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Another tool shed
I'm working on the companion building for the rigging shed now. I wanted a newer looking structure that had been taken better care of than the rigging shed so I went more into the browns instead of grays for the siding. I used a base color of Rembrandt 234.3 and blended in 231.5 & 370.3. This was followed with IA and a dusting of 408.9. The deck I wanted to look more sun bleached so I used the same recipe as I did for the rigging shed. To help the 2 colors blend together I let IA wick up from the bottom of the wall, gave a light sanding and did it again.
For the tarpaper, I wanted a little bit of distressing on the edges so I tore the strips instead of cutting them. To tear I marked on the unpainted side the width of the strip then folded this over a metal ruler, creased it a couple of times with fingernails on the unpainted side and tore the strip. The edge are rough but still very serviceable for the shed. 1 patch to fix 'er up (or cover a glue spot!) The torn edged needed to be touched up a little with some black powder/alcohol.
For the tarpaper, I wanted a little bit of distressing on the edges so I tore the strips instead of cutting them. To tear I marked on the unpainted side the width of the strip then folded this over a metal ruler, creased it a couple of times with fingernails on the unpainted side and tore the strip. The edge are rough but still very serviceable for the shed. 1 patch to fix 'er up (or cover a glue spot!) The torn edged needed to be touched up a little with some black powder/alcohol.
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Kevin
Not that there aren't enough castings in the kits but I ordered a low/squat pot-bellied stove for the rigging shed and a water pump for out back along with some figures. Since workers are coming I had to post some firm rules. I loved the bottom one but the graphic is grainy. I'll try to work on that.
I planted a couple of tree stumps in the background. This is supposed to be the backwoods after all. I tried a very large stump but it took away from the buildings. The 2 smaller ones compliment the scene instead of stealing it.
I'll try to come up with a backdrop to get some better photos for the next update.
I left room in the rigging shed for a stove in the corner. The stovepipe will go up the back wall shown here. Assuming the stove doesn't work this wall looks like it needs something. Ideas?
I love a good joke and get a chuckle every time I look at the flowers growing at the base of the outhouse.
Looking forward to seeing the paths and road go in to tie it all up.
Karl.A
Nice pin-ups
just have to enjoy the detail with the junk and clutter, man you spent some time with that. And just don't you love those Vargus' girls!!
Dwaine
I was pleased with the finish I got on the fuel tank. I primed a rust color, hit with hairspray, then black. Picked at a few places at the bottom and near rivets. But I think I got the best results from this: brush on alcohol and while wet scrape on rust colored chalk. Do this on each side. Once dry, lightly brush. While in place, I sprinkled on some of the dirt/dust that I used as my ground. Sprayed it with a light mist and got the results you see here. Nice little accident.
Norman, as for the time spent I didn't keep close track but I would estimate 30+- hours per structure and around 15 for the base. I had extra time on my hands the past couple of months as I have been busy babysitting repairmen at my house. PS. I'm in VA Beach.
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Norm
Thanks Ken. The layout construction in the background here is actually a now dismantled N scale layout. This was the first O scale diorama I ever did and it got me hooked. I strongly suggested at one point that it was Brett's and Karl's fault for my change of scales and implied that the should each somehow support my new efforts, but to date I have yet to see the first check.