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A few years ago, I purchased a 1:87 ( HO scale ) “Leaverite Mine”, that was scratch built by Laurie Green. ( see above left ) I’m currently rebuilding this model in 1:48 scale, for a project that is the pipeline. With a bundle of timber donated by close friend , Barry Dupler, I set-out to build the mine. Original HO scale plans were up-sized to 1:48. Thanks to Frederic ( France ) and Bill Black for their help along the way. cheers all Mario Rapinett Here are a few photos of the construction.
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During my travels thru Colorado, I noticed the timber on many prototype structures had some wonderful browns & gold, due to weathering, unlike the common grey colour. Rico Mine is typical of the finish, I am trying to achieve and will be applied after the model is complete, using highly diluted acrylic paints and then adding very fine, earth colour chalks. Hope this method works !! |
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Mario’s “driftwood” cocktail stain |
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17th October 2009 |
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Stairway done. Ready to start the roof |
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Here is an excellent detailed discussion by Kris, regarding building a mine diorama http://www.railroad-line.com:80/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=25712
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