JPTRR
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#051
Tennessee,
United StatesJoined: December 21, 2002
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Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016 - 09:23 AM UTC
Sean Hadfield [windysean] saw a unique building in his home town and scratchbuilt it for his model railroad. He created a step-by-step narrative with photos and associated titles. Let''s follow along as he builds this challenging architectural gem.
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Thanks!
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JPTRR
Managing Editor
#051
Tennessee,
United StatesJoined: December 21, 2002
KitMaker: 7,772 posts
ModelGeek: 431 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2016 - 07:48 AM UTC
Sean,
Those of you who scratchbuild these complex structures simple amaze me. Bassett Street is a great example of craftsmanship.
If they demand your loyalty, give them integrity; if they demand integrity, give them your loyalty.--Col John Boyd, USAF
“Any plan where you lose your hat is a bad plan.”
MyanmarJoined: March 05, 2004
KitMaker: 4,011 posts
ModelGeek: 734 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2016 - 08:05 AM UTC
Sean,
That is a very impressive scratch build
Thanks for sharing the SBS
i watched a scale plastic figure crawl along the edge . . . of an exacto blade . . . that's my dream , it's my nightmare . . . . . . . crawling , slithering . . . . . along the edge . . . . . . of an exacto . . . . . blade . . . . and surviving
Wisconsin,
United StatesJoined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2016 - 08:14 AM UTC
Thanks, guys. This was one of those challenges we set for ourselves, and you pick away at it and strategize until it's done.
Cheers!
-Sean H
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car