Large Scale Central

Rick's MIK 25

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#74

Done! Well almost, still need a few small details and weathering but I’ve got 3 days. Looks like Mama gets to go out to dinner after all.

IMG_1075.HEIC
IMG_1075.HEIC4032×3024 2.27 MB

IMG_1076.HEIC
IMG_1076.HEIC4032×3024 2.52 MB

The Cat 60 engine was copied from the ones I built a few years back for my Cat 60’s project, although I didn’t put near as much detail into this engine because of the time constraints. I know that the proto picture for this project shows a Holt engine but since the Holt tractor company and the Best tractor company merged and formed the Caterpillar Company I think I am close enough :smiley:

Starting the Cat 60 engine was an interesting project.
Take a look.

5 Likes
#75

Complete with time to spare, well a little time anyway.
A couple of pictures as proof :smiley:

IMG_1077.HEIC
IMG_1077.HEIC4032×3024 3.84 MB

IMG_1078.HEIC
IMG_1078.HEIC4032×3024 3.77 MB

5 Likes
#76

Does that moss/weeds they you have growing in the foreground spread in the spring/summer time? I have similar green things growing but I can’t tell what it is.

#77

What a unique locomotive, Rick. I particularly love the the exposed engine and all the details. You did a great job, as usual.

#78

that could be mistaken for one of Cris Walas’ models!

2 Likes
#79

Thanks guys,
Craig, that’s just moss, turns brown and dies back at the first hint of dry heat, about the first of June, but comes right back even stronger with the first rains.

1 Like
#80

Wow Rick, that’s an amazing amount of detail you’ve been able to sneak on board in one month!

#81

That’s awesome, I love the level of detail :+1: :sunglasses:

#82

You knocked it out of the park. Very very well done and a unique model for sure.

#83

Thanks for the positive comments Guys, it was a fun project and a real challenge to get it to come together.

#84

You know Rick… My beat up old Gon would look right at home behind that…

#85

Absolutely stunning Rick. Well done

Cheers
N

#86

Thanks Neil, like I said it was fun but a head scratcher trying to get it to look right.

Well I admit it probably doesn’t “look right” to most folks but it is what I was trying for :smiley:

2025 Mik’s Build Challenge, Post your Glamor Shot Photos HERE for Voting
#87

Cool build, very detailed. Where did you get the roller chain? 3D print? I will be making a steam engine for a crane for my stone quarry and thinking about using chain and sprockets.

#88

That stuff is available most everywhere.
Micro Mark, or McMaster Carr are a couple of sources.
Just Google miniature chain and sprockets you’ll get plenty of hits.
The only downside is trying to make all the technical jargon match your wants :smiley:
[

1 Like
#89

Thank You. I am familiar with McMaster Carr and have ordered from them usually get it the next day. Never thought to look there for that small of roller chain.

#90

Such a great model, Rick. It’s been a lot of fun watching you make it.

If you’re inclined at some point, it would be neat to see a B&W shot of it, posed in the same manner as one of your original pics, and set the images side by side. Outside of background, I’ll bet one would have a hard time saying which was the model.

#91

That would be absolutely awesome! - Eric

#92

Cliff, that sounded like a great idea so I fumbled around and was able to come up with these comparison pictures.

Prototype

diesel 1
diesel 11000×681 86.4 KB

Attempted model

IMG_1108.PNG
IMG_1108.PNG1920×1440 336 KB

4 Likes
#93

Wow, amazing! Thanks, Rick! They do look so alike, except that your accessories are more complete, while the prototype seems quite out of service.

Also, your loco looks a bit more realistic. Comparing gas engines, for example, the prototype’s looks fake! So it’s good you put in the fence background, to help people know.

:+1: :+1: :+1: