Thought I would post a few photos of Jim's and my latest build, Lamson & Goodnow's Western Mill, which is an exercise in leveraging elevations in a western theme. I enjoy photographing the builds outdoors before installing on my layout. Hope you enjoy the pics
Gregg
Sunrise.
Many wood details were added to westernize the structures. Multi-level, open walkways were used to handle the elevation changes.
Early morning on the river.
Covered boardwalks helped westernize the office.
Water and more water helps make this build special.
Looking downstream.
Working the elevations.
The main mill.
Rail service.
A peaceful journey.
Bridging the gorge.
Greg & Jim
Very nice build on a Southrivermodelworks Kit. Looks right at home with the western theme very realistic water and and nice details with the wood you added to give it that look.
Jerry
Loading docks.
The office in morning light.
Morning mist.
An upriver view
Looking uphill.
Now there's a diorama that might have taken a couple of hours to complete! Nice job.
Russ
You scenery builders are just incredible. I'm still reeling from Jacq's work and now there are two of you! I forgot Chuck, three of you. I think I'm going to go sit in a corner and sharpen my mill cutters.
John
Quote from: TRAINS1941 on March 29, 2008, 08:57:06 AM
Greg & Jim
Very nice build on a Southrivermodelworks Kit. Looks right at home with the western theme very realistic water and and nice details with the wood you added to give it that look.
Jerry
Thanks Jerry. Because of all the brick, this one was more of a challenge to westernize than some of the other builds, but it sure turned out nice. It's going to fit in on the layout just fine.
Gregg
Quote from: finescalerr on March 29, 2008, 11:16:36 AM
Now there's a diorama that might have taken a couple of hours to complete! Nice job.
Russ
Hi Russ. Thanks. Yes, these river builds take some time, but will look great when all are together on my layout. Let me share a couple of the others. Here is the modified/westernized Thorndike build.
Gregg
And here is a shot of the Wrisley build, which also part of my river scene.
Gregg
Quote from: John McGuyer on March 29, 2008, 05:44:32 PM
You scenery builders are just incredible. I'm still reeling from Jacq's work and now there are two of you! I forgot Chuck, three of you. I think I'm going to go sit in a corner and sharpen my mill cutters.
John
Thanks John. Here is another shot to enjoy.
Gregg
Gregg, the photography is very nice - you definitely know how to take advantage of natural light. Really captures the sense of time of day. My previous blacksmith shop was in an early 19th century foundry complex in Baltimore - lots of brick and stone. The morning light on a clear day made the place come alive with subtle color and texture.