The barrel making process is interesting. The green wood (bolt) is delivered to the factory by rail and dried in the area behind the factory (real small on my model). When reasonably dry it is run through the drying shed on a rail trolley. It then enters the factory where the wood is split and cut into staves. Heading pieces are also cut and when the barrel is assembled, a groove called a "crozing" is cut into each end of the staves to allow the heading to nestle tightly into it. The barrel is then formed and hoops of wood (or more recently metal) are fastened around the barrel to make it tight. This is a very abbreviated version of the process but gives you the idea.
Below are photos of the barrel factory on my layout.
In answer to the comment/question, the sign on the front of the factory is dry transfers on a wood strip and the sign on the office roof was made on the computer.
2 comments:
Very nice model Stan. How did you letter the sign? I like all the detailing around your structures.
Lovely job Stan, looks right at home on the layout.
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