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Hey Tom, always a good day when I hear from you! Thanks so much and really enjoyed you mentioning the sign. First go at a sign mounted this way. I also installed a light bar above the sign that would illuminate both sides (non-functioning). Not easy to discern in the picture, but I will get more detailed shots of it once the structure is done. Inspiration came from a light fixture that Chuck Doan modeled.
Thanks Art, getting the color right as I envisioned was a big concern going into it. Too red and it looks cartoonish, not enough red and it looks washed out and gets lost in the diorama.
Damn man!...Only you could come up with a small structure like this that has so much character and detailed modeling opportunities...can't stop messin around with it, and that's just the two story section. Thanks for your input and guidance as always.
I think the area with the rotted away boards would be a good spot for a rat's nest.
Thanks so much Randy. The detailing of the roof is going to be enjoyable and nothing like exposed rafter tails to add interest. Actual working lights there would look nifty for sure. I plan to light the addition on the Bait & Tackle Shop and the first floor of the main structure, so I'm getting more into the lighting. Although, not my strong suit that's for sure.
Note how the structure sits firmly on the dock framing and the deck boards are butting up to the structure.
The lower level addition on the Bait & Tackle Shop will be lit. I have detailed the interior a bit to add some visual interest.
I have completed the initial weathering on the interior and floor of the main structure. Now all that remains is to detail the interior!
The following images show a before and after of the board end detailing and weathering at the front entrance:
Unweathered board detailing. Note the spliced in repair pieces.
Rails added and weathering completed.
More later...Ken
I do like the Bait Shop sitting on the dock framing and the deck boards running up to the shop. A really nice adjustment and a testament not only to your eye and modeling but the planning you put into your builds.
Excellent as always and looking forward to your continued progress.
--Paul
Nice hearing from you Kevin and appreciate your kind words. Sorry the interior shot is not very well done but the depth of field was tough to get. Once the interior is lit I should be able to improve the photo.
Jerry
I took a couple pictures outside as I wanted to make a point regarding the color tone separation of the decking. In a situation like the main structure, where the floor and deck boards are all on the same plane, a different weathering and color tone is important to separate the two visually and add interest as well as provide a more prototypical appearance. The outside decking would be subject to more weather related weathering and the interior would weather more related to shop activities and general dirt and grime. It would be unrealistic to have the strip wood in both areas stained/colored with the same tone.
Note the subtile difference in color tones and weathering between the interior and exterior portions of the decking.
Additional image that illustrates the color tone and weathering. Note the more gray and bleached out color of the exterior decking compared to the dirty, grungy, interior.
Terry
Very nice compliment Terry, thanks much. But really...I model so slow that I have to make a big deal about little things to keep the thread above water! Ha.