My First Foam Building... (1 Viewer)

[thebritfarmer]

You could add these dogs to the scene as they are from that area.

 

[mikemiller1955]

You could add these dogs to the scene as they are from that area.

They have several sets of dogs on there...none of them I'm crazy about...

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Wow...you guys have gotten crazy...next you will be looking for 54mm knives and forks!

 

[thebritfarmer]

Wow...you guys have gotten crazy...next you will be looking for 54mm knives and forks!

You know what they say.......Do it right or go home

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I AM home! lol

 

[GICOP]

Wow...you guys have gotten crazy...next you will be looking for 54mm knives and forks!

You know what they say.......Do it right or go home

I've found the cups and plates but still looking for the cutlery, can't have my men eating with their fingers don't you know

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I've found the cups and plates but still looking for the cutlery, can't have my men eating with their fingers don't you know

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn...that is hilarious! Looks as if they are all at a cookout...all you need is the NCO grilling up some burgers and wearing a chef's apron, that says "Kiss the Cook."

 

[mikemiller1955]

Nick...that's just a small sample of what Martyn has in the "dining" category...he is the King of Trophy with the most unusual poses ever...

 

[thebritfarmer]

Martyn...that is hilarious! Looks as if they are all at a cookout...all you need is the NCO grilling up some burgers and wearing a chef's apron, that says "Kiss the Cook."

He does have a chef wearing and apron holding a christmas pudding. Probably as close as we will get.

 

[GICOP]

Many thanks Nick, Michael and Scott

Cheers

Martyn

 

[mikemiller1955]

Played golf all weekend...but got some good work done today...

yesterday was exhausted when I got in from golf...it's almost 100 degrees here...well over with the heat index...

but after today's round I had some energy to get some work done...

put in all the ceiling joists...
put in all the lentils over the windows...
put in a bench on the porch...
put in the bannisters and railing on the stairs...
put in the door and handle...
made a hatch for the roof cover...
sealed the water trough with wood putty...may paint it and pour Magic Water tonight...

real pleased with everything so far...no big problems...


still need to paint the inside pink foam black...
figure out a gate that opens and closes...gonna get some hinges tomorrow and try to fabricate something...
add some crumbling (decay) to the walls...
need to do a couple coats of dry brushing...


want to do some weathering under the windows with dry brushing and washing but really don't know how...any good painters got any tips on this...

 

[PolarBear]

Michael

This your best one yet. It is a masterpiece even in its unfinished state.

Looking forward to the 1st tenants occupying the premises.

Randy

 

[thebritfarmer]

Michael

This your best one yet. It is a masterpiece even in its unfinished state.

Looking forward to the 1st tenants occupying the premises.

Randy

Have to agree with our good friend Randy on this. Great stuff Michael.

 

[Mitch]

Looks nice its an adventure watching these progress
Mitch

 

[bearybones]

PolarBear,

Do you know where those date palms in the diorama came from? If so, do you have a close up of them?

Thanks,

George

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thank you, Randy, Scott...Mitch...

I poured the Magic Water last night...

which means I can't do any work on this for 24 hours...til it dries...

I may start fabricating a door today...I need some hinges...

 

[The Lt.]

Thank you, Randy, Scott...Mitch...

I poured the Magic Water last night...

which means I can't do any work on this for 24 hours...til it dries...

I may start fabricating a door today...I need some hinges...

Looking good Michael an bet you'd do a great job in creating the watctowerPapa Z

 

[PolarBear]

PolarBear,

Do you know where those date palms in the diorama came from? If so, do you have a close up of them?

Thanks,

George

Do you mean the 28mm dio by Paul Darnell?

If so I don't know who made them--he might have since he is so talented.

Randy

 

[mikemiller1955]

Randy...

I think George is asking you about the ones in the K&C picture you posted...

post #62...the K&C Mosque/Temple...

the ones in my earlier pictures are Pegasus...

PEG6502...3 Date Palm Trees 7 3/4"s tall...unpainted...very cheap...$8.00-$9.00...

http://paizo.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects...tore/byCompany/p/pegasusHobbies/v5748btpy7phk

they also have Fan Palm Trees...

PEG6501...8 1/2"s tall...unpainted...very cheap...$8.00-$9.00...

http://h1070012.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=PGH6501

here's a neat link...

http://www.paintingclinic.com/operations/pegasuspalmtrees.htm

I couldn't find the Pegasus in Treefrogs store...you might ask Shannon...

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thank you, Randy, Scott...Mitch...

I poured the Magic Water last night...

which means I can't do any work on this for 24 hours...til it dries...

I may start fabricating a door today...I need some hinges...

All looks very good Michael.

For hinges (this is one way my friend makes hinges) how about thin plastic cut into a hinge shape and with en extra bit on the end to curl into a circle and glue for the hinge part. The an L shape piece of wire for the other part of the hinge. Does that make sense???

I am going to go through his photos as I am sure there are other tips on hinge making and see what I can dig up.