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Rick's MIK, 21

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#41

Rick Marty said:

Dan Hilyer said:

Very well done, Rick. Its amazing what details will do to a model. The ladders, to me, just take it to another level.

Well, that’s what ladders do isn’t it?(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)

You caught that, nice (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)Your craftsmanship shows in everything you build.

#42

Thanks for the comments guys, it is always great to get approval from peers.

Devon, the banding arrangement was just my half assed way of trying to be prototypical, there should have been probably twice as manty bands on a tank this size.

#43

Yeah maybe. But you got the concept nailed. But then you always do.

#44

More thrills and chills, I started framing the pump shed. I think I am going to add an interior light to this and go back and add a yard type light to the tank, then someday when I get power to this new section I can light them up.

#45

Nice start, Rick. Can we assume this will have a detailed interior since it will have an open front?

#46

Boy your tanks is looking great !

#47

Dan Hilyer said:

Nice start, Rick. Can we assume this will have a detailed interior since it will have an open front?

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#48

I know it is against the rules but I wanted to use tin to roof and side my pump shack so I made up some “Clydesdale” roofing metal. After pressing the metal I laminated it so I had 2 unpainted sides for the finish. I then cut the sheets to size and started the paint buildup.

For the pump I decided to use a centrifugal style with a remote drive motor. After digging through a few junk boxes I came up with a motor, pulleys, and a drive belt that will work, I think these are out of an old VCR player. I also found a few parts to start the pump build but it looks like I will have to build the impeller housing from scratch, oh well, still have a few days of build time left(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif) and it’s snowing(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cry.gif)

#49

You are not breaking the rules imho since your tank itself is a can. You just are not supposed to have roofing/siding as the only use of the can. My $0.02

Looks good. Am looking forward to the pump animation!

#50

Jim is correct, Rick. You’re good, carry on. Interested to see your pump build (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif)

#51

@ Rick M. and anyone else…

Stoped at our local Tandy Leather shop and bought a bottle of the Black Leather Dye, to use for a wash… The question is… What dilution rate of dye to alcohol? And what type of Alcohol can I or should I use? Denatured, or Isopropyl ( and which strength ?)

#52

I can’t answer except to say 70% will work, but 90% will evaporate faster with less chance of raising the grain. I think I bought mine for Mik 2018 at Lowes or Home Depot packaged by KleenStrip. Not sure, but I think it was denatured, but really should not matter. I used India Ink, not dye, so my dilution tests will be no help to you.

#53

Dave,

Everybody has their own ideas, but what I have been using for the last 20 + years is Kiwi leather dye bought at the local grocery store and 70% isopropel. I mix about 1/4 to 3/4 but I don’t use any exact formula. When it starts getting low in the jar I pour in a little dye and add some alcohol, no rocket science involved. Every type of wood will take the stain differently, just have to experiement to get what your after.

#54

Thanks Rick… I’ll use Denatured to start with, and start with a light 10-15% Dye to Alcohol to start with… Can always add more dye… Then Test…

#55

i found out, a very thin mix with 90+% alcohol, brushed on in various applications (with time for evaporating in between), brings out the grain better.

#56

Moving along on the pump shed, started on the siding and some interior detail.

While waiting for paint, glue, etc to dry I got started on the lights for the shack and the tank.

#57

Heck, Rick, I didn’t realize you were planning to actually pump water (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)Looking good.

#58

Hey Dan, if it doesn’t stop raining i’m gonna have to start pumping(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

Well the pump shed is all finished and I put lighting on the tank so I guess this project is complete.

If it ever stops raining and snowing I will get some pictures of it in it’s new home.

#59

Nice subtle job of weathering. Love the tools and switch details. Great job!

#60

Fantastic as always. The little details are just great.