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Title: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on October 11, 2016, 07:29:02 PM

Hi guys

Been some time since Ive had anything to post, but my new kit was paid for today and should have it in the next month or so.

Its an o scale structure from Sierra West scale models. Cant wait to get my hands on it and start building.

I hope to do a full build log when it arrives. Looking forward to having you guys join me for the ride.

The link to the structure is here

http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/311.html

And a link to the HO build log is here

http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/index.php?p=/discussion/670/ho-scale-oneills-fabrication-official-forum-build/p1

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: ColWer on October 11, 2016, 07:31:21 PM

Very nice Wes.  :thumb:

Looking forward to the updates.

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: capeklr on October 11, 2016, 08:09:39 PM

Hi Wes,
thanks for the teaser, look forward to follow along as you build this kit.
 :thumb:

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: LooVille on October 12, 2016, 08:20:03 AM

That will be a awesome project...... Will be watching.

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: BigEd on October 12, 2016, 10:07:21 AM

Hi Wesley. Long time no speak! Looking forward to it! :thumb:

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: wesley on October 12, 2016, 10:34:45 AM

Hi gents

Thanks for the support. It will be a long build but look forward to it.

Regards
Wes

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: wesley on November 16, 2017, 05:43:17 PM

Well its been a year, but the kits are eventually here.

Rand dollar has made this a pretty expensive purchase, but its all good that they are here now.

The 2 boxes are below. Will unpack them tonight and let you see whats inside.


(https://s33.postimg.org/84cmwkf3f/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/84cmwkf3f/)

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: capeklr on November 16, 2017, 06:02:48 PM

Have fun unpacking.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: LooVille on November 17, 2017, 07:05:42 AM

Oh wow..... Awesome......  :thumb:

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: BigEd on November 17, 2017, 07:55:17 AM

Early Xmas...  :thumb:

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: wesley on November 17, 2017, 09:33:38 AM

Moving to the new house from tomorrow, so this will be on the back burner till my new work bench is set up.

Will try get some content pics up soon.

Title: Re: My next build
Post by: wesley on July 19, 2018, 08:13:18 PM

Hi gents

Well life got in the way and all model building ceased. Got the old mojo back last week and started on this build.

The first 2 structures are starting to take shape. Each individual plank is grained and knot holes splits etc are then added. I then stain each plank with chalks and alcohol.

Still a very long way to go, but its great to be building again.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/580bqrhgb/IMG-2099.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/580bqrhgb/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ettw6iiqj/IMG-2100.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ettw6iiqj/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/idftwco17/IMG-2101.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/idftwco17/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/z17byuqij/IMG-2102.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z17byuqij/)

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on July 19, 2018, 08:44:08 PM

Hi Wes,
that looks fantastic.  :thumb:
I love the details.
Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: LooVille on July 20, 2018, 07:19:20 AM

Good Morning Wes,

Awesome, that really looks GREAT  :thumb:
Very well done.

Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on July 20, 2018, 07:28:53 AM

Thanks guys

Will post more as I go along.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 14, 2019, 07:50:05 PM

Hi all

I have an update on this. The roof has been added and the beginning of the weathering started.

Oil paints have been used to start the rusting process. Pigments and more oils will be used once the roof sign, chimneys etc are added.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3ycHYRZf/IMG-3200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3ycHYRZf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NKQtxZMD/IMG-3201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKQtxZMD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/34kYvpRH/IMG-3204.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34kYvpRH)

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on January 14, 2019, 09:17:36 PM

Hi Wes,
stunning. :thumb:
Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on January 15, 2019, 08:31:35 AM

 :eek:

Really nice work! :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 15, 2019, 10:03:36 AM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 17, 2019, 01:06:28 PM

Now that the majority of the work on the main structures is done, im moving on to the next structure.

You get a bag of scale lumber and 4 laser cut walls to start. Lets see where this goes.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HJ1ZRHS1/IMG-3208.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJ1ZRHS1)

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on January 17, 2019, 01:30:49 PM

Hi Wesley,
I am looking forward to see how this will come out.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: LooVille on January 18, 2019, 07:42:03 AM

Hey Wesley,

Awesome, but post some pictures of how and what you did.
Will be awesome to see......

Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on January 18, 2019, 08:29:24 AM

And Wes, post the pics like this - easier on old eyes and lazy fingers.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 22, 2019, 07:22:45 AM

Thanks Guys

Will def post the pics in a bigger size. Not sure what I did wrong though. HAHA

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on January 22, 2019, 08:18:18 AM

Quick tutorial. See the pic.

Currently you are adding pictures via the little P indicated by the red arrow. I don't particularly like this option because it is similar to Flicker, Photobucket, et al. Once you load a picture via them they own your copy write meaning, they own YOUR photo and can do with it whatever they like.

Rather click on the little + (green arrow) and load it up that way.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on January 22, 2019, 08:21:55 AM

Now you own your picture and are just displaying it to us.

A little bit of "home work" in that your pictures must not be too big/large (makes for awkward reading of the pages and storage becomes a an issue to me).

As it says, single largest picture allowed is less than 500kb or a single post can contain 5 pictures but the total must be less than 1000kb (roughly a meg in size).

Makes sense?

(edit)

Wanted to mention:

The red arrow is a nice feature - click on it to be notified about any responses to your thread

The green arrow is to add to your pictures

The blue arrow is to add more option for  file uploads to a max of 5

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 22, 2019, 11:37:24 AM

Thanks ED

Built up the sign for the roof of the main structure last night.

The wood is distressed with a wire brush
Its then lightly sanded to get rid of the fuzzy bits
I then stain it with a variety of chalks to give the wood a more aged appearance.
Final weathering(rust streaks etc) will be added once its placed on the roof.

Pic for size reference

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: LooVille on January 23, 2019, 07:03:26 AM

Very nice Wesley,

Looking very cool, came out great  :thumb:

Cheers.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 24, 2019, 11:17:22 AM

Hi guys

Wall number 1 initial construction and weathering is done.

This building is going to have a removable roof with fully detailed interior and lighting.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on January 24, 2019, 01:08:02 PM

 :thumb:
This is already starting to have awesome written all over it.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: ColWer on January 24, 2019, 05:36:15 PM

Awesome, love the idea of internal features.  :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: LooVille on January 25, 2019, 07:23:11 AM

Awesome......
Those Walls is already GREAT !!!!
Yea, Internal Detail, that's going to look really awesome, can't wait for more progress.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 25, 2019, 10:10:33 AM

Thanks gents

More coming soon.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on January 30, 2019, 12:35:54 PM

Eventually we have 4 walls done.

Peeling paint applied, doors and windows next.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: ColWer on January 30, 2019, 05:18:49 PM

Nice  :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on January 31, 2019, 11:42:34 AM

 :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: Freightcars on February 01, 2019, 02:17:48 PM

What method did you use to do the paint work?  It looks really good.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on February 12, 2019, 01:03:35 PM

Quote from: Freightcars on February 01, 2019, 02:17:48 PM

What method did you use to do the paint work?  It looks really good.

Thanks

each individual recieves the following treatment

1 Wood Grain put in with a wire brush
2 The piece is then run through a piece of sand paper to get rid of any fuzzy bits
3 I scrape on a random amount of differnt artists pastels
4 the pastels are rubbed in with rubbing alcohol and an old brush
5 once dry i wet the piece of wood with turpentine and wait for it to start drying
6 I apply a random coat of acrylic paint and give it a few minutes to to dry
7 masking tape is the stuck onto the board and then lifted. This removes the paint in a random fashion showing the aged wood below.

The description above makes the process seem a lot longer than it actually takes. The results are very convincing.

If you get a chance check the link below of Chuck Doans. He taught me the method explained above.

http://www.modvid.com.au/html/body_chuck_doan.html

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on February 12, 2019, 05:36:39 PM

Quote from: wesley on February 12, 2019, 01:03:35 PM

 The results are very convincing.

The results are fantastic.  :thumb:
Thanks for sharing how you do it.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on July 14, 2019, 04:42:54 PM

Hi guys

Still plugging along with this. The main structure is pretty much complete. Detailing and final weathering to be done.

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5DtJGTZ/IMG-4464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5DtJGTZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/21m0hPMK/IMG-4466.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21m0hPMK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G4QqQX1h/IMG-4468.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4QqQX1h)

Also started on the weathering and painting of the hundreds of details for this kit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XXRH7Z83/IMG-4470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XXRH7Z83)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VdX7SYGt/IMG-4472.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdX7SYGt)

Let me know your thoughts.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: capeklr on July 14, 2019, 05:25:18 PM

Hi Wesley,

absolutely stunning.
I love those oil drums. :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on July 14, 2019, 06:30:57 PM

Quote from: capeklr on July 14, 2019, 05:25:18 PM

Hi Wesley,

absolutely stunning.
I love those oil drums. :thumb:

Thank you

Each casting is treated as a seperate model itself.

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: BigEd on July 17, 2019, 08:28:04 AM

 :eek:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: LooVille on July 18, 2019, 06:54:37 AM

Awesome Wesley,

Really GREAT job...... I like all the detail parts, going to look awesome once everything is together.

Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on July 19, 2019, 08:14:17 PM

Thanks guys

Appreciate you taking a look

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: ColWer on July 22, 2019, 04:56:28 PM

Super!  :thumb:

Title: Re: Sierra West scale models - O neills
Post by: wesley on July 23, 2019, 10:47:34 AM

Thank you