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Realistic Weathering by Mother Nature.
Hi Everyone
I went out today and photographed some of Mother Nature work I hope that is will be use full to some of you.
Carl
I went out today and photographed some of Mother Nature work I hope that is will be use full to some of you.
Carl
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I have meant to take pictures of structures like this one hundred times and never did it. I like what you have posted and look forward to more.
Mitch
This next one is near some property I own is SE Ohio:
Thank you!
Geezerbill
Next is a closeup of a Fordson tractor motor.
Last is the inside of the blacksmith shop. Note the drill press...it's the same one that is in the SWSM machine shop kit. I also liked the grinder with the seat. I want to build one of these.
Last is just for fun. There was a garden railroad with some impressive truss bridges.
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/708/18RJYBHGUY0N.jpg
I really like the single and double raised ribs presented on that roof. Was this type of roof unique to the Biltmore stables? I don't recall ever seeing this type of raised rib panel roof before, let alone seeing it modeled. Was it a way to overlap roof panels, make them more rigid and better lock them in place as well as create a better waterproofing system? Was this type of steel roof common in that area or was it even more widespread across other regions?
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Terry
Terry
Photos won’t load from my iPhone....will upload tomorrow from my laptop
Mark
I can't agree more with what Mark has said except to add that last photo is especially informative and instructional at the same time. It is a great example of some fairly extreme weathering that not only features a knot but the wood grain pattern around it and the deep check around the bolt.
The first two photos of the "end" of the large 10' X 10" beam timber are a feature that I would like to be able to duplicate for a dock. That is a feature that I have yet to see "Dr. Grunge", Ken Karns, show us in one of his builds.
The weathering of the field of regular 2" X 6" deck boards I think most of us already know how to approximate/duplicate.
So I too would like to add my thanks for your keeping an eye open for interesting and informative material for us to learn from and taking the time to get it posted.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Interesting ideas about weathering the roof. I hope we get some additional ideas to try.
http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/708/18RJYBHGUY0N.jpg
I was wondering if anybody made copper roofing material with a raised rib to try to age to the green color copper gets after exposure to the elements. I've read on other forums about ways to accelerate the aged patina look of copper that can't be explained on this forum. That might also be an interesting base upon which to proceed with various shades of rust colors. Just thinkin' out loud.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Terry
My inspiration for rusted corrugated roofing. Just the right amount of rust to show use.
Terry