The Projects & Works In Progress Thread

[JWR3001]

Really nice work on Splatter & Dodge, Stepney. Liking the look of the models so far!

Got a few small projects going on at the moment while the Daisy project is slowly worked on. I just thought I'd upload the one I am currently most proud of; the Sodor Shipping Company building.

















It's still got a long way to go from here, but I'm just glad the project hasn't gone wrong.....yet. 

Any feedback is appreciated!

JWR3001

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

That looks amazing.

I can't wait to see how this building looks when it's detailed, think you will be the first person to actually make a decent looking model of it. 

[Anthony P2]

looks great so far! i myself have been wanting to make a SSC building, but i wasn't sure what to make it out of. I tried balsa wood, but I broke it when i was cleaning the dust off the layout. I was only a 1/4 of the way done so i didn't care that much.     I haven't gone back to it but i might now. what did you use? plasticard?

[JWR3001]

Yep, its all plasticard....I had some lying around, so I thought I might as well use it. The kind I have is a bit too flexible for my taste, but I'm sure once all the pieces are fixed together, it will have a more rigid shape. At any rate, its a great material for scratchbuilding pretty much anything! 

It is pretty difficult to cut, though. If you have a pair of scissors (and a really good eye) you can get some really nice, straight cuts, but if you have no choice other than to use a hobby knife, it can be very difficult...this is why my building only has one window cut out at the moment.

Thanks for your feedback!

JWR3001

[branmas]

Awesome dude, awesome.

[panniertankboy8751]

Here is a work in progress of mine...


It is just stuck inside of a computer!

hope ya' like it!

Let me guess. Skarloey? Nice job on it so far.

-Matt

[Shawn]

yes! and thank you!  It's taking me a long time.  I am dreading the day I will have to animate lip-sync!

[Calebtrain]

You wouldn't have to do lip synch.

[therailwayinspector]

JWR3001

Does look good! I have to admit it's something I've been contemplating doing myself to use in my filming- couldn't share the measurements per chance could you?

[JWR3001]

Does look good! I have to admit it's something I've been contemplating doing myself to use in my filming- couldn't share the measurements per chance could you?

Sure, I'll e-mail you both drawings I've have at the moment (I think I have a total of four drawings, but I only have two on my computer at the moment). The drawings are done to scale on A4 and some measurements are included. All I ask is that in return, you credit me with the design if you build it and feature on Youtube or any other forums & that you don't redistribute the original drawings.

Also, the building was originally designed to fit my layout, so it is much smaller than the original TV Series building (might not look so good in large open areas).

Thanks for your interest,

JWR3001

[therailwayinspector]

Thanks, and of course I shall credit you. I may enlarge it to film with in my series but I'll certainly credit you for the original design.

[Calebtrain]

JWR3001

My, that sure is coming along nicely. Cannot wait for the finished product.

[JWR3001]

Thanks very much, Caleb.

Thanks, and of course I shall credit you. I may enlarge it to film with in my series but I'll certainly credit you for the original design.

Thanks--I must say I'm actually looking forward to seeing a building completed from my design--I might be able to design them, but I'm certainly not at all great at building them (which is why I originally considered sending the plans to a professional scratchbuilder--something which I now see is too expensive and not half as much fun!).  

Oh, and one more thing, if you need to credit me, please credit my Youtube username (GuardsCompJ), not my forum one. Thanks

Thanks again,

JWR3001

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

More progress on Splatter and Dodge.
















More to be posted soon.

[ThomasFan247]

I've gotta say, Splodge is looking fantastic! They're turning out to be some beautiful models