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That's my opinion anyway.
Karl.A
A very minor suggestion: My eye was drawn directly to the propped up window in the last outdoor picture above. There's a pop bottle, a piece of wood and an old rag. I'd ditch one or two of those elements. When I evaluate pictures of models, I immediately look for give aways--things that indicate what I'm seeing is not a real structure. In this case, I think it may be because the wood scrap is too big. At first glance next to the bottle, it looked to me like an out of scale ball peen hammer. I feel like a d-bag for even pointing it out since it's such a small thing!
Bill
Yo Bill! nice to hear from you and can't wait to attend your tutelage session at the Expo.
....very much appreciate your take on the window "clutter", it's the small things that make the difference as you have all demonstrated and I aspire to! Let me explain my thinking, or lack there of, of why I added that stuff.....then if it seems excessive to you I may po-po the idea...
The window in question will overlook the back deck on Duluth which will bring the window to within say waist high or a bit higher on HO scale LPs. My idea, to add a little zip to the back, was to have a workbench casting right below the window with a couple of same size strip wood boards and clutter to make it appear that some work was going on and the rag, bottle, and board were set there temporary. Maybe have a saw horse set-up and a repair being made to the deck....or something on those lines. Would it help if I told you it's a bottle of backwoods brew?
Like I said, it's no biggie--just jumped out. With the additional castings and mini scene you have planned, it sounds like it'll fit in we'll.
I'm looking forward to the Expo. Just booked my room and flight today, as a matter of fact. Less than two months!
Bill
Ken
Now...how'd you do it?
Have you tried Wiseman models for any of your vehicles for Quincy? I did a stake bed truck of his and it turned out fairly nice but nothing like brett's castings as you mentioned!
Jerry
The chimney just looks fantastic, beautiful job on that, very realistic colouring.
Karl.A
Karl.A
Fantastic job! I really like the details. The awnings are very nicely done. The flashing looks old and weathered around the cupolas as well as the very nice effect around the vent on the side of building and the faint weathering below the windows. Again a superb job!
By the way, the photography is very clear and crisp and really highlights the overall weathering and details you have done. This the fourth build and you are getting closer to being done with Duluth and what will be next on the agenda for the Railroad Barron? Lots of fantastic kits by Mr. Gallant. Perhaps another Twin Mills, a Seaport, or the Logging Camp?
Jim Richards
Nice photography, too by the way.
Always nice to get your perusal and appreciate the positive comments. Appreciate the thumbs up on the pictures as it does take some messin around to get them decent. The roof color in the pictures is way off on most shots as it is much darker and weathered quite bit more than indicated. Some pics look like the shingles are right out of the box! The first couple of pics come closer. I have a nice stable of un-built SWSM kits I've been pulling together so not sure yet which will be next...hmm...geesh...have to finish this one first. Nice having you along as always my good man.....Ken
Hey Bill,
Yea, I was happy how the flashing panned out. Thanks for the notice on the boarded up window and the non-mention that the "stuff" is still in the window! Any advise on the concrete dock? I have been tossing around how I'll finish it off as it needs to be right as it's such a focal point of the build. Also, would you fill in the small gaps at the end of the ridge caps? Don't notice them much in scale but the pictures suggest maybe I should. Can I reserve a front seat at your "modeling addiction" support group session at Expo??
For the concrete I'd stay away from any color that's a light gray. To me, that says that it's new. Concrete with some years on it tends to yellow as it ages. Go with whatever the manual suggests and then adjust the final color with chalks...some gold ochre, maybe a rust streak, but nothing bright yellow. I'm just guessing right now, but that's the plan I have in my head for a concrete retaining wall I have to do here shortly. But, I'm sure you'll get it right...you've got an eye for color.
Yes, there are still front row seats available at the Expo (in fact all seats are available). But a heads up: There will be NO refunds!
Ahh...the fine print and disclaimers! We'll probably have to sign waivers of liability..
The roof card was pre-sliced from the kit and I'm sure Brett assumes if you can build the kit you can certainly cover up a dinky hole if so inclined. I like you idea of a small "plug" fashioned to fill the gap. It certainly would have been easier if I thought to fill it before putting on the shingle stock. The small gap from the ridge to the filled area of the card stock would look and would have acted as a vent of sorts.
You're right...Brett's instructions echo your sentiments exactly and was my plan of action. Since you mentioned it specifically I thought you would have some good additional comments which you did. So...who goes first and messes up so the other wont?
Jerry