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I fixed the crates, swapped out that limb which was the wrong color and dusted off the wall and roof, oh, and I chopped down that dead bush that was next to the fence and kept grabbing my eye so I planted a new green one instead.
now I've got to decide where to go next...
the crates and things feed the cook house stove.
But its a great idea i'll incorporate it into the boat yard, thanks, keep it coming...
As Brett will agree, I love me a burn barrel.
I always feel re-creating a plausible story increases the reality of a scene, based on familiar, logical reality improves the look and helps people associate with what they see and relate to.
slow progress right now, maybe an update later if I finish the porch/driveway.
Dont let that grey muzzle and grey eyebrows fool you, he's still got a sparkle in his eyes, and ALL his teeth
Dont get too close to his truck or his 'squeeky rabbit' ... haha
I sure do miss that big ole boy...
If you add the phrase "3d printed" to any search phrase you can likely find something at Shapeways. I saw a nice looking skunk family there yesterday while browsing for raccoons. I'm going to need those skunks at some point.
I've been away for a few weeks and was really happy to see my old convention roomie back posting and when I looked to see when this thread was started I couldn't believe it was June 2011. It has to be one of the first ones on Brett's forum. After a year or so there were a couple of lulls, one starting in October 2013. Next post was on September 2018 asking Karl how this turned out. Karl replies a little progress has been made. Next post was January 10, 2021 and Karl says "Gettin' there slowly".
While I was away for a few weeks there have been almost five pages of great modeling and photos by one of the best ever- Karl A. Great going friend- delighted to see you back and a lot of the old gang back admiring your fabulous work.
I actually meant I couldnt find one here in my drawers, not ready to be spending right now, besides, I got enough here to keep me busy and going for quite some time, lol.
Thanks for those kind words Mike, its good to be back at the bench and trying again. The logging tractor shed and the bluesky was the same choice I had, my bluesky was further along so that made it easier for me to ease back into this whole modeling thing after the boiler house and wood cutters I just finished...
I'm already looking at my shelves trying to decide whats next my friend, so thats a good thing.
Thank you always for your continued support through out and our friendship.
It sure is a big empty space and if you know my modeling, big empty spaces ain't my thing.
I have an idea or two, but damn its a lot of real estate.
It'll work out...
Time to paint the pump,
this casting always reminds me of Kevin sitting in 'the casting room' ten years ago working on the original for the pilot, I kept going in every 20mins and asking him "are you done yet?" haha...
his reply... "I'm Doaning it up"
I guess that's why I always leave this casting till last. Great memories.
(and I obviously found the handles for the oil boys as you can see, the models are awesome anyway, but that next level of SWSM detail makes a big difference every time)
Oddly, my porch here is cypress! Put down in 1866. Tough wood but FULL of knots!
which tanks?
I think the only detail I epoxied down was the heavy metal scales, everything else was just Elmer's so everything should pop off easy enough... hopefully.
A few soaks and some gentle 'wiggling' and everything came off nice and clean, I'll work on the epoxied scales later now that I've got some room.
The two main reasons for this post... Firstly, now the details are gone you can see clearly the subtle shadowing I added when they were glued in place to blend them into the dock, probably not noticed before... because it just looked natural.
Bill alluded to this in his post earlier in this thread, blending, layers, depth.
The main message though is to those of you who (like me) hesitate to do things because we get scared of messing it up. Trust me...
Almost EVERYTHING IS REVERSIBLE, if you mess it up, just try again. So just DO IT.
""The worst that can happen is you have to try it again."" :- Brian Nolan 2007
The best advice he gave me. It set me free.
Shadows, highlights and final detailing will be added in the final diorama stage.