smudgeloco Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi guys, this is what I have been wrestling with over the last few days. A two road loco shed for the ON30 layout. Total scratch, except for the windows, which are from Titchy Trains. It's all of timber thus far. Strip wood of varying sizes, and a packet of hobby sticks (coffee stirrers) from hobby lobby. So, the pics. Here are the four main wall sections. The roof trusses can be seen at top of picture. You can see the workshop section has had a coat of whitewash. I was going to do all the interior thus, but elected for the dirty raw wood look. Here are a few more pics of progress. I went for a wash of super diluted India Ink, for the raw, dirty wood effect. I used Windex Clear, as my dilutant (no water) medium. This was airbrushed on, in two coats for the outside, and one on the interior. Guess what boys - nothing warped at all! I was very aprehensive of it all going out of shape. I think the wash dried to quick to do any harm. These windows, and the door and frame, were not scratch built, but come from the excellent Titchy Trains line. I did add the brass dorknob though - a sewing pin-head. A look up through the rafters. I have lighting to fit yet. Another shot of the roof. Scratch built loco shed doors. I cheated, and used plastic card. I had had enough of real wood. I hope you like it so far. Michael. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's the attraction of 'O' gauge, the amount of detail that you can fit in. I like what I'm seeing. Look forward to more photos. Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted November 17, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks nice... are you measuring at 7mm:ft or 1/4":ft? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgeloco Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks guys. Cornelius, my error - I'm doing it in 1/4" to the foot. O gauge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgeloco Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Shed is complete now, except for lighting, and placing on the layout - to facilitate fitting the floor. It would have been a real drafty shed in the winter! It's because of this that I didn't include roof vents. I placed a skylight on one side, for two reasons - one, a big expanse of boring roof, and I didn't have enough currugated sheeting! I left this side plain as it has the relief of the small out building. I still have to fit a stove pipe through the roof. The doors don't look too bad either. Gotta love that doorknob. That woodwork stands up to close inspection too. Michael. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandshifter Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Very nice, I'm immediately struck by the views of the interior, all that atmosphere and detail just by following the way the prototype is built - no doubt adding some smaller details and 'junk' will really bring it to life! Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Excellent work Mike old buddy as always :-)) i cannot wait to see it in person , when you coming down South ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Smudgeloco, Very nice job you have done there, carefully put together, i like the idea of you adding the roof trussing, very efective and of course helps to stableise the roof. keep up the good work. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 21, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2009 Very nice, I'm immediately struck by the views of the interior, all that atmosphere and detail just by following the way the prototype is built - no doubt adding some smaller details and 'junk' will really bring it to life! Colin Hi Smudge, Terrific stuff, is the shed based on a prototype? It certainly looks very real. Not too sure about the yellow windowframes though! All the best, Dave.T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutchie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 could you build me 1 in OO guage? that really looks amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Superb looking shed, nicely built. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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