Thanks, James, this is really good suggestion, and that was also mentioned before. I´ll see, what I can do with some buildings and so, but the track does not give me another option, because there will be more dio parts connected to this one, making one day 6 or 7 tracks depot. I hope the small various things planned will turn whole complex to good appearance.
Libor

Another small update, before the paints dry. Stone base finished and ready for weathering, both tins done and painted with base coat.




Libor

an amazing looking diorama so far this looks like a real labour of love good luck with it, the work you have done so far is really fantastic i will keep an eye on this thread to watch your progress all the best with your build


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Simon

Thank you, Simon, for the kind words.
I am in the middle of the roof now. Finally I did not make the roof too much worn out.



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Libor

The roof finished and wainting for varnish coat before weathering. Building glued on the cork base, wooden handrails and stairs added, also finished tins mounted on the wall. Sand supply will be located bellow the ramp.




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Sand is on its place, first wash applied on the roofs.





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Libor

More weathering applied, the roofs will need just final touch later, outbuilding got filter and the door weathering. Next target is ramp at opposite side and some other details around.




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Libor

Mate, it's perfect! I really love what you are doing here.
I have this one subscribed since the beginning and it's totally worth it.

BTW: is the crane scratched?

Andrzej

Thanks, buddy.
The crane is resin kit from Mig production, a few short castings fixed, otherwise very nice kit. I just want to scratch build a couple of coal containers for loading, using this reference:



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Libor

woooooooooooow this is coming along REALLY well i havent seen ay progress in a while cause iv been in africa for the past month, this is incredible

Libor,

This building is "almost" look like your Miniart building
Great progress on your build log with incredible details. I'm learning so much from this. Thanks!

Thank you, Andrew and muldiantoro for the kind comments. Nice picture, Harmawan, I have got many useful references from bundesarchiv too.
How was the elephant hunting in Africa, Andrew? Got any trophy?
Libor

haha only hunting i did was with a camera it was a school sanctioned trip otherwise who knows...

Suppose you had a lot of fun anyway, Andrew?
I got ready some junk for final appearance of the warehouse, old bricks etc. Once the ground is finished, everything will be moved to the right position. I will add just the pigments, when the ground is dry, and rare grass or leaves at some spots.





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Libor

The scratchbuilding of the water crane started



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Libor

I like your technique of construction analyze prior to build - these sketches are great.

A.

Thanks, Andrzej, as usually I am gonna make silicone moulds for this scratch build, so I want once again very exact copy of the original
Also the crane picture added by Harmawan keeps me thinking about it It´s really nice piece of hardware.
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Libor

This is going good libor. Gives me hope with mine even though it grew over the weekend , Kind of went from 13 1/2' x 17 to a rather large 20' x 39'. The pics added by Harmawan ( the crane) are just what I needed. I will keep watching this one. Where are we going to drive in the golden spike?

Thanks, Bob, for the kind words. That is an interesting question. At least ahead to the succesful finish Two days off for me have come, I hope to do some progress
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Libor

I really find this very inspirational. I think my next attempt at modeling will include some scratch built buildings and an elaborate scene. I really cant wait to see the finished product

I agree to the others, your scratch-building skills are fantastic!
It´s always nice, to see your progress.

greetings...
Soeren

Thank you all for the kind comments. Last night I spent a few hours by making gutter channels from thin metal sheet and also a couple of parts for the water crane is finished with very good result. Time for screws and nuts.





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Libor

More weathering around the warehouse and some details added, bricks below the ramp, chains and locks on the doors, gutter channels painted in base.






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Libor

Warehouse almost finished, the gutter channels and pipes added, all weathered. Another small touch will be applied later on, and three lights are also about to be mounted on the walls.





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Libor

Small progress on the water crane made, a few more parts to finish on the body, then I can start with the arm





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