Popular Post trackman Posted May 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I seen the plans (16 pages worth) on Woodsmithplans.com. There is a lot of scrolling an sanding. Made from black walnut an white maple. The plans didn’t show the hand rails, front steps or the ballast in the track. I felt it was needed. I don’t have a way to do turning. So I just started sanding the main round engine using belt sander and anything else I could come up with. This is a gift to my youngest son so I wanted it to be totally made by me. It is hard to see in pictures but the sign on stand reads “New York Central Railroad Twentieth Century Limited Super Hudson Streamlined J3a Built 10 Between 1937-1938”. This has to be the most rewarding project that I have made in the 10+ years of woodworking! To see the emotion from my son when I showed it to him is what I will never forget. I have included a picture of the real engine and you notice I used the same engine number it had. Sorry for the long post but if you want anymore information just ask. Have probably over 40 hours in it. The stand is 30” long. Thanks for looking! RabidAlien, Be_O_Be, meflick and 20 others 18 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Wow, just... Wow!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Very nicely done , like it a lot and a lot of time and patience went into it great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsawontheblock Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 That is so beautiful! The quality and craftsmanship really stand out. Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Truly a masterpiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I subscribe to Woodsmith and when I got the issue with those plans I wondered who'd take on the challenge. I think you've done a fabulous job. Nice job with the photos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 that is one heck of a great piece. Impressive to say the least. You did such a great job detailing this one. It has to be the most amazing piece I have seen from a member of The Village. Don't get me wrong, as there are a ton of fabulous and amazing pieces posted here, but this one is the number one in my memory. Hats off to you Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 That’s beautiful a true work of art, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Excellent and beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 awesome job...I love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 As an old rail fan I can surely appreciate what you have made. I looks totally outstanding! How big is it? You've not only done a superb job of building it you've done an equally great finish. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Oh wow, that looks totally amazing. You did all that in 40 hours? very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 All I can say is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Amazing piece of work, creating an amazing piece of sculpture that will become an heirloom. Brilliant stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 12 hours ago, trackman said: I seen the plans (16 pages worth) on Woodsmithplans.com. There is a lot of scrolling an sanding. Made from black walnut an white maple. The plans didn’t show the hand rails, front steps or the ballast in the track. I felt it was needed. I don’t have a way to do turning. So I just started sanding the main round engine using belt sander and anything else I could come up with. This is a gift to my youngest son so I wanted it to be totally made by me. It is hard to see in pictures but the sign on stand reads “New York Central Railroad Twentieth Century Limited Super Hudson Streamlined J3a Built 10 Between 1937-1938”. This has to be the most rewarding project that I have made in the 10+ years of woodworking! To see the emotion from my son when I showed it to him is what I will never forget. I have included a picture of the real engine and you notice I used the same engine number it had. Sorry for the long post but if you want anymore information just ask. Have probably over 40 hours in it. The stand is 30” long. Thanks for looking! Amazing work double WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 10:34 AM, heppnerguy said: that is one heck of a great piece. Impressive to say the least. You did such a great job detailing this one. It has to be the most amazing piece I have seen from a member of The Village. Don't get me wrong, as there are a ton of fabulous and amazing pieces posted here, but this one is the number one in my memory. Hats off to you Dick heppnerguy Dick has summed it up! Art museum/gallery quality of work!~ heppnerguy and spirithorse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 The details and outcome are mouth watering!!!! What a gem!!! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 That is a real labor of love1 You should borrow that from your son and enter it into your local fair woodworking competition. A best in show ribbon would look nice next to it! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj84 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 This is unbelievable!! It looks amazing such a lot of effort gone into this project but well worth it it is true craftsmanship at its best heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 WOW!!!!GOOGOOGLYGOO That is AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Amazing, I'm lost for words. I'm sure your son will cherish it as will his children and their children for many, many years. Outstanding !! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Yow I am impressed heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkort Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 everybodys already said everything .... wow...fantastic, a true work of art and labor of love!! cant wait to see what you do next! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 All the very nice comments that have been posted really made me feel good and made my hat size bigger! Thanks heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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