Sunday Scenic Showcase August 13, 2023

Took some time yesterday to add ground cover between the tracks.  Also carved and painted the stone ramps for the pedestrian bridge over the park train.  Need to make some railing.

Continuing on with Dennis Brennan's Richmond Packing Company......preliminary pictures here:

https://ogrforum.com/...nd-photo-fun-8-11-23

Assembly of the doors and windows.....

Painting the lintels over the windows with burnt unber. The sills remain flat gray.

Next is something that I've never done before. Dennis' great instructions talked me through it. Richmond Packing (per Frank Ellsion) is based on a former grand brick home that was run down and became a packing plant. When a freight door was needed, the window lintel remained but the sill was cut to accomondate the opening in the freight door.

To simulate "newer brick work", I used some spackle and rubbed it off. I am very pleased with the result.....

Raising the walls, assembling the freight dock, and building/placing the awning......

Starting on the roof pieces......

Hopefully, by next weekend, I'll have the roof shingled, the chimneys in place and the stairs built.

Have a great Sunday, folks!

Peter

Great looking projects as usual Alan and Peter!

Not a ton of time this week, but I started working on a Johnstown automobile bridge, Clara Barton Bridge, that will connect two town areas split by a river on the layout addition. I drew the design on some brown paper, I used this to cut the 3D printed beams to size. After some assembly last evening and primer, I am currently printing some concrete curbs. (I guess you would call them) Then, this morning using some pavers tape from woodland scenics my go to for modeling concrete (anchor cement), I poured the roadbed so it can be drying today. This week I will begin rusting and weathering. Hope you all have a good week.

Mike

@jstraw124 your grass looks amazing! Very nice.

@LT1Poncho posted:

Great looking projects as usual Alan and Peter!

Mike.....thank you.....and, that bridge is outstanding!

Peter

@jstraw124 posted:

Took some time yesterday to add ground cover between the tracks.  Also carved and painted the stone ramps for the pedestrian bridge over the park train.  Need to make some railing.

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Love the bridge and the walkway!

Peter

@Alan Graziano posted:

Good Morning Everyone,

I will start off with a few .ore progress pictures on the large storage tank i am working on. I added a stiffened ring and completed the roof handrails. Lets see what you have been working on

Magnificent, Alan!

Peter

Jstraw,

Your ballasting looks very nice.

Peter,

Great play by play on the building. Your building assembly talents never fail to impress.

Mike,

The bridge looks great. That 3D printing makes me feel like a cave man when I see it’s abilities.

I would like to post a few pictures of a recently completed layout. I had a very small part in this one. The layout is spectacular. I was just sent these pictures and got permission to share them on the forum.

Another great S.S.S transpiring today. The work showcased so far, is very inspiring from everyone. Alan, the layout photos are great. I'm glad you were able to get them to showcase.

Dave

@Putnam Division posted:

Continuing on with Dennis Brennan's Richmond Packing Company......preliminary pictures here:

https://ogrforum.com/...nd-photo-fun-8-11-23

Assembly of the doors and windows.....

Painting the lintels over the windows with burnt unber. The sills remain flat gray.

Next is something that I've never done before. Dennis' great instructions talked me through it. Richmond Packing (per Frank Ellsion) is based on a former grand brick home that was run down and became a packing plant. When a freight door was needed, the window lintel remained but the sill was cut to accomondate the opening in the freight door.

To simulate "newer brick work", I used some spackle and rubbed it off. I am very pleased with the result.....

Raising the walls, assembling the freight dock, and building/placing the awning......

Starting on the roof pieces......

Hopefully, by next weekend, I'll have the roof shingled, the chimneys in place and the stairs built.

Have a great Sunday, folks!

Peter

I'm not sure I would have the patience and the eye sight to tackle that one any more, but you are doing a great job.  I have always loved Dennis Brennan's work and Frank Ellison's designs, what's not to like?

Art

@Chugman posted:

I'm not sure I would have the patience and the eye sight to tackle that one any more, but you are doing a great job.  I have always loved Dennis Brennan's work and Frank Ellison's designs, what's not to like?

Art

Thank you, Art.......

Peter

Peter, I admire your patience and methodical approach to these builds.  I always find myself impatient to finish and have to work hard to not rush...

Great work!

@Putnam Division

Are Dennis Brennan buildings still available?

thanks to everyone for this past Sunday’s postings

Seth

Yes they are, just contact him

@Seth Thomas posted:

@Putnam Division

Are Dennis Brennan buildings still available?

thanks to everyone for this past Sunday’s postings

Seth

www.brennansmodelrr.com

Peter