I am a model builder that goes back and forth between model railroading and model ship/boats. I am planning a new O scale model railroad that will have a coastal Maine theme. To start it off, I've scratch built a 1/4" (O scale) model of a small boat shop. It is of my own design and not intended to represent any specific shop.
The photos below help tell the story of the build:
1 - Floor and framing used pre-stained strip wood
2 - Scratch-built work benches and power tools (band saw and drill press)
3 - 2 workers building a wherry on a strongback
4 - Clapboards were installed using individual wood strips (~ 1/2" X 6" scale) over lapped with a 3" revile
5 - I used my Chopper II to cut wood shingles 12" long using scale 1/2" X 3, 4, & 6" wood
6 - Ends of shop are covered with 1X12s, then wood shingles over that
7 - Rafter were cut and sized using my Ultimation Sander with Repeater tool
8 - The roofs were covered with more wood shingles. Over 3000 were used on the ends and roof
9 - Completed the building with a steam box sitting on an exterior deck. Outhouse on the far end along
10 - The model was installed temporarily on a piece of plywood and foam painted black. Details were added
11 - LEDs were installed during the build to light up the interior for better viewing
This was a fun project that took about 3 months to complete. It will sit in my harbor scene on a yet-to-be-built model railroad layout.
Pete
The photos below help tell the story of the build:
1 - Floor and framing used pre-stained strip wood
2 - Scratch-built work benches and power tools (band saw and drill press)
3 - 2 workers building a wherry on a strongback
4 - Clapboards were installed using individual wood strips (~ 1/2" X 6" scale) over lapped with a 3" revile
5 - I used my Chopper II to cut wood shingles 12" long using scale 1/2" X 3, 4, & 6" wood
6 - Ends of shop are covered with 1X12s, then wood shingles over that
7 - Rafter were cut and sized using my Ultimation Sander with Repeater tool
8 - The roofs were covered with more wood shingles. Over 3000 were used on the ends and roof
9 - Completed the building with a steam box sitting on an exterior deck. Outhouse on the far end along
10 - The model was installed temporarily on a piece of plywood and foam painted black. Details were added
11 - LEDs were installed during the build to light up the interior for better viewing
This was a fun project that took about 3 months to complete. It will sit in my harbor scene on a yet-to-be-built model railroad layout.
Pete
