Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 The next group of photos is work on the train depot. First the frames for the various panels are constructed. Then plywood is glued and screwed to the frames. The windows are cut with a router after the plywood is attached to the frames. This makes lining up everything a lot easier. The depot will have a center section with two freight wings, one on either side of the main building. The last photo shows the roofs for the wings. (The thread just switched to another page. Make sure to look at the bottom of page 1 to see additional photos.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Now an update on the shooter numbers. In a three day match with three waves you have 36 posses. 20 people on each posse equals 720 shooters and this is what is normally considered as "full." Raising the number to 21 per posse adds 36 shooters or 756 shooters total and each additional posse member adds another 36 shooters. To minimize the possibility of having a backup on any of the posses we try to keep the shooter number at 756. As recently as five years ago there were three or four no-shows. The past two years that number has grown to 20 or 30. So in order to make sure there are 756 actual shooters shooting the match as cancellations are received shooters from the waiting list are added and we have started adding a buffer to make sure the final number is as close as possible to 756. The shooter numbers thus far are well over 700 but applications are still being received and people added to the posses. SASS is definitely getting older as evidenced by the increasing number of no-shows and the fact that 22 people have signed up for Grand Patron. That is the over 80 folks! The biggest categories are Senior, Elder Statesman and Cattle Barron. The categories all have sufficient numbers except for the following: Classic Cowgirl -- 2 shooters Lady Frontier Cartridge Duelist -- 2 shooters Lady Fronter Cartridge Gunfighter -- 1 shooter So if anymore ladies wish to shoot in these categories send in your applications or contact Sunshine Kay to change categories if you are already registered. Finally, the website has been updated with a Who's Coming list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Nels Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Welcome back Larsen and Kay. Now we can see the progress. NN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Kid, SASS #54030 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Those props are looking great. The Court House is starting to take shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Toe Joe #25190 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Well done Swiss Kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Simply amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 46 minutes ago, Oklahoma Dee said: Simply amazing... Swiss kid has done several pieces of art for WR over the years such as the old ferry boat. Kid if your following this post could you please post the pictures of the props you have built in the past. He builds these props by himself at his residence. Thanks for your support and dedication to sass. 22 hours ago, Swiss Kid, SASS #54030 said: Those props are looking great. The Court House is starting to take shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Swiss Kid as his name implies is from Switzerland. He has built some amazing props over the years. Many fit together like a jigsaw puzzle with interlocking pieces. Here is the riverboat. Only Swiss knows how it fits together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Another major piece of construction Swiss has single handedly built is the Grand Hotel. Here is Swiss in the doorway of the partially completed hotel. A fork lift is needed to put on the upper levels of the hotel. Next is the mostly finished hotel. When finished it includes a sundial and the sundial is adjusted so it tells the actual local time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 While going through the photos looking for a couple of Swiss Kid props I came across this photo of a scary moment. When the Saloon (which is an actual three dimensional saloon) was being built it was decided to try and build the entire front in one piece. When it was being raised it started to flex a bit more than expected. It was a tense time until the front was finally fully upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick McClade Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Is it time to shoot yet ???? Hands down my favorite match of the year !! Wish I was retired and I’d come stay and help you guys. See ya soon and your all doing an awesome job . Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Kid, SASS #54030 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Swiss Kid as his name implies is from Switzerland. He has built some amazing props over the years. Many fit together like a jigsaw puzzle with interlocking pieces. Here is the riverboat. Only Swiss knows how it fits together. A lot of credit needs to go to Hopalong Harry. He’s a big help and a true craftsman. He also knows how the props go together, so be nice to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Kid, SASS #54030 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Another major piece of construction Swiss has single handedly built is the Grand Hotel. Here is Swiss in the doorway of the partially completed hotel. A fork lift is needed to put on the upper levels of the hotel. Next is the mostly finished hotel. When finished it includes a sundial and the sundial is adjusted so it tells the actual local time! Max, the dog, still hangs around during construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 We are at 750+ applications. As previously noted we try to have 756 actual shooters, as opposed to 756 registrations, so if you have not already done so send in your application as we will probably send out confirmations to approximately 780 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 2:13 PM, MizPete said: Just once, 'fore I die, lemme go to Winter Range. Ditto! It is so unfair that I have not been there. Hubby has been there. Then, friends paid his way and took him. I guess that was a perk of being your home range's contender. I'm a contender, for last place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Ditto! It is so unfair that I have not been there. Hubby has been there. Then, friends paid his way and took him. I guess that was a perk of being your home range's contender. I'm a contender, for last place. Siss you really need to go you would enjoy it a lot! This coming year will be my 7th to attend, started in 2011 and have only missed 2012 since then. It's on my attend every year list if at all possible. They put on a fabulous event. Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Went out to the range this past Wednesday through Saturday. It was brutal on Wednesday. Only got to 72. The other three days it was between 75 and 78 with clear skies and no wind. HOWEVER, this is WINTER Range. The weather in January and February can vary greatly. The difference in weather between the first week of February and the last week can be amazing. The Phoenix area is known as a winter resort area. But be prepared for virtually anything. What you will typically find at Ben Avery the last week of February is that it is cold (30s and 40s) and windy early in the morning. By 10:00 am the wind usually dies down and the temps will be in the high 60s or low 70s. There are well over 750 shooters registered and there will be plenty of vendors to entice your cash out of your wallets and purses. The props are never fully set-up until a few days before the match begins as other events are constantly taking place at Ben Avery. Over the next few weeks we will partially set up the new and refurbished props so we can paint them. Then they will be placed in trailers so they will be ready to roll out onto the range so set-up can begin on Wednesday, February 14. By Sunday, February 18 the bare desert will be transformed into Winter Range and registration will open around noon on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 And rain. Don’t forget rain. It makes things slick. Especially ramps. Thankfully it softens the ground so it’s not rock hard when you land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I thought that depression in the ground was a Buffalo wallow. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 If I live long enough I hope to make it to Winter Range some day. It is truly amazing the amount of work that goes into it. Great job by lots of folks. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 The Philly Slim memorial crater. It was an impact of epic proportions. Philly Slim gone but not forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Casino night was a big hit last year. So, an effort has been ongoing to make casion night look and feel event more like gaming in the old west. This just in from the casino night host. An enhanced version of Casino Night will be returning this year!! The popular games Roulette, Craps & Black Jack will be led by authentic turn of the century Old west Dealers. To complete our Victorian gambling hall there will also be the Grand Hazard, Horse Race Wheel of Fortune, Faro & Texas Hold em. You’ll Experience gambling with the Great Grandson of the Famous Gambler SOAPY SMITH, PICO PISTOLARO, DOC HOLIDAY, SHAY MAXWELL & DONALD VAN STRATEN. It will be an Old West Night of FUN not to be missed. We are also bringing back Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Casino night was a big hit last year. So, an effort has been ongoing to make casion night look and feel event more like gaming in the old west. This just in from the casino night host. An enhanced version of Casino Night will be returning this year!! The popular games Roulette, Craps & Black Jack will be led by authentic turn of the century Old west Dealers. To complete our Victorian gambling hall there will also be the Grand Hazard, Horse Race Wheel of Fortune, Faro & Texas Hold em. You’ll Experience gambling with the Great Grandson of the Famous Gambler SOAPY SMITH, PICO PISTOLARO, DOC HOLIDAY, SHAY MAXWELL & DONALD VAN STRATEN. It will be an Old West Night of FUN not to be missed. We are also bringing back Bingo. You make my wife so very happy with the bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Hey Reb see you there pard. Jackrabbit & Sly Puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Yes you will my friend be there for the ACSA match on the 13th of January. Hope to see you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Looking at the news the weather is scary for a lot of the country. Hope you all are doing well. Still in the mid to high 70s here in the desert. Fingers crossed the last week of February remains nice. Here is a shot out the windshield for my trip to the range today. This time of the year hot air ballons are everywhere. The range public entrance is about 100 yards past the bottom of the bridge. The entrance to the area where Winter Range is held is about 1.5 miles further down the road. Tomorrow (Saturday) should again be in the 70s which is about perfect for painting and there is a LOT of painting to do. I will take some photos of the work party and post some on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 So sorry Kat and I will miss this year. we have to go back to Aussie to "do time away"????? But we won't miss 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 The weather for yesterday's (Saturday) work party was sunny and 75 so good progress was made. Perfect day for painting so we did a LOT of painting. First photo, props are hauled out of their containers. Second photo they are laid out on the ground for repainting. Third photo, getting the sprayer ready to spray a batch of props. Fourth photo, the base coats are sprayed with a large spray gun. Fifth photo, the other colors and trim are then applied by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 In another part of the yard the stage coach is becoming recognizable. First photo, one of the drawings with dimensions. Second photo, installing the iron roof railings. Third and fourth photos, building the coach interior. Fifth photo, giving the wheels another coat of paint. Sixth photo, the coach chasis. Seventh photo, the partially completed driver's section laid in front of the body so they can be covered in the (unlikely) case it rains before next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Everyone on the board is constantly scrounging around looking for things that might be used in the match. Blackjack found these street lights. They were rewired and installed on bases so they can be staked down. They will be somewhere on the range during the match. We have the tops to the lights and the entire light will be painted at the next work party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Wonderful sight, what a great crew. I am in a snow at minus 20 C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Holy cow you guys are good!!! Hope everything goes according to plan for you and all the crew are safe through the construction phase cuz there are going to be plenty of cowfolk at Winter Range who will want to shake their hands on a job well done!!! Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Do we get to shoot from the stagecoach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 said: Do we get to shoot from the stagecoach? The design is evolving. But, yes you will shoot from the stage coach. However, because of the way it is being set up you will be standing up. We think everyone will find it a fun prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: The design is evolving. But, yes you will shoot from the stage coach. However, because of the way it is being set up you will be standing up. We think everyone will find it a fun prop. Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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