I was gobsmacked by the cliffhangers created by Dennis Rayon and decided that I needed to build some for my layout. I don’t claim to be anything like as artistic or good at this as Dennis, but maybe I can get a faint echo of his. The plan is to have a cluster of these things arranged on a set of rocks perched above the track, near the stamp mill in Durango. I have the rocks, and had already posted this shot of a foam board mockup of one:
I started building the “real” thing recently. Here’s the deck and first wall or two:
Here’s the building being test fit with an engine running underneath it for scale:
And here’s the walls done, painted, test fitting the windows and door frame.
I need to beat this thing up something fierce. Suggestions?
The plan is to do corrugated metal roofing, some railings, maybe an awning (shingled?), and a chimney. Then lots of details. Maybe some interior details? not sure yet. This will be one of the first things a visitor sees as they walk up the side of the house toward the layout.
I’ve probably made this “shack” too luxurious. Next ones should be smaller and perched more precariously.
Cheers!