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So much to look at and find.
Really great work, Ken.
I look forward to your close-up shots so I can see even more.
Always enjoy following your builds
Terry
Hey thanks Terry! My first few builds were flat diorama bases with very little relief. I decided to change that up staring with Scotia Supply and now with Eureka Springs. Next in line is Shelby’s Marine which also has some nice topography...so l am looking forward to that build coming up.
Really appreciate that Tom. I'll PM you on the mill engine.
Here's a shot of the small utility shed I designed and service pole. I put the additional support pole buddied up against the main pole for added interest. Note: All the barrels are Brett's amazing 3D printed detail parts. Note the lid detail!
Other side of the shed. Short wood basket peeking out from behind the barrel and the gas cans are SWSM 3D printed details.
This is the front of the main structure and followed the prototypical reference pictures quite closely. Gas cans SWSM 3D Printed details.
Close up of mill engine and belt drive line shaft detail.
Mill engine and boiler service area.
Looking all the way back to the machine shop addition.
Machine shop lower level. All details, other than the shovel, are Brett's 3D Detail parts... Note the wood basket sitting on top of the galvanized tub and pail on the upper level...all 3D printed SWSM parts!
Outstanding Work!!
Jerry
I'd like you to consider dressing the edges of your foam base for final presentation. A diorama of this high standard deserves it. The rough/unfinished foam stands in contrast to the work you have done. Stripwood, veneer, or sheet plastic painted black would all serve this purpose and act as a frame to draw the viewer's attention into the action.
Thanks Jerry and yes, those 3D parts are just a blast to work with.
Appreciate that Bryan. I haven't adding anything to the borders of the base on any of my builds. I have thought about it though...
Hey Thanks so much Ben and nice hearing from you.
Thanks Robert, will give the finishing of the borders due consideration! Lol.
Appreciate that Al and that's the best I could do on that shot regarding depth of field with my iPhone 12. Thanks for the method of using the coarse texture spray paint. I have seen that stuff used for stucco on models.
Hey Steve, thanks
Nice to hear from you Tom and appreciate the kind words here. That service area turned out reasonably well as I was pondering how it was going to look.
Awfully nice of you to say Kev, but just don't look too close! Lol. I echo what I said to Joel here...you all are the best.
Jerry