The Corner Flower Shop (1 Viewer)

[WesternOutlaw]

Somewhere in K&C's miniature Normandy, one will find the quaint setting of a series of colorful French facades. A Café, Cremerie, and Pharmacie stand prominently among the current Scenic SP collection with one additional little structure unlike the other three buildings, the Corner Flower Shop (SP058). Unique is a 3-dimensional corner design allowing one to connect two buildings arranged in an L or V-formation, or place as an end-cap next to another building. Much larger than a Corner Fountain, the Corner Flower Shop has beautiful detailing including signage, shingles, and copper painted roof trim making the structure a prominent "cornerstone" in one's Normandy Village. A side/rear door also provides the perfect "sneaky squirrel" exit allowing one to imagine the shop's proprietor, a member of the French Resistance sneaking out as the "Boche" arrive.

Personally, I had a plan to purchase one Normandy Village piece each month throughout 2020 until I created a town to my liking; however, as I acquired each piece on my list, I was drawn to "speed up construction" excited to add another structure. I'm not quite there yet, but getting there.

One additional comment, as I look at the village resting on my fireplace, I can honesty say that I am unable to capture the amazing details as one would see the village with their own eyes.

Here's my modest attempt with the latest addition, The Corner Flower Shop:

 

[WesternOutlaw]

A few additional shots:

Behind the Scenes

From Left Side

 

[Mike97]

Great shots...my wife is asking why I recently bought her a red beret and red shoes...lol, I'll never tell {sm4}

 

[villagehorse]

That’s a neat setup you have, certainly tells a story. In my scenes, the struggle always is to find a big enough backdrop without breaking out of the photo shot. Those people that use ‘photo shop’ certainly have the edge. You have gathered together some really nice pieces Rob. Robin.

 

[Terp152]

Great village scene Rob. Chris

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Great village scene Rob. Chris

Thanks much Chris, appreciate the nice feedback.

That’s a neat setup you have, certainly tells a story. In my scenes, the struggle always is to find a big enough backdrop without breaking out of the photo shot. Those people that use ‘photo shop’ certainly have the edge. You have gathered together some really nice pieces Rob.

Thanks Robin. I use Photoshop often but still prefer the real deal if I have the right backdrop.

Great shots...my wife is asking why I recently bought her a red beret and red shoes...lol, I'll never tell

Good one Mike; mine is fond of the Corner Flower Shop. I had originally placed Oddball's Sherman in the scene and she told me that you don't put tanks next to the buildings. I told her it was a common scene in WWII Europe. Then she said, "well, they didn't just PARK them next to the buildings". {sm4}

 

[wwiibuff]

Nice setup Rob. I like those K&C buildings.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Nice setup Rob. I like those K&C buildings.

Thanks Duke; I plan to pick up one more to complete the set.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

The Locals are beginning to get excited as they spot the arrival of a prominent US figure:

 

[Larry Allen]

In my scenes, the struggle always is to find a big enough backdrop without breaking out of the photo shot. Those people that use ‘photo shop’ certainly have the edge. Robin.

Same here, Robin.
Maybe it is because I spent 40 years in "High Tech" as a programmer, system analysist and other techie positions, but I have sworn off a lot of technical gadgets and Apps.

Backdrops are always a challenge to hide all the "junk" behind the diorama, which I think distracts from the effort on building one in the first place. Without the backdrop there is a loss of the fantasy.

I really like your setup, Rob … AND THE BACKDROPS ...of the buildings and sky. Could be a nice photo of a French Village almost at any point.
:rolleyes2: Although Ike is a sort of giveaway!

--- LaRRy

 

[WesternOutlaw]

I really like your setup, Rob … AND THE BACKDROPS ...of the buildings and sky. Could be a nice photo of a French Village almost at any point. :rolleyes2: Although Ike is a sort of giveaway!

I struggle with both the backdrops and the ground cover; completely agree with you Larry (and Robin).
Even with Photoshop, larger scenes are difficult as they require a lot of work. I'd much rather have the real deal.
This particular backdrop which I use in many of my dioramas is an insert for the center of a large commercial toy shelf I purchased several years ago.

Thanks for your comments Larry; I've really enjoyed these buildings in the past several weeks and rearranging for various scenes. I have one more on the way.
But, you don't like Ike?

 

[Larry Allen]

Thanks for your comments Larry; I've really enjoyed these buildings in the past several weeks and rearranging for various scenes. I have one more on the way.
But, you don't like Ike?

On no, no, no …{eek3} …. I like IKE just fine … but I meant he was a sure "give-a-way" that the scene was 1944-1945 era, other than any time period that the buildings could be used for.

--- LaRRy

 

[WesternOutlaw]

On no, no, no …{eek3} …. I like IKE just fine … but I meant he was a sure "give-a-way" that the scene was 1944-1945 era, other than any time period that the buildings could be used for.

Oh, I got it. :salute::