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Thanks Ed. Was one of the more tedious projects I have done in 1:87 for some time.
Feels good to get some real work done on the project Phil.
Appreciate that Tom. Small update but its something, and figure a days work should at least get it's own billing.
You need a couple of song birds sitting on the wire.
Thanks Bryan, I'm glad to be back modeling with all you hooligans! Joking aside, you folks are the best and honored to be knocking elbows with you all. Birds on the wire!...Gessh, I have enough trouble doing LPs let alone wildlife! Lol. As you may recall, I have one figure "planted" in each diorama I build. The one for this build has been added and the chance to find em will come with the final pics after I'm done with this project.
Hi Emery, really nice hearing from you and enjoy following your work here on the forum, great place to be. I agree, I love the look of busy wiring, plumbing, etc...I think it adds a great deal of realism and interest. Your take on the issue of access has got me thinking...see comments to Kev above. Would love to hear what you think...Ken
I actually have a ladder along the bottom of the wall (see picture below), but not exactly at the ready! Lol...
Alan my friend, what's going on? Been a long time since we chatted and really nice hearing from you. Doing any modeling? Thanks for the kind words really made my day.
I think that's a real cool name. Playing : The Duke of Detail and Dr. Grunge at Madison Square Garden tonight !! Sold out....sorry...
I have done this before on other stuff and it is usually an over reaction...got wind that Testors may discontinue their Dullcote...so I jumped online and ordered 6 cans!!
Decided to give "static grass" a try on my Scotia Supply diorama. Bought a relatively cheap model and a selection of 2 and 4 millimeter grasses. I never really liked the look of static grass but the selection of materials is getting much better so we'll see.
As for static grass, I really like it if you have a fairly large area that needs grass (Otherwise, use the grass tufts from Scenic Express). I've used combination of grasses up to 10 millimeters. Otherwise, it looks like a putting green. The owner of Scenic Express gave me a static grass lesson. There are two critical things you need to do. First, apply the static grass glue fairly thick. Second, slowly shake the applicator and let the grass stand on its end, then pull the applicator straight up. I found that if I get at eye level with the surface, I can see what's happening. Of course, practice makes perfect. Hope this helps. Phil
I'm a big fan of static grass, which includes the tufts that can be made or bought. The key to me is that you mix different colors and heights in your application. Otherwise you get the putting green look mentioned earlier.
Thanks for the tip on the static grass. Not sure I’ll be trying it yet on Scotia as I received the grass and don’t like the colors at all...
Yeah I should do a piece on my new modelIng shop for sure...and thanks for “rattling my cage” on the subject Kevin.