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Dwaine, I Havnt used any chalks on this build. Just an AI stain that I mixed up. as for the fuzzies, I have just used an old pencil eraser to rub them off. I Havnt distressed the wood too much with the wire brush so fuzzies have also been minimal.
Wes your coloring looks great, I sure thought about using one of the ‘craft paint’ soaking stains and weathering with chalk. Still might do it when I get to the machine shop shed.
Comments welcome,
Dwaine
I keep meaning to work on the thing, but work and other activities are taking up all my time. I hope to post soon.
Not as far along as I would want to be, my cruse director has decided that other things are more important. At least I got all the Christmas lights up.............
Here is a pic of the 3 main buildings and the loading dock posing for a trial run pic. Nothing is glued together. Please ignore the photo quality.
Time to re-open the box and work on some stripwood.......
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OM
Note: ab-fab is absolutely fabulous which is crazy Brit comedy that is making a return soon.
Thanks Brian, the peel was done using tape to lift the paint.
Karl.A
Are you going to "peel" the window and door frames? Have done my walls, but can't decide on a color for the door and windows............Dwaine
Actually the windows, window frames and door frames have already been coloured using 408.5 chalk (same colour as the barn). They will remain as 'bare wood' with no paint added. I like this look as per Bretts model on the website, simple and effective I think.
Karl.A
OM--wow, I haven't heard "Ab-Fab" mentioned in years. A co-worker of mine used to love that show, and yes, they're doing a 20th anniversary special on Sunday on BBC. Personally, I'm holding out for a "Faulty Towers" reunion.
Nick
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Finished installing the windows/door and glued the front three walls together (big wall is just propped up for now.
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Im back with some minor progress. karls work is pretty impressive and is seriously pushing me to improve my modelling.
Ive finished the drill press and the grinder for the repair shed.
Ive also managed to complete the floor that they will stand on.
Looking forward to your comments.
I tried to add a hint of color to the supports on my husk saw with ok results, so I'm interested to hear how you did it.
The whole project is looking good, Wes. Take your time and keep at it.
And enough hangin' 10! Between you and your surfing and Kevin and his golf nonsense.
*sigh*
Well, I'm goin' snowmobiling. I'll check back when you guys get serious about our hobby!
I'll be interested to see how you make these 'operational'.
Great work
thanks for the compliments.
Karl.A
Thanks Karl. Much appreciated. Always nice to hear your comments, although your last few posts have seriously made me think of taking up knitting or some other hobby.
Regards
Wes