My first structure

[engineshop]

Nice work and thanks for sharing a step by step picture shoot.
I have not done anything like that but I saw some pictures of fellow modeller and it seems they highlight individual bricks with different colors to break up the uniform appearance.

[railbuilderdave]

Thanks for the comments.  I've done some work but I need to post new photos and I really want to get the model done.  I've spent time working on the scene that I plan to put the building in but that, as all hobby work, now is going slow. Guess it's summertime.
Dave

[railbuilderdave]

Here is an update to the diorama I've been working.  I've still not been able to get the dirt and gravel to look dry after I glue it into place.  I've had to go over the areas with powders and such to get the dry look you see here.  I've still got a lot to do but I wanted to share what's been done.

As always I like to hear comments.
Dave

[wm3798]

That looks great, Dave.  You need a big ole smelly dumpster at the end of that driveway...  Maybe a stack of pallets.  The weeds look great.

You might want to beef up the floor system of that loading dock, though.  It looks a little thin.  A forklift would drop right through it!  I'd suggest spacing the supports about 32" o.c., 48" at the most, then use a crib of 4x12 timbers for joists.  The frame should also get weathered up darker and more gray.

Lee

[Dave Schneider]

Dave,

Sorry if I missed this info (I have had trouble connecting to your web pages), but who makes the stone you used for the retaining wall? The overall look of your diorama is great. Really nice job. I also like the way you have incorporate elevation change into it. So many models sit on a completely flat site but adding the slope really contributes to the scene.

Best wishes, Dave

[railbuilderdave]

Dave,

Sorry if I missed this info (I have had trouble connecting to your web pages), but who makes the stone you used for the retaining wall? The overall look of your diorama is great. Really nice job. I also like the way you have incorporate elevation change into it. So many models sit on a completely flat site but adding the slope really contributes to the scene.

Best wishes, Dave

Dave,
That was a product from plastruct http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineProductDetail.lasso?-op=%27eq%27&CCode=PS-91.  I'm not 100% but I think this is the correct product.  I no longer have the order to verify that this is the correct one, sorry.
Dave