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KKarns |
Posted - 07/29/2018 : 12:59:59 PM Featured is SierraWest Scale Model's latest release in HO/HOn3, J.E. Morton's Brass & Iron Foundry...herein referred to as "The Foundry" This amazing kit is comprised of six individual structures integrated into a wonderful manufacturing complex complete with a beautiful resin stone foundry structure. Brett, of SierraWest Scale Models, provides a detailed backstory that gives the The Foundry a meaningful and prototypical workflow.
My plan is to provide updates on a weekly to bi-weekly basis as I work up this gem of a kit.

The first glimpse of The Foundry as it came out of the box. Nicely illustrated box cover...pulse quickens...

Now this is what fine scale modeling and craftsman kits are all about! This is a picture just as the box was opened and the packing material removed...the box with the picture contains all those wonderful resin and white metal castings! Time to get my hands dirty...
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15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
David Clark |
Posted - 02/08/2019 : 12:37:58 PM WOW. Stunning! Cheers, Dave |
Terrell |
Posted - 02/07/2019 : 6:54:43 PM quote: Originally posted by KKarns
Can't wait for the next release...The Riverfront! I'm in..
That sounds promising, looking forward to what you do with it. |
kebmo |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 7:31:37 PM it looks just as fantastic here as it does there..... :) |
KKarns |
Posted - 02/06/2019 : 6:07:15 PM Thanks so much Mario for taking the time to put the video together. Your efforts in sharing all the wonderful modeling and layout work in video does a great service to the hobby and is appreciated by all!
Hey Lynn, Thanks for the kind words.
The Foundry, by SierraWest Scale Models, is an amazing kit chocked full of materials and details that was such a pleasure to work up. Can't wait for the next release...The Riverfront! I'm in.. |
LynnB |
Posted - 02/02/2019 : 11:24:52 AM Wow an amazing build, the colorsand textures are amazing. |
Mario Rapinett |
Posted - 01/30/2019 : 9:25:39 PM Amazing detailing.. Watch on the BIG TV screen and you will find more hidden details.. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLEYssManZI&t=125s .
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KKarns |
Posted - 01/30/2019 : 6:14:16 PM Thanks Carl for the kind words.
Hey Rich, I'll take that!
Mike, appreciate that and enjoyed the interaction here on the forum.
Thanks Mark and appreciate the feed-back.
Well Greg is was a great experience getting in here with a start to finish build. Thanks much for the note.
Hey Terrell, now that I have finished this build I'll be looking to find out what you've been up to...always enjoy your work.
Ken |
Terrell |
Posted - 01/27/2019 : 2:16:01 PM Superb !!! |
Ensign |
Posted - 01/27/2019 : 1:59:29 PM Ken, that a very beautiful scene that you have created there! Well done!
Greg Shinnie |
mark_dalrymple |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 11:30:30 PM Stunning model, Ken!
The painting, weathering and detailing are all extremely realistic. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Cheers, Mark. |
Michael Hohn |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 11:10:31 PM Your diorama looks terrific from every angle. You have consistent and very realistic finishes that complement your careful and accurate work. As I said earlier, the signs are particularly nice and you handled them well. Yes, this is a very good kit, but it still requires a skillful modeler to build. I enjoyed watching it go together.
Mike |
Pennman |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 7:05:38 PM What Carl said.
Rich |
Carl B |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 5:12:00 PM Nice work Ken. |
KKarns |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 4:07:45 PM Here are some pictures of the full diorama from all four sides and this one is done!




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KKarns |
Posted - 01/26/2019 : 4:02:54 PM Hey Thanks Karl, nice hearing from you my friend.
Appreciate that Jerry.
Thanks Brett, such a wonderfully designed kit with so many awesome features and details, truly a modelers dream. Had so much fun working it up. |