First structure for new layout

[Steve]

Having decided to start my new layout after the holidays, it was a perfect time to start looking at possible structures that will go on it. One industry I needed was a grain elevator.

In the course of tossing ideas back and forth with a good friend and excellent scratch-builder (I was showing him kits, he was showing me prototype pics), he found this:
Wollenberg Elevator

For more pics and drawings you can go here:
Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) (American Memory from the Library of Congress) Type "wollenberg grain" in the search box.

After seeing "Wollenberg" I wanted to scratch-build it, but.............I DIDN'T KNOW HOW!!!!

long story short.....He did the drawings, I did the rest (after pestering him with loads of questions)

Here ya go:


















I used Campbells corrugated metal for the roof panels and sandpaper for the tarpaper roof, and added Tichy windows and doors.

[sdkid]

Wow, That looks great. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[ak-milw]

Steve,
It truly is a work of art!! Guess I will have to scooch over and let the new guy up here. I have scratch built over a hundred structures over the years but never attempted anything that big, don't think I would even tackle it today. It is an amazing first model, don't know what I will do when you get a little practice and get good at it .

[Boss Boomer]

DUDE!

That is so unbelieveably outstanding!

[Trainman1965]

One word WOW... that is just outstanding man i cant wait to see what this new layout is going to have.

[TrainNut]

I think you need to change your nickname from Nazgul to Magic Hands or King Midas. Everything you model looks as good as gold.

[TallDude]

Oh my god... that is gorgeous!!!!

[lyates]

Steve ave 2 words for you, Fantastic and awesome. That is one of the very best scratchbuilt structures I have ever seen. Our new King has arrived.

[Steve]

Hey guys...
Thank you all for those extremely kind words!
However, NO ONE here needs to take a backseat (or scooch over) for anyone. I have been fortunate to have had a lot of help from outstanding modelers who have graciously shared their knowledge and insights with me. I also read about techniques and study pictures of models and prototypes for hours upon hours.
The most important part of this project was taking the time to make accurate measurements and cuts.

And just so we keep the record straight.......all did not go as planned


The first paint job came out bright red and even with adding some brown highlights, it just wasn't going to work:



I then decided to get radical, and with a brush I applied a lot of black:



Next I applied a very thin coat of the original red color mixed with black over most areas. Then, using a microbrush Microbrush Information provided by Tower Hobbies , I painted individual boards red or tan:



I had no idea if it would work or not, I just did it and got lucky. But the worst that could have happened would be that I had to repaint it.

Again.....Thank you all

[domiluk]

nazgul that looks great not much more i can that evryone else hasn't already said . that a great looking elevator and warehouse.