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The Playland Penny Arcade

Started by Ken Hamilton, December 01, 2010, 06:41:34 AM

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Junior

Absolutely brilliant work and great pictures...... :o BUT how about some close ups as well like on the laundry cart, alley etc. as these pictures are not even close to actual size.

Great night shot there too!

Anders

TRAINS1941

Great composition.  It just makes the scene so real.

Jerry
Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
George Carlin

nk

Those night shots are terrific, what a great build. The raking light shows just how important texture is in making a model come to life.
You may ask yourself: "Well, how did I get here?"

http://public.fotki.com/nkhandekar/

Ken Hamilton

...finished the insert for inside the door of the Arcade.  There's a small ticket window to
the right and a distressed wallpaper mural on the back wall.



It's not really obvious in the final scene, but that's the idea.  Just something for the background.

Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/

BKLN

Ken, this is just amazing to follow. This diorama is truly a story book. You never know what's behind the next door. Each corner has it's own little story!

However, I have to point out one logic error: While your metal cart is absolutely stunning in regards of craftsmanship, I have to say that it is completely out of place on the roof top. Dragging a cart like that thru a narrow staircase like that would be not only silly but almost physically impossible. Maybe you can find a home for it somewhere on the street level?

Ken Hamilton

Quote from: BKLN on March 26, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
I have to say that it is completely out of place on the roof top. Dragging a cart like that thru a narrow staircase like that would be not only silly but almost physically impossible. Maybe you can find a home for it somewhere on the street level?

I consulted with the tenant, who advised me that pulling the cart up the stairs (like a hand truck) was easier than
trying a lug a heavy (and larger diameter) laundry basket ........ ::)

Point well-taken, though.  It might look better down at the entrance or maybe in the hallway.
Thanks!
Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/

Chuck Doan

There was a recent sad story of kids dropping a cart on someone at least two stories below.

That entrance is spot on. The mural is perfect. Total urban renewal canidate!
"They're most important to me. Most important. All the little details." -Joseph Cotten, Shadow of a Doubt





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finescalerr

The lower photo fooled me for a moment; I thought it might have been a 1:1 scale inspiration for the model! -- Russ

Ray Dunakin

Wow, there is nothing in that lower photo that would suggest it's a model.
Visit my website to see pics of the rugged and rocky In-ko-pah Railroad!

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Malachi Constant

That entry photo is a mind-blower!  Superb.  -- Dallas
-- Dallas Mallerich  (Just a freakin' newbie who stumbled into the place)
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Ken Hamilton

....just couldn't resist throwing this in:
Clothes pins for the roof-top clothes line ( I made about a dozen last night)



PS: Christian, I did make a laundry basket to replace the cart.  Looks better - photos will follow. Thanks...)
Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/

Malachi Constant

That's just sick!  ;D  Of course, since the arcade is closed and since the kids need something to do ... you'll have to make some of these now:
-- Dallas Mallerich  (Just a freakin' newbie who stumbled into the place)
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BKLN

Quote from: Ken Hamilton on March 30, 2012, 07:56:09 AM
PS: Christian, I did make a laundry basket to replace the cart.  Looks better - photos will follow. Thanks...)

I hope you didn't take apart the cart for that. The cart is really nice. I think it would be a perfect candidate for that clutter in between the buildings. I see those carts all the time here in the city. It's the poor mans delivery truck.

Ken Hamilton

Quote from: BKLN on March 30, 2012, 08:37:44 AM
I hope you didn't take apart the cart for that.
Nope.  It's going in the Detail Drawer for later use.
Ken Hamilton
www.wildharemodels.com
http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/

TRAINS1941

That is so insane!!!!!

Hope to see this in October!!!!!

Jerry
Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
George Carlin