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Re: Sierra West 208 - Loco and and Service Shops

Jamie, You are correct that the pastel you are using is a 'soft' pastel. It is not an 'oil' pastel. The oil pastels provide a different texture and you must use a fairly strong solvent, like turpentine to dissolve the pastel. We tend to think of the the 'soft' pastel as a chalk, but there are differ...
by hoN3_rr
Fri May 10, 2013 9:18 pm
 
Forum: The Craftsman's Workshop
Topic: Sierra West 208 - Loco and and Service Shops
Replies: 68
Views: 1954

Re: structure plans

Dave, Thanks for the complement on the Silverado Mine build. In response to your question, yes, I do have some other BIS plan sets (not the kits) which I intend to do in the future. I want to get the Leaverite Mine built sometime late next year if possible or early the following spring. I will be de...
by hoN3_rr
Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:06 pm
 
Forum: The Craftsman's Workshop
Topic: structure plans
Replies: 35
Views: 2940

Re: structure plans

I have been documenting in detail the build of the Silverado Mine using C.C. Crows plans. The following link will put you towards the end of the build, but you can get a feel for the structure set created with just the plans and kit instructions. For those who are thinking about trying to build a ki...
by hoN3_rr
Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:19 am
 
Forum: The Craftsman's Workshop
Topic: structure plans
Replies: 35
Views: 2940

Re: Avram's Bakery - BUILD THREAD

Dave, I concur with the comments about the roof peak seam. As for the seam at the wall-roof joint, I think I would be tempted to edge file it smooth and add a couple of roof boards (on edge as trim boards) to cover the the mistake. I have seen many buildings with a board(s) covering the end of the r...
by hoN3_rr
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:37 pm
 
Forum: The Craftsman's Workshop
Topic: Avram's Bakery - BUILD THREAD
Replies: 162
Views: 6459

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