time on my hands at last (3 Viewers)

[paxtoysoldier]

Poetry.

 

[villagehorse]

The end of the hunting season sees the final Keelboat arriving from downstream, at long last, to load the precious cargo of pelts. The mountain men can now turn their attention to celebrations in acknowledgement of the hard work endured. As the cargo weight continues to lower the hull close and closer to the riverbed, the crew must constantly prod to determine the depth of water required to remain afloat. Robin.

ps, this is certainly the centrepiece of the series, well done John.

 

[Northgate Woods]

Robin mate,

BRILLIANT. A great combination of figures, buildings, canoes and the fabulous Keel Boat.

Cheers Howard

 

[mikemiller1955]

Robin...
you got it going on there!
keel boat...canoes...Indians...Mountain men...
great collection and well displayed!

 

[villagehorse]

Thanks guys for your comments and ‘likes’. This is a permanent display, but unfortunately it is located on the floor of the man cave, so I have to watch where I put my big feet. I get very angry at myself when I damage any of my collection and especially if I am not watching where I am stepping. Robin.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thanks guys for your comments and ‘likes’. This is a permanent display, but unfortunately it is located on the floor of the man cave, so I have to watch where I put my big feet. I get very angry at myself when I damage any of my collection and especially if I am not watching where I am stepping. Robin.

so.........

Robin...
have you already outgrown your man cave?
seems like you just built it a few years ago...
but time flies fast at my age...
time for an add on...lol...

 

[OzDigger]

Robin your going to need a bigger shed.

 

[villagehorse]

Built 9x9 metres 2014, the shed was urgently needed for my collection within the house, but 8 years on, almost saturation now. Nothing allowed back into the house. So yes the pressure is on and I cannot part with anything, so space is now a premium. The hobby remains a important thing in my life, but finances and space are going to win out soon, but I am in denial at the moment, but worlds are going to collide. Intend to scale down second half of this year, if I find the strength.{sm4}, Robin.

 

[Andanna]

Great set up. Really showcases this range.

 

[Horus]

Built 9x9 metres 2014, the shed was urgently needed for my collection within the house, but 8 years on, almost saturation now. Nothing allowed back into the house. So yes the pressure is on and I cannot part with anything, so space is now a premium. The hobby remains a important thing in my life, but finances and space are going to win out soon, but I am in denial at the moment, but worlds are going to collide. Intend to scale down second half of this year, if I find the strength.{sm4}, Robin.

Another great diorama Robin. :salute::

Space and Finances certainly can be a Collectors headache.

Yes time to get started on an annexe or a Mezzanine floor for your Man cave !

Steve

 

[OzDigger]

Built 9x9 metres 2014, the shed was urgently needed for my collection within the house, but 8 years on, almost saturation now. Nothing allowed back into the house. So yes the pressure is on and I cannot part with anything, so space is now a premium. The hobby remains a important thing in my life, but finances and space are going to win out soon, but I am in denial at the moment, but worlds are going to collide. Intend to scale down second half of this year, if I find the strength.{sm4}, Robin.

WOW, was that 8 years ago, time sure speeds up as we age. I remember when Louis was fitting out his attic as a museum, that must be a while ago now.

 

[Louis Badolato]

WOW, was that 8 years ago, time sure speeds up as we age. I remember when Louis was fitting out his attic as a museum, that must be a while ago now.

That was 16 years ago. Since I started collecting adult and child military uniforms and displaying them on full, half and child-sized mannequins, I can barely walk up there. I am planning to rebuild my garage as a carriage house, and to move all of the uniforms on mannequins out there so the attic is at least passable.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Beautiful, Robin! What a scene. That boat looks great.

 

[OzDigger]

That was 16 years ago. Since I started collecting adult and child military uniforms and displaying them on full, half and child-sized mannequins, I can barely walk up there. I am planning to rebuild my garage as a carriage house, and to move all of the uniforms on mannequins out there so the attic is at least passable.

Yikes Louis, 16 years, I think the Treefrog forum started in 2005, can you remember the exact date? From memory I originally joined the forum under another name (since forgotten) in 2005, a few months after it started. Had to rejoin as ozdigger as I couldn't remember my pass word. And mate, yes you do need more space, looking forward to seeing that carriage house.

 

[Terp152]

Oh yes, "center piece" would be correct with this for any collector. A lot to see in this busy river port. Wonderful scene Robin. :salute:: Chris

 

[GICOP]

Terrific scene Robin:salute::

I do like displays featuring a boat.......as you probably now:wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

The smell of the pelts attracts some unwanted attention. Unfortunately for this hunter he becomes the hunted. Robin.

 

[waynepoo]

He has to stop hiding their Bundy!! ^&grin

 

[OzDigger]

He has to stop hiding their Bundy!! ^&grin

Yeah they can't bear that.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Robin...very creative use of "The Clapper"...the bears are sneaky...reminds me of The Revenant...