This weekend I had some time to work on assembling my N Scale sawmill building that I received last weekend after having the 1/16" basswood laser cut. I gave it a rough coat of paint and installed the metal roofing. The main building is 8"x14" and with the drying dock, the overall length is 3'. Here's an overview:
I also separated the drying dock supports from the sheet of laser-cut parts and learned the importance of using a very sharp (read that new) X-acto Knife blade. The framework uprights and loading ramp are cut at 1/16" and all the scrap within the framework became stacks of drying lumber.
The building in the foreground will be a kiln building. The yard will be to the left. The ramp on the left side is for scooting lumber down to a level where railroad cars can be loaded. Heres another view from the end.
I put together the small powerhouse building.
The foundation is DAP lightweight spackle, rolled to a uniform depth and a stone pattern was stamped into the material with the metal end of a pencil after removing the eraser. (You might have seen this technique in Nov. Model Railroader used on wood.) Touch-up and a smokestack are another days work.
I set it on the section of the layout where it will live and propped up the lumber docks. The lighting was poor but it gave the roof a pleasing copper appearance.Track work in the yard will probably be next weekend's project.
The pond with a log dump loading was started also. If work doesn't cut into modeling time, perhaps there will be more accomplishments next weeend.
Wayne