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Dave, don't get me thinking about adding motion!
I have roughed out a frame to cover the crane using plastruct. I plan on covering it with a corrugated roof. I think I'm going to put this part of the build on hold for a bit while I think about this frame. There are some things I like and some things I want to re-do. I had fun with the shelf to hold the fuel barrells and the grafitti...no it is not freehand.
I believe the next step on the diorama will be to build the corrugated shack and then bring in the landscapers. After that I will return to the crane.
If possible could you share more photos of the corrugated shack (each elevation), especially the barbed wire fence at the rear?
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Dave, my first thoughts on the corrugated was to use etchant and get a rusted through edge for the bottom to let the wall studs show through. I decided against this and opted for the finish seen here. I spray painted light gray to start. Then added a 2-tone rust paint job applied with a sponge. Apply chipping medium then paint to match the paint scheme of the main building. Chip away some of the paint to see the paint underneath then add a rust texture along the bottom edge and a rusty wash to each panel. Finish can be see in the close up.
The barbed wire is a photo etched 1:48 wire. I added a very light panel on the back of the shack to see it better. I also added a single post with some cut wire to give the impression that the fence used to go further. I attached wire to the posts by 1) wrapping a .015 wire around the post. 2) using .015 wire to make a U shaped nail and drive it into the post. 3) wrap the wire around the post. Makes for an interesting piece of fence.
I put 2 "no smoking" signs on the front of the shack. I'm thinking about putting a guy smoking a cigarette in between the 2 signs.
Thanks for the all the additional photos and explanations about how you aged the corrugated siding and created the barbed wire fence behind the shed. That is quite the little vignette anchoring that corner you have created by using a small shed and wire fence. It's all in the details. Masterfully done!
Later, Dave s. Tucson, AZ
Thanks Ken. I can only imagine what you could do in O scale.
Here is the final piece of non-kit equipment...a piece of rolling stock. I'm still in the process of weathering and trying out different loads but this is close to what I imagine the version looking like. The balance is getting it close enough into the loading dock without blocking too much detail on the dock. All the while making the load look interesting.
Alan
I'm working on another corner fence on the other side of the dio from the barbed wire fence. I'm trying a different material and would be interested in feedback on whether this look works for this corner.
First pic is the fence I was trying to make.
FYI: if anyone wants to construct one of these the materials are probably in your backyard. All wood came from a mounding juniper (juniperus procumbens nana). They tend to die out undneath as new growth adds onto the shrub. Lift up live branches and cut off a couple of the dead branches underneath. Some of the tips will have started to loose their bark. These are the ones you look for. The posts are scale 6" and the cross members are scale 4".
That is a very interesting looking fence. I'm thinking the wire that is not barbed might carry a "slight deterrent" charge of 110 volts. I don't think to many people or critters would dare try to come through that barrier.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
I think those workers just wanted to be cooperative and stood still to pose for you. Especially the fellow in this photo (http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/966/06VQ0DCRERLJ.jpg)
who took his welding mask off just for your photo, not to mention posterity
All jest aside, these photos are great and really highlight the detail you have included in your build.
A quick question. Can you explain the detail on the roof where the shake shingles are missing?
(http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/887/W977I9DH5VN3.jpg)
Are those sticks nailed in place to hold down the tar paper until a repair can be made?
Thanks, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Dave, that is a piece of rusted corrugated that will act as flashing for the stovepipe. The shingles are underneath, I just slid this piece up under a row of shingles.
1 & 2, general clutter
3, re-do fence and add fenceline weeds/small tree
4, general clutter from worker/welder
5, oil drums for pickup
Filling in these 5 areas will make the pathway more defined.
Roads need to be better defined and made to look less like surrounding ground. Drawing them out like this makes me notice a 6th area to work on...bottom right where the road tracks diverge should be vegitated.
Joel, I'll try to get it outside this weekend to take some more photos in natural light.
Thanks for that explanation regarding the corrugated flashing. I had cataract surgery a while ago and now I have to go back and get the laser treatment to defog things again. Enlarging the photo on my computer along with your explanation really helped understand better what you were doing there. It appears that the piece of corrugated flashing is about 2' wide(?).
Interesting analysis of how you approach the placement of the clutter by defining your traffic areas first. That is a very logical and easy to understand method. It will be most interesting to see your progression from this point ahead. You are quite the skilled, patient and effective teacher/tutor. That is coming from a 35 year veteran of a classroom who followed the principles of see it, say it, do it to try to include all types of learners.
Thanks, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
I'm with Dave, love how you are going about the assesment of your overall diorama and how you are sharing it here. Scene composition is down solid...well done.