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You can just see the old stagnant "water" in the old tank. This was done with some Epoxy and lightly dusted with debris before completly dry.
Alan, The Water Tank is one of Brett's remarkable castings that he included with BlueSky and the platform is part of the build instructions.
Great job as always.
you make it seem so easy ken. your finishes are consistently excellent, and your attention to detail is on a level that's out of my atmosphere. incredible work.
So much happening on that roof. My eye keeps finding new things. You definately know how to make delapdated and run down look beautiful.
Your wood coloring continues to be among the best in the hobby.
Much to kind Kevin, but I thank you and really glad to see you here on the forum. Your work as well as your comradery are a welcome addition.
Hey Ed...Appreciate the modeling sentiment but with respect to music...I couldn't carry a tune if you put it in a bucket with a handle! I'll stick to modeling where I can muddle through without bringing embarrassment to myself!
That roof is a bit "busy" isn't it Wes!...I think I have sufficiently created enough water damage sources to justify the rot...I think if I tried to model a modern, clean, new structure I'd be like a "deer in the headlights"...Thanks for being there Wes as always.
Your modeling prowess always delights me Bill! I continue to learn from you and everyone here. You have a way of breaking down a scene or build and critique it just so. Your final comment caused me to put down my cup of coffee and grab a cold one! Means a lot to me Bill, thanks.
The mix went fine Ed, I just didn't over do it.
Next I'll be finishing the dtails on the Dry Goods Store roof and assemble the diorama base and "plant" the building...
Thanks much.
Appreciate that Karl...The old roof and door with the Barn backdrop will really finish it up as well.
Exceptional job and work. This diorama is just dripping with details and stories to tell.
Jim
Hi Jim, Appreciate that and always nice hearing from you. I primed the stone resin casting, after glueing the three pieces together, with a light coat of tan colored paint from a spray can. Once this was cured, I colored and weathered with black chalk and a generous rubbing of tyhe chalk into the cracks with a stiff brush. I then hit it with a spray of Dullcoat to fix the chalk. Just when appeared dry I coated it with AI and when that was just dry I took a rag and my finger and dipped the rag in alcohol and rubbed the stone to wear off the dark chalk on all the high spots. I repeated the rubbing a couple of times letting each session dry and then evaluate.
Nice you noticed the simulated water seepage along the bottom of the water tank Jim, nice to know folks are scrutinizing things closely! I think you're right on track with the water oxidation as this would be prototypical. I would have to give it a go to see but I'd try taking white chalk and lightly start at the top of the edge of the water leak and feather it down and blend with a bit of alcohol and darker chalk as you go down towards the bottom of the tank. Others may have a good method that have tried it...Karl, Bill, guys, any wisdom here?
Thanks again Jim and keep in touch.
Thanks Dustin and sounds like you're on point with the "little man" and doing the Dad thing in top order!
Well thanks Mike, and the brief tutorial is as above. Really quick and easy and worked well in this situation anyway...
Thanks for the tutorial on your stone modeling. If what I started looks aweful (attempt number 4 I am on ) I am going to try it as you described!!! Thank goodness for xylol for those multiple redos (thanks to Karl for that info).
Jim
Wes, thanks much and a bit lack luster with it not being attached to the barn with the roof on but wanted to get a post out to rattle your cages!...Karl had a really nice idea that I will be implementing, but I need to hold off until the diorama is set before revealing it.
Jim, I'll bet your stone castings looks great. I always learn something on the fails as well as the successes that's for sure. Send me a picture. Karl is like a walking encyclopedia of modeling thechniques and methods, such a great guy and valuable resource to the modeling community...Oh and he just happens to be one of the premier modelers in the country!
You showed great restraint Ed!
Jerry
Well thanks Jerry, nice hearing from you.