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Karl.A
Not really that tricky if you buy one of the soldering jigs. OK making some progress. Did the base of the roofs and finished off the bed of the truck ala Brian Nolan. Have to figure out what castings and dust it up but it's almost there.
I did the roof bases... so far so good.
The truck bed is also quite weathered and beat up -
Having fun but looking less likely to make the Oct deadline.
Also made some progress on the roof panels. Really happy with the rusted panels. All done as per Karl's fantastic directions.
Just wiring the forge tonight and should be able to start planting the buildings and doing the water.
Cant wait to see the building come together.
In addition to all the other elements, I wanted to add that your rock work is spectacular! Wow! Really nice. I've used Bragon's casting resin and really liked working with it, but trying to color correctly was a bit frustrating. Hopefully, you'll be at the expo and you can give me some pointers.
Looks great!
Bill
It's a start.
I installed a couple of LEDs in the forge to give a flickering effect. You get the idea from the photo.
Now it's the lights and roofs. Then the tool shed and CAT.
The diorama is turning out beautifully and coming together fast, one more week to go and you are way ahead of me, you even have track and painted details.......
As Brett said, dont fade now, keep pushing, I'm looking forward to seeing this in person.
If these pictures are a good representation I shall be taking notes in Lancaster.
Karl.A
The wiring is still visible but that's the next step.
After the lights it's time to do the mini CAT scene. Very excited about that one.
Wish I could get to see it in person.
Excellent job so far Joel.
Jerry
Close up of the shed with interior lit:
Detailed gas/oil - the cracked cement base was great fun to create.
A final teaser of my Porter comin' down the rails...
Adding the lighting and sound really gave another dimension and atmosphere to your work, a beautiful piece.
Cant wait to see what is next in line on your work bench!!
Karl.A
Congratulations on your award. It's a fantastic display of craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your weathering, scenicing, and lighting ideas with me. I went ahead and got a set from Microlumina so plan on an email or two from me to get this all figured out.
It was a pleasure meeting you!
Another great diorama. Congratulations on you win. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
Jerry
Another great diorama. Congratulations on you win. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
Jerry
here's a foreground board with 2 nails (.006 wire blackened) sticking out of it.
And one last one that captured a lot of my house so I tried to paint in a sky.
Hope noone steps on those nails.
Wish i could have seen it in person. Maybe someday.
I was admiring both threads last night and bumped the wrong one, amazing work in both though so thats a bonus.