Small Stamp Mill

[sailormatlac]

Some rust ofr sooth at the base of the stack would make sense. The longer the structure have been around, the more dramatic it would be. No need to over exaggerate, just suggesting something is going on there would suffice.

Matt

[modelsof1900]

Great work, CNRglen! Really good looking and impressive model!

[nachoman]

I really like the way this has turned out. Very inspiring.

[cnrglen]

Thanks guys.
I planted the stamp mill in it's final place and added the soot on the roof.




The scene is almost finished. I have to make some sacks for the processed ore and some crates for machinery and spare parts. Speaking of spare parts I've started work on a storage shed made out of and old reefer car as well. I'll post it's construction shortly.

[doctorwayne]

Nice looking results, Glen.

Wayne

[Schraddel]

Glen,

i agree with Wayne. A very good looking and very well done workmanship.

Cheers Lutz

[ngauger]

I had to stop in just to say "well done"!!

Now lets see..... In 1:20.3 that would be ... Uhhh ..... larger then my layout!

[sailormatlac]

Excellent Glen1 Very neat little industry!

Matt

[faraway]

A very interesting structure. The corrugated roof is an eye catcher.

[cnrglen]

Thanks Guys. I've been working on finishing off the scene with the reefer car storage shed. It will be going to the left of the stamp mill, in front of the retaining wall.


I was looking around on Ebay and found the Seller River City Railroad who sells a lot of surplus MDC/Roundhouse kits and parts. He had an auction for 5 sets the roundhouse 36' reefer/boxcar ends and roofs. I thought I had the sides in my junk drawer so it would be an easy project.

However the sides were unsuitable so I scratchbuilt a new pair, using a Grandt Line reefer hardware set and hand-formed grab irons.

I also replaced all the grabs on the ends as well.

I found this little gem on ebay as well. It will bend both 15 and 17" grabs. I only paid a few bucks for it so it was well worth it.

Finally I glued all the walls and roof together. This is where it stands now. Next is paint, decals and weathering.

[sailormatlac]

Looking good Glen!

Matt

[cnrglen]

Thanks Matt.
I added the color on the car, starting with primer:

Then I sprayed a bit of Polly-s dirt over and finished off with an A&I wash.

Then I sprayed Reefer yellow on the sides and red oxide on the roof and ends. Not enough to cover completely through, as I wanted the grays underneath to show a bit.

I got these decals for another seller on ebay. There are enough decals to letter two cars, plus extras for any mistakes. I realize that this is a standard gauge reefer and the White Pass was narrow gauge, but I like the decals and I also consider it practice for the WP&YRR HOn3 reefer I'm also working on.

[cnrglen]

I did the decaling and initial weathering to the car.

I was quite happy with how the White Pass decals laid out on the car but it definitely doesn't look very decrepit.

I was originally going to try wet-sanding the decals down with 600 grit but then I remembered that I had a fiberglass brush in my tool kit. A bit of careful rubbing on the decal and, Voila!

I've only scuffed one side, leaving the other side for now. I did take a bit more off the 'Gateway to the Yukon' logo than I intended. I didn't overcoat the decals before I went after them with the brush. You will also notice that I took the yellow down to the gray undercoat in places as well. I think I'll try another A&I wash over the yellow sides to tone them down. I also just realized that I have to paint the hardware on the sides as well.

I also scuffed the ends and roof with the fiberglass brush, stroking in the direction of the wood grain. I like how that came out.

[sailormatlac]

I agree the Gateway slogan got a run for its money, but the roof and Yukon lettering turned out great. I'll try to find a fiberglass eraser, it seems to be very useful on wood cars and sidings.

Matt

[BR60103]

Matt
Fiberglass erasers may be available at Cdn Tire or Lee Valley.
I think hobbyworx and Model Raiway Imports have them.