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Comments
Jim
The roof has not been installed least I get all the interior details finished and attached as the access is limited thereafter. I have all the castings in "staged positions" for the final diorama placement( save for the large oil tank that goes on the wood platform). If any of my casting placement irritates anyone, please let me know before I glue them down!
Of note:
The close up was taken of the cool light pole that is on the east side of the pump house to illustrate the simulated electrical cord wrapped around the pole, per Brett's instructions. Also, the shade is a resin casting and was flat on the bottom and I added a drop of Epoxy to simulate a light bulb poking out. What a nice detail.
Air compressor is an awesome feature Brett included with the tarp draped over the side and the coiled hose. I also added strip wood to the back of the large (long) casting at the rear as where I placed it the back would show.
More later.....-K
Great progress. I agree that the light and compressor are great details. But I think the piles of clutter are just as nice. As is the touch of green on the stonework.
Jim
Jim, Thanks for the comment and sorry for the big delay in response from your last post. The spout will be one of the very last things I finish as it will be just asking to get knocked around when I start spreading dirt! The roof and roof details are next followed by the landscaping. The open area in the fence in the back is for delivery of the oil drums. I'll have the stake bed truck there unloading a few...-K
Really nice shots of your work, great to see them.
I particularly like your last picture, it re-enforces what I was trying to say some time ago.
As an overview it all blends together perfectly but, when you look closer you notice the green bottles, the white stripe on the oil drum, the yellow edge to the compressor grill, the silver/metallic items on the work bench.
At first glance none of these things stand out, everything just looks natural, as it should, the colours are all there and subdued beautifully. Nice job.
Karl.A
(Great job on the water tank bands also)
I just know good modeling when I see it, and I see it.
Fun is what it's all about.... where are the new pics? Slacker.
Karl.A
Irrespective of your chronological position in life, It's easy to recognize those key individuals, such as yourself, whom you want to surround yourself with and soak up as much of their "wisdom" as you can. These folks are the ones that are sorely missed in any organization. I know from the short time I have been involved with this "organization" that you are highly respected, a top shelf modeler, and I appreciate your tutelage and can't wait for that arm around the shoulder....in person!
Platform looks really great, tank looks good.... I'm not liking the stumps though.
However, as you say, you're not finished yet, so I will wait to see how it evolves.
While looking at the tank/platform which is the focus of your post I also noticed how well the surrounding details/castings have been done.
Karl.A
I think it would be a nice detail to replace the stump for a tree and some leaves that are fallen of around the tank and to place the stumps somewhere near the track, because those trees where properly standing in the way
just an idea
DJ
stumps themselves are beautifully painted and weathered.... just not there.
neglected area yes, stumps no.
too close to the fence, too close to a cultivated area. it just looks like a modeler stuck them there for effect, not good.
only my opinion, disregard at will.
Karl.A
If it become a part of an layout you can finish the diorama but save some castings for after the installation
DJ
Thanks Karl for your insight, which of course goes without saying. This is the stuff I love about FSMing and this web-site...the people and the conversation...the rest is just a bunch of wood, resin, and glue.
Dj: This diorama will be incorporated into a early 1900s logging railroad layout. Plenty of room to dribble stumps all over the place! I've got to keep in mind this 8"x8" diorama will be placed in a 26' x 13' space so don't cram it all in here...
Hey Joel...thanks for the note..and I am getting close! A little track laying and then spreading some dirt...-K
And I think that some detailing and vegatation will blend it all together.
DJ
Brett..perfect timing on your suggestions as I'm just starting the build up of the layers now and your method of blending the final dried scenery with chalk and fine dirt is one of those "ah-ha" moments...as I was struggling with that very thought as I moved from one area to another. The main areas seem to get just a slight bit segregated with respect to the color tones and textures and a final dry dusting sounds perfect...thanks for that. Working on small "mini-scenes" rather than everything at once. Less to correct if things go astray. On the oil tank area right now and what a great little scene this is.