Scratch Built Ore Tipple

Here is a photo of a project nearly finished. Just some hand rails to go. Left to do: seaweed; water; mooring bouy; flotsum and jetsum; and trim around the 'water.' Jim

 

Jim,

WOW!! That is fantastic! Glad you're back at it!

All the best,

John Bartolotto

 

Great work. How long did you work with this loader?

Wolfgang

 

Thanks John and Wolfgang, As John alluded to, I have some arthritis issues that really prevent me from doing 'small' work. Even putting cars on the track is difficult these days. I have worked on this for about 9 days. I probably have 20 hours into it. I even did the inside which really can't be seen! When I get the whole scene finished I'll post a photo. Jim

 

Hi Jim. Again, nice work.

 

Now that's cool. Very nice work!:thumbs_up:

 

I know you're trying to show your loader, and it is nice... But the Barge!!! I love the barge!!! I spent months last spring google and bing searching for barge and tug photos.

Is it a custom design or from some drawings?

 

Geeky, Try this: seaportmodelworks.com

This particular barge is the M44 Square Bow Barge. 45 feet in HO and 80 feet in N. It is resin/plastic I did the paint job using acrylics.

Thanks for the compliments all. Jim

 

nice...any pics from the upper track level?

 

BoxcabE50, Thanks for the comment. Attached is photo of some of the seaside elements. Fine sand I found on the floor at my local Lowe's. Natural Aire furnace filter material from Wallmart. I painted the filter material with brown spray paint from about 18 inches away. I didn't want complete brown paint coverage as the seaweed I'm modeling is from SE Alaska. You can see the sand attached to the mooring stumps representing barnacles. On the beach will be standard weathered logs and such.

kursplat, Hopefully I will get around to starting an album on this layout or maybe a titled thread to keep adding to. Jim

 

Here is the basic 'look' before pouring water. Jim

 

Great stuff, Jim.
I love those barnacles too!
Keen to see more.

Mike

 

Thanks for the Idea's on the filter. I know of some things I can use this for. And your work is just great keep it coming

 

Mike, thanks for the compliment. Any compliment from you is much appreciated. trainman_65, Thank you. These Natural Aire filters are made from boar's hair I believe. I like the product because it is easier on my arthritic hands and fingers to pull apart. I use them on the layout for trees and bushes as well. Jim

 

Almost finished with the tipple. Fine detailing to follow. Jim

 

Wow! That's excellent!

 

That is a very nice scene, Jim.

 

Thanks guys. Even unfinished it is starting to look good. More trees, dust, and dirt and this scene should be done. I like to do my scenery in 'fine scale' if I can. I'm no scratch builder, other than bridges, and this is my first attempt at a structure. Jim