Blacksmith car

[lucas gargoloff]

This was my start point for model in 0n30. I took the model built by Doug Ramos and do my own version for my logging railroad. Is entirely scratch from wood. Tank is a paper fax tube. I found many fittings from military 1/35 that fit well in 0. Like drums, tool boxes, hammers, wrenches, anvils and vises. So, with little modifications, I start with this model. Now, I bought lots of castings from Wiseman and Grandt Line.
As you can see, there is a little caboose too. In this case I did the shell from my laser cuts. I draw the four basic parts and cut in 1mm MDF. Then, I mofified truck to receive these "little cabin" (like a phone box). It´s based in the Kiso Railway fourgon.
You can see more pics of this models at:
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq60/lucas_gargoloff/Other%20works%20in%200n30/
With these two model finished, I turn completely to the "big (medium) scale". I like too much add details, and it fits perfect for me. And keeping learning a lot!!
Hope you enjoy!!

[marklayton]

Lucas -

To make it more authentic, suggest moving the anvil under the shade of the shed roof - I know from experience that full sunlight makes it very hard to judge the color and thus temperture of the steel!

Mark

[lucas gargoloff]

Thanks Mark, I take notice of it, and try to move it. It´s lots of things behind the shed roof, I´ll have to reacomodate it.
Thanks for note and make that suggestion!!

[marklayton]

Lucas -

I have a part-time business as an ornamental blacksmith.  Now work in leased industrial space, but initially tried working outdoors in my back yard.  My forge weld sucess rate was a lot lower when I could not properly judge the 'color' of the heat.  Rigged a tarp on poles to create shade, and forging was much improved.  When I bought the 175-lb (79 kg) pneumatic forging hammer, the neighbors complained, so had to move to more suitable quarters!

Mark

[lucas gargoloff]

Neighbors are never happy with us!!!! 
You´re right when you talk about "colors" of the heat, I talked with a friend here who are blacksmith, but for hobby only. And he could explain me more details.
Thanks again!!