Here is what I got done last night and a little this AM. I could only do a few post supports at a time. I dont have enough small clamps. The first picture is the roof braces (or whatever they are called) Then the next is the metal roof. That metal needs to sit outside for a few weeks. Then it will look like my backwoods cabin roof.
Remarkable Progrress Shawn! Looking good!
Where the heck are you getting all those metal cans from!
He works for the park system.You know everybody puts their litter in the cans 
David Marconi said:Well at least he works! ;)
He works for the park system.You know everybody puts their litter in the cans :D
David Russell said:Hey, I resemble that remark!David Marconi said:Well at least he works! ;)
He works for the park system.You know everybody puts their litter in the cans :D
David Russell said:If you want to call riding on snowmobiles, ATVS, hanging off cliffs, fighting forest fires, watching the sun set on an overlook, walking in the woods, chasing bears off campsites and arresting people, work. LOLDavid Marconi said:Well at least he works! ;)
He works for the park system.You know everybody puts their litter in the cans :D
Shawn said:I'd say that's a tough dirty job..............but somebody has to do it.....................;)David Russell said:If you want to call riding on snowmobiles, ATVS, hanging off cliffs, fighting forest fires, watching the sun set on an overlook, walking in the woods, chasing bears off campsites and arresting people, work. LOLDavid Marconi said:Well at least he works! ;)
He works for the park system.You know everybody puts their litter in the cans :D
32 yrs. with BCFD Haz-Mat. Yes I’d call forest fires work, same with high altitude rescue. Might be fun to climb when you want but when you got to be there…
My horses with harness are on the way!!
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now for the tongs and cant hooks. I suspect styrene is probably the way I’ll have to go on those…
Shawn,
I looked at the pictures for a while and something didn’t seem quite right, and it finally penetrated my feeble mind.
The stumps and logs are cut with an axe or hand saw and one side is wedge-cut to control the fall direction, but the loaded logs and stumps show no signs of this, they are all pretty much 90 degree cuts.
You guys are teaching me tons about the little details!!!
After realizing this, I looked at log car kits from really pricey ones to middle of the road as well as some other modeled projects, and none seem to have this small detail included either.
No, I am not ‘Joe detail’ on any of my projects like some of you guys, but thought I would give the input.
Don Pearson said:
Shawn,The stumps and logs are cut with an axe or hand saw and one side is wedge-cut to control the fall direction, but the loaded logs and stumps show no signs of this, they are all pretty much 90 degree cuts.
The 90 degree cut on the fall side is done first , half way through the log. Then the wedge cut is made under that. Next the logger moves around the tree to the other side and begins another 90 degree cut on the same line as the first one. If the good lord’s willing and the creek don’t rise, he can set that tree down right next to the truck that it will be loaded on…
They had a good program on Logging on the History Channel not to long ago. They showed how this one guy did the cuts on 4 trees that stood in a row, just enough to leave them standing, then cut the 5th tree and had it hit the 4th tree and create a domino effect with them…Took all 5 down at once. Now that was kewl!!
I cut a few in my day, but decided it was cheaper to use gas and electric than use my back…
Wish I had history channel over here.
That was another project, getting the stumps to look cut. I just threw them down for now to get the look, eventually I think im going to move them anyway. Im not going crazy with the details especially the small stuff. This stuff will be left outside and any dirt that collects will only hide the small details. Its all still a work inprogress. Thanks for the ideas they do help.
The discovery channel has a great program called American Loggers. It is modern day logging in Maine. Not really train related but a great show for those that like the logging scene.
I caught a few of the logging shows on discovery while home this last June. Interesting stuff that…
Any new pics of the project Sawmill?
Don Pearson said:Nothing new been working the 2pm to midnight shift from friday through tuesday. By wed I should have more progress.
I caught a few of the logging shows on discovery while home this last June. Interesting stuff that... Any new pics of the project Sawmill?
I am working in Iraq and creating structures and railroads vicariously, so you’ll have to excuse me if it seems I am leaning on you a bit…
Don Pearson said:Not a problem. Whatever you need let me know. Be safe out their.
I am working in Iraq and creating structures and railroads vicariously, so you'll have to excuse me if it seems I am leaning on you a bit..
I appreciate it, but pictures of progress will work for me sir. I just keep logging the lessons learned, and am impressed with the talent of you and others on this site.