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Appreciate that Brett. I'm feeling pretty good about the interior detailing concepts I have going...will post more soon as the weather improves. Took a deep breath and carved out a 3" x 4" chunk of diorama base up near the rear of the shop...more on that later.
First thing I noticed was the shadowing around the studs, rafter/peak on the walls... nicely done, makes such a subtle elevation doesn't it...
I'll come back for further admiration when the sun goes down.
The detail is a testament to what is capable in HO.
The coloring is a testament to what is capable in the hands of an artist.
Bravo.
EUREKA !!!
This is some extraordinarily fine modeling. Now I have to remember to take photos of the interior before placing the final wall/walls in place to show details that can't be seen except by the modeler once everything is buttoned up.
Can you outline the colors of chalk and methods you used to color the outside batten on board exterior siding?
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Thanks. Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Appreciate that Rusty! Nice having you on the forum.
Thanks Robert. I find this kind of detail work hard to get started with, but once I get rolling it gets really enjoyable.
Well Bryan, I can always count on you to pick out the small subtile details! Makes it so worthwhile when you know, that I know, that you know it's there!
Thanks so much Emery, and also appreciate all you do including the 3D work!
Thanks Stephen and nice hearing from you.
Really appreciate the kind words here Dave. Right, I knew I needed to take pictures in stages as I worked towards the side with the missing wall. Once the walls up then I reverse the angle and take a few pics of what's along that wall and done!
Sure, let me get a better pic of the siding and I'll outline how I got there.
Grained the raw strip wood with a wire brush.
Lightly sanded the edges and ran through steel wool to remove "fuzzies"
Applied a general AI stain to get a base grayish color.
Hand selected each board and detailed the business end to fit my overall plan for the rotted damaged areas.
Applied various chalks (dry) to the boards in specific areas, particularly at the board ends. Set the chalk with mineral spirits and applied a damp brushing of the red paint.
Once dry to the touch applied steel wool to create the worn peeling effect. Same treatment for the battens. Battens and boards were completely colored before gluing to the framing. Final fiddly detailing once the wall was complete.
Thanks. Great explanation as always. Now I have to experiment to get the effect I want, weathered but not neglected or abandoned. I think that dry brushing is the key to achieving the look I want. I will be working with clapboard/lap siding.
Later, Dave S Tucson, AZ
I'm on my 6th SW kit and learning from you and others here.
Keep up your great work
You bet Dave, anytime.
Appreciate that Pappy and nice to hear 6 SWSM builds under your belt!
Just kidding, I have a few unlimited kits to build from brand x but prefer Bretts kits by far.
Waiting for the HO version of the RiverFront!!
Ken, keep up your great builds!!
Bought at a train show a while back for about $75 bucks.
Will keep on my back burner for now.
Can't wait for the RiverFront!! as you.