Country strore redux

[JohnTolcher]

Hi Chuck

I just love the last photo with the tree shadow. This does look absolutely real. In fact more alive, more lovely than the real thing! It is art, and the best kind.

Cheers
John

[Junior]

Chuck....can´t you put in a crappy figure in this diorama so we all know it´s a model ? Superb work!

Anders

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks you guys! I have a feeling there are suddenly a bunch of trees surrounding that store! I'll try not to overdo it though.

[Chuck Doan]

I found that a foam earplug helped apply gouache and powders to the ridges of the corrugated. The earplug was unused; I'll let others test the efficacy of earwax in the weathering process.

[Malachi Constant]

Huh?  What?  Ear plugs?  Speak up!     

Clever source for more little sponges ...

-- Dallas

[TRAINS1941]

Can you say that a little slower.  I didn't catch all of it!!!!!
Nice find Chuck.

What brand are they I want to buy stock in the company.  I'm sure everyone will be using them now.

Jerry

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks...THANKS! Good question Jerry. I bought a big bag at Rocklers (woodworkers supply) some years back. No brand info, sorry.

[Ray Dunakin]

Interesting pallet you're using, too.

[Chuck Doan]

The need for 16 roof panels (only 3 done) sent my interest plummeting. I hate roofs. So as the sun sets over the Smokey Mountains, we bid adieu to this project; this one has risen before; it may again, but for now it is on to bigger and hopefully better things.

[TRAINS1941]

It's like saying good-bye to an old friend.  Anyway thanks for all the ideas and a wonderful thread it was.

Jerry

[Malachi Constant]

I have no idea what to say here ... but I'm sure it'll be very nice when I think of it!    -- Dallas

[finescalerr]

Don't wimp out on this project, you lazy bum! Take a break until the weather cools down and attack again! -- Russ

[Barney]

Chuck - I know that feeling the difference being with my models they hit the bin were you put them away for another day -but give us some hope and keeping sending something to inspire us and please relieve us of the suspense of your "bigger and better projects for the future" I'm dribbling already just of the thought of another work of art from the master of inspiration
Barney
waiting and dribbling

[lab-dad]

Well marc i understand........
Hopefully you will pick it up again.

[Ken Hamilton]

That last photo is fantastic, Chuck.
Thanks for posting the ear-plug pic, too.  It provides a sense
of scale that makes the project even more amazing.