enginelane Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Back to the day job and then hospital appointment with mam so could be it for today but just the rear wall to be built. Looks a little squat and fatter than thought but still needs some height adding 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Rear wall completed and first fit of the roof. It still looks too wide so will have to go with " inspired" by the crossing shanty Edited October 29, 2014 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Top piece and stove pipe added. Has come out slightly dumper than planned but can live it with it. Will make the oil/ grease barrels by the side 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 That's some nice work there dude. It really doesn't take long to get something great looking put together when scratchbuilding. I'm going to get some basewood after payday and get cracking with some scratchbuilds of my own - you have inspired me, good sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Came across this crossing shanty and just got to get me a model of this cool dude to sit outside the crossing shanty 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Ok, still ducking the soldering issue so looking to detail the garage scene with fencing added. Although at the baseboard edge garage and fencing on slight angles 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Today on a course learning how to use a laser cutter. I am sure it's not as easy as draw something, program and press zap but will be interesting to see the process. Found time to first coat the garage equipment and add the dirt to the back yard of the garage. Using sand dirt mix from Menasha layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Came across this crossing shanty and just got to get me a model of this cool dude to sit outside the crossing shanty Was that taken on 59th and Rust? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Was that taken on 59th and Rust?Not unless "Life " magazine has been photographing Rays layout, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Was found on Internet via Monon grade crossings. 59th and Rust will be appearing at the 2015 show and now know dates can officially invite them. There is Montys figure that would fit but way too large for HO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Possibly the middle figure in the Woodland Scenics Hobos set? http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/A1860/page/1 or the second guy in the Commuters set? http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/A1839/page/1 Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) The first link would be your best bet - the second one has been retired! Edited November 1, 2014 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Possibly the middle figure in the Woodland Scenics Hobos set? http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/A1860/page/1 or the second guy in the Commuters set? http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/A1839/page/1 Adrian Agreed the 2nd figure would indeed to be a good match - thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Laser course interesting and of course the laser is the tool that produces the end result. How the work is drawn up using the computer package is the key. Just need to find someone who has CorelDraw! A day at Meadowhall beckons and no Modelzone any more to visit. Just a little time this morning to stsrt mocking up the garage scene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Constructed the barrel stand that was in the photo of the crossing shanty. Hobo set sent for and so hopefully soon a seated figure will be on permanent crossing duty Edited November 2, 2014 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Model zone is now inside WH Smith at meadowhall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Model zone is now inside WH Smith at meadowhall Thanks for info. Due to a fall mam not up to Meadowhall today so trip around Garden Centre - looks like is Meadowhall next Sunday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Efficient service from Model Junction - no connection other than satisfied customer, other U.S. model shops available, and hobos and workers have arrived. It's going to a rainy day so I think the evening will see some figure action! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Was that taken on 59th and Rust? There use to be a crossing shanty on Rust st,but the locals pulled it down for fire wood,rough area you know!!!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Well I did wish this morning and indeed it turned out to be an epic bus duty which should only last 10 mins being 30 mins in the pouring driving rain, soaked kids without coats and a bus driver who took his time getting them on board! Final total of 3 umbrellas blown inside out and binned with another 3 being coaxed back into life! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hobo turned into crossing guard 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 ....and didn't that work well? Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Spot on, that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Busy time at work as work being scruntised so under the microscope so limited time for projects but found time this morning to start to construct some mow handcars to go with the huts. Add a few planks, oil and grease barrels with random rail lengths and could end up as some sort of mow storage/ repair no longer sure what function huts used to have scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 If the rest of the build goes as well- not! As with these examples the scene will be more about abandoned and un repaired items than whole! Plastic is very brittle and does not care to snipped or cut through off the sprue without some vital part remaining attached. Holes are minute but even if carefully reamed out with finest reamer plastic disappears! Perhaps best to try something else today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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