Hi all, more progress on my barge for my career dio, the never ending build.
Don't know if I like the spindles on the side rails tho looks to pirate shippy, may just find a Johnny Depp figure and dress him in German grey.
The Bilstein 3 tn crane needs to be built along with plastic card for the sides of the barge and about 1,000 rivits, and other assorted crap like some sort of tie down arrangement for the scooters on the pilot house.
The engine room/a.a. platform areas cabin door and vented windows are from Tamiyas PZIV.





Other pics. in my gallery, thanks for looking. - Cheyenne

Cheyenne, it is getting more and more impressive as you continue. I think its ingenious how you used the tank parts for the doors and things. I also have to admit that although I know you truly have a grasp for working with wood I still am amazed with each new piece you build. Congrats on the excellent build so far. I look forward to seeing the next stage. Oh and as far as those antique ship parts I dont think its bad at all. ARRGH Kevin

This diorama is going to be amazing, I really cant wait till you get it done. Your scratchbuilding skills are awesome. I am somewhat speechless of saying words that mean my feelings towards your skills, its spectacular, awesome, skillfull, pretty, amazing, outstanding, and more words that I cant even say. Its just "Woah"....Truley Amazing job brother.

This is truly an incredible dio in the works. I think the spindles look just fine. Hows the knee doing? Are ya getting lots of build time in?

This is the coolest thing ive ever seen!
Great job!

Firstly A GREAT DIO in progress.

But guys I think I have found his secret to great scratch building. Cheyenne you gave it away in the first pic mate. A nice Cold can of miller. lol. :-)

simply amazing! admire your craftsmanship in this especially. Do you make blueprints of sorts for your work?

I like the AA on the roof of the barge

Now that is very cool!
Keep the pics comming.

Chuck

Cheyenne,

Looking good, the barge is an exceptional piece full of great detail. The side rails look fine. I look forward to the rest of the build. So far, everything has been impressive.
Hope the knee is doing OK

Jay

very nice piece of work. i like the details and woodwork..do you have any blueprint on this one? can't wait to see the finished product. thanks for sharing.

Holy thats amazing!!!!!!!!!!

Cheyene, that is indeed an amazing piece of craftman ship. And I too like you're innovative use of spare tank parts..
But, some observations.
I think you're right, the 'railings' don't feel quite right. These barges were ( and indeed still are) working tubs, without any niceties or pretty finishes. Railings would be straight and functional tube, as would be bollards and tiedowns.
I think that this is supposed to be a cago tub which is pulled or pushed by a tug? Because of the square shape. In that case you need a set of very sturdy bollards at either end of the boat, where they would attach the tug and extra tubs to.
I like the bikes on the shipping platform, maybe tie them down, or maybe try a cargo net over them?

What load will you be putting in the hold?

Looking excellent so far, looking forward to how it develops.

Cheers
Henk

Thanks everyone, It's about 6 A.M. South Jersey shore time and I'm off to surgery. If I'm not to out of it when I get home I'll answer questions. Thanks Henk about the spindles, looking at it on my work area it looks like it belongs on the Spanish Main. I do have some other less ornate ones I can replace them with. - Cheyenne

Hi mate
awsome work when this placed with the rest if the build you will have an award winner love the composition, the flak and m/cs the detaio when its painted it will come to life....knock out good luck with the surgery..no crutch and a parrot when you come out lol lol lol.
Take care Chris :-)

That is some beautiful work you've got there! I don't really have any questions right now, but then again, I'm still picking my jaw up off the floor after taking a good look at your craftmanship. Thanks for giving us a look, can't wait to see the finished dio.

Looks fantastic!

Is this for an Operation Sealion type dio?

Rudi

Hi Cheyene

First of all: I hope your surgery to be fast and clean with a speedy recovery!
Second: I missed this post and only caught it by chance. You have done a great work with the exception of the railling situation, as Henk so well noticed!
I know that this is only 2% of the all work so far, but really stands out (no harm intended).
Really looking forward for your updates on this project

Best wishes (again!)

Skipper

Wow, that is absolutely amazing. You are truly a master craftman. The wood work is amazing. I have no doubt your dio will be mindblowing.