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I added a toolbox and a tarp for the guy laying on the gravel. Kind of felt sorry for him. Also added the wheeled fire extinguisher yesterday. As mentioned, I will get final photos taken outdoors on the next sunny day. We got snow last night so it likely won't happen today.
Last count on inhabitants:
10 adults, 1 child
1 Yorkie
1 cat (licking himself)
1 squirrel
1 owl
1 bluebird
1 sparrow
a pair of nesting robins
a pair of goldfinches
4 butterflies
2 dragonflies
1 fly (in a spiderweb)
That's all unless I lost count.
Starting to think ideas for the next build.
Rigging shed in a fall scene with frost and maybe a dusting of snow.
Oil derrick with a Case tractor power supply
Steam pile driver
Steam log unloader for sawmill
Mill engine/boiler house (power for shingle mill)
1:20 scale Dolbeer
A quick shot with the dust cover fitted.
I like all the dudes, they add to the story.
Now THAT’S the way to display your hard work! Outstanding, Bryan.
Can you share any details on your case?
Wonderful result all around!
Bill, I've gotten 3 acrylic cases from a company called ShopPopDisplays. First one had no base and I made it myself. 2nd one had a wood base. This one had a black acrylic base. I won't get another acrylic base. You can order them from a set of pre-sized selections or have them custom build to the size you need. I'm a big fan.
This group of final photos taken outside shows off your artistry to maximum effect.
Thanks for waiting for a nice sunny day and taking the time to post them for us to savor.
Plenty to look at, enjoy and learn from. The pine needles definitely add that touch of realism that make the scene extraordinarily realistic.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Next time, hope to improve the individual LP painting Rick. I do enjoy placing them on dioramas because of what you said. They are a pain to try to make them look just right though.
Dave and Phil, I appreciate your feedback early in the pinestraw experiments.
Thanks for sharing these photos....
i'll be referencing these for sure.
i need to get that static grass applicator.....
Do you plan on taking any evening photos? i would be intested to see how your light placement worked out.
Alex, I am happy with the grass applicator. But I do miss the cone-shaped applicator nozzle that came with the Noch applicator that I replaced. Getting used to a larger applicator surface is taking some time to get the feel for.
I was able to snap some pics with the lights on. Unfortunately I was not able to get a very good pic of the forge. Can't pick it up with the lights on and can't get a clear shot with the lights off. It's there but Kevin asked a valid question early on in the build as to whether it was worth doing given that it will be hard to see. The jury is still out.
There are 2 lights in the main bay. I positioned them so they would also send light into the tractor bay. There is 1 light in the tractor bay and 1 light on the exterior.
Kevin, some of these figures are 3D printed from Modelu and Andian. I really liked the positions of them but the surface detail was a bit lacking. There is 1 from MK35 and the blacksmith and 3 mechanics are from Royal Model.
This is something i'm currently "pondering" in mine.... and the forge, did you put 1 led inside it? I briefly tested with 2 and 3... but, until you have a base ect, it's hard to tell.