.
MikeC Im sorry I got you mixed up with Scott on the Mortar thing. I was working from a vague memory. (as all my memories are vague)
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paulbrockatsf
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 11:29:15 PM
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Paul D,
You did not hijack anything. I am also looking forward to Edward's posts.
I enjoy seeing anything from Stoney Creek Designs.
Paul
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rallymax
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Posted - 05/04/2005 : 12:48:52 AM
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Hi all,
well so that you all know, I've started to build. I had a bad start though - I managed to drop my sheet of acrylic that the castings _were_ sitting on an managed to shatter a couple of sides on the floor.  I was able to white glue it back together but there are some chips I'll need to patch. 
I'm using Mario's wash technique 
10% "sandstone" acrylic (the 99c stuff from the craft shop)
90% alcohol
10% water
and it is GREAT!
it's all drying, I'll have a photo for you all soon,
regards,
Edward
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rallymax
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Posted - 05/06/2005 : 02:40:52 AM
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Hi all,
progress is slow but satifying.
Here is a picture of the end wall after the initial stain.
This pic shows the side wall after applying some of the timber to the wall.
I'm going to wipe over the wall with some more alcohol to remove some of the green after the glue is dry. As you can see, rubbing alcohol on the strips before assembly of the india ink stained wood made quite an amazing range of weathering.
I sure am enjoying building my first structure! (uncle) Russ made an amazing kit with EXCELLENT instructions.
regards to all,
Edward
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Rick
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Posted - 05/06/2005 : 07:15:50 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by rallymax
I'm using Mario's wash technique
10% "sandstone" acrylic (the 99c stuff from the craft shop)
90% alcohol
10% water
and it is GREAT!
Looks good Edward. I'm a little confused about Mario's Wash. I know Mario puts 110% effort into everything he does, but...
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rallymax
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Posted - 05/06/2005 : 5:48:06 PM
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Hmm... good point. I guess 10+90+10 doesn't equal 100 
So guess it's 80%.
Besides, don't you know that everythink is bigger downunder
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rallymax
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Posted - 05/06/2005 : 5:50:10 PM
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everthink... what was I typing!
Of course I meant everything.
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PS: I wouldn't what you getting the idea the I'ze carnt spel. 
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NickO
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Posted - 05/06/2005 : 6:15:09 PM
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Edward ,
Since Master Baggins dragged my name into the proceedings I thought I had better chip in . I only have one shot that I can post at the moment , but as you can see I didn't quite stick to the instructions .It is still awaiting finishing off and is packed away in a box at the minute , but one of these days I'll return to it .
NickO
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