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Title: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 30, 2020, 05:48:23 PM
Morning my fellow fiddlers have started a new topic,-Sandy Hollow- might as well it will incorporate a lot of my recent stuff and forward for hopefully for the next year or so -here goes'
1/35 to 1/32 scale code 100 on 16.5 track about 80 percent scratch using pretty well everything.
Please use the photos for reference. So far the model is 7 pieces this includes the baseboards easy if you want to add or change in the future something that I really like. Across the model is a wooden footbridge the steel ruler is its plan attached to this is working mechanical signals that are attached to the leaver frame no hidden pieces. This section is removable as a lot of stuff happens here and is a joy to build in comfort.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 30, 2020, 05:51:26 PM
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 30, 2020, 08:22:13 PM
I like it! -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on December 01, 2020, 12:59:52 AM
Simply wonderful, your model building style!
I like it too!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 01, 2020, 02:42:50 AM
Kim, I can look forward to a great sequel.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on December 01, 2020, 03:17:00 AM
Kim,

nearly more than your modeling I like your drawings; ther's a kind of mutual aesthetic within both of them. Would be interesting to see a drawn background with the model.

Cheers,
Volker
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 01, 2020, 11:03:14 AM
Thank you all.
Volker yes drawing is great fast and if you make a mistake no worries I bought a set of cheap markers most colours I don't use the set had about 30 tones but really you could get away with 5.
Two new pictures.
The signal section has its own baseboard track, a section of the footbridge and the set up for the signal , scale chains cables through small wheels between the signal and lever frame. There is enough weight in the signal to always to return it to stop mechanically. That signal in the photo is an old one I might make a new signal but I want it attached to the footbridge..The last one what the heck it is of an Australian wooden railway trestle but look at the signal post that is one tree hardwood with a strong straight grain.
cheers.
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9005-vi.jpg).
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 01, 2020, 11:28:50 AM
very interesting - will be a delightful diorama - nice planning techniques
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on December 01, 2020, 01:42:24 PM
Very nice project, Kim. I like your style!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 02, 2020, 09:54:01 PM
Cool project!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 07, 2020, 02:12:57 PM
Hi everybody at this stage of the craziest year ever I would like this opportunity to wish everybody a happy and most importantly a safe Christmas 2020.Russ a special thanks to you for your backing of this unique collection of model makers worldwide and yes a very happy holiday season to you..
So the little signal now goes stop and accept or stop and go 93 mm or 3 and 4 eight inches high.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 08, 2020, 12:30:21 AM
Nice work, Kim. --  Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 09, 2020, 01:26:29 PM
That is really cool!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 09, 2020, 02:00:14 PM
Kim, once again an example of your modelling.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 19, 2020, 02:56:10 PM
Morning all trusting you are all well.
My little footbridge over the cutting now has one half, to finish there will be a few paint washers and some foliage in the shady parts and at the bottom of the watercourses.I want to build a new signal the one that I posted was too mainline this is a 2-foot narrow gauge so a simpler one would be more appropriate. All wood construction with wire I think I have bondage tendencies I always want to tie up things to finish just one colour that has been diluted about 4 times very easy.
cheers.
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9135-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 19, 2020, 11:12:04 PM
That looks great! Lots of character in that little bridge.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 20, 2020, 12:16:52 AM
That really adds to the overall effect. This project is shaping up very nicely. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on December 20, 2020, 05:22:47 AM
Can't tell if there's any spit, but the rest of it looks held together with bailing wire. I like it.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on December 20, 2020, 07:11:06 AM
I simply like this style. It looks so realistic.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on December 20, 2020, 07:15:58 AM
kim,

looks great to me. I like the makeshift look of the bondaged bridge. What kind of wood did you use for bridge and sleepers?

Volker
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 20, 2020, 01:38:11 PM
very realistic - nice wood colour 
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 21, 2020, 02:19:55 AM
Thanks, everybody
.Volker I am using a few varieties.
Love basswood for the structural bits but for a while, I have been using craft plywood by A.J.Leeman 0.6 mm thick but you can get thicker. Love this stuff cheap in big sheets and can be laminated to get the warped effect just play around with it lends itself also to washers and a very even distribution of colour . For a while now my favourite material I just dream up ways of using it, sometimes I leave it in water overnight. easily obtained especially in Europe.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on December 21, 2020, 05:07:04 PM
Nice work so far.  As soon as you finish, Health and Safety is going to post signs forbidding anyone from using it.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 21, 2020, 09:55:25 PM
Hi Lawton how are you?
Now, this is a footbridge.
(https://images44.fotki.com/v1409/photos/3/1816483/16292897/1957f0b43bebb7ab9da9891766cb9f-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 25, 2020, 03:13:15 PM
Hi all.
Well, that was Christmas hope you all had a reasonable day hoping the new year will be better.
Last time I mentioned that I did not like the signal I and I wanted to build a new one. A Banner signal mounted on the bridge is its replacement much better more in line with narrow gauge simple stop-go function.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 25, 2020, 10:17:24 PM
That is really cool!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 26, 2020, 01:27:33 AM
Kim, very nice with function.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on December 26, 2020, 03:06:05 AM
Yes, that's even more in line with your style.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 26, 2020, 12:14:50 PM
That will be a very charismatic focal point of the diorama. Adequate. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Chuck Doan on December 28, 2020, 10:19:00 AM
Love it all!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 05, 2021, 03:05:32 PM
Morning all a new decade hey.
Sandy Hollow's footbridge now a set of stairs when I build stairs I always have the idea that you have to able to climb them drunk hopefully these are certified for drunks. With Sandy Hollow,
I had the idea of a bigger display this has all changed it has a lot to do with this boat love it, looks desperate enough to model.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on January 05, 2021, 09:06:25 PM
Which boat? The big one with the cranes, or the little one pushing it?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 05, 2021, 11:27:13 PM
Hi Ray.
There is only one the big one but I will change it to fit the space available.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 06, 2021, 12:37:12 AM
Between the signal and bridge, the structure, and the boat this is going to be quite a display. I love the bridge. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on January 06, 2021, 02:23:59 AM
That boat has lots of character, definately modellable!
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 06, 2021, 04:55:20 AM
Neat bridge, and another nifty boat soon to come.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on January 06, 2021, 05:56:58 AM
Beautiful looking bridge.

The boat looks like a challenge but I'm sure your up for it.

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on January 06, 2021, 07:18:37 AM
Kim -
Sandy Hollow is off to another great start.
Question... Your modules seem to be made on individual bases, ready to "plug-in"
to the overall scene. What are you using for all the bases, and how does this plug-in
system work?  I want to do something similar soon,
Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on January 06, 2021, 09:12:24 AM
Atmosphere you defiantly have it in many ways - excellent and the boat should be good !
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 06, 2021, 10:30:32 AM
Good morning everybody.
Thanks for your great comments.
Yes, the boat a real brute but easy to model the hull is shallow but there are heaps of details but those cranes because of space available I will only build one. Details that I can see is the stern capstan the wheelhouse? is square but no cover over the wheel? Pile of coal on the deck big vents the chimney a classic coal burner and a travelling crane along the length of the beck lovely. The detail upfront well I will make that up I think the model will be about 300 mm or 12 inches.But great no engine details all-steel imagine working on it
Carlo good call yes I make my models like puzzles or kits. Rember South Creek model in a box just like me quarantined in Australia and just waiting to travel again it was a kit with 10 mini dioramas on a base. If you want to change a section just pull it out and rebuild it on the bench. The process and base is thick cardboard and when you are happy with it all it is all glued to 3 mm plywood yes there is a baseboard that all these mini-scenes get placed again plywood, just like a puzzle board
Sandy Hollow was thought of with more railway and bigger but now has been redesigned to be smaller the bits so far are 2 buildings 2 bridge sections and a boat section that takes the space that was for the railway add detail as needed as separate bits.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on January 06, 2021, 02:25:06 PM
Thanks, Kim, that helps a lot.
I will play with card/plywood thicknesses,
and start my own "Puzzle" soon, I hope.
Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 03, 2021, 04:42:12 PM
Good morning all hoping you are in the best of health.
First hi Carlo how are your puzzles going?
In the last little while, I have changed Sandy Hollow it is smaller and the railway is lighter to the point that you can push the wagons still 2 foot with code 85 rail. As you can see in the first picture the railway is coming the second is an example of all the stuff I build in this case the red letterbox if it does not fit the future direction that is ok just move on.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 04, 2021, 12:36:33 AM
I can't tell what you have in mind at this point so I'll wait to see what you create next. This is fun. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 04, 2021, 01:24:32 AM
Looks great so far!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 04, 2021, 10:06:06 AM
Morning all.
Believe it there is a plan but in the meantime here is a roll of sleepers or ties depending on your location.
cheers.
(https://images52.fotki.com/v1639/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_93873-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 05, 2021, 02:30:08 PM
Morning all.
Moving on with the lego idea here you can see how I make little bits separately just like my kits of the past this time the back fence plus the incinerator a what, When I grew up a lot of rubbish was burnt of course there was very little single-use plastics then. The incinerator was an urban legend and was guilty of starting many neighbour wars my father was a real bastard when it came to the burn. This little 1/35 model is made from paper.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 05, 2021, 05:05:07 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 05, 2021, 08:20:40 PM
Thank Ray
Moving on looking at these pictures I am not really happy with the back wooden fence I like the effect but I feel it would be better to be the same style of the metal post-star post fence an easy change. Talking of fences here is the start to the front fence a double-sided face hand-laid with decorative concrete blocks inserts one on either side of the front gate fun times .I have chopped and changed a lot but now Sandy Hollow is 750 mm long by 350 mm wide foot 6 inches by 1 foot 2 inches.
cheers
(https://images34.fotki.com/v1212/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9411-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 06, 2021, 12:44:35 AM
As usual, each revision is an improvement. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 06, 2021, 04:54:08 AM
Looks Great and a great way to achieve models small "jig saw" type of projects - its the only way I seem to get things done
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on February 06, 2021, 08:47:44 AM
A great idea on finding out just what works best when you are building your dioramas.  Plus if something doesn't work well with one then set it aside for the next.  I feel the brick wall is a bit pretentious for the shack you are working on right now, so save it for something else.  The fence with the mower could stand by itself with no apology! 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 06, 2021, 12:32:48 PM
I love that brick fence!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 06, 2021, 01:00:26 PM
Kim, I admire your iterative approach to model making.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on February 06, 2021, 01:39:01 PM
Kim, rear plots are rather spartan. In my opinion, such a wall would fit closer to the border of the Road.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 06, 2021, 04:12:23 PM
Hi all.
Bits and bits sometimes I wonder but really not for long.
Helmut and Lawton after looking at the brick wall in the position I have decided to not use it good call you 2 into the maybe box.
Bernard and Barney cheers.
and Ray these hand-laid walls require a bit of finishing the uneven surfaces have to be sanded and mortored in this case it has 2 faces showing usually I do it with a card backing that stayes on. So the trick is to lay the bricks on a surface that will not be affected by the white glue. I use a styrene backing marked out in the shape and when the white glue goes off a bit I carefully peel the wall off yes it works.
And lastly, I mentioned that I was not happy with the back wooden fence this version I am happy with a simple metal post version so you can still get a good view.
cheers.
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_94142-vi.jpg).
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 07, 2021, 12:30:48 AM
I'm happy with it, too. It suits the structure and the property and allows a good view of your modeling. Third try is the charm. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shitao on February 07, 2021, 03:35:54 AM
Hello Kim

I unfortunaltely do seldom comment your work. But I can assure you, that I am always following your progress.
What I really like, is the use of cheap matarial that turns into something special under your hands.
I really appreciate it! Gives me a lot of inspirations to copy...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 07, 2021, 10:30:09 AM
Hi Shito.
This is one of the beauties of this forum a lot of clever hands making stuff thank you for your interest.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on February 07, 2021, 11:01:14 AM
     Your next challenge is to build a clothes drying spinner for the wash.  With your talent a simple clothes line won't be a challenge, although you can build it on a narrow strip of baseboard which will fit between the shack and the fence.
     Again I feel the fence with the lawnmower is a stand alone diorama all by itself.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 07, 2021, 12:13:05 PM
Hi Lawton.
Funny a very good friend just made the same comment, she is always right. If I went down that path it would have to be wind-powered clothes driers would never do in this era. Usually, this style of house has 2 power points max they would have been retrofitted with the black cable surface mounted with exposed junction boxes.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on February 08, 2021, 10:57:38 AM
The clothes line in the back yard can be sold as solar as well as wind powered.  Both sources in tandem will dry your clothes, but the one which resembles a TV antenna is more of a challenge and I feel would look better. 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 08, 2021, 01:40:39 PM
Lawton, somebody should publish a collection of your posts. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 08, 2021, 03:07:00 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 08, 2021, 01:40:39 PM
Lawton, somebody should publish a collection of your posts. -- Russ

Unfortunately there are no suitable magazines left to publish them in .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 08, 2021, 09:10:36 PM
Looks good, Kim!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 09, 2021, 02:42:53 AM
Hi all.
Nick when I posted the picture of my brickwork I thought about how good your modelling was especially the brickwork,.My effort is like the example that you see in pictures of building houses in a week using completely unskilled labour to do the bricklaying.
Lawton don't say that I dont do anything for you at the great effort I have expanded the size to fit in a clothesline to be known in the future as Lawton's dirty laundry.
cheers.
(https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_94332-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on February 09, 2021, 03:10:07 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on February 09, 2021, 07:43:12 AM
Good one, Kim :)

Lawton, you are more correct than you might realize. We bought one of those 'TV antenna' clothes dryers about 15 years ago and the box it came in was actually labeled "Solar Clothes Dryer" in bold letters.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 09, 2021, 10:16:23 AM
Solar clothes drier I have no idea do you have a picture,
Usually, in this part of the world, solar clothes drier is putting the washing on the line and watching the weather.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on February 09, 2021, 10:23:13 AM
Kim once typed in "Solar Clothes Dryer" on Google and have fun watching how I did what the World Wide Web is all about.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Chuck Doan on February 09, 2021, 07:21:38 PM
This is just wonderful Kim! Great eye for details!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 09, 2021, 10:55:20 PM
Kim, the "solar clothes dryer" Bill is talking about is a rack like the one shown here:

https://www.lehmans.com/product/large-deluxe-spinning-clothes-dryer/ (https://www.lehmans.com/product/large-deluxe-spinning-clothes-dryer/)

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 09, 2021, 11:51:38 PM
Thanks.
Now I know it is a Hills Hoist clothesline urban lagend no back yard was without one.
Anyway.
The railway has reached the little river port of Sandy Hollow.
(https://images42.fotki.com/v905/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_94612-vi.jpg) .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on February 10, 2021, 11:53:17 AM
Kim,

the scene is getting more and more character. Your kind of realism has a strong appeal to me; it's not a "photographic" but rather atmosphere driven approach. Whenever David Lynch decides to produce a third season of Twin Peaks he should ask you for being his scene builder.
This plywood shack is really something.

Cheers,
Volker

P.S.: I forgot to nitpick: To me the corrugated roof's 'waves' seem a bit out of scale, being to small?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 10, 2021, 12:18:07 PM
Volker may have written the best description of what makes Kim's work so terrific. Even though his native language is German, Volker expressed himself in English more accurately than I could. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hauk on February 10, 2021, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: shropshire lad on February 08, 2021, 03:07:00 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 08, 2021, 01:40:39 PM
Lawton, somebody should publish a collection of your posts. -- Russ

Unfortunately there are no suitable magazines left to publish them in .

I would think that The Narrow Gauge & Industrial Modelling Review could be interested.
https://narrowgaugeandindustrial.co.uk/
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 10, 2021, 02:51:03 PM
Thanks, everybody.
Yes, the character in a small space great and Volker you can nick pick as much as you like  Russ is right you write very well. Hauk, how are we I think the  Narrow Gauge and Industrial is far too serious for me magazines usually run a mile especially when it has a lot of fine-scale content but I enjoy it when I see a copy I just don't buy it?
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hauk on February 11, 2021, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on February 10, 2021, 02:51:03 PM
Thanks, everybody.
Yes, the character in a small space great and Volker you can nick pick as much as you like  Russ is right you write very well. Hauk, how are we I think the  Narrow Gauge and Industrial is far too serious for me magazines usually run a mile especially when it has a lot of fine-scale content but I enjoy it when I see a copy I just don't buy it?
cheers

I think you should give NG&IMR a shot. And even if the do not pay for articles, you get a free subscription! At least I did after I published my first article there.

I would never have used the forum for advertising magazines if Russ still published his books, but if I am out of line singing the praise of NG&IMR, please drop me a message, Russ. I just feel that the NG&IMR is the last paper-based modelling magazine still worth reading, and that perhaps others would be interested both in contributing and reading it. I will step down from my soapbox now. I will even go to the corner if neccesary...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2021, 01:35:54 AM
Hi Hauk how are we?
Thanks for the tip on the Industrial and Narrow Gauge a fine publication but I wonder how long it will last magazines are falling at an alarming rate Russ I think you folded at the right time and in the end, I really like posting online. It is great to have an alternative to Facebook and Insta we all use them but personally, I  am very selective about what I post there.
In the end, I find writing really difficult like how will I describe these 3 photos on my progress? Writing articles to me is a total nightmare.
cheers.
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(https://images20.fotki.com/v682/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_94872-vi.jpg).
(https://images14.fotki.com/v219/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_94922-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on February 12, 2021, 09:13:43 AM
What a great thread looking forward to the water part.

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2021, 09:30:50 AM
Well done Jerry you guessed it all I can think of to describe my foreshore landscape is.
A set of draws left pulled out try telling that to your average punter but really it is a new one for me.
cheers Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 12, 2021, 12:55:44 PM
Kim, what is the white material you use (above) as the scenery base and to make the riverbank? Also, if it is something different, what do you use as the base for your interchangeable mini-scenes like the wall, fence, clothesline, and track roadbed? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2021, 04:01:00 PM
dboardHi Russ.
Very much a work in progress sort of making it up as I go along
The complete scene, of course, is a house and a bush railway 2 foot 610 mm gauge using code 75 rail the rail line leads to a small wharf out on the mudflat foreshore. From the edge 150 mm or 6 inches, the deepwater begins and of course, there is a boat. A while ago I posted a small module of a signal and a wooden footbridge this has been put aside and there was a picture of a great boat that went with this scene this has also been put aside.
My bases I can use up to 3 layers with the base being 6 mm plywood that what we call it in my part of the world. Then it goes to 3 mm plywood say for the base of the house or the back fence and finally cardboard. The counters you see is cheap cardboard cut and glued with white glue and sometimes taped with masking tape. The edges of the counters are thin paper glued with super glue. Further detailing will be added I like cardboard a lot very easy to cut and if it warps great.
In the final process, the whalf will be added then all these counters will be blended then the really really final processes I will post.
A friend called me a rough modeller I took it as a compliment.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 12, 2021, 07:03:29 PM
Kim, the NG&IR Review has always been an excellent periodical, though I must admit I am biased in that regard. I was involved with the early magazine in the mid 1990s. They were rash enough to ask me to write a column called "At the Workbench" which, in a rather boring and long-winded way, discussed the importance of proper tool selection and learning basic craftsmanship skills which could be applied to model making. The column ran for two years, 1996-97 and was dropped when Michael had to start limiting his involvement with the mag because of health issues and Roy politely implied he had no interest in continuing it.  Ancient history now, hard to believe that was twenty-five years ago.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2021, 10:10:50 PM
Hi paul.
How are we today?
Have we ever met? I was in London a couple of years ago -Narrow Gauge Expo I was showing a version of my mini large scale layout South Creek -completely a non-scale layout but so much fun I really look forward to hitting the road again with it. I was in Utrecht last year before the world went completely crazy-I wonder when exhibitions will return and what form they take.
I really like taking my model around the world and meeting people and as a result, I have made good friends especially in Germany in the meantime we log on and post.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on February 13, 2021, 12:27:03 AM
Kim, yes, that was tragic and what luck you came home well at that time. I would also like to meet you at a joint exhibition. But you are always welcome back in our house.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 13, 2021, 06:12:46 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on February 12, 2021, 10:10:50 PM
Hi paul.
How are we today?
Have we ever met? I was in London a couple of years ago -Narrow Gauge Expo I was showing a version of my mini large scale layout South Creek -completely a non-scale layout but so much fun I really look forward to hitting the road again with it. I was in Utrecht last year before the world went completely crazy-I wonder when exhibitions will return and what form they take.
I really like taking my model around the world and meeting people and as a result, I have made good friends especially in Germany in the meantime we log on and post.
cheers

We are fine Kim, thanks for asking. Weathering the annual challenges of winter in Ontario. The pandemic and its accompanying restrictions have had little effect on us as we live by choice in relative isolation anyway. The only issue has been locating sources of supply for some of the more esoteric supplies I use in the workshop, always a challenge in Canada, pandemic or not. No, I don't believe we have ever met. I contributed to the Review remotely from my then home in California and haven't been in the UK since the mid 1980s. I do miss the get togethers, meets, and conventions of the 1980s and 90s, but with the passage of time, many of the modelers I knew and worked with are now long gone. This forum is the only real connection we have to the world of skilled and talented modelers and we should all be grateful to Russ for keeping it going for so long.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 13, 2021, 09:11:30 AM
Yes, the skillset here is the best.
Sorry, I just assumed that you lived in the UK but Canada very nice.
As a matter of interest, what sort of workshop do you run?
Let's face it the world is changing I really don't know what form it is going to take but I really value going online it has helped me personally dealing with the forced quarantine. Last year I made the decision that I had to get back Home quickly I had no idea then what a good decision it was but within 48 hours it was impossible.
Australia has had its borders shut for nearly a year like really shut a big shock to a country that is used to international travel. Anyway
all the best.
Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 13, 2021, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on February 13, 2021, 09:11:30 AM
Yes, the skillset here is the best.
Sorry, I just assumed that you lived in the UK but Canada very nice.
As a matter of interest, what sort of workshop do you run?
Let's face it the world is changing I really don't know what form it is going to take but I really value going online it has helped me personally dealing with the forced quarantine. Last year I made the decision that I had to get back Home quickly I had no idea then what a good decision it was but within 48 hours it was impossible.
Australia has had its borders shut for nearly a year like really shut a big shock to a country that is used to international travel. Anyway
all the best.
Kim


No worries... yes, Canada is nice but we still miss our old place in the California mountains. There is something about living in the mountains that is good for the soul.
In the 90s I worked full-time as a professional modelmaker, then life interfered as so often happens and I changed direction and returned to the work force. After retiring I opened an independent CGI/animation studio which I ran until recently. I just shut down the studio, at least for commercial work. The pandemic killed business and I have been growing increasingly disenchanted with the transient intangible nature of the work. Once published, it just simply disappears into the boundless depths of the internet. I've spent the past several months rebuilding the workshop, finished up a couple of antique clock restoration projects (a sideline) and am now focusing solely on model making again.

I've noticed from news reports how tight Australia's borders have been for the past year. Canada's have theoretically been closed, but in reality have been quite porous, at least until now, finally. The biggest issue is the long land border with the U.S. which has always been open to essential traffic. Non-essential traffic has been banned for almost a year, but there has been a lot of questionably essential traffic going both ways, until next week when new tough and expensive restrictions are supposed to take effect. Fine-scale modelling supplies are very hard to get here. Most quality hobby shops have closed down, at least any that are close enough to travel to, and a lot of the materials (mostly paint and chemical related) I used to use in the U.S. are simply not available here nor can they be imported due to import restrictions. Until the land border restrictions are lifted and the border opens again for all travel, it's going to be a challenge. I spend a lot of time testing possible alternates.

Stay safe... time to get back to admiring your work!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 13, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
If I want to move to Canada, does that mean I'd have to sneak in? Never mind. I just realized I would never live in any country that would accept me as a citizen. -- ssuR
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 13, 2021, 12:34:22 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 13, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
If I want to move to Canada, does that mean I'd have to sneak in? Never mind. I just realized I would never live in any country that would accept me as a citizen. -- ssuR
You and Groucho Marx!  Actually you would be welcome as long as you don't mind driving a taxi in Toronto, basically LA of the north...

Don't bother sending me to the corner... I'm still there from years ago. I'm just hoping that some day you'll see fit to at least remove the shackles...  ;)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 13, 2021, 01:27:26 PM
Helmut Guten Morgen thanks for your offer yes definitely but it is going to be a while.
Australia's border closers are just not international but by states also some states have been locked also for a year except for essential trade by permit and most internal air traffic has stopped. We have been completely virus free 3 times and 3 times the country has open internally but then it reappears mostly from return travellers in quarantine which is 16 days locked up. But it has infected hotel workers, ventilation systems at the moment there are snap state closers for 7 days but we are in a lot better position than most. I have a very close friend in Italy that has been very tough for her and has completely wrecked the economy but they are still in good spirits.
Yes, the internet is a pit maybe that is why quality hard copy magazines still exist I include Russes old titles and Roy Links titles rest in piece Roy , you post online and unless you start a conversation it just goes.
Model supplies online no big deal I quite like shopping worldwide online and you can't blame hobby shops for folding when they have to pay rent insurance put up with shoplifters and cranky shoppers and never having the beat products imagine having a hobby shop that could supply all the needs for this forum
Anyway, there is a silver lining to all pandemics it is just hard to grasp at the moment.
cheers


Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 14, 2021, 01:59:23 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 13, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
If I want to move to Canada, does that mean I'd have to sneak in? Never mind. I just realized I would never live in any country that would accept me as a citizen. -- ssuR

I guess that is why you are forever condemned to living in the Good Ole You Ess of Ehh !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 14, 2021, 01:28:57 PM
You might be right, Nick. And, to make matters worse, yesterday President Biden made me go stand in the corner. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 14, 2021, 04:11:02 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 14, 2021, 01:28:57 PM
You might be right, Nick. And, to make matters worse, yesterday President Biden made me go stand in the corner. -- Russ

 That's unfortunate . You weren't seen with your MAGA T-shirt on in public again ?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 17, 2021, 01:18:12 PM
Hi Nick.
What are you talking about you have lost me?
Have you got any new brickwork I am looking forward to seeing a few new courses of face bricks?
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 18, 2021, 11:28:18 AM
Morning all.
Drone time for a bit of an overview of Sandy Hollow.
The area on the right is being developed as a mudflat and a harbor just in its first stage.
cheers.
(https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_95312-vi.jpg).
(https://images42.fotki.com/v1416/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9532-vi.jpg) .
(https://images54.fotki.com/v1662/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9535-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on February 18, 2021, 12:03:48 PM
Lots a neat textures at every level of view.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 18, 2021, 01:14:00 PM
What will fit on the far left and left/center? Excellent textures, by the way. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 18, 2021, 02:21:16 PM
Lovely Textures with prototype thoughts built in ! This is what's it all about
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 18, 2021, 02:58:44 PM
morning
Thanks for the feedback.
Love a drone view perhaps looking at it it is a bit too angler but the floss will break it up. When it is at eye level it takes on an entirely new look getting the most for your buck.
It is a stage that is a base as time goes on models will be added and deleted thus the empty spaces and viewing left to right.
Back fence and the railway enters the house and the lean too with laundry and bathroom. The house fits into the big space and this has a bit of floss around the edge. Front yard and a bit of old concrete for vehicles and luggage and stuff. Moving to the right mudflats with a tide line and finally the swamp surprise I love a good swamp this is 10 mm epoxy resin tinted with vegetation cast in and the rail line. The rail line ends on a wooden steel whalf with another little one for future expansions.The boatload more like a barge load is sugar cane so a few cane wagons in 1/35 scale will be built see it is just a stage.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 19, 2021, 12:47:46 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on February 17, 2021, 01:18:12 PM
Hi Nick.
What are you talking about you have lost me?
Have you got any new brickwork I am looking forward to seeing a few new courses of face bricks?
cheers

Hi Kim ,

   I was implying that Russ was a tRump supporter by wearing a Make America Great Again t-shirt . Now we all know that he is far too intelligent to be so gullible as to be taken in by all tRump's nonsense , but why else would Mr. Biden send him to the corner ?

As for seeing some new brickwork , no can do , as I haven't built anything new for some time . However , I have done some concrete block work on a diorama that I have been working on for five years , but I can't post any photos as they are too large .

    Looking forward to seeing this model progress .

   Nick
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 12:58:28 AM
Nick, if you can e-mail me your photos I'll reduce them and post them for you. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 19, 2021, 03:17:30 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 12:58:28 AM
Nick, if you can e-mail me your photos I'll reduce them and post them for you. -- Russ

  Okay
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on February 19, 2021, 08:36:48 AM
Quote from: shropshire lad on February 19, 2021, 03:17:30 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 12:58:28 AM
Nick, if you can e-mail me your photos I'll reduce them and post them for you. -- Russ

  Okay

Nick he can do that he use to be a publisher!!  And he learned that from making books!!  ;)

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 11:58:46 AM
Jerry, go stand in the corner. -- ssuR
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 19, 2021, 09:55:53 PM
Goos afternoon.
A friend made an observation as to why I model lots of swamps and marshes maybe it has something to do with my surname Marsh funny.
Here is the beginning of the stepdown from the old concrete to the mud a bit greener than the rest of the world but doing very well from the runoff, just filling in the gaps.
Here I have used a mix of commercial products and natural ones,
To finish there will be more steps of finish like dust.
cheers.
(https://images42.fotki.com/v1416/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9544-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shitao on February 20, 2021, 12:44:17 AM
I like the use of different materials! As in nature there is not just one kind of weed growing everywhrere.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 20, 2021, 12:58:34 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 11:58:46 AM
Jerry, go stand in the corner. -- ssuR

He's not coming into my corner 'cos he talks funny .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on February 20, 2021, 05:17:08 AM
Quote from: shropshire lad on February 20, 2021, 12:58:34 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 19, 2021, 11:58:46 AM
Jerry, go stand in the corner. -- ssuR

He's not coming into my corner 'cos he talks funny .

Don't you worry I have my own corner!!!  :)


Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 20, 2021, 06:13:22 AM
Very effective use of a variety of materials in the ground cover Kim and I particularly like your worn concrete... well done!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 20, 2021, 11:56:29 AM
Paul knows whereof he speaks. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on February 20, 2021, 12:59:07 PM
Kim,

that looks great. Not only the different textures but also the coloring, for example this blueish/greyish spot. I'm looking forward for the next step!

Volker
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 21, 2021, 01:39:12 AM
Thanks, everybody your comments.
Volker the concrete is great fun it used to be hard but taking tips I now spread a thin coat of ordinary plaster over cardboard. After it dries just crack it I also put my thumb through it no worries if it is still wet just wait till it dries then glue the sheet down with weights,
Moving along the slopes of the lagoon has just been through a big flood just look at all that damage but no money for repairs.
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1397/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_95592-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on February 21, 2021, 05:44:01 AM
Kim that is some really nice work along the lagoon!

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 21, 2021, 01:43:10 PM
With such a short pier, how would the crew load or unload freight into or out of a boat?

The modeling and scenery are up to your usual high standards.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on February 21, 2021, 02:20:28 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 21, 2021, 01:43:10 PM
With such a short pier, how would the crew load or unload freight into or out of a boat?

The modeling and scenery are up to your usual high standards.


Russ I could well imagine that this can be done by hand.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 22, 2021, 01:23:08 AM
Nice work, Kim. I love the washed up flotsam.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on February 22, 2021, 08:47:16 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 21, 2021, 01:43:10 PM
With such a short pier, how would the crew load or unload freight into or out of a boat?

Russ

They would hire someone with long arms!!  ;D

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on February 22, 2021, 10:36:10 AM
Quote from: TRAINS1941 on February 22, 2021, 08:47:16 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 21, 2021, 01:43:10 PM
With such a short pier, how would the crew load or unload freight into or out of a boat?

Russ

They would hire someone with long arms!!  ;D

Jerry

Pipe down , you in the other corner !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 22, 2021, 01:20:09 PM
Morning all.
Here is a picture that tells a story to notice the barge has its own gantry basically the landing stage is optional as the loading could be made directly from the shore.
cheers.
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1397/photos/3/1816483/16292897/53884550_7973674177355841536_o-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on February 23, 2021, 01:53:19 AM
Kim, just awesome, your little scenes - I like to watch!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 23, 2021, 12:36:47 PM
Thanks all.
Moving along the water and the jungle on the shore is finished.
(https://images40.fotki.com/v381/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9573-vi.jpg).
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1399/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9583-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hauk on February 23, 2021, 01:17:36 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on February 23, 2021, 12:36:47 PM
Thanks all.
Moving along the water and the jungle on the shore is finished.
(https://images40.fotki.com/v381/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9573-vi.jpg).
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1399/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9583-vi.jpg).

I have never  been to Australia, but I still feel the scene has a a very distinct  Australian feel. And I really love the purple building! Very inspiring work!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on February 23, 2021, 01:28:01 PM
Kim, this looks great!
Please share your water techniques and materials.
Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 23, 2021, 01:32:39 PM
Hi Hauk.
Yes Australia is a big influence I live in a very big city but it is very easy to connect especially the colours are amazing nature can knock you out very quickly
You live in Norway in a very rugged beautiful world I am also overwhelmed by this world and would find it very difficult as having no experience with such a world.
The biggest comment about Australia is that it is a dangerous world yes it is but you have the skills and experience to deal with it.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 23, 2021, 01:38:54 PM
Hi Carlo.
My water is epoxy resin tinted with proper resin tinting colours, a very easy product with no nasty smells.
1 part hardener 2 parts resin be careful with the tints they are very intense.
The most important part is that it has to be fresh they say the resin has a shelf life of at least 12 months I throw it out after 9 months. If it not fresh it won't set then it is a total disaster you have to big it all out and start again..
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on February 26, 2021, 06:06:17 AM
The flotsam and jetsam along the shore are very convincing Kim, as is your water... well done.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hauk on March 02, 2021, 01:01:31 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 12:47:47 AM
Here we go, Paul.
Sandy Hollow is heading somewhere I really don't know where that is but hey do you think I am worried.
cheers
(https://images54.fotki.com/v101/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_96325-vi.jpg).




Its a very nice engine, but it looks a little depressed?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 02:50:25 AM
hi Hauk.
The food is really good which makes up for the general run-down nature of Sandy Hollow
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 02, 2021, 06:39:39 AM
The water is looking - and the overall effect is looking very realistic - love the little critter
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 11:54:36 AM
Hi Barney.
Could you live there I think it has some electricity anyway I am moving in .
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 11:57:57 AM
Yes, the critter.
My favourite about 15 years old now the mechanism was built by a very talented model builder and I built the body out of styrene it runs beautifully.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 02, 2021, 12:01:53 PM
I am really enjoying this. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on March 02, 2021, 12:47:38 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 11:57:57 AM
Yes, the critter.
My favourite about 15 years old now the mechanism was built by a very talented model builder and I built the body out of styrene it runs beautifully.

  Are you talking about Bernard , Kim ?

  Nick
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 01:07:33 PM
Hi Nick.
Of course.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on March 02, 2021, 04:50:42 PM
Love the motive power... perfect fit in every way!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 02, 2021, 09:44:37 PM
Yes, an easy fit.
Here is the next one mine won't be so spick and span and I will have to change the power unit but no worries it is lovely.
Bernard, I know that you are loving your life in the mountains but really we have all appreciated your skills and your friendly helpful attitude
cheers
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1397/photos/3/1816483/16292897/03882861_8293288521378912438_o-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 07, 2021, 01:56:54 PM
Morning all.
All good out there?
Moving along the water feature has a few new visitors both these models are removable and others can be displayed there.
The main problem at the moment is photographing this long rectangle model I have come to the conclusion that I will have to think outside the box or the outside and build a more specific photo set.
cheers.
(https://images41.fotki.com/v826/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_97012-vi.jpg) 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 07, 2021, 02:15:31 PM
Looks great to me - its got atmosphere 
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 07, 2021, 04:04:12 PM
Thanks, Barney.
It can be better all the edges need to be treated.
I don't have photo editing so all my world have to be built.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 07, 2021, 09:16:12 PM
Maybe, for now, you could just take it outside to photograph the whole thing. Maybe put it on a driveway or patio. I agree with Barney; it has atmosphere ... lots of it. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on March 08, 2021, 01:51:44 AM
Some great ideas, and as Barney said, lots of atmosphere.
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on March 08, 2021, 01:42:50 PM
Looking good Kim... like the small flat-bottom boat and the rather decrepit barge, though I am curious about the planks angled up into the air.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on March 12, 2021, 01:44:33 PM
Great arrangement, Kim. The wood of the half-sunken barge seems too new to me, though.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 12, 2021, 10:07:39 PM
I love the look of that broken down old barge!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on March 13, 2021, 11:04:58 AM
I can't see the snakes!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 13, 2021, 02:13:15 PM
It gets better by the day -
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on March 14, 2021, 01:32:37 AM
I'm sure there is a talented model maker somewhere producing 1/35th scale snakes in authentic colours (possible with a built-in "hiss" sound unit)
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on March 14, 2021, 11:57:38 AM
As soon as the snakes arrive, you need to have the dog barking at one of them.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on March 14, 2021, 01:14:28 PM
I'm keeping my eye out for Blueys, Redbacks, and Funnel Webs...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 14, 2021, 03:57:29 PM
Morning all wishing you all the very best of health.
So thank you all for the comments
The local wildlife has had to make way for the Sandy Hollow bargain center specializing in fridges and washing used of course. But in my experience care must be exercised when munching around with white goods you never know what is in there.
cheers.

(https://images34.fotki.com/v1522/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_98042-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 14, 2021, 04:11:18 PM
(https://images44.fotki.com/v1644/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9792-vi.jpg)
(https://images44.fotki.com/v802/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9802-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 14, 2021, 09:04:28 PM
Did you solve your "too big to photograph indoors" problem? The images look excellent. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 14, 2021, 11:01:37 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 15, 2021, 12:29:52 PM
Morning Russ and Ray.
Yes, I have been practising and getting ideas about still life photography, inside,
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 25, 2021, 02:32:53 AM
Morning All drying out after record floods in this part of the world.
So much great modelling at the moment it is hard to know where to begin but in short, I have really liked all the posts.
One thing that has caught my eye is the builds in 1/35 scale great collection so as not to let the side down.
Recently I posted a picture of a 600 mm rail bus that I wanted to build in 1/35 scale so a drawing was needed. The pencil was sharpened and the rubber was put on ready and off we go the resulting working drawing you can see here. There is enough information here to make a start all the rest I will make up as we go along, the starting point is the radiator  of course- hand-cut styrene and mesh.
cheers.
(https://images44.fotki.com/v802/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_98672-vi.jpg).
(https://images12.fotki.com/v1667/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_98612-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on March 25, 2021, 11:56:49 AM
Great start, Kim. Really nice shape for the radiator.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 25, 2021, 12:59:38 PM
Hi Gill.
Thanks, I used a  piercing saw and files good for shaking hands. This radiator unit is very distinctive and sets up the rest of the model at the moment it will be just a static model but provision is made for a power 4 wheel unit -24 mm long with 12 mm wheels . The original is from the Ida Bay the most southerly railway in Australia located at the bottom of Tasmania at the moment now closed for safety reasons 600 mm gauge ex limestone carrier.
And just a quick picture of my growing collection of washing machines.
cheers.
(https://images44.fotki.com/v1644/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_9769-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 25, 2021, 01:51:10 PM
Just Love it Pencil & Paper - life can be so simple !!
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 25, 2021, 02:30:16 PM
Hi Barney.
Yes watercolour paper pencils and a bit of a water-based wash
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 25, 2021, 08:03:44 PM
That drawing makes me miss the days of working with T-squares and triangles, circle templates and French curves.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 26, 2021, 03:36:34 AM
Hey Ray.
Rember the drop compass.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 26, 2021, 11:04:52 PM
I don't think I ever used a drop compass, but I did use spring compasses and a beam compass. In fact I still have them.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 27, 2021, 07:25:29 PM
Good afternoon trusting you are in the very best of health.
Hi Ray a drop compass and for the brave, you can get a ruling pen attachment.

(https://images44.fotki.com/v1405/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_98912-vi.jpg).

Moving on with my little Ida bay railbus in  1/35 scale. The frames are fabricated and the cab is started wish I could get the sucker square really unless you do this all the time you forget tricks but hey building without plans and one dodgy photo is a challenge and it is all working out. There is a metal firewall between the cab and the passenger area then it is wood. At the moment it will be a static model with space provided for a Toshiba motor unit 12 mm wheels 24 mm long for 16.5 track. The back axel will be fabricated from a leftover bogie with spoked wheels I will keep 2 axel boxes a 1 set of wheels.
cheers Kim

(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_98982-vi.jpg).
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1666/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_99112-vi.jpg).
(https://images42.fotki.com/v1215/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_99172-vi.jpg).

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shitao on March 28, 2021, 10:57:33 AM
Hoi Kim

The  ruling pen gives me a lot of good memories of my school career... :)
And I love the way your things evolve during construction.
This ads in my opinion so much to each model.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 30, 2021, 12:36:31 AM
Evening all.
Thanks, Thomas yes I also missed catching last year you have to look at the future yes.
Moving along up to this point I have been following a photo to get a start but it is getting too boring so from now on I will make it up I have an idea.
cheers, Kim.

(https://images14.fotki.com/v390/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_99332-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 07, 2021, 08:54:44 PM
Good afternoon all.
Moving along with my little bush loco on a 1/35 scale. All my builds are tending towards the straightforward approach-simple tools simple materials and using anything that I can pick up along the way.
The loco is taking shape as you can see the back trucks are fitted and a Tenshodo motorized power unit is installed under the hood the underside of the power unit is disguised by the same commercial trucks modified. So far I am really happy with it all and can't wait to move onto the next stages -detail and paint.
cheers.
(https://images54.fotki.com/v556/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_00822-vi.jpg) .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 12, 2021, 01:42:37 AM
Good Evening all hoping you are all in the best of health?
All good here also winter is coming.
So a bit of detail and color-airbrush washes more of an undercoat it is going to look great on Sandy Hollow.
cheers.
(https://images34.fotki.com/v1605/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_0138-vi.jpg).
(https://images34.fotki.com/v1605/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_0136-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on April 12, 2021, 02:19:45 AM
I really like it! It has a lot of character and to my eyes 'breathes' the improvised conversion of a road to rail vehicle. Only the frame looks a bit weak?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on April 12, 2021, 10:50:02 AM
I love it! Very appealing in form, color, and texture!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 12, 2021, 10:50:34 AM
Hi Volker
I was looking at this frame issue also but after trying a few different thicknesses I will keep this one. The frame is in two sections-under the engine and under what I call the tray-the back 2 thirds of the model. The tray thickness is 200 mm steel channel, the engine is 140 mm double thickness steel channel. The size of this little pocket rocket is 5 meters long .1.4 meters wide and off the rails 2.4 heigh.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 12, 2021, 10:56:44 AM
Hi Ray.
you have just caught me thanks yes the colour always a big decision this has been applied by airbrush. Airbrushes in my book are a big pain but when everything lines up there is nothing to compare.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on April 12, 2021, 12:36:03 PM
Well, you certainly didn't achieve the paint peels (where the bare wood shows through) with just an airbrush. Yet another extremely charismatic component for what looks to be a terrific diorama. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 14, 2021, 02:46:28 PM
Morning all.
The nice thing about this roof cladding is that at the start I had no idea what I wanted but after a lot of thrown-out efforts I like this.
Very thin tin sheet over a wooden backing suitably distressed to reflect its coastal environment.
cheers.
(https://images42.fotki.com/v1215/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_0150-vi.jpg),
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on April 14, 2021, 03:49:49 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on April 14, 2021, 02:46:28 PM
...' after a lot of thrown-out efforts'

That's the secret!!!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on April 14, 2021, 11:09:37 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 16, 2021, 06:06:47 PM
Morning Ray how are you doing.?
Moving along the control panel is fitted with simple oil pressure, fuel, and speedo beside it is a tramway style controller. Still to be added is the gear shift.
Personally, it is so much fun.
cheers.
(https://images12.fotki.com/v1641/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_01672-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on April 16, 2021, 08:33:05 PM
It looks really good at this point. You're obviously having fun with it. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on April 17, 2021, 04:41:20 AM
hello Kim, again one of the typical works for you with the special charm.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 17, 2021, 11:16:15 AM
Hello Russ and Helmut'
Thanks.
Looking at the photo I am shocked at how rough my modelling is getting.
No, I am not just a joke.
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on April 17, 2021, 07:10:12 PM
It really does look like a fun project, and makes me want to do some kind of small loco or railtruck.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 01, 2021, 04:50:06 PM
Morning all trusting you are in the best of health.
Moving along but all I can say is.
Who let the birds out?
(https://images40.fotki.com/v719/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_10632-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on May 01, 2021, 11:25:55 PM
Kim, is there perhaps bird food on the loading area?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 02, 2021, 03:16:03 AM
Hi Helmut.
Yes the birds are plotting something like how are we going to get into that sack.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on May 02, 2021, 12:21:47 PM
And Alfred Hitchcock is the engineer .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 17, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
(https://images54.fotki.com/v556/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_12982-vi.jpg).
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_1319-vi.jpg).
Hi all.
moving along trusting you are all in the best of health.
Sandy Hollow is attracting a strange mix of characters but they all seem to like the place.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on May 17, 2021, 11:23:29 PM
Awesome! I really like that figure on the motorbike.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2021, 12:56:40 AM
Hi Ray.
yes, they are very good they are from the workshop of Volker Bauer fine German craftsmanship. I like his style free and easy they fit right into my world.
The line of figures and pigeons are Mini Art birds, Preiser girl in red top and the two gentlemen are from Mr. Bauer.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on May 18, 2021, 12:19:30 PM
This diorama really has character and charisma. It is three dimensional art. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on May 18, 2021, 02:06:42 PM
A terrific diorama, Kim!
Just for fun here's a smidgeon of motion blur on the motorbike and biker since he seems in bit of a rush :)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2021, 03:42:09 PM
 good one Bill.
the old boy on the bike is certainly on a mission much to the amusement of the audience.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2021, 03:54:46 PM
just another note.
My background clouds are heading towards the photo collaged approach I would love to get into layering images onto my models but the easiest software is Abode photoshop but expensive for a learner like me. With my rail pick up looking at one of the pictures it is too high my decision to make the vehicle higher by 3 mm has issues, one of the problems for freelance designing.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on May 19, 2021, 12:27:40 AM
Kim, I know I've mentioned it a few times here but you can pick up Affinity Photo for either $25 or $50 depending on whether they are running a special and own it forever. They are very good about making improvements and don't charge for them. I now use Affinity instead of Photoshop and, for everything I've tried, it is just as good. If you decide to get it, I'll send you my shortcuts and help you get started. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 19, 2021, 02:06:34 PM
Thanks, Russ.
It will check it out it sounds great will buy it straight out if I like it, Abode thinks they have a monopoly and want a monthly rental.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on May 19, 2021, 09:41:48 PM
Hi Kim,
You can test Affinity Photo (and also Designer or Publisher) 90 days for free!
You'll get a licence code for each program:

https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/supporting-the-creative-community/

The program has almost the same user interface and keyboard shortcuts such as Photoshop - on YouTube there are plenty of tutorials:

https://www.google.de/search?q=affinity+photo+tutorial+english&safe=active&hl=de&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy5fuzuNfwAhWx5eAKHdSMCmwQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1261&bih=791&dpr=2

I am excited about these programs !!


Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 20, 2021, 05:28:40 AM
Hi Frithjof.
Yes started the trial looks good over a period of time I will use it. Good advice.
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on May 28, 2021, 10:21:09 AM
Love the old duffer out for a scoot Kim... the lady seems to be somewhat impressed! The figures fit very well into the scene.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 30, 2021, 12:38:16 PM
morning Paul.
yes thanks now I will fill in the missing pieces since I have got a better reference for my rail motor the cab is too high  back to the cutting shop.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 02, 2021, 12:45:57 AM
evening all wishing you all the very best of health.
Moving along moving into the backyard great to get the first picture together it is going to be interesting to see how this scene will work out.
cheers, Kim.
(https://images34.fotki.com/v1675/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_14522-vi.jpg)

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 02, 2021, 01:05:45 AM
You have enough creativity and talent to make it more than just "work out". I'm waiting to see how you tie everything together. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 02, 2021, 10:10:08 AM
Morning Russ.
Thanks but really I don't think this will ever be finished I will just keep adding and changing the scene but my aim is to highlight Australia.
Before international travel and the internet, we produced many unique items and one of the funny sidelines of the world closing its borders that many are being re-discovered.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 02, 2021, 06:34:04 PM
form and tying it together.
In the recent picture of the backyard, form is lacking even if it is a messy scene just think of an overgrown semi-tropical garden looking at it in the morning the foliage of the second tree needs attention and the clothesline also,small jobs but really tricky.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 03, 2021, 12:35:33 AM
Do you have enough flexibility in the design to move the tracks farther from the house? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on June 04, 2021, 12:54:44 AM
Kim,

I think the twig is completely out of scale. It just looks like what it is: a 1-1 scale twig. For my opionion It gives the whole scene away (and the scene has pretty darn lots of character!). Same with the clothesline, which is much to thick (as long as it is a line at the prototype and not a metak rod or tube or something). Addtitinally I think the three pigeons staggering at the same time is abit overdone. Do you maybe have some sitting calmly - and only one just arriving?

Cheers,
Volker
 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 04, 2021, 03:37:22 PM
morning.
Thanks for the observations I find them really helpful especially if you do freelance the second opinion makes all the difference.
So moving on.4 new pictures .
The first is my finished rail motor the portions work basically I have cut 3 mm off the height of the cab and lowered the chassis by 2 mm let's say one-quarter of a inch. After seeing better references I realized how squat the original is my adjustments follow these observations.
The second picture shows the now trimmed back yard the main tree is less bulky but I have left the fallen branch that follows the back boundary. I really like this as it finishes the scene and is very typical.
The third is a picture that shows a house that is definitely being overgrown food for thought.
And the fourth is a possible extension to the trackside of the model, one of the few Australian rivers that are on the edge of the wilderness this would work well for the river section .
and lastly the track next to the house this is also typical of the sugar cane growing area of tropical Australia and I also want one my own private railway to do the shopping with.
cheers.
(https://images46.fotki.com/v147/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_1483-vi.jpg).
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1672/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_14892-vi.jpg).
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_8704-vi.jpg)
(https://images12.fotki.com/v1641/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_0679-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on June 05, 2021, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: Hydrostat on June 04, 2021, 12:54:44 AM
Kim,

I think the twig is completely out of scale. It just looks like what it is: a 1-1 scale twig. For my opionion It gives the whole scene away (and the scene has pretty darn lots of character!). Same with the clothesline, which is much to thick (as long as it is a line at the prototype and not a metak rod or tube or something). Addtitinally I think the three pigeons staggering at the same time is abit overdone. Do you maybe have some sitting calmly - and only one just arriving?

Cheers,
Volker
 

I find roots are excellent for this sort of thing.  Usefully collected from river beds after floods in NZ, although when in the UK I collected them from freshly ploughed fields adjacent to hedgerows.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 05, 2021, 07:10:07 PM
Hi Lawrence.
We are bubble friends crazy hey.
My favorite natural roots and grasses always on the lookout, mosses another favorite. There is a company in Italy that specializes in natural products I think they are called Diosphere ? great stuff especially the olive tree branches but I don't know how they would go getting through border control.
The best ground cover locally came from Chuck's ballast ever heard of him? Chuck used to travel around looking for dust and dirts and then sell them with the location attached he also did clays -but what happened to Chuck?
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 05, 2021, 07:34:11 PM
just reminded me.
Do we all have this kitchen aid to produce our own textures?
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_15532-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 06, 2021, 12:31:22 AM
You mean those things aren't for spaghetti? --  Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 06, 2021, 10:48:06 AM
We do!  And, in the fall when the boss isn't looking the blender is used to chop dead leaves into ground cover for wood lots.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 06, 2021, 01:15:27 PM
Russ for the perfect boiled eggs.
Lawton try blending clay the result should be a powder,
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 06, 2021, 03:16:12 PM
Kim:
     I like the picture of your backyard.  The lawn could use a couple of goats.  Your fishing cabin needs a coat of paint.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 24, 2021, 12:13:19 PM
morning all .
Trusting you are all well?
Moving along with one of my favorite details at the moment-concrete.
This little section was originally done 3 years ago but since  I have improved my skills so time for a renovation.
My approach is to get a tough watercolour paper from up the edges and then spread an even level coat of plaster. When dry crack the plaster then build up a very light washes the keyword is light. For a bit of variety put the wet plaster in the microwave oven for a couple of seconds for a  different effect.
cheers.
(https://images41.fotki.com/v1670/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_16292-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on June 24, 2021, 12:51:12 PM
Hello Kim, yes this is important to try again and again and to improve what has been achieved if you have acquired additional knowledge. I like your revised construction phase.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on June 24, 2021, 05:04:58 PM
Looks really good, Kim. Neat texture and color.

Do you have any views of the microwaved version?

Another technique I've seen that you might try sometime is to spread the plaster on bandage gauze. When dry it is easy to flex to crack the plaster, but the plaster impregnated gauze still holds everything together. 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 24, 2021, 08:45:30 PM
Nice representation of badly aged and spalled concrete!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 24, 2021, 10:20:40 PM
Hi Lawton, Helmut, Bill, and Ray.
cheers.
Bill the gauze is a good idea I have never of it but it is now on my list. This style of concrete in the picture crumbles a lot great it turns out to be just like rubble but it can be a bugger. Washers are used to colour the plaster I love it when it spreads into the cracks but care is needed when applying the washes to the loose plaster. The fixing stage comes later as the glue that sticks the plaster together also seals the surface stopping the washes from penetrating into the surface. What you are after is a really light coat of inks or oil-based washes the final stage is getting powders or pigments that are applied as a smudged by your finger.
Some put texture into the plaster great but it does not work when your model is viewed from a distance.
Finally the microwave but hey why not? Just one click on the control otherwise the backing will catch fire as you might have guessed I live alone. The result is like the surface of Mars a bit unreal.
All the best
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 24, 2021, 11:59:01 PM
Excellent. I love the overall look. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 25, 2021, 09:20:03 AM
Kim:
My yard has a very nice sandy loam in it.  When the dogs come and go they track it into the house, so almost daily I have to vacuum it up.  When I empty the cylinder, the dust goes into a bowl to be sifted in a fine sieve.   A nice light tan color!  No need to use SWMBO's blender to process clay.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 12, 2021, 07:19:33 PM
Hi all .
Moving along with two new projects.
The building is a rebuild of another of my projects. A removable corner building but more an exercise of finishes and contrasts between heavily weathered walls and a roof that has very little paintwork.
The second picture an entirely new project that will have its own heading soon. My heritage has a very big atom punk come science fiction in its history with this project I want to return there . Anyway more soon.
cheers Kim.
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1672/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_16792-vi.jpg).
(https://images44.fotki.com/v1405/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_16852-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 13, 2021, 12:14:08 PM
Have you temporarily stopped work on the diorama? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 13, 2021, 12:55:20 PM
morning Russ.
The top building plus my new concrete is a rebuild of my traveling display South Creek. I have had a few invitations to travel both in Australia and overseas so I got all excited pulled the box out and put it back together and started the renovations -but with this new variant of Covid? The Australian government controls the number of arrivals and departures and the borders will not free up till there is 80 percent of vaccinations so till then renovate.
Sandy Hollow is a display of all the stuff I build so it is basically finished but never say never.
I have this idea for a desert vehicle that is powered by a propeller, just an idea but it will happen.
Hoping you are well another season of fires but the USA is doing very well in its fight against the pandemic.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 14, 2021, 12:50:04 AM
If Sandy Hollow is basically finished, please post some overall photos so we can see how it all came together.

It is easy to understand why people from all over would want to see your dioramas but the Delta COVID variant would frighten me too much to risk any travel or even to go into a convention room. My wife and I still wear a mask when we leave home and each of us has had two Moderna vaccinations. For now I hope your peers on this forum will be a safe and satisfactory audience.

California is enduring what they say is the worst fire danger in recorded history. No place is safe. I wish the world's most influential people would finally try to combat climate change and COVID instead of talking big, doing nothing, and threatening wars.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on July 14, 2021, 01:43:39 AM
Russ, it must seem a bit like "groundhog day" with these fires raging again.
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on July 14, 2021, 02:48:44 AM
Kim, very nicely weathered. But why a fireplace in such a building?

I get my 2 vaccination this week the first was in April with AstraZeneca this time there should be something different with us.

I still don't go to events in closed rooms and otherwise only with a mask. Exception the dog walks in nature. The personal exchange with hobby friends is missing.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 14, 2021, 03:30:10 PM
(https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_16952-vi.jpg).

(https://images42.fotki.com/v1423/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_17012-vi.jpg).

Hi Russ ,Les and Helmut
Yes, this Delta variant is a game-changer the biggest effect is on relationships worldwide all the better though for Forums on Westlake where we can post and comment it really helps.
Sandy Hollow will be added to and also changed so not really finished only bits .
South Creek [so many S, es] is a tiny large-scale small space-1/35 to 1/32 and is more an exercise in staging than reality here in the top pictures you can see an airbrushed toned down backdrop and a smaller chimney pot . These changes give me a large open area in the foreground for another project.
cheers

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on July 16, 2021, 08:40:47 AM
And, in more then 1 American state the government is telling people that it is within your personal freedom to not get vaccinated this coming winter isn't going to be pretty.  It reinforces the fact that stupid is a self eliminating trait.  Nature, when left alone, has an efficient system for seeing to it that stupid people will not live to pass that gene on to the next generation.  There will be a large amount of culling the herd this winter.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 16, 2021, 04:16:51 PM
Yes, winter is going to be a challenge.
Anyway moving along to a sunny place and back at to Sandy Hollow .
(https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_17182-vi.jpg).
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 17, 2021, 12:39:15 AM
By the way, Kim, that new picture of you is very flattering. Go stand in the corner. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 17, 2021, 11:09:03 AM
My profile picture.
A modern classic I especially like the surreal glasses.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on July 18, 2021, 07:31:49 AM
Kim has entered his second childhood.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 19, 2021, 04:48:31 PM
Hi Lawton I gave up on being a grown-up a long time ago but hey how are you?.
Moving along the winning shape has been selected a removable flat with 2 display windows and a nice verandah to lounge around.
paper and cardboard.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 23, 2021, 08:06:05 PM
Good afternoon all.
Moving along and switching around scenes but who can forget the world of cargo bikes,fits right into Sandy Hollow.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on July 24, 2021, 02:50:54 AM
Kim,

I'm happy about your wonderful little scenes.
In addition, I think cargo bikes have a future again, if maybe with some electric support.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on July 24, 2021, 11:52:47 AM
I'm doing well.  Weather here is warm and for the weekend dry.  I remember a bicycle powered ice cream vendor as a child in Richmond.  Paint it bright colors and put your new image on the side.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 24, 2021, 12:58:14 PM
Morning Helmut and Lawton sound great where you both live.
Electric cargo bikes on a flat road are great yes Helmut they have a future, these little bikes I will leave but I have plans for more -ice cream, hot dogs, juices. They are simple little creations and in 1/35 there  bicycle kits that can be used as kitbashed bases.
Simple satisfying projects.
All the best Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 08, 2021, 09:13:01 PM
Afternoon all how are you all ?
As always I am enjoying your modelling just because I don't comment means anything but great stuff.
Moving along one of the photos that I last posted was a flat 30 mm thick with 2 doors but it ended in up in the bin.
This is a difficult space to build in the 2 roofs on either side all point in all trashed and custom painted-busy.
This is my solution I am happy with lots of painting and shapes but in the end simple.'There will be a sign some more detail and the ground treatment.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 08, 2021, 10:21:37 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 09, 2021, 12:03:31 PM
That is one of the world's strangest hat shops. I'd be hesitant to shop there .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 09, 2021, 12:05:41 PM
Hi Ray.
thanks but looking at it in the morning the torso is too pink and a bit too mich flesh maybe a tie would help?
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 09, 2021, 01:54:40 PM
YES give him a tie or a Scottish scarf in the McPherson colours do anything but cover him up !
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 09, 2021, 02:55:17 PM
Hi Barney.
Just in time over a cup of coffee this morning I changed the colourless pink and added a smart tie much better
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 10, 2021, 12:30:52 AM
Kim, please make an appointment with your therapist as soon as possible. -- ssuR
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 10, 2021, 06:42:50 AM
EH ! or something like that - he still looks like something hanging up in a butchers shop or even worse something laying on slab in the mortuary
Give him a "OLD GUYS RULE" T shirt and cover him up
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 10, 2021, 06:45:52 AM
other side
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 10, 2021, 06:49:38 AM
Everything else  and the buildings all have character and a touch of atmosphere
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 10, 2021, 10:11:01 AM
huh.
just looked at Jeans Wilders -' Young Frankenstein' and the dance scene' Putting on the Ritz'  hilarious but a lost opportunity with this store dummies top hat.
But hold on to your hats or in this case your top hats as the new version is on the way.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 10, 2021, 11:47:11 AM
Uh-oh .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 10, 2021, 02:56:51 PM
Morning definitely too much coffee.
The fleshy good looker has been retired waiting for the butcher shop diorama but before that, a big tube of pink matt acrylic has been ordered.
But a light is needed so an old fluro has been rustled up before breakfast
All the best Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 14, 2021, 03:01:48 PM
Morning all great morning here.
So this version I am going to keep now the foreground accessory.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 14, 2021, 06:05:47 PM
Looks good!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 15, 2021, 12:06:04 AM
The guitar needs a tiny hat. -- ssuR
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 15, 2021, 03:55:39 AM
Now that is an idea.
What I tried was to get the pink man to play the guitar with his hat on so I added pink arms -but difficult. These boxes are 9 mm or 3 /8 of an inch deep seeing that they are so shallow I could not keep his elbows inside the box.
True story.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 20, 2021, 08:35:42 PM
Hi ALL , how are you doing?
I need some wheels to get back into the singles scene do you think this little 3 wheeler will help? Sixty percent finished in 1/35 to 1/32 scale.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 20, 2021, 11:59:12 PM
I love it!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 21, 2021, 12:34:31 AM
Some old guy stole your vehicle and isn't wearing a seat belt. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on August 21, 2021, 01:08:01 AM
Wonderful little car !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 21, 2021, 03:14:45 AM
Hi Ray, Russ, and Sami thank you.
What is needed now is doors, steering wheel, exhaust, windscreens mudguards, and trunk details but not too much fine detail I am getting too old for that.
Russ Hah is more like some old bloke not trying to get arrested for loitering.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on August 21, 2021, 03:56:26 PM
Kim, a terrific little vehicle! Would a tiller work in place of a steering wheel? The guy sitting in it right now looks like he could handle a tiller.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on August 23, 2021, 11:46:34 AM
I am glad that you replaced the figure with the topper and ascot. Although I think this is what you may have been thinking of with the guitar (Man Ray's Violon d'Ingres)
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 23, 2021, 12:20:34 PM
Outstanding. Nonetheless, Narayan, go stand in the corner! -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 27, 2021, 07:27:26 PM
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1672/photos/3/1816483/16292897/DSC_2217-vi.jpg).
just ready for summer room enough for two and maybe a small dog cosy.-1/35 to 1/32 scale.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 27, 2021, 08:17:55 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernd on August 28, 2021, 07:08:44 AM
Love the trike. Great works.

Bernd
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 28, 2021, 07:32:22 AM
That vehicle can bring any scene to life. An adequate expression of your creativity. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on August 28, 2021, 11:26:13 AM
Looks really good waiting there. Nice touch: no glass in the windscreen :)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 02, 2021, 07:49:21 PM
Morning all .
For the last little bit, I have been working on an old model -South Creek yes the suitcase traveler. I am about to pack it away so here are a few more photos. There are new models coming so it is a busy time.
All the very best Kim/
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on September 02, 2021, 08:15:54 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 03, 2021, 12:38:44 AM
Were you toying with the idea of rebuilding parts of that layout? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 03, 2021, 04:21:17 AM
Hi, Ray and Russ cheers.
I got all excited that maybe I could travel again with my models so I updated some scenes but it is not going to happen . But it has been fun and now I will pack it back into its travel box,.Thank goodness for the wed a least you can show your models to anywhere in the world.
My project will be the 3 wheel car and Sandy hollow it will have an extension making it 2.4 meters or 8 feet long.
So one last look at South Creek before it goes back into its box.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 03, 2021, 11:42:04 AM
Very good scene. A lot of character and quite picturesque. Please take the suitcase out of the closet once in a while so you can send us some new photos. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 03, 2021, 05:05:41 PM
Yes, it has a few layers of shipping there is a double layer custom cardboard box that in turn fits into a hard shell cabin size suitcase.I never take the model with me it goes into the hold much easier for security. You usually end up in Dubi or Ohmar in the the wee hours of the morning it is the last thing you want is for the model to be knocked back by security you can't argue . Sometimes there are 3 security checks you can rely on anything just put it in the hold it travels really well so far it has been around the world 3 times no worries.
Anyway, have you seen inside the workshop mostly metalworking?
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on September 03, 2021, 08:28:48 PM
I love that interior shot.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 03, 2021, 10:25:37 PM
Hi Ray yes full of color never much good with a limited pallet
cheers .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 23, 2021, 06:37:49 PM
Morning all trusting that you are all in the best of health?
So moving along with the next board of Sandy Hollow on a 1/35 scale. A house on stilts once common in the tropics all open to collect the cooling trade winds wide shady verandas high roofs to collect the hot air vents on top to let the air out shades over the windows.On a variety of stilts wood, metal or concrete great place to park cars and to let the cooling winds cool under the house.No no air-conditioning they worked beautifully but now they are out of favor.
I have had experience living in such a design the bathroom under the toilet out the back.
First, there is a sketch and now the base is roughed in.
This board has a road in front separating the finished building the road leads to a rail crossing the railway joins onto the front board also
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on September 23, 2021, 10:53:28 PM
Good modeling choice, lots of character in that building!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 24, 2021, 12:32:45 AM
This looks like another good one. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 28, 2021, 10:54:02 PM
Morning all .
Hi Ray and Russ I think this is going to be a good one.
Progress the basic building is now complete the roof is next. This is going to be a big building no worries, I love the black card as a base when you add all the different layers there is always a solid dynamic base to fall back onto.
There are two views the first is the grand entrance and the last one is basically the kitchen area. Hand laid lattice 5 windows 4 doors.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on September 28, 2021, 11:09:20 PM
Good start!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on September 29, 2021, 05:43:51 AM
Nice shape.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on September 29, 2021, 02:09:11 PM
Nice progress!  The black core hides a number of sins once you get to the finishing.  Could also use a medium brown board to the same effect because cracks look as if the underlayment on the walls is trying to escape.

You need to work on the steps some because as they are now no one from health and safety will have a stroke just looking at them.  Once they are finished I'll see if I can find some scale safety tape to wrap around them.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 29, 2021, 02:28:29 PM
morning Ray, Bill and Lawton.
Lawton very good call on the stairs the treads need to be thicker yes basically the whole stair structure needs to be more solid.
The blackboard versus brown good idea I have never thought of it, but black is good. I am quite capible to make an exact copy of the house wooden framing but I am not doing an exact copy more of a characterisation. When the cladding is installed the black gives a sense of depth.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 09, 2021, 03:09:00 PM
Morning all trusting you are all in the best of health.
The general description of this style of house is a Queenslander making reference for the hot humid north of Australia but I have since learned that they were common in South Florida USA. Two walls left of the cladding at the end I really feel that I have built this model in 1/35 to 1/32 scale roof on really happy with the roof finish.
All the best Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 09, 2021, 07:24:10 PM
A very unique and charismatic little house. It probably gets dusty inside with all those sagging and missing boards. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 09, 2021, 10:16:19 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on October 10, 2021, 01:43:44 AM
Kim, you always put lots of character into your modelling  (and sometimes characters!) and this one is no exception. Great stuff!
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 10, 2021, 10:25:14 AM
Very tasteful in many ways with atmosphere
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 10, 2021, 11:35:28 AM
Morning Russ, Ray, Les and Barney.
Thank you.
At the moment it is just getting the walls finished, a bit repetitive but nearly there then onto the fun bits.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on October 10, 2021, 01:43:22 PM
Well done, Kim.  I really like the cottage because it is so different from ours.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 16, 2021, 05:05:51 PM
Morning all best wishes to you all.
Moving along.
Yes Bernhard it is totally different from anything that you would find in central Europe, but very much a part of my world.
Just knuckling down and getting the walls up so much wood and the lattice there is about 300 mm or 1 foot of the stuff. At the moment I am understudied whether to panel it out like the door nothing is fixed. The detail of the kitchen chimney common a large cast freestanding stove would have taken up the space inside.
Anyway, if anybody is around the Netherlands more specifically Utrecht at the end of March next year it will be great to see your faces .
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 16, 2021, 07:21:52 PM
I really like how the house is shaping up. Color everywhere and that corrugated chimney is wonderful. Satisfactory ... so far. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 17, 2021, 05:26:06 AM
Its un-believable what people do to there buildings - but when the proof is shown of the real thing well it leaves many speechless !! Your building is full of atmosphere and character keep the excellent work up - its great stuff
Here is one from England - you name it they used it -but its quite unbelievable  !!
Barney 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 17, 2021, 05:42:40 AM
resizing gone to pot again it shows its size as 143 kb - but error comes up to big !!!!!!!
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 17, 2021, 05:45:26 AM
bricks
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 17, 2021, 05:50:16 AM
another at last
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on October 17, 2021, 08:43:05 AM
Ah thanks Barney, I see Nick's house is coming along nicely!!!
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on October 20, 2021, 09:16:24 AM
Love the whimsy and randomness in your structures Kim.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 22, 2021, 06:55:17 PM
Morning, all good wherever you are in the world.
Thanks, Russ, Barney, Les, and Paul.
Barney great set of pictures is always a pleasure to view new references.
Anyway moving along so much cutting the lattice is finished and after some fiddling, I have got it all to fit. The painting is a big job on some walls there are a number of different colours and finishes, I have no idea how it will look but I am in no hurry.
The first 3 photos are of progress so far and the last 2 are part of my reference photo. What about the decay and the waterfall in the first photo and the last? Before the pandemic, there was an emerging tourist destination in the far North of Australia, tropical, Robinson Crusio eco-tourism , back to the wild on phones nothing only a small group to look after you amazing food and adventure very expensive now closed but typical of the possible layout under my house.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 22, 2021, 10:29:25 PM
Great job! I like all the lattice.

That prototype shot of the decaying ruins with the waterfall is really interesting. Was it some kind of mill?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 23, 2021, 12:23:59 AM
Your last little house and this one have inspired me enough that I'm finally working on a model of my own. I'll post something tomorrow, kind of an "advanced progress" shot. But it's boring in comparison to the structure you're building. You are an artist; I just build models. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on October 23, 2021, 08:52:04 AM
     I enjoy that both your modeling and the 1:1 work on your own home follow the same pattern.  Given the demand on materials around the planet, there needs to be more escape from landfill construction.

     My wife has calls me a pack-rat, but last summer when I built her a gazebo the only expenses were for the fasteners, roof, and wood stain.  All the rest came from a deck my neighbor tore down about 6 years ago and I lovingly pulled nails, power washed, and stacked for a "some time, maybe project".   The piece came with a rustic feel that cannot come from new wood.












Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on October 23, 2021, 09:41:14 AM
That is some very fine lattice work!  Overall a beautiful project.

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 23, 2021, 10:07:38 AM
 just crazy but its beautiful with character
Barney   
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 23, 2021, 12:47:35 PM
Hi everybody thank you for your interest.
Russ get cutting , do you have a project in mind?
Hi Ray, Barney, Jerry, and Lawton good to hear from you all.
Yes Lawton the benefits of recycling timber or lumber are huge. The cost of these commodities is going through the roof and if you know how to work this material you can find old exotic wood that is looked on by most people as rubbish.
Yes, this is a great project and is part of the original board with the swamp and the signal story house the finished size will be decided later. I have included a photo of how the different parts of the building can be removed and used as separate buildings in this case the kitchen can also be used as a shack.
With the series of photos that I have just posted, there was one of the interior of a rough building with a sand floor this is a recent photo and has been closed to visitors for 2 years , all the original fittings have been removed.The location is the Cape York peninsular the pointed bit of north Australia near Asia ,a truly vast unpopulated wilderness that is part of the national estate of the indigenous population of Australia. If you wanted to escape with a good friend an option.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on October 23, 2021, 01:56:56 PM
Nice progress, Kim. I especially like the chimney. I have never seen it like that before.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 29, 2021, 04:14:58 PM
Hi all .
Moving along against my best efforts it all fits together and ad the finishes are being applied now for the detail.
Bernhard, you commented on the chimney I have included a picture of a reference shot.
All the best Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 29, 2021, 09:32:50 PM
Beautiful! I love the variety of "textures"(wood, metal, lattice, etc) in this single structure. Every side is different!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on October 29, 2021, 10:49:14 PM
Lattice is difficult to do on a model, yours has the feel of a DIY project and not something picked up on a Saturday at the local big box lumber yard.

BTW, when the Friends of the East Broad Top RR replaced the car shop doors 5 years ago some of the 90+ year old material found its way to my shop and I made 2 picture frames from it and matted photos from when the RR was in operation to be auctioned at the annual reunion.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 29, 2021, 11:51:49 PM
Hj Ray yes everyside is different cheers
Hi Lawton yes you are right all hand made on site .just like the real thing cheers.
Now I have to build 2 new stair cases the ones I built before don't fit I should have waited.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 30, 2021, 12:16:03 AM
Another gem, Kim. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 16, 2021, 02:02:07 PM
Morning all hoping you are in all the best of health wherever you are?
Moving along.
My little real estate earner is being added to.
The sun shades have been added as also the 2 staircases. Really to the actual building, there has to be added the roof vent and some guttering maybe also some door hardware then it is onto the landscaping.
All the best Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 16, 2021, 08:25:11 PM
Interesting sun shades!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 17, 2021, 12:10:41 AM
I love that house. It's coming along adequately. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on November 17, 2021, 06:16:44 AM
Kim,

great to accompany your construction progress!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on November 17, 2021, 07:21:26 AM
Don't forget to add an outdoor shower under the house.  They are features in many of the beach houses here in Virginia to clean up after a day at the beach.  Another excuse to make some lattice work.  Then a clothes line under there as well.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 17, 2021, 12:15:38 PM
Thanks, everybody for your interest.
Yes, the downstairs area these styles of houses were pretty rough to live in . The kitchen wee really hot both from the low metal roof big cast iron stove much better to live in the open area downstairs. The small structure under the house was the bathroom come laundry the toilet was out the back and yes Lawton the washing on a rainy day. I have included another picture of a window shade essential to keeping the house cool and dark. The feature coming up is the roof vent on top many different designs to take the hot air out of the roof space the large roof space also helped.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on November 17, 2021, 12:31:57 PM
Nice colours - and some nice ideas to make it that bit different
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Dennis McCarthy on November 17, 2021, 07:58:21 PM
Great stuff, Kim. I really like the rust effect you achieved on the one rusty sunshade, very realistic.
Cheers, Dennis
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on November 18, 2021, 05:47:32 AM
Then you need to add a hammock between 2 of the posts so that Russ has somewhere to sleep when he comes to visit.

Headed towards Nick's corner.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 19, 2021, 11:51:32 PM
Hi, all moving along.
Hi, Barney just a bit of color sometimes it will put it down and if I have a better idea will change it later.
Dennis how are you yes that rust silver finish I really would like to know how I did that bit of a fluke but I really like it.
Lawton if anybody came to visit I would roll out the best table cloth and I really would make sure that all the knives and folks matched.
Any the roof vent here is my version they really set the time and place for the building .
Now the 1 on 1 version is collector's pieces rare and very expensive.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 20, 2021, 12:27:57 AM
How did you make the roof vent? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 20, 2021, 10:45:38 AM
Hi Russ .
The roof vent had me scratching my head for a while.
Usually, I will look around for a shape that I can use the kitchen is a good place to start but in this case, nothing turned up.
So I have a cheap wood turning machine that is used to turn wooden beads that it got off E bay I think it cost 70 dollars. I have had it for years and never liked it but to reproduce this shape it is essential.
I had a blank of plastic and for the fancy bit at the bottom that is a separate piece of thin styrene cut into the shape and glued into a grove at the bottom . Then its is filled , sanded, and primed. It turned out better than it expected and being able to turn shapes in plastic is a whole new world.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 20, 2021, 11:10:43 AM
And it probably took almost as much time to build as the lattice. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 20, 2021, 07:19:09 PM
Nice work!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on November 21, 2021, 12:26:34 PM
Just Love It !    it should be awarded the the most atmospheric model of the year
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 01, 2021, 05:20:59 PM
Hi everybody getting close to the end of the year where has 2021 gone too.?
Anyway moving along progress on the guttering and irrigation it is always a nice detail.
A round concrete water tank really I had no idea how it would work the main problem is the plaster falling off but in the end I got one that worked.
cheers, Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 01, 2021, 10:42:35 PM
Marvelous! However I think that tank wouldn't hold water in that condition!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 01, 2021, 11:59:53 PM
This is shaping up as one of your very best structures ... but the water tank probably leaks. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 02, 2021, 12:06:26 AM
Yep that tank has been cracked a few too many times,but doing round plaster tanks are a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on December 02, 2021, 07:41:02 AM
Kim -
How did you make the water tank? Casting?
- Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 02, 2021, 10:25:46 AM
Morning Carlo.
No, it is not cast it is a cylinder , the process follows how concrete form workers do skylights in concrete roofs. There is an inside round shape and an outside round form the gap is about 4 mm . You pour your plaster into the gap wait a few hours then remove the outside form then you will have a hollow cylinder. Apply pressure by squeezing the hollow cylinder to get the cracking at this point the plaster usually falls off. The secrete is getting the right plaster and how much pressure is applied I use dental plaster. I have spent the last week doing one a day the workbench is a mess went as far as fabricating reinforced steel -wire that the plaster was poured around. The result was really strong just like the real thing and when you try the cracking it will not work .
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 02, 2021, 03:10:37 PM
I just remembered I took some pictures of the reinforced steel version it was so hard I could not crack it . The effect I wanted was where the plaster would crack exposing the wire it did not work into the bin. The basic process is the same for all of them now I know why they put aggregate in cement to bind around the steel will I go that far?
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on December 03, 2021, 02:13:18 PM
This construction is very nice .
Thank  you for this technique kim !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 10, 2021, 10:31:40 PM
Again many thanks to everybody for your interest.
Moving along The house on stilts is basically finished and now is waiting for its position on Sandy Hollow, so now it is time for the final layout.
Sandy Hollow is a shelf switching layout 2100 mm long by 350 mm wide or 7 foot long by 1 foot 2 inches wide.
The view on the kitchen bench is 2 feet or 600 mm short this will be taken up by a roadway between the 2 buildings and 2 shunting necks. The railway yard has a runaround and a siding or spurs servicing a gravel loader but with this building where do I start the last 2 photos. This is going to be a great build have these 2 photos for reference so I will build to suit the space.
For all those who celebrate Christmas happy days and to the rest happy holidays.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 11, 2021, 01:07:39 AM
Are you keeping the layout in your kitchen because you're planning to sauté it or something?

The two houses side by side along with the gravel loader will make a terrific scene. The first house was excellent; the second is just stunning. The addition of a gravel loader will result in a stunning layout, conceptually maybe the best I've seen from you.

Very adequate so far.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on December 11, 2021, 01:50:42 AM
That gravel loader is going to provide lots of inspiration and interesting modelling techniques. Keep us posted!
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 11, 2021, 04:28:02 AM
Kim, great and I'm particularly excited about the gravel loading.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on December 11, 2021, 05:54:48 AM
Heath and safety will be by the first of the week to inspect the new building and then wrap it in yellow caution tape.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on December 11, 2021, 06:13:51 AM
Great stuff Kim... really looking forward to your creation of the gravel loader.

Also wondering how you're going to work the toaster into the scene...  ;)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on December 11, 2021, 06:53:20 AM
Kim, definitely the gravel loader is going to "Crush" the diorama  ;D
Will the loader still be...um... in service on the diorama or 'retired'?
I love the diagonal poles holding it all upright.
What's the 4 blade propeller in the water at the end of the dock? I must've missed that before.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 11, 2021, 11:56:41 AM
It just gets better - That gravel loader thing I don't think the health and safety man ever come near it - but it looks great
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 11, 2021, 12:58:01 PM
Hi Everybody thank you for your comments
Yes, the kitchen scene let's face it every kitchen needs a model or two but in this case, it was convenient the rest of the apartment is full. I have a shelf that is about the right height off the floor but I find that they need to be dustproof. Dust proofing is having a roof and having a roof leads to lights and off we go .
Yes, the gravel loader is saying , model me ok but how do you work it is not my picture. If it was me I would be over the fence and filling up a memory card with pictures. It is somewhere in Australia but that is not much good all I can make out is there is a conveyor system coming from a process plant. There are elements that make it unique and with the space available it will be interesting to see how they can be reproduced , the next step is dust proofing and laying out the real estate.
all the best Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on December 12, 2021, 01:59:28 PM
Kim, your concrete water tank is incredibly well done. But I'm also really excited about the gravel loader. I'm sure it will be another masterpiece.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 12, 2021, 08:21:52 PM
The stilt house looks fantastic, and the two houses together really compliment each other! The gravel loader looks like it will fit right in, visually and architecturally.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Peter_T1958 on December 13, 2021, 06:19:14 AM
Hi Kim

The main source of motivation for me as a model builder is recreating the world I know in small scale. Without doubt, there are a countless interesting subjects all around the world. But - let us be honest – the most convincing models here are from guys like you that know their environment, their homeland ever since.
I doubt wether I would be able to create a building of your country in such an atmospheric way, simply because I live here in Switzerland  and I cant' t feel, smell, experience your country every day.

That's why I love your latest work so much – it's so genuine!
(Hmm, difficult to describe for a German-speaking guy,-)

Cheers, Peter

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 13, 2021, 11:44:35 AM
Morning all .
Thank you for your comments great to hear that you like it, cheers.
Bernard, I know exactly what you are talking about models built with local knowledge are the best the members here are experts. The smells are interesting even when I am a long way away I see a picture of Australia and the smells flood back.
The location smells for this house are amazing a mixture of ginger, earth, grass, and humidity.
Hard place to live really it takes a while to get used to it.
The mine is interesting I now know its name Acland no 2 coal mine high heritage-listed regarded as the best-preserved example of a coal mine loader in Australia, is now covered by a 99-year lease. U tube has a clip on the location.
The lease was granted to a coal mining company called -New Hope Group , which agreed to preserve the building but demolished the rest of the old town to make way for an open-pit coal mine. Since the company has lost interest in the mine laid off the workforce but still has the lease . The whole deal is very strange , so what has this got to do with my model.
Research is very important and personally I love this process the location from me is about 900K away so I rely on photos the better the reference the better model. In this case, the mining company will not release interior photos or allow acess sounds like a mission to me.
All the best Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on December 14, 2021, 01:47:39 AM
Go for it Kim!  After the long drive up to Queensland to the mine, that torn shirt as you squeeze through the perimeter wire, the cut knees as you stumble over the rocks, the hefty trespassing fine you have to pay, all worth it in the cause of modelling research!
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 14, 2021, 02:20:53 AM
Im with you Les - When are we going !!
Kim Just keep the atmosphere going - while Les and I do the trip
Barney 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 14, 2021, 12:00:05 PM
You guys are so old fashioned. I borrowed Ray's drone and photographed the whole thing in 15 minutes, then sped away in my sports car before the guard could find me .... -- ssuR
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 14, 2021, 02:33:24 PM
The 4 favorite signs used in Australia to keep urban explorers out.
Video cameras in use really I don't take much notice rarely are they connected.
The very large kangaroo has no signs yet but if you spy one head the other way they can be mean.
The dog one of the favorite ones used around the world makes me reconsider my intent that is for sure
and the emerging favourite -snakes they are becoming really popular and is guaranteed to stop me for sure most likely there are non but is very effective.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on December 14, 2021, 06:31:28 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on December 14, 2021, 12:00:05 PM
You guys are so old fashioned. I borrowed Ray's drone and photographed the whole thing in 15 minutes, then sped away in my sports car before the guard could find me .... -- ssuR

Sheesh, you young-uns... You're supposed to use the thong-clad cuties to distract the guard.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 14, 2021, 08:37:40 PM
Quick Paul you and your friend can distract the guards while I get the evidence.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 15, 2021, 01:19:31 AM
I have had very good experiences with simply officially asking for permission. I show pictures of the models I have built and have never received a rejection. Even support from staff who provided me with ladders so that I could measure the role model from above.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on December 15, 2021, 07:18:46 AM
Bill:
The propeller is attached to Maxell Smart's submersible VTOL which he uses to fight international evil.  Since it is top secret, the prop is all we will ever get to see.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 25, 2021, 12:51:24 AM
Yes, it is Santas night and the launch of the James Webb in about 4 hours I really hope they don't get mixed up.
Lawton the propeller is top secrete and its true purpose will never be known, In other words, an idea that ended up in the swamp.
Sandy Hollow has moved from the kitchen bench to its shelf above the workspace the lights are to be added. The baseboard is in pieces so it can be moved to the workbench for detailing, yes it is a comfortable useful area.
My track work is coming along the loop works now to get it all working .
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on December 25, 2021, 08:41:25 AM
Merry Christmas to all.

Kim:
     I got out of rehab from a broken hip yesterday and your work and the work of others has kept me in touch with the world for the last 3months.  Long way to go before I can be working again on my decade long project of getting one for the East Broad Top's passenger cars back on the rails. 

     In keeping with the season and the "redneck" nature of the stilt house, you need to put Charlie Brown's Christmas tree on that diorama at least until 12th night.

     Maybe this coming year I can get some modeling done.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 25, 2021, 11:34:06 AM
Are those commercial switches you removed from their plastic tie strip? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 25, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
Morning ALL.
Lawton, I am very glad that you are recovering from your surgery just take it easy for a bit and build your strength back up. Yes going online has helped us all as the world goes into the 3 years of craziness staying in touch is beneficial to us all.
Morning Russ yes they are commercial turnouts I am not good at point work or mechanisms so any that I can use is greatly appreciated. Just cut out all the plastic that is not useful once they are covered in dirt nobody knows. My rail is code 100 not too fiddly and very common, gauge 16.5 very good for 1/35 scale and my sleepers are plywood with veneers added size 45 mm long,6 to 7 mm wide, and 3 mm heigh centers 20 mm but vary this you can do the conversion. The turnout timbers are different lengths just like a railway that is run on a shoestring.
Happy 2022 everybody
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on December 25, 2021, 02:14:03 PM
Well done, Kim. With the matching sleepers and the Untergrund it's hard to tell that these are commercial turnouts. Self-build is indeed, as I know from my own experience, not quite easy.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 25, 2021, 03:45:15 PM
Hi, Bernard yes I agree.
The secrete to large scale in a small space is the turnouts.
With narrow gauge and I am talking of 600 mm or 2 foot and under there are a few different styles.
1- 13 foot 3 inches.
2-37 feet.
3 -65 feet.
I aim for the 37-foot radiuses general purpose it has just worked out like that and the commercial turnouts work well.
With your engines, I feel they are more industrial love this style with very tight radiuses in tight spaces between buildings maybe 13 foot 3 inches
In the past, I have tried to get tight radiuses similar to those made by Robert Hudson there are European makers also especially in Germany. But so far I have settled on what I can buy easily don't ask me to make anything like these I just lose interest.MY technique works and looks great in narrow gauge.
One of the members of this group Volker is a master on a  very large scale one of the best, in fact, unbelievable and it all works.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 26, 2021, 04:11:41 AM
Im glad Im not the only one who just can't get on with track work - I have tried many types but all ways end up with a do it yourself style code 100 spiked to wooden sleepers and the use of commercial turnouts its defiantly the way to go for the larger scales 
Keep the good work up Kim its looking great
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 06, 2022, 01:05:18 AM
Hi Barney..
Yes, it also works for me I will post a picture or two of the track work it works very well.
But moving along Sandy Hollow is in three sections that can either work as a individual section or as a long display.
On the left will be the water ,middle residental and on the right railway yard and ore loader.
Pictured is the middle section size 700 mm long by 350 mm wide -2 foot 4 inches by 1 foot 2 inches the track is at the bach on a 60 mm trackbed-2.5 inches.
To get it all to fit the 1 story house has lost its kitchen , it was a separate piece anyway and will need a rebuild no worries.
What attracts me to these mini displays is how much detail you can get into them when sitting comfortably.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 06, 2022, 11:46:40 AM
What attracts me to your displays is how artistic they are. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 07, 2022, 02:15:19 PM
Morning all .
yes, let's keep the track work simple.
The yard mineral loader track work is finished next step is the scenic additions. It is tested and works really well to go to the next step I need to know what space is available. After trying a few times to get permission to visit the preserved loader in Queensland Australia, the mining company -New Hope mining group has not gotten back to me, no worries. I just needed to get an idea about some details but now I will make it up, it is going to be a big building. I don't mind doing this the project now has more interest to me.
Art is such a big word strangely I have very little respect for most of them ,myself?
I see myself as being clever with a very strong multi-skill base coupled with a vivid clear imagination. Writing spelling and numbers are not part of this skill base.
All the very best talk soon.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on January 08, 2022, 03:26:16 AM
Beautiful work, Kim. I am already very excited about this mineral loader. I am currently working on the construction of its quasi counterpart, a Hulett ore unloader.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on January 08, 2022, 08:33:44 AM
Hello Kim,

You are so tirelessly building the model - I like that!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 08, 2022, 12:56:13 PM
Good Morning, Bernard, Frithjof thank you.
Yes, we all like having a  project we are all different which is great.
Just throwing in a couple of new photos. The ore loader is a big project and to make it useful to me I will have to make a character of the complex. The ore loading system is a very prominent feature and the conveyor system used a slat method, not buckets but I can't find any reference to this system.on with the search.
The last picture is- what the heck I just like it.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 08, 2022, 03:01:08 PM
and just like that.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on January 08, 2022, 10:07:37 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on January 08, 2022, 12:56:13 PM

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What a great scene! I absolutely love the variety of materials, textures, and weathering on this structure!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on January 09, 2022, 04:36:02 AM
Speechless Again !!!!!!! the atmosphere is just great
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 09, 2022, 06:54:43 AM
Kim, Last night while looking for a movie online I came across a 2002 Austrailian flic called "The Nugget".
It's about 3 ordinary blokes who find a huge gold nugget. The landscape scenes and the buildings showed me how good your dioramas are.
Oe house looked a lot like the one in your 8 JAN photo. Cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 09, 2022, 10:54:04 AM
Morning Ray , Barney, and Bill..Thanks
Yes, that last picture is great the textures are so real part love the white PVC pipe crossing, part of the township of Ackland , the mine loader is the centerpiece of this deserted town.With the current mines lease the town was to be demolished but some buildings are to be left.
I have collected a lot of references still so much around, basically, if you want to make the scene flat you get it right.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on January 12, 2022, 11:35:28 AM
The work is fantastic and the differents textures bring something more.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on January 14, 2022, 03:14:01 AM
Hi, Kim, how are you doing. I'm following each step of your progress and like the captured atmosphere a lot. The gravel loader will be a challenge - those australian or american mining structures often look very makeshift to an european eye, which makes it even more intersting. A shame the company didn't get back to you at all, but not knowing to much about the prototype sometimes is a chance, too. The buckets in your second last post are from a grain elevator?

Cheers,
Volker 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 14, 2022, 02:54:09 PM
Good morning.
Hi, Sami and Volker great to hear from you all.
Moving along.
With the rail extension at the back, the original kitchen building was too big so in the last couple of days, I have made a new one.
The last picture is some more inspiration bit rough but it is good to see that in the last couple of years they updated the sewer system more than likely a septic system.
The lack of access to the mine is ok I can work it out it will be a character inspiration just the way I like it. You tend to make yourself bulletproof and experience a lot of fresh air just get on with it.
cheers, Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 14, 2022, 08:56:24 PM
You not only "fixed" a problem, you improved it by emulating that corrugated extension. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 21, 2022, 04:16:33 PM
Afternoon everybody all good out there?
As always thank you for your interest, moving on.
I really have been getting stuck into the ore loader and am sketching it up, a lot of changes but it fits my space.
To work out my space remember that I work without measurements. they are.
A sight line in scale from the top of the existing 2 buildings gives me a height of 360 mm or 1 foot and one-half inches.
The plan size or footprint is 170 mm wide-say 7 inches and 150 mm deep say 6 inches.
I have divided the building into sections. Ground-level loading bay over 2 lines with enough height to run a loco through.1st-floor bin .2 floor chute and the top floor conveyor belt.
I will be built hard against the back scene.
Seeing a few of you are getting into printing how about slinging me a few free samples, I will give you a huge thanks online. What I would not mind is a selection of industrial lampshades and the ore shute doors in either 1-35 scale or 1-32 .1-35 would be better if in the future you wanted to sell the. Don't worry I will paint them and pay for postage
These 3 pictures are again the wooden ore loader, my sketch up and a good reference of the top of the conveyor.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on January 23, 2022, 08:55:10 AM
Hello Kim, if I see this correctly in the original there are standard gauge cars. Wouldn't that have to be much higher? However, if you want to be inspired more for the loading system of your light railway, the role model can also be a very good inspiration.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 23, 2022, 10:59:57 AM
it's going to be a good looking loader (if it stands up  :D)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 23, 2022, 01:02:28 PM
Morning Helmut and Bill.
Good comment Helmut the standard gauge in this area is 3 foot 6 inches 1050 mm .In Australia, we don't have a uniform railway system always a point of conversation
. But with my loader, the loading height is decided by the maximum height of my locoes .I will build some new ore cars but I am wondering about the distance the coal would drop and whether it would cause any damage did they have a chute that could be folded up when the loco passes underneath.?
Bill the personality of the building is the lean but one of the difficult details is the twists on the posts.
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on January 23, 2022, 03:43:55 PM
Kim, I saw the two outside buffers because it was clear to me that this is not a light rail.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 24, 2022, 09:10:12 AM
Hi Helmut.
yes, you observed well This is Queensland Railways standard coal wagon.
Queensland in Northern Eastern Australia is my favorite place and is where all my current modeling is based. They built a beautiful railway in spectacular tropical surrounds.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on January 24, 2022, 11:11:41 AM
As the prototype was for gravel which is a much less delicate product the drop is not a problem.  In many American loaders there is a chute which is used to fill the cars, not a hard thing to add and will add to the rustic look of the finished model.  It would move up and down adding interest.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 24, 2022, 02:30:57 PM
Hi Lawton.
Acland was an old-style coal mine, black gold its product was highly sought after. Their main customer was the railways its very low ash content made it a viable business even though its output was low. After its closure, it became a mining Museum and this closed in 2000. The property was bought by the state government and given a high heritage classification.
Fast forward to today the area was granted a 99-year mining lease to the New Hope mining group old school miners, the mine and a few other buildings survived but the rest of the town was demolished to make way for a series of open-pit coal mines.
As you can imagine this did not go down without attracting attention on of the reason that New Hope is not talking apart from the controversy with coal it also destroying very good farming land.
The fence around the mine site is more for public safety Acland is falling down skilled carpenters helped with structural steel could do a great job but I feel that they will just walk away happens all the time..
My model is a 2 foot or 600 mm railway and even though it is a character I want to capture the personality.
Lawton, I am no expert but the drop from the ore gates into the wagons could damage the wagons don't you think? The distance is about 8 feet-2.4 and yes a nice worn flip-down chute would help to cushion the drop .Looking at details of the rest of the structure they have used a lot of roofing metal to covey areas and a version of this in the loading area would be appropriate.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 01, 2022, 12:23:07 AM
Evening all.
As always wishing you all the very best of health.
Moving along with the Acland coal loader so far is taking up a huge amount of time.
As you can see I build these scale cardboard mock-ups to work out the proportions it changes from one to the next.
But is slowly heading in the right direction the hard bit is to get it to fit my space a couple more of these mockups then we will move on the next step.
cheers .
kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 01, 2022, 12:20:31 PM
Here we go.
My list of must-do builds is growing.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 01, 2022, 02:04:02 PM
It just gets better -
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 01, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Another great looking old building!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 03, 2022, 06:03:14 PM
Afternoon all.
Barney and Ray cheer.
Moving along I have worked out enough in a rough form to start the detailed build, it works.
Picture 1 is a general elevation at first I thought it was going to be 360 mm heigh but it is 290 mm heigh-1 foot 2 inches and around 11 inches. It fits hard against the back scene so the hard part was to get it transparent and a feeling of mass.
Picture 2 a size comparison.
And picture 3 its position in the yard this module size is 1020 mm long by 350 mm wide or 3 foot 4 inches by 1 foot 2 inches.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 03, 2022, 10:02:55 PM
Very nice so far!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 04, 2022, 12:02:19 AM
Yep hi Ray.Just looking at it now the top roof is too heigh quick where is the knife.
One thing I am looking forward too is putting in all the structural timbers.These structures are very organic were the structural timbers live off each other.
True.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 04, 2022, 01:50:27 AM
Really nice project, Kim!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on February 04, 2022, 05:35:52 AM
Looking good, Kim. Sufficiently spindlely to be amazed that it can support itself.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 11, 2022, 10:56:19 PM
Good evening all as always thank you all for your interest.
Well, you all know how long it has taken me to figure out this project.
Sandy Hollow and the Acland mine.I had 4 photos and also had to compress the plan to fit my size.
It has taken me at least 6 weeks and 4 rough cardboard mockups but we are good to go.
Here is the scale drawings double-track 1/35 to 1/32 scale I will also make some ore wagons to suit.
All the very best.
Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 12, 2022, 01:52:19 PM
Kim, I like your plans. They are so much better than any CAD drawings!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2022, 03:39:11 PM
Goodmorning Bernard.
Yes my drawings I have fallen in love with Copic alcohol-based markers the sketch variety, they have a paintbrush feature I think in 100 different colors and they have the ability to overlay.
CAD-based modeling has a lot of growing up to do at the moment the image is that you just scan an object send it away and bingo you have a finished item that will satisfy the pickiest of rivet counters, but hey what would I know.

Basically, just a software solution where copyright could be involved.

Architectural models are a good example of purely CAD systems while Hollywood or London is now a fusion.
In the end, it usually ends up being a fusion but for detailed painful objects, Cad systems are a dream.

For example my conveyor system, in my drawing, I have not put in much detail but I will build what is necessary with a CAD no worries. My version will look great but it is my version it will be different from the original and easily dismissed.
As you all you lot out there great modeling have always enjoyed it all we are all different true individuals.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 12, 2022, 10:38:37 PM
I always enjoy seeing your drawings!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on February 13, 2022, 01:26:19 AM
Yes, love those drawings, you should hold an exhibition of them or put them in a book.  Kim, have you ever seen Clarrie Cox's paintings of historic Australian buildings. Great atmosphere in them and very useful for modelling. A book of his paintings "Historic Towns of Australia" published back in 1984 may still be available.
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 13, 2022, 01:05:01 PM
I agree with all- Superb- stuff all with atmosphere even in the drawings
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 13, 2022, 01:31:36 PM
I guess it's time I say once again, Kim seems to approach modeling as an artist approaches sculpture. Everything he draws or builds exudes charisma. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 18, 2022, 09:59:40 PM
Hello all.
As always wishing you all the best and thank you for your interest fun hey?
Moving along the material conveyor system on 1/35 to 1/32 scale, as the build progresses the finish will be refined.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 18, 2022, 10:20:38 PM
Nice start!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on February 19, 2022, 12:51:38 AM
Kim, this is going to be a great elevator.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on February 19, 2022, 04:57:03 AM
Kim, I got a big lift just looking at your elevator progress.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 19, 2022, 12:01:26 PM
Bill, go stand in the corner. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on February 19, 2022, 02:18:28 PM
Russ, can I ride the lift to there?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 19, 2022, 11:57:12 PM
Good lord, the members of this forum are hopeless, do you hear me? Just hopeless. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 08, 2022, 12:11:09 PM
Morning all as always wishing you all the very best.
Moving along with my mineral loader in 1/35 to 1/32 scale, the overall size is 350 mm heigh anyway.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 08, 2022, 02:28:18 PM
Looks dangerous - but what lovely atmosphere you are creating
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 08, 2022, 04:16:36 PM
 Hi Barney, yes it is dirty, dark, and very dangerous.
Do you think we should go in and have a explore,
of course, we should.
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 08, 2022, 08:49:03 PM
I really like what you're doing. Your models have charisma. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 08, 2022, 10:14:00 PM
I love it!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on March 08, 2022, 10:45:07 PM
Great work, Kim. The yellow chain guard looks good. But I agree with the others, I definitely wouldn't want to have to work there.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 09, 2022, 12:23:54 AM
Come on you guys we must be getting old let's have a Christmas party there, it would be so much fun.
I can see why they have fenced it off a lot to do with public safety really.
The different patterns of mesh, works well it brings another element into a mostly wooden building.
The only thing to me that stands out and needs adjusting is the roof of the top structure it has been selectively rusted when it all should be all rusted in sheets.
With the base, it is going to fit over a 2 railway track loader I am trying to decide whether to build it as a drop-in model or a stand-alone model we will see.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on March 09, 2022, 02:03:47 AM
Kim, like all your models - its got CHARACTER!  Great stuff
Les
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on March 09, 2022, 03:21:49 AM
Kim, I'm just thinking about whether I should keep a little distance from the model for safety, as dilapidated as it looks. Great keep it up.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on March 09, 2022, 08:06:41 AM
I think the earlier post with the baling wire and the roach clip holding the head of the loader up is priceless

I'm headed into a corner, someone bring me a Fosters,please!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Dennis McCarthy on March 09, 2022, 11:20:55 AM
Wonderful, Kim. Another work of art.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 09, 2022, 11:36:34 AM
Morning all, again thank you all for your interest.
Ah, Lawton the simple things in life instead of all the rubbish at the moment.
Stay safe everybody.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 19, 2022, 03:29:45 PM
Atmosphere - Atmosphere with realism
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 23, 2022, 09:38:20 AM
Hello, all as always wishing you all the best of health and thank your positive comments.
Moving along-the mineral bin so much wood but so much fun, it will have a removable interior mineral pile of either coal or gravel suitable detailed. Now all the bobs and pieces like the bracings and the road base.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 23, 2022, 11:09:04 AM
Very attractive ... and it keeps looking nicer. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on March 24, 2022, 07:33:56 AM
Very expressive Kim, as is all of your work. I can't help thinking there is a health and safety inspector somewhere having a stroke!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 24, 2022, 11:54:57 AM
Hi Paul.
Never too old for a band-aid hey.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on March 24, 2022, 02:53:08 PM
Just gets better by the day
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 24, 2022, 10:34:41 PM
Better and better!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on March 26, 2022, 02:48:32 PM
Really, better and better!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on March 27, 2022, 12:17:44 AM
it takes shape and it's beautiful
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 14, 2022, 05:27:54 PM
Morning all as always thank you all for your interests and wish you the best of health.
Moving on with Sandy Hollow.
When I start a project I expect it to change and this is the case with Sandy Hollow I can't just work to a plan, after all, I do it basically as a hobby but what a hobby.
With a total length of 1450 mm or 4 foot 10 inches and a width of 350 mm 1 foot 2 inches now there are two baseboards-the town of Sandy Hollow and the board for the loader connected by a narrow-gauge railway, it has gotten smaller but there is more potential.
The town baseboard now has the base terrane glued in place and the buildings are being modified to fit the area. To come is a road crossing and a blade signal connected to a leaver frame working of course their positions are marked by the bare patches .
So much to build and change great.
But in the meantime wishing you all the best.
Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on April 14, 2022, 11:53:31 PM
Editing seems to have increased that section's impact. As so often is the case, less is more. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on April 15, 2022, 07:10:29 AM
Model building as an iterative process leads to interesting results. Looks coherent, Kim.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on April 15, 2022, 11:29:44 AM
It was worth it - I'm looking forward to the further conversions!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on April 16, 2022, 01:47:29 PM
Its Great 5 star great
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 06, 2022, 04:17:02 PM
Good morning all and as always wishing you all the best of health.
I have been away for a while have visited many amazing places and stayed healthy but,3 days back in Australia I got Covid. I am lucky my mother gave me a strong immune system and being fully vaccinated means after 7 days home care I should be good to go.
It has been refreshing to get away from modeling for a while and just soak up what the world has to offer in my case 3 outstanding science and technology museums.
The Riverside Museum Glasgow, what a wonderful showcase of what Scotland and the Clyde used to produce.
The Technical Museum Vienna is huge and overwhelming any museum that has a whole display on hot water systems gets my vote.
And finally the Arsenal Vienna and one particular model -a 1-12 scale cut in half or a section of a Dreadnought battleship, hard choice after seeing so many amazing models and miniatures but it has to win, pity I found it hard to photo.
When my strength returns back into modeling.
Cheers Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 06, 2022, 10:50:20 PM
Great stuff!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 07, 2022, 12:02:04 AM
Get well. Be healthy. Don't take any chances with COVID. Glad you had a good trip. Disappointed you got sick. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on June 07, 2022, 12:28:52 AM
Kim, then I wish you a speedy recovery if possible without a severe course. Then you can enjoy the great impressions of your trip for a long time and thank you for letting me participate.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 07, 2022, 12:50:33 AM
Thank you, everybody bloody Covid.
Just a quick note on the Austrian Hungarian model of the dreadnought.
Its name is Viribus Unitis in 1-50 scale, not 1-12 scale still a huge model. One side is complete the other side a cut away with extraordinary hand-built detail , yes everything is cut in half.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 08, 2022, 10:36:55 PM
I can't even imagine how much work went into building that cutaway!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hauk on June 09, 2022, 01:27:47 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on June 07, 2022, 12:50:33 AM
Just a quick note on the Austrian Hungarian model of the dreadnought.
Its name is Viribus Unitis in 1-50 scale, not 1-12 scale still a huge model. One side is complete the other side a cut away with extraordinary hand-built detail , yes everything is cut in half.

That model is way cool! Pedagogical in the very best sense of the word.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 09, 2022, 03:13:25 AM
Yes,,it had a fairly short unless carrier ending at the bottom of the Mediterranean in 1918.
I have done a quick search but can not find out who actually made the model which is usual.
If you want more detail there are a lot of photos online.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 09, 2022, 07:55:02 AM
     What you cannot see in the cutaway is that once you subtract the ammo lockers, fuel bunkers, engine room, and ship's stores spaces along with office spaces, galley, and other support spaces there isn't a lot of room left for crew quarters.  On the USS North Carolina on display in Wilmington, NC officer and crew quarters are crammed into every odd corner of the ship.  A warship is a very crowded place to live with crew comfort second to its prime purpose. 

     On air craft carriers the mess room below hanger deck serves double duty as the final assembly point for the bombs and missiles which are loaded onto aircraft on the deck above.  The mess tables are arranged around and under the lifts, hoists, and other equipment used to serve the assembly area during air operations.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 09, 2022, 02:38:16 PM
And the crew list was large stoking and everything else used human mussels, most likely between 1 to 2 thousand crew ?
You are right Lawton they did not think much about crew accommodation.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 17, 2022, 04:28:17 PM
Morning as always wishing you all the very best.
Back to the back blocks of Australia and the narrow gauge world of Sandy Hollow on a 1/35 scale.
Sandy Hollow is made of three 3 scenes and many mini small baseboards just like the toy box when you were a kid, loved the special occasions of play when you were allowed to unpack the toy box.
This is a simple quick mock-up of a small section -signal, crossing gates, and the turnout leaver with a bit of ground cover.
The signal is a handmade version of simple red light stop clear light go with a guillotine-style blade -I want to keep it in the style of a narrow gauge setting . The lamp is a big spirit-based metal construction very antique,
Now it all looks ok so on with the finished product.
cheers, Kim.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 17, 2022, 08:00:42 PM
Your choices add greatly to the diorama's charisma. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 17, 2022, 09:39:29 PM
I agree, that will add a lot of interest to this little scene!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 25, 2022, 09:27:04 PM
Hi everybody as always wishing you all the very best.
Moving along with my little narrow-gauge starting signal in a 1/35 to 1/32 scale, size 120 mm or nearly 5 inches high.
.With my signals I like to get them to work mechanically just like the real thing ,a bit of a fiddle but in the end they work.
In the first picture with the black card are some bits from the top, turnout leaver later, the signal arm, and at the bottom the crank with weight all nickel silver one of my favorite materials.
The last two photos are these signal items in place to come are the lamp, ladder, leaver, and the final finish.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 25, 2022, 11:25:06 PM
Way cool!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on June 25, 2022, 11:50:41 PM
It's well done !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 26, 2022, 12:40:40 AM
Adequate. We've known each other since the mid 1990s so I know this isn't the first signal you've built but your ability to build such attractive ones always impresses me. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on June 26, 2022, 01:50:21 AM
Kim,
very beautiful and impressively made.

Only one question remains open to me, how and what did you make it out of
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on June 26, 2022, 04:56:11 AM
Kim, all the little bits add to the overall scene very nicely. And it's neat that the signal and turnout lever really work too.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 26, 2022, 12:37:47 PM
Morning yes it is 5.30 am here on the other side of the world anyway.
Thank you all for your comments, I can't remember but my objective is to make a signal that might be found on a private narrow system like Sandy Hollow. This design does not exist but is made up of bits and pieces of other items that is how I explain it.
At the moment the signal target is a bit lost but there will be a big black signal lamp behind to give it contrast.
Hi, Helmut the bits are cut out of nickel silver, a very good material. My process is to draw the item, stick the drawing onto the metal, and with a piecing saw cut them out then file. A very old process and is still used widely today.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on June 26, 2022, 02:19:27 PM
Very Nice bit of miniature engineering
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 07, 2022, 09:57:09 PM
Afternoon all, here we are trying out the new set up I am beginning to sound like a right old boy quick where is my pipe and slippers, but seriously as usual wishing you all the very best.
Sand Hollow and its collection of little baseboards have now grown,the new section has the signal and crossing gates so far, simple signal stop and go.
The speed limit is no more than a light jogging pace.
big pictures hey but re-sized.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 07, 2022, 11:40:58 PM
Creative, beautiful, impressive, adequate. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Stuart on July 08, 2022, 08:35:25 AM
Very impressive. 

I have just recently joined the forum so am coming in late on your project.  But, as I review your past posts and look at where you are planning to go with your work, it's like watching a series of "cliff hanger" episodes.  I can't wait to see what's coming next. Keep up the good work and I will be staying tuned.

By the way, I really enjoy your concept sketches as well.

Stuart
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 08, 2022, 10:28:50 AM
Hi Russ and Stuart.
Russ thank you I think I will enjoy the new setup, still have to explore some of the features but being able to post big pictures is great. Checked my phone and they fit very well on its screen.
Hi Stuart, welcome cheers Mate my actual modeling area is considered minimal space so the idea of small interchangeable scenes that can be updated as the mood strikes work well. I will do a few rough mock-ups till I settle on one effect.It is not a big deal if they don't work maybe the next one will.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 08, 2022, 10:51:48 PM
I love it! Every bit of it is full of character yet also very authentic looking, without a trace of caricature.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on July 10, 2022, 05:35:51 AM
Very well done, Kim. Can you show us some more detail pictures of the rail tractor?

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 15, 2022, 04:54:49 PM
Morning all, all good in your various parts of the world?
Moving along Bernard here are some detailed shots of my little rail motor, I used the version that was used on the Ida Bay narrow gauge railway, Southern Tasmania Australia for inspiration. It works well that is a power bogie in front and a single 0n30  bogie at the rear. As you can see I really fuss over the finish is part of the beauty of my models...
The last photo is of the ground cover that I did last week. I have no idea how many versions I have done? let's call this version 5, cracked concrete I like it remember this is the base.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 15, 2022, 10:34:11 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on July 16, 2022, 03:25:53 AM
Inspirational atmosphere excellence
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on July 16, 2022, 05:28:27 AM
Beautiful scene!
Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: TRAINS1941 on July 17, 2022, 06:14:00 AM
Very well done.  Everything fits perfectly in the scene.

Jerry
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on July 17, 2022, 07:13:30 AM
Thanks Kim, I love this little criter.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on July 21, 2022, 04:21:52 AM
It's looking better and better Kim. You have a real knack for telling a story...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 22, 2022, 06:20:46 PM
Good afternoon all.
As always wishing you all the very best of health and your interest.
Moving along.
The kitchen area at the back of the building needed attention. The original layout had the stairs ending where the rail line extension now ends not the best arrangement.
A new kitchen and stair access have been added.
The first two photoes are the new additions and the last photo is my base of cracked concrete plus gravel.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 22, 2022, 11:44:05 PM
Nothing wrong with any of that. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on July 23, 2022, 04:41:11 AM
Kim, Such a small scene has captured so much atmosphere.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2022, 12:16:44 PM
Once more an amazing beautiful scene, Kim.



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Daniel
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on July 30, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
Nice work Kim. That building on stilts has the classic Queenslander look.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 04, 2022, 04:30:23 PM
Morning all.
As I wish you all the very best of health.
Moving along the mail has arrived my favorite was the National Geographic a link to the rest of the world from the depth of dark Australia.DSC_6968.JPGDSC_6983.JPG 
 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 04, 2022, 09:23:40 PM
An outstanding addition. There seems no substitute for individual bricks. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 04, 2022, 11:15:40 PM
Marvelous! I like the decorate blocks set into the bricks. That rusty gate looks terrific too.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on August 05, 2022, 05:22:07 AM
Never been to Australia, but I have a feel from this what it can be like.
Like the mail in the box along with the wall staying together mostly out of habit.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 05, 2022, 12:02:41 PM
Evening.
Russ, I have just found the big button great love big pictures you can see all the details. My brickwork is just typical of the era, double-sided hand laid is a bit tricky.
Hi Ray, Daniel, Bernard, Paul, Daniel, and Nick.
Bill typical Australian it gets ferial real quick, my world needs a bit of green it will happen.
cheers

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 05, 2022, 02:12:18 PM
Very Nice "big Time" There is a wall just like that at the top of our road 
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on August 19, 2022, 09:39:01 AM
That is so evocative Kim. The louvered glass windows are spot-on, as are the spacer blocks in the brick wall. The colours remind me of Carlton in the 1970s when landlords used whatever housepaint was on sale. Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 19, 2022, 01:29:47 PM
Morning,evening.
Thank you, everybody, for your interest.
Yes, exactly leftover paint that has been tinted incorrectly.
My project at the moment is taking while vegetation and some local variety of trees. I have always found this subject hard, especially with trees so much going on that is not geometric we will see how it goes.
But in the meantime a little detail that I have just finished a working ground throw.
king regards as always.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 19, 2022, 11:12:37 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 19, 2022, 11:18:59 PM
Thanks Ray.
Again the very best to you,just realised there are two photos I will check next time.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 23, 2022, 01:07:02 PM
Very Nice
    Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 27, 2022, 05:36:15 PM
Hi Everybody.
Trusting you are all in the best of health nearly Spring or Autumn you know it is an upside-down world.
As always thank you all for your comments.
Revisiting a boat model that I built over two years ago, it just never came together well so it sat in a shelf near the TV for over 2 years, now is the time to make it right.
I have moved the bottom structure around and increased the contrast between the bottom and top.
Now for the cargo.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 31, 2022, 10:05:51 PM
Here we go following on and back to Sandy Hollow.
Just goes to show that you a never too old to play with trains.
As always wishing you all the best.
Kim.DSC_7383 (2).JPG
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Daniel on August 31, 2022, 10:16:56 PM

Well, now it does. Thank you!

Daniel
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 02, 2022, 12:03:13 AM
HI Daniel I know you are rail fan from long ago.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Daniel on September 06, 2022, 05:28:40 AM
Hi Kim,

Of course you know: you have been one of my main masters. I have learned plenty from you and specially from you unforgetable "NO HOPE" jewel.

Daniel

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 17, 2022, 03:17:37 AM
Hello everybody how are we all in the world today as usual wishing you all the very best of helth..
So.
Sandy Hollow has split into a few different projects, not a problem as even though they are in 1/35 to 1-32 scale space is not a problem.
Acland Coal loader first two pictures at this stage of the build I really needed to get some more reference great any excuse for a road trip. Really what is left of Acland Town is one totally unique experience, isolated with streets with no buildings. I manage to get some worthwhile reference pictures, especially on how the bin doors work, and basic bush mechanic logic. I could have jumped over the fence but the loader is on the point of collapse so the fence is there for a purpose.
But.
With Covid being, not such an issue the opportunity to travel with my suitcase display has become a possibility yesI think this is the 6 rebuild.
It was known as South Creek now I was thinking of Bullock Flat bit of a conversation starter.
My models are getting more Australian in character so I want the new display to reflect this.
Please remember that everything lights and electrics all has to fit into a carry-on suitcase.
cheers Kim
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on September 17, 2022, 06:21:04 AM
Kim, the new section is off to a good start.

That loader looks like the impact of you jumping the fence could have collapsed it!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on September 17, 2022, 07:10:13 AM
Kim, I'm really excited to see what you finally do with the Loader. A small but great project.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 17, 2022, 01:30:53 PM
morning Bill and Bernard.
The coal loader is not part of my suitcase model it is just too big.
Yes Bill I looked and looked at the fence and the mine loader and being by myself and ended up with a broken leg my fate could have ended with the coal loader. It is very fragile, but what is left of Acland?
Not much was demolished for the now canceled coal mine and streets without any houses except for a few stayers. There is what we call a nature strip bit of a joke seeing that the town is in the middle of nature but this strip is perfectly maintained by the company . Grass mowed perfectly, public toilets children's play area and a barbecue in perfect condition are left as a memorial to the town that was once there.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on September 17, 2022, 02:03:33 PM
It just gets better - and the idea of small displays that connect together is the way to go - I find it gives me a better chance to finish projects
Barney 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on September 19, 2022, 10:13:49 PM
Your loader model looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 28, 2022, 03:28:44 PM
Hello all.
As usual many thanks and wishes for good health.
Moving along.
Packing, multi-use segments large scale minimum space should be the heading.
Everything has to fit and work well this is the first step before continuing even if the scene has to be comprised.
Now I can continue the packing list is complete and the scene is in a basic form I have done so many of these sorts of puzzles I can now streamline some processes.
The first photo shows some of the items in particular the lights they have a really nice spot at the back.
In the second photo the layout now onto the detail.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 30, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
And one of the walls, I have a new favorite airbrush paint the Shader Range it is nearly transparent its feature is that it can really make the finish 3 dimensional. When one section is finished I will spray it .DSC_7784.JPG
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 30, 2022, 09:09:05 PM
So far I can't quite figure out what goes where and how it will fit with what you've already done. In your next post could you also include a simple sketch? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 01, 2022, 02:50:06 PM
Morning is not a problem I will post 2 new pictures to tell more of the story.
One of my objectives is to build this model to a very high standard of woodwork in Australia of the past wood was the no 1 building material.
So hopefully I will reflect this.
Another of my objectives is to be clever with my space and have the opportunity to swap out a section while always using the same baseboard.
I like small intense models and craft painting it just reflects where this hobby is going for me. Easy to keep the bust off storage is not a problem and the build can be done in comfort .
So the first picture is of one corner of the baseboard the wall and window are in position the side wall is done and the false floor is in position.
The second picture shows the window and one of the false floors removed.
cheer
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 01, 2022, 07:07:08 PM
Nice work!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 02, 2022, 12:29:01 AM
Aha! This is a different diorama from "Sandy Hollow", with the two houses and the loader. That cleared up half of my confusion. And I also understand now how the "suitcase layout" fits together. So you answered two questions with one post. Thanks. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 03, 2022, 02:18:46 PM
Superb with character
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 03, 2022, 02:45:05 PM
Hi Russ ,Ray and Barney.
Thank you for your comments.
Yes I can see how it could be confusing,maybe I will just call it all Sandy Hollow with a series description.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 07, 2022, 01:07:33 AM
Here we go on another version of Sandy Hollow lets call this version number 3.
As usual, wishing you all the very best.
Now all the boring bits are out of the way I can now build the more personal parts. Most of the finishes are in an undercoat stage.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 07, 2022, 01:59:57 AM
Perfect example of atmosphere - construction and details all done with just 2 Photos - I just Love it !!!!
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 07, 2022, 11:00:11 AM
Hi Barney.
Cheers,
Looking at it I think the lattice slats are too big, I will most likely make some new smaller panels. These dimensions have worked before but now in a smaller compressed space, no.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 07, 2022, 11:57:44 AM
The slats don't bother me but, either way, it is shaping up into another charismatic little diorama. Adequate. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on October 07, 2022, 01:07:49 PM
Hello Kim,
All these buildings a little wobbly are beautiful to see.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 07, 2022, 02:43:35 PM
Yes, the lattice, being at the front just needs more detail.
Here is a picture of a new panel under construction. The backing is styrene and the adhesive used is white glue . When all is dry I just peel it off the back sheet and cut it with a sharp knife.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 07, 2022, 11:39:26 PM
It may end up looking just right when you trim and install it but right now it looks like some fancy Italian food made with linguini. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 08, 2022, 01:03:49 AM
Funny I just had Asian noodle soup for dinner.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 10, 2022, 02:27:28 PM
Hi,
 All good out there and thank you as usual for your interest.
Sun shades were essential in a hot humid part of the country before air con. They shaded the rooms from the hot sun and were usually made from sheet metal as per the reference photo.
Pictured are three different ones that I have made from styrene in 1/35 to 1/32 scale.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on October 10, 2022, 02:48:55 PM
Nice work, Kim.  I feel cooler already.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 11, 2022, 12:19:41 AM
Everything is coming together. Paint and stains, sunshades, and lattices that no longer look like linguini. The roof looks good, too. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 11, 2022, 01:34:56 AM
Its different and unusual but very nice - its the way to go working on small modules it certainly help me doing it this way 
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 11, 2022, 08:57:45 PM
Nice! Those sunshades are quite unlike any I've seen in this part of the world.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on October 15, 2022, 12:11:11 PM
Such small details are what give a model its atmosphere.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 25, 2022, 06:30:45 AM
Your atmospherics get better by the day  - It appears to be very popular in most tropical climates - Lattice work in French Guiana - the final resting place for The French Saw Mill just to confuse every body even more
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 27, 2022, 03:28:11 AM
Hi all how are we doing today, all the very best as usual.
It is a pleasure to bring to the forum a part of Australia that most likely you have never seen, times are changing but there is still a lot of this detail around.
Yes, Barney the lattice you slept on the verandah with the lattice to give you privacy just the coolest place but you had to have mosquito nets to keep the bugs off.
So far 20 pieces, a bit of a fiddle to get it to work, and there are still challenges but it is happening.
In March of next year, I will be taking it to Europe it is going to be so much fun explaining that yes I have lived like this.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 27, 2022, 03:31:08 AM
And the pictures.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Stuart on October 27, 2022, 05:47:15 AM
Nice work.  Lot's of character.  And I am enjoying the flapping seagull startled by the fellow taking a rest on the stairway.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 27, 2022, 12:13:08 PM
Exudes charisma. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 27, 2022, 01:02:54 PM
Stay cool !! but keep the bugs at bay
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on October 27, 2022, 01:54:28 PM
You can also explain to your European audience that the extreme heat and humidity made people "go tropo"
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 30, 2022, 09:17:01 PM
Looks good!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 01, 2022, 11:34:20 PM
Hi all .
All the best and thank you for your comments, Hi Ray, Stuart, Russ, Barney, and Mr. NK I am looking forward to the Bluey story.
Well, all the corners are filled in, now for a bit more detail, I have so much detail that I just put it on and take a picture it is always great to make more.
In the three pictures, the colors are grey based with a bit of intense color here and there. Mainly washes with colored pencils to add texture.
Cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 06, 2022, 04:47:25 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 06, 2022, 09:19:14 PM
You've really brought it to life. Well, except for that rather peculiar woman on the odd red contraption. Perhaps you should speak at length to your therapist about that .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 06, 2022, 10:18:00 PM
HI Ray and Russ.
Yes it is coming along and about my best friend in the red thing it reminds me of somebody I used to know,but in the end it will not be be in the final mix.
Next the laundry under the stairs and the tramway workshop under the building.
All the very best Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 12, 2022, 02:25:41 AM
Evening everybody all good out there?
Moving along with the laundry and a few detailed items plus the overall layout of the area it is a start.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 12, 2022, 11:37:34 AM
Nice touch. All the most modern conveniences. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 12, 2022, 12:07:02 PM
Hi Russ.
The photos are a bit too big for the page what are the best page settings to fit, on the other hand, really big pictures are great you can really get in there.?
Yes, all the modern appliances for the weekly job -the washing usually on Monday. My world is set around 1957 all rough washing powder and bleach. The clothes were boiled in copper either gas or coal-fired with the copper stick for stirring then transferred to the tubs with powder and finally, the excess water was removed with the ringer. Nice clean white sheets blowing on the line.
all the best.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 13, 2022, 12:06:58 AM
I like being able to see your modeling in such high resolution, Kim. But if you want to make the photos a little smaller, you could set the width at about 2000 pixels (and let the program adjust the corresponding height) at whatever resolution you normally use and see whether you prefer the new size. If not, then make it a little more or less wide and see how it looks. Similarly, if the height is more than you want, then shrink it and let the program adjust the width. The file size, in kilobytes, already seems to work quite well. Send me an email if you have any questions. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on November 16, 2022, 12:30:17 PM
Nice scene, Kim. You feel like you're in a time machine.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 17, 2022, 11:18:01 PM
Great little scene!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 24, 2022, 04:11:10 PM
Hi Russ, Bernard, and Ray thank you for the feedback.
Moving along with another essential detail bit of tropical Australian architecture the roof vents. For many years I have collected reference pictures of roof vents they came in all shapes and sizes from impressive industrial applications to common household sizes. They vented the roof spaces of hot air simply but very effectively usually they were made out of zinc today expensive and collectible.
Luckily I fiddle around and make them .
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Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Karl.A on November 24, 2022, 06:53:16 PM
Nice and original vent design Kim, functional and ornate at the same time. Well done on the fabrication.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 24, 2022, 09:47:25 PM
HI Karl.A.
Thank you and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 25, 2022, 12:29:53 AM
Nice touch. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 02, 2022, 08:47:54 PM
Good Evening all as always wishing you good health.
Another Element has been added to the workshop under the house, my thoughts are who would not want a tramway in their workshop .This one is for general maintenance of the tramway.
Once I get started it is hard to stop so there is a bit more to be built under the house.
Soon I will start to blend all the different scenes.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 03, 2022, 12:23:08 AM
Nice motor. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 03, 2022, 10:28:34 PM
Cool! I like the engine block under repair.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: JGDurand on December 04, 2022, 03:31:42 AM
Nice details
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 09, 2022, 11:23:08 PM
Hi all wishing everybody a happy Christmas and the rest have a great holiday.
I will happily claim the trophy for the most posts this year  I have rarely not posted at least once a week
Um and the prize is a signed copy of Volkers book look what you have missed out on you lot.
Moving along with this week's build a new workbench under the house .It is hard to model chaos it usually happens after 6 cups of coffee.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on December 11, 2022, 05:23:01 AM
Hello Kim, yes there is life in the small scene.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 11, 2022, 11:17:44 AM
 Hi Helmut.
Yes, life and smells, this picture has changed already, and the new layout works well, will post an update soon.
cheers Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: WP Rayner on December 11, 2022, 12:12:01 PM
You're always successful at creating narratives in your scenes Kim, though I am curious about the anti-gravity spade... ;)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 11, 2022, 04:54:03 PM
Hi Paul how are you doing?
Yes, the anti-gravity spade did not work pity now is just another addition to the junk box.
I have included another picture of the reworked foreground.
What has changed is the fuel barrels have been moved and a cart full of tools added. You can see that most of the scene is grey but this is broken up with 4 patches of vivid colors.
To come is the shelf in the laundry workshop lights a lighting rig set into the building above and the back area filled with ghostly light grey people and objects.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on December 17, 2022, 10:49:17 AM
Hello Kim,
All this details are very nice.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 17, 2022, 09:57:51 PM
Hi everybody all good, looks cold and snowy over the Equator.?
Anyway continuing on with a version of Sandy Hollow on a scale of 1-35 to 1/32.
I put a lot of time into planning by trial and error how all the different elements fit together and they all have multi-functions, yes a custom kit.
 This is nothing new for me I have been doing similar builds for years.
Here in this series of pictures, I show how the biggest building has multi-functions.
The first is to provide illumination for the super detailed workshop this is provided by a mini led light.
The second function is to provide multi-storage areas for some of the parts in of three areas, they are nice and safe in there.
And the last function is a junction box for any electrical accessories that I might add.
Cheers everybody.

 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 17, 2022, 10:02:52 PM
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 17, 2022, 11:41:42 PM
And it really has character. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 19, 2022, 11:34:20 PM
Very clever use of space!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 19, 2023, 01:18:29 PM
Hi everybody have been enjoying the posts and as always wishing you all the very best of health.
Moving along with the Micro world of Sandy Hollow on 1/35 N 9.
The first  2 photos are a bit of a behind the scene view and the last one is a bit of model making.
The lighting rig is a mix of cool and warm LEDs using the banner method.If stuck for lighting ideas check out museums they always have the latest ideas. Also shown are the wiring, transformers, and track controls, keep it simple.
The second picture is the tool maintenance kit that travels in the box. I am a keen follower of survival in a tin thread this one is for railways.
And lastly, it is always great to keep small spaces neat and tidy a fresh broom really helps.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 19, 2023, 01:21:34 PM
Hi Kim, I can't see any of the photos.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 19, 2023, 02:58:01 PM
Ok I will repost them
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 19, 2023, 03:27:35 PM
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 19, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
hi Bill have re-posted them I hope this woorks
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 19, 2023, 05:35:23 PM
That worked. Thanks, Kim, good shots.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 26, 2023, 11:21:02 AM
Morning all, all good out there?
Moving along Sandy is evolving into a space that I really did not expect.
Here is a 1/35 to 1/32 scale on a 9 mm track -
The wagon fits an 8 by 4 sheet of something 2.4 by 1.2 and the track gauge is 300 mm or 1 foot. Actual size 70 mm long by 17 mm wide. Don't worry about the bolts coming through these are just set out or locator pins all will be good in the end.
But why all of this is very attractive to me again large scale minimum space just love the look of chaos.
All the very best Mr Kim
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 26, 2023, 12:07:07 PM
It looks great ... but 300mm gauge? I always thought 600mm was rather narrow .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 26, 2023, 12:27:40 PM
Morning Russ.
Yes it is a unique set of measurements but I like it a lot it sort of fits into where I am heading
Small highly detailed projects and with this smaller gauge there is a big selection of ready-made track parts and mechanisms.
The version of Sandy Hollow that is in a suitcase uses a 9 mm track but that is purely for display and travel.
Here I can get into more 3-dimensional and off-square buildings just very minimal with that just thrown-together feel.
It is going to be interesting to see what comes out of it.
All the best Mr. Kim.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 10, 2023, 05:05:30 PM
Hi, all as usual wishing you all the very best.
Moving along with the world of Sandy Hollow.
Nothing worse than running late with a storm approaching.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 10, 2023, 09:34:26 PM
Nice shot! I like the lighting...really gives it the feel of an approaching storm. Also, the shadow behind the gent on the motorcycle looks like it could be exhaust from the bike's engine.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 11, 2023, 12:06:38 AM
So you're at the stage where you can work on details and scenery. As is consistent with your talent, a very charismatic scene. Satisfactory. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 11, 2023, 01:29:08 PM
Hi Ray and Russ.
Yes out of all that boring nuts and bolts stuff.
Like most of us, photography is becoming important, we all want others to see the stuff that we build.
Maybe 4 years ago I asked for advice on photography here and as usual, Russ was only too happy to share his experiences.
I then went and did a short course at an adult college which was really helpful but taking lots of pictures and asking stupid questions has been the best help.
Photography is really such an exciting medium so much to learn and possibilities are limitless.
Cell phones or digital SLRs who care all have their pluses and minimus.
cheers Mr. Kim
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 12, 2023, 06:52:59 AM
Great photo, Kim. As always with a lot of atmosphere.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on February 12, 2023, 10:12:15 AM
You need to add his beard and his umbrella to Hagrid on his motor bike to complete the scene!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2023, 11:21:32 AM
Morning Bernard and Lawton.
Cheers.
Lawton now that is an idea my first thought was Mary Poppins you know the umbrella.
Another really useful tool for photography is the old saying -The camera never lies, if it is crap the camera will let you know real quick.
This saying has changed slightly with photoshop my images are straight out of the camera, fun times indeed.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on February 12, 2023, 09:12:56 PM
As any fan of Harry Potter knows, Hagrid is banned from using a wand and uses an umbrella instead.  Nothing to do with Julie Andrews.

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 12, 2023, 09:20:20 PM
Now break it to me gently Lawton are you telling me that they are not married?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 13, 2023, 02:26:49 PM
Very nice Atmosphere again
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 26, 2023, 12:20:12 AM
Hi all as always wishing you all the best.
Bit of a change with technology and loading pictures I hope it is all OK?
Any way moving on with a big section when finished my idear is to use it for a photo prop.
It is about 1.8 by .35 long and wide -6 foot by 1 foot inches.
Hilly area, coast,tracks and a extreme narrow gauge tramway like the stuff that I have been building .Room for my boats etc.   
Big job yes but a good build I will be away for a while soon so it will be waiting for me.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 26, 2023, 12:34:52 AM
Good thing I checked I am using a wireless connection to a tablet still getting used to it especially finding the resize option.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 26, 2023, 09:23:37 AM
I have had the boat for a while but was not happy with it I loo,Ed and looked then pulled it apart .The result is much better with me it seems that the best approach is to just go for it.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 26, 2023, 01:12:31 PM
I look forward to progress photos after you resume work on that section. The boat has character. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 26, 2023, 01:59:11 PM
Nice to see the old boat back in action all looks good
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 26, 2023, 11:06:59 PM
I love that boat, and also the dragline bucket!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 27, 2023, 12:50:51 AM
Nice work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished diorama.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on February 27, 2023, 09:02:38 AM
Kim,
I can only agree with the previous speakers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 27, 2023, 11:53:22 AM
Morning all.
Thank you very much for your interest.
Here is 1 to 5 scale model for my current project,I find these little mock up really helpful they are a guides only.
Card and air cured modelling plaster fast .
Now I know that I can proceed.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 27, 2023, 01:55:27 PM
And finally to bring it all up to date,here is the tramway road bed.
Again all modules that can be moved from one model to another ideally you just place it into the base board.
The base boards are in multiple sections ,bottom one continual piece then all the different units are arranged onto this solid base.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 27, 2023, 11:58:37 PM
I find the layered base board very inspirational. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on February 28, 2023, 05:52:14 AM
Kim'
How long is the whole thing?
Also, I don't quite understand the entire concept...
"The base boards are in multiple sections ,bottom one continual piece then all the different units are arranged onto this solid base." Is the long shot the base boards? What parts are movable/interchangeable?
Please help me understand, so I can steal the idea!
Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 05, 2023, 08:09:11 PM
Afternoon all.
I will try and clarify my latest project with this series of photos.
First the base board or shelf 1.130 by 350 mm wide or 45 inches by 14 inches ,this is what supports all the different models ,dioramas call them what you like.20230301060958.JPG
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 05, 2023, 08:15:08 PM
Now the first unit is added a old model it is really what started this rat hole of bits.It can be also removed as a separate unit nothing is fixed to the base board.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 05, 2023, 08:19:48 PM
Now a new unit this could be cut in half if needed  nothing is fixed but the landscape is common.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 05, 2023, 08:36:42 PM
And finally the tramway railway road bed ,it joins all the units together but is not attached it is removable and can be changed.IMG_20230306_153151.jpg
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on March 05, 2023, 11:28:52 PM
Clever idea, like a puzzle that you can rearrange again and again.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 06, 2023, 12:32:55 AM
Hi Bernard.
Yes exactly ,
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 26, 2023, 04:43:36 PM
Hi all I know that you are all doing great, myself ?
I am back after a fantastic trip and exhibiting at Ontraxs in Utrecht, Netherlands what a a amazing opportunity,Ontraxs would have to be the best model show in the world totally professional.
It was great to catch up with Volker and Helmut they were both in there elements.
Have been thinking about a lot of model possibilities that I hope to share here with you all soon.
But in the mean time a old model of mine The No Hope Hotel when party party seemed the natural thing to do.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on April 26, 2023, 08:52:16 PM
No wonder you guys have posted nothing for a long time. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on April 26, 2023, 09:55:30 PM
Welcome back!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on April 28, 2023, 04:57:59 AM
Hello Kim,

yes it was very nice to meet you live with your model.
Your small suitcase system was of course also a special highlight for me.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on April 28, 2023, 08:06:47 AM
The hotel is terrific. I like how they are advertising exactly the things they don't have: Cold Beer, Clean Beds and Food (technically edible but certainly not food!)

Great work Kim.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on April 28, 2023, 01:46:53 PM
Kim, you took a long trip from australia to Utrecht.
One day I have to go to this exhibition. It's not far from home.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on April 29, 2023, 03:52:47 AM
HI Sami how far are you away,if you are in Belgium have you been to Train World in Brussels ?crazy location.
Mr NK I am the manager and owner of the No Hope Hotel and I insist on good service and a high standard of hygiene, you are most welcome anytime you are in the area.Monday through Thursdays are quite times and a discount can be given.Can we reserve you a table.
But you are right a lot of Australian motels and hotels should be blown up they are dumps.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on May 02, 2023, 12:59:43 PM
Hi Kim,
I leave in northwest of France and Utrecht is situate at 600 kilometers at home.
So it's not difficult for me to go at the exhibition.
I don't know world train in Bruxelle.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 04, 2023, 02:41:17 AM
Hi, Sammy as we say in Australia it is a bit of a stroll maybe one day.
Everyone is well I hope so summer is coming up north so no excuses for a cold.
Moving along with a large shelf module in my favourite scales of 1/35 and 1/32.
As you all know I have had a few different models over the last 15 months that have never been finished now they have a home.
Built for photography the frame is on wheels so the front and back can be accessed, size of the baseboard is 2.400 by 410 mm-8 foot by 17 inches.
Three scenes the swamp the town and the loader, lots of places for my boats.
The track height is 1240 mm - 50 inches this is worked out by using the centre of the lens on a tripod minus the height of your tallest structure.
At the back, there is a 50 mm or 2-inch gap for the future back scene.
So off we go it is going to be fun.
The pictures will follow.

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 04, 2023, 02:47:25 AM
The photos
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on May 04, 2023, 05:35:17 AM
Kim, That's a very handy frame for arranging photo shoots. I'm looking forward to seeing the sequence of scenes you'll stage. 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on May 04, 2023, 12:57:45 PM
So now we finally see what you have in mind. I thought that might be a little too much for a suitcase layout. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 04, 2023, 06:19:41 PM
Hi Bill and Russ.
I will do both love the travelling large-scale model in the carry-on bag, I have a new idea for it but at the moment I don't know how to do it.
In the meantime, I will develop this shelf idea
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 10, 2023, 02:35:21 PM
Morning all as always wishing you all the very best.
Moving along with the big job on a scale of 1/35 to 1/32
I don't know about the rest of you but I get my best idears on my daily walk and the track plan is a result of this.
L-shaped total size 2.400 by 1.200 or 8 feet by 4 feet, the width is 400 or 16 inches
Height to the base board 1.200 or 4 feet.
The frame is on wheels and is capable of being disassembled.
In three scenes the swamp the town and the oar loader which is on its own baseboard.
so off we go and the picture of the loco I could not resist.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 10, 2023, 02:38:43 PM
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on May 10, 2023, 11:16:33 PM
I am very excited about the realization, especially about the module with the loader.
The small locomotive should definitely be built as a model. Thank you for showing it to us.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on May 10, 2023, 11:48:47 PM
What an unusual loco! Does it run on compressed air?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Krusty on May 11, 2023, 01:56:17 AM
One of those Moes locos was used in Fiji, so it's pretty local. I think there was a plan in Peter Dyer & Peter Hodge's Cane Train.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 11, 2023, 12:39:13 PM
yes that Loco is great I don't know its heritage but is part of the wonderful collection of the industry at the MEC museum in Dronten the Netherlands.
Please correct me but as I understand the site that used to be a concrete plant was bought by 50 members to house their own personal collections, yes personal collections. The original plant was demolished and a new clear-span building was built plus a residence for the organiser come manager. The site is huge the collections are How would describe it well I cant, plus the site is a commercial workshop they run it as a business
As the manager commented some members come every year while some others are there every day.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 11, 2023, 12:42:17 PM
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on May 11, 2023, 02:09:03 PM
All looking good and the LOCOS very unusual all great stuff
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on May 11, 2023, 11:53:45 PM
Wow, those are some odd and fascinating little locos!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2023, 01:16:25 PM
Hi All
 Thank you all for your interest and as always wishing you all the best of health.
Moving along it has been a while but now I can settle back and do some modelling.
Enough carpentry the display boards are basically finished.
Three boards on separate frames that are on wheels each frame can be joined together or separated.
 L, shape the top is 16.5 mm or three-quarters of an inch thick, this is the base as the seperate scenic section also can be removed to the workbench. There is a 50 mm or 2-inch gap at the back to give it more depth or add a back scene and the corner has a curved add-on scenic section.
What I have been building towards is a high-level display unit, that has a lot of different possibilities.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on May 18, 2023, 09:35:21 PM
What is the black knob in the second photo?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2023, 10:03:25 PM
Hi they are screw toggle bolts ,I use them to join the frames together. Fast and secure.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 18, 2023, 10:57:32 PM
In my next post I will put some pictures of the bolts up they are very handy and cheap.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 19, 2023, 03:59:03 PM
morning.
Just a random drawing from a very random Guy.
Here is a sketch of my standards that I use for 1/32 to 1/35 narrow gauge.
My foot and inches brain just stopped working but if anybody wants a conversion I will do it.
I use the most commonly available materials code 100 rail at 16.5 mm gauge in 1/35 scale it is 600 mm or 2-foot gauge
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 19, 2023, 06:14:39 PM
Typical.
 After looking at my rolling stock width measurements on a scale of 1/35 it should read between 34  to 47 mm. Thirty-four for mineral skiffs and forty-seven for general carriers . I model general carriers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 20, 2023, 09:10:54 PM
better drawing
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 22, 2023, 02:23:14 PM
Morning all.
Moving back a bit and a picture of the screw bolts that I use to attach all my frames together.
They come in different lengths and diameters, I usually add a big washer to each side to spread the pressure a bit.
In my past life, I occasionally made special items for those who have difficulty with pressure or fiddly joiners I found using similar fasteners to be excellent.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on May 26, 2023, 11:41:54 AM
Hi all,
How are you doing?
Moving along with the big job, here you see the formwork of the approach to the Swamp module. Most of this section is water of different depths,as you can see the base has been cut out in different patterns to give the illusion of depth.
The overall appearance of this module is to display my boats and the narrow gauge rail line approaching the town and industry.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 03, 2023, 02:07:10 PM
Good Morning all.
As always wishing you all the very best of health.
Moving along with the big job on a scale of 1/35 to 1/32.
Since my last post, the Boat section water section size 1190 by 410-47.5 inches by 16.5 inches is taking place.
Here you see the formers for the landscape.
The story is from left to right you travel into the scene over a metal bridge and pass through some low-lying hills the landscape is dry with vegetation growing beside the track.
The boat pond is still water maybe a few navigation aids and perhaps a half but lots of room for my different boats.
Anyway onwards.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 04, 2023, 12:02:47 AM
This is your first layout or diorama on this forum large enough to develop scenery with a sense of distance. It's already shaping up beautifully. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on June 04, 2023, 02:13:09 AM
Looking good
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 04, 2023, 02:50:11 AM
Hi Russ and Barney.
Yes, this is the first one that I have built that is a journey.
But I lie about 20 years ago I built a 1.8 or 6-foot shelf layout that was also a small journey and re-visiting the pictures I convinced myself that I really should be building more of this concept.
The only thing that I have to watch is the weight about 10 kg is about my limit, about 22 pounds.
This picture is OK but I am looking to get the module properly set up when it is less messy.
cheers.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 04, 2023, 02:42:19 PM
     The stiffeners on the module are too clean and neat, like most of the locals I know you need to switch to used pizza boxes so that the module is a bit more environmentally sensitive.  there is one corner in our playpen which always has a pile of them waiting to be used. 

     Otherwise this start is a great tease as to what is to come. 

     I pick up empty refrigerator boxes at the local appliance store and dismantle them, rip the cardboard into strips on a table saw,weave them into the base for scenery and cover it with plaster gauze made from recycled bed sheets from where ever I can find them.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 04, 2023, 04:39:17 PM
Hi Lawton.
My imagination is running wild just thinking of a double cheese, meat lovers, thin-crust pizza living forever under the Big Job.
And the bed sheet what a good idea I have a sheet that is about to get replaced it also might also be united with the meat lovers' pizza somewhere under there.
Cheers Lawton.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on June 04, 2023, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Lawton Maner on June 04, 2023, 02:42:19 PMThe stiffeners on the module are too clean and neat, like most of the locals I know you need to switch to used pizza boxes so that the module is a bit more environmentally sensitive.  there is one corner in our playpen which always has a pile of them waiting to be used. 

     Otherwise this start is a great tease as to what is to come. 

     I pick up empty refrigerator boxes at the local appliance store and dismantle them, rip the cardboard into strips on a table saw,weave them into the base for scenery and cover it with plaster gauze made from recycled bed sheets from where ever I can find them.

I'm a fan of chicken wire covered in newspaper strips bonded with wallpaper paste.  I find the wire easy to manipulate and form, and the shell is sufficiently robust without any plaster dust if it is cut. Very light too. Might be a problem in future as we no longer get a newspaper...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 04, 2023, 07:53:33 PM
Hi Lawrence.
Very good, I like it.
I was going down the path of wire insect screen, but somehow I got caught up in the plaster bandage approach
.Dont know why I think it was cheap at the time, yes that was it.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 04, 2023, 10:26:39 PM
Nice progress!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 06, 2023, 10:14:59 PM
All the best Ray.
The world of cameras is changing, mirrorless cameras are here and many of the major camera brands are no longer making lenses etc for cameras with mirrors.
This is excellent news for me as a lot of professional photographers are offloading at really good prices I love it as I am a self-student and want to improve .
Here we see Walter waiting for the postman shot with an 18 to 200 mm lens.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 07, 2023, 11:01:51 AM
So did you buy a new camera or lens to take that rather nice photo? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 07, 2023, 11:45:32 AM
Morning Russ.
I have had a DSLR for years just an entry-level camera.
I wanted to get a lens that I could a lot of a scene in focus with depth of field.
So researched on U Tube the theory about what I wanted and then on Marketplace searched the options.
There is a lot out there and with mirrored DSLR it is getting cheaper,
The lifespan of a mirrored DSLR is between 50 thousand and 100 thousand shots depending on the quality, so I could just keep updating my old camera technology or spend a lot of money on a Digital camera with better focus and bells and whistles.
We will see .
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 07, 2023, 05:16:21 PM
That is a great self portrait.  You who work in larger scales are lucky to have access to figurines with expressive faces and with 3d printing can get one which nails a feeling perfectly.  The simplicity of the background even helps set the mood.  You look a bit tired after all the work you've done on the diorama.   
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 07, 2023, 07:53:43 PM
Hi Lawton.
The scale is not perfect I know at least 3 manafactures of 1/32 figures and they are all different but I live with it.
This group is glossy but again I live with it but the quality is outstanding.
I believe these figures are actual people,the subjects are scanned and then printed then individually painted anything with fingers  I will buy.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 13, 2023, 03:05:31 AM
Anyway moving along  I know you are all ok and are just fantastic as the saying goes.
The big job and its three segments.
The first is the boat harbour with the narrow gauge railway travelling towards civilisation.
Lawton, I took your thought about how exact the back hill was and changed it now much better a bit more character.
The landscape is dray with a channel between the back hill and the track collecting water and a bit of green vegetation.
Most of the scene is water for boats as I go along more opportunities are being considered.
Over the years I have built a lot of stuff most of which I have never shown, it is all good most need a repaint or a bit more detail I  plan to use it all, a bit like cleaning out the cupboard.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on June 13, 2023, 01:58:26 PM
Kim, I looking forward to feasting on your cupboard gleanings, they'll surely be a treat.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 17, 2023, 06:06:30 PM
Hi, Bill how are you doing?
Now for some pictures.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 17, 2023, 08:27:29 PM
Now you're talkin'! Nice work, Kim. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on June 17, 2023, 10:16:00 PM
Nice progress! It looks great!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on June 22, 2023, 01:59:44 PM
Very nice ! I like the ambiances of your little layout.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on June 22, 2023, 03:00:37 PM
Kim, I'm doing OK, Thanks for asking.
Neat photos! Like how that's looking!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 22, 2023, 06:35:32 PM
Flat finish the figure, add a cigarette in one hand, and a can of Fosters in the other and he'll be perfect. 

Ar you going to add Bogie and Hepburn to the boat?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 23, 2023, 12:55:59 PM
Morning all .
I made a comment about rust on Volkers post and got 2 great replies from Lawrence and Volker Are there any more?
Yes, I have tried acids, sanding and just plain abuse on Styrine and the result is the same just a mess.
Etching fluids on metal sounds interesting and oven cleaner, OK, maybe my idea of just flicking a fluid onto a surface and watching the corrosion is not possible.
Yes Lawton I agree the figures are too shiny, is the gloss an end result of how they are printed?
So moving along with the big job on a scale of 1/32 to 1/35 here is a picture of a bit of the progress of late.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on June 23, 2023, 04:03:12 PM
I painted figures for D&D years ago and always used flat paint, most from Floquil. 

After finishing painting I would slop (a technical term) a wash of brush cleaning solvent which settles into the crevices creating shadows.  The Floquil paints were flat lacquers so the final product looked right.  Just spray the figures with flat finish and then touch up pieces which would be glossy such as eye glasses. 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 23, 2023, 09:04:46 PM
Russ I Just got a secondhand lens it is so much fun.
DSC_0202.jpg  Thanks, Lawton and all.
I might have banged on about this before but I feel if you are going to the trouble to build all the detail I want to see it warts and all.
Instagram is so useless you can't blow up the pictures and they are always portrait-size.
Here you can go for  it is great
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on June 23, 2023, 09:07:38 PM
There's no substitute for a good lens and large format.

Good depth of field on small subjects generally means small apertures, which in themselves can degrade the image due to diffraction.

For what it's worth my typical set up is:

My images are reduced to 25% before posting here.  That set up is way more than required to produce reasonable images for the forum. I take the view that you can discard extra resolution that you don't need, but you cannot create it if you don't have it. It also means that significant crops are still useful. 

An alternative approach is to increase the distance to the subject and then crop the photo.  DOF will be better, but you have to have enough resolution to be able to discard a significant portion of the image.

As your posted pics are not super close up, the macro lens is not essential, nor the full frame sensor. A lens you can close right down to a high F number might be OK, but the photo stack is probably cheaper and more versatile for high DOF. The software is relatively inexpensive, free to try, the basic workflow is easy and processing time is short.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 24, 2023, 12:29:02 AM
Nice shot, Kim, with pretty good depth of field. If you want any lighting tips when everything is finished send me an e-mail. But, judging from your expertise with the camera, you probably already know that stuff. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 24, 2023, 04:23:13 AM
Hi Lawrence and Russ.
There are some really good photographers here on this site,my hat off to them.
Russ you have always been super helpful and with lighting I have found that you don't need much,just a warm room and one good bulb.I have been following a series on U Tube called Studio Binder,more to do with the motion picture industry but some great idears.I resize about 50 percent sometimes crop but really I don't have time for much more.I want to learn  and with the move to mirror less DSlR there is a lot of cheap older equipment coming onto the market .As always looking forward to the posts.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 24, 2023, 12:28:40 PM
The guy who taught me about lighting was a professional photographer named Steve Crise. "One good bulb" is definitely the primary trick, but that applies to the key (main) light, representing the sun (or whatever).

It often is helpful to soften shadows and/or create ambient light with reflectors or another light or two of the same color temperature as the key.

Kim is an artist so he already knows most of the tricks. I mention the techniques above to help those unfamiliar with lighting for model photography.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on June 24, 2023, 01:23:01 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on June 24, 2023, 12:28:40 PMThe guy who taught me about lighting was a professional photographer named Steve Crise. "One good bulb" is definitely the primary trick, but that applies to the key (main) light, representing the sun (or whatever).

It's well known (or should be) that light is everything in photography. 

In model photography DOF can be the downfall as it doesn't scale.  Shallow DOF can let down good modelling as the image appears unnatural.  Unlimited DOF achieved by focus stacking is a lot better, but that isn't desirable for everything either.  For 'technical' model pics unlimited DOF is great as you can examine the whole model.  For scenes it would be more effective to replicate the DOF of a real image with a softer background and foreground. It's one of the things I want to get around to playing with as the layout advances. 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 24, 2023, 02:26:20 PM
Hi all.
One thing that I noticed with my last picture was the perspective running up the railway line had become distorted and unnatural.
I believe that is the result of the lens and is a common occurrence with telephoto lenses
I really don't want to get into Photoshop much, even though it is becoming the industry norm, but am thinking more about composition and how sight lines affect camera lenses. That is trying to avoid strong lines of perspective.
Russ, I remember Steve Crise he did some really great shots for your magazines, he was great at the big shot if I remember.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 24, 2023, 04:41:49 PM
And the very interesting question of model making at a high standard and the Art world.
What is the golden ingredient that makes our work appealing to A larger market so we can ride off with the feeling that your ideas are worth us making a living from them or self-validation?
I don't know.
A lot of modelling especially Railway related subjects are very regulated and once you go off that path you are usually classified as an artist. The only trouble is that the art world does not see it that way.
Really I am proud of my credentials but trying to explain to the art world is very hard, and when paintings that get millions in the contemporary art world of today are like "You have to be kidding" is just frustrating.
I could go on but I think you all know what I am talking about.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on June 24, 2023, 05:43:39 PM
Kim, There are a few art galleries, an art museum and a summer art festival here that caters a lot to the tourists. One gallery had "art" consisting of an HO scale Preiser figure painted in black, white and gray and posed in front of a b&w photo backdrop of a bridge that was cut out in multiple layers something like a piece in a kid's pop-up book... The price listed would probably by my layout several times over...
Don't worry about trying to justify your credentials to the art world if your goal is to sell stuff...
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Carlo on June 25, 2023, 05:52:58 AM
Kim,
I share your frustrations with the "art world". I have tried for years to get small dioramas into galleries. First, if it doesn't hang on a wall, they don't want it. It would take up "floor space", and they have no plinth to put it on. Second, they have the "nice little toy" response, or "how long did it take to make", implying that anyone could do it given time. Finally, they see it as a "cute craft", not as ART. I could go on....

I just enjoy what I'm doing in my retirement, and showing stuff on the internet to people who appreciate it.
Good Luck,  Carlo
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on June 25, 2023, 01:34:12 PM
The art world is all about who and what is the latest and greatest, seen through the eyes of pretentious fools who think they can see the "king's new clothes". Their utter lack of perception has infected not only painting and sculpture but also photography, music, and far too many other pursuits. They have created an exclusive little culture for nincompoops lacking taste.

On the other hand when I say Kim, or anyone else, is an artist, I mean that in the most complimentary sense; someone whose creative efforts transcend competence.

Next time I'll try to be less politically correct and say what I really think.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on June 25, 2023, 04:29:06 PM
Hi Bill, Carlo and Russ.
Please just say what is on your mind, that is something I have trouble with
Are the art world and the promises?
Art to me is about emotions or marking a period of time whether it is abstract or represented, this applies to about 1 per cent of what is produced.
Once emotions are introduced into model making it will break the stereotype reaction that Carlo talks about.
I am multi-skilled and use my imagination, and am very proud of it, most of the members here are the same. I was lucky enough to have earned a living in a profession where those skills were in demand.
So how can we use art to our advantage?
Learn from the masters , in composition, balance, lighting, techniques and subject.
With the recent discussion about photography the masters have had it covered, Renassiuence painters and 20th-century photographers have been a great influence on Hollywood Ai loves them.
So who wants to start the conversation about AI ,me I really could not care less but all the key board warriors banging on about AI and art ,please give me a break.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on June 26, 2023, 09:36:45 AM
Hi Kim in "my eyes and even in my head " You are doing great!!!! inspiration and character you have them both your modelling inspires me and "many" others
And as for the "Arty type" especially the so called modern artist along with the wine connoisseurs (Oxford dictionary meaning - a person with special knowledge  of the arts -food or drink) Should be renamed "Kind of Sewers" who are they trying to kid - I can't really put into words what I really think of them !!or the people who are conned into buying there so - called art or drink
Just keep up what you are doing it inspires
Just one thing to remember a recent visit to a model rail show to start with in my opinion  the venue the most depressing Victorian building I have been in
the layouts and demonstrations no idea of decent presentation and no improvement In running / operation over the past 40 years !!
But the Thing to remember "THEY ARE HAPPY"
Barney
Gone to sleep

Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Stuart on June 26, 2023, 10:47:48 AM
This is not a definition of art that I came up with, but, I think it hits the nail on the head.

"There are as many ways to define art as there are people in the universe, and each definition is influenced by the unique perspective of that person, as well as by their own personality and character." 

Or to say it in another way, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Sami on June 26, 2023, 12:59:57 PM
Quote from: Carlo on June 25, 2023, 05:52:58 AMKim,
I share your frustrations with the "art world". I have tried for years to get small dioramas into galleries. First, if it doesn't hang on a wall, they don't want it. It would take up "floor space", and they have no plinth to put it on. Second, they have the "nice little toy" response, or "how long did it take to make", implying that anyone could do it given time. Finally, they see it as a "cute craft", not as ART. I could go on....

I just enjoy what I'm doing in my retirement, and showing stuff on the internet to people who appreciate it.
Good Luck,  Carlo

In France there is a film that was released in 1998. In the film the main actor was building Eiffel towers out of matches and was spotted by people who were supposed to invite him to a dinner to make fun of him. Fortunately the film ends well and the person we wanted to invite and who seems a bit stupid in the fim realizes the wickedness of others and guesses that the purpose of this dinner was to mock its Eiffel towers out of matches. The lead actor makes it look like the others are idiots.

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_D%C3%AEner_de_cons

Since some French people have fun asking us if we are free for a dinner when we try to promote model making by publishing our productions on social networks.
Some of my French compatriots are really stupid.  :-\
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 01, 2023, 07:28:12 PM
Hi everybody as usual wishing you all the ver best and many thanks for your interest.
How many versions of Sandy Hollow are there?
There are two.
One- Is my macro display in a carry-on suitcase, using a 9 mm track gauge? It has been rebuilt 6 times and at the moment in the workshop getting an update.It is a stand-alone display with its own range of stuff.
Two-Is this an L-shaped shunting display,3 sections using a track gauge of 16.5 mm my current build, there 3 sections. Lots of stuff.
But you know this,
So onto this picture, it is my build of a river trader, parrel paddle steamer in real life 9 meters or 30 feet long. In the drawing, there are two boats I will let you work out which one it is.
One of my better efforts at wood inlay on a cardboard frame.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 02, 2023, 12:21:25 AM
You build nice boats. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on July 03, 2023, 12:59:20 PM
Very Very nice  and also very "posh" with all that polished decking
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 04, 2023, 10:21:36 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 12, 2023, 07:06:32 PM
Hey all how are you doing?
As always thank you all for your interest.
Moving along with the world for Sandy Hollow, and the paddle steamer.
You all know how I build things so I won't bore you with unnecessary detail. Board and framing construction with all the major bits removable.
I am thinking of the name -Broken Rose red of black I don't knowDSC_0524.jpgDSC_0494 (2).jpgDSC_0541.jpg.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 12, 2023, 11:05:52 PM
Cool!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 12, 2023, 11:24:56 PM
Thanks, Ray.
This is a very unusual design, one that I have no idea how it will turn out.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 13, 2023, 12:00:50 AM
It will turn out better than you expect. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on July 13, 2023, 02:26:05 PM
Its looking great not so "posh looking " now - And Im sure it will look the part when finished
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on July 13, 2023, 04:43:16 PM
Still waiting for Bogie and Hepburn!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 14, 2023, 03:58:47 PM
Hi all.
I am feeling a bit better about this build.
I have done a lot of work on the proportions and now I feel that I have something that I can build on.
cheersDSC_0573.jpgDSC_0577.jpg
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on July 18, 2023, 01:32:03 PM
Nice boat Kim. Its shaping up nicely. It has to be good for paddling around all the shallow reefs or in and around mangroves.

On the subject of dioramas in art galleries take a look at Ken Hamilton's work. He's had no trouble getting his stuff shown in galleries: https://lowcountryartists.com/artists/guests-artist/ken-hamilton/ (https://lowcountryartists.com/artists/guests-artist/ken-hamilton/)

Another friend, Chris Abrams, uses scale models as his medium and displays regularly in Boston: https://www.bostonsculptors.com/christopher-abrams/2022/5/22/9214fysxjrwkxq1oop55zkfbrvjupe (https://www.bostonsculptors.com/christopher-abrams/2022/5/22/9214fysxjrwkxq1oop55zkfbrvjupe)

Don't forget that Volker's photos of his dioramas sell in a gallery.

I also have my stuff shown in an annual group show in a gallery that: "has a commitment to an extensive, yet focused group of artists known as part of the movements commonly called "Minimalism" and/or "conceptual art," along with younger artists who have come to renown since the 1960s with reductivist aesthetics."

What I am saying is that it's not impossible. You need to find the right gallery with the right clientele. Its not easy but keep trying, if that is what you want to do.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on July 24, 2023, 03:04:09 AM
Hi all
, how are you all going I have seen on the news that it is very hot in the Northern Hemisphere, my advice is don't go outside unless you have no choice.
Anyway back to my little paddle steamer on a scale of 1/35 to 1/32.
It is right at home in the swamp of Sandy Hollow.
About 70 per cent finished and 100 per cent scratch.
Personally, I find these builds a challenge but most of all a lot of fun,
I have an idea and to see it materialize well I can't explain the feeling.
Big fuel lamps and to be added 3 different types of cargo. Each type will have its own base so they can be changed when the feeling strikes.
cheersDSC_0789.jpgDSC_0772.jpgDSC_0802.jpg
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on July 24, 2023, 12:10:00 PM
It's shaping up nicely. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on July 24, 2023, 01:40:55 PM
A unique boat with a lot of character.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 24, 2023, 11:02:50 PM
Really look like a fun build!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 09, 2023, 09:26:23 PM
Hi all,
As always thank you for your interest and wishing you all the very best of health.
Moving along with my little paddle steamer on a scale of 1/35 to 1/32.
The more stuff I put on the boat the better it is looking.
More to come.
cheersDSC_1093.jpgDSC_1114.jpgDSC_1125.jpg
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on August 09, 2023, 10:49:44 PM
That little boat is oozing character and charm!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 10, 2023, 12:23:38 AM
I agree. It keeps getting better. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on August 10, 2023, 07:13:45 AM
Definitely keeps getting better and better!
The only thing I noticed is that the running lights have red and green colored lanterns, but their lenses are white.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 10, 2023, 09:48:09 AM
Looking good and defiantly gets better by the day - I agree with all !!
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 10, 2023, 01:49:20 PM
Hi all.
This little boat is definitely turning out better than I thought.
Onward.
Bill really good call you are the only one who picked the lens colour, now fixed thank you.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 11, 2023, 05:11:54 AM
Kim - I noticed a the start of this masterpiece but I knew it would be corrected or better words finished to the book in the end 
Barney 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on August 15, 2023, 07:19:15 AM
Oh yes, this will definitely be another little masterpiece.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 15, 2023, 08:08:54 PM
Hello all, feeling great, yourselves?
Let's wrap up my little steamer, I really like it different and possible, but hey you all know what I am like.
The windows, doors and a few bits added, and a last couple of photos.
Later I might come back to it but other projects are starting.
cheersDSC_1167 (2).jpgDSC_1177.jpg
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on August 15, 2023, 08:54:52 PM
It looks like it will fall apart on a dry dock or sink as soon as it's in the water. I love it. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on August 21, 2023, 01:07:30 PM
This boat looks like there is nothing legal about it, I am surprised that it has port and starboard lights at all. This is evolving beautifully
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on August 21, 2023, 06:47:10 PM
This boat looks like there is nothing legal about it, I am surprised that it has port and starboard lights at all. Vespa
Maybe it's only cruising after dark. Then the running lights can let it pass as "ok"  since the lights would be the only thing that could be seen ;)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on August 22, 2023, 12:28:17 AM
I really though I was improving,What is the saying
Beyond Help,I think my mother said thus a few times.
Cheers everybody as always I really enjoy your comments.Keep them coming.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on August 22, 2023, 01:19:53 PM
It looks great - So what great delights are you going to do next ?
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 17, 2023, 04:27:46 PM
Hi all,as always I wish you all the very best and thank you all very much for taking the time to comment.
Moving along here I am nice and refreshed after some great road trips here in Australia.
I started the process by drawing just to get a feel of what I want to do.
Channel marker yes I am waiting on the clear plastic tube.
A gas mechanical, love the loco but not really what I am after.
And the scribbles of the winner, next post.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 17, 2023, 04:36:34 PM
And the winner is the ever-popular Lister small industrial loco-my version of course.
Tiny for 1/35 scale 60 mm long 34 mm wide and the chassis is 13 mm height.
It uses an ARU power unit on a 16.5 mm track.
It has a coupler pocket if you want to use a Kadee coupler to shuffle a few wagons around.
Metal, plastic and other materials it is part of a complete train,2  wagons and an engine completed length of 220 mm or 11 inches
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 18, 2023, 12:18:54 AM
Good choice. I prefer it to the loco you drew on the previous page. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on September 18, 2023, 03:26:12 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on September 18, 2023, 12:18:54 AMGood choice. I prefer it to the loco you drew on the previous page. -- Russ

 As much as it pains me , I agree . Those Listers are great little locos .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 18, 2023, 11:16:26 AM
Good morning Russ, and Nick.
Yes, the Lister company is one of the best.
This little loco is an elusive model even though it is very popular.
There was a version produced in 7 mm but it is just too small, no longer produced.
One only model in 1/32 scale did Bernard build it?
And some stunning models on a 16 mm scale, all the detail as you would expect for this scale.
My effort I really wish I was more accurate I think I could retire on this model alone.
But hey let's have some fun,I am already retired
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on September 18, 2023, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on September 18, 2023, 11:16:26 AMGood morning Russ, and Nick.
Yes, the Lister company is one of the best.
This little loco is an elusive model even though it is very popular.
There was a version produced in 7 mm but it is just too small, no longer produced.
One only model in 1/32 scale did Bernard build it?
And some stunning models on a 16 mm scale, all the detail as you would expect for this scale.
My effort I really wish I was more accurate I think I could retire on this model alone.
But hey let's have some fun,I am already retired
cheers

Hi Kim ,

   The 7mm scale version was original produced by Roy Link and later by KB Scale , but I don't think they are doing much with Roy's range these days . If they ever did .

  I don't know if Bernard has made a model in 1/32nd , I certainly haven't seen it if he has , though it could easily have been sold before I knew him . Maybe his arch nemesis in New Zealand has made one . Again I don't really know .

   I am sure you will make a fine model of the wee beastie in your own inimitable style !
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 18, 2023, 04:32:33 PM
Thank you Nick.
Now a bit of ancient History maybe you can fill in some details.
About 15 years ago a major collector this is the part that I can't remember, his name?
Anyway, he was communised with the best loco builders to build one-off narrow gauge locos on a 1/32 scale, yes they were expensive but really great.
He passed away at an early age and his wife put the collection online to sell.
We all put bids on to buy the Lister.
But she sold the entire collection to one individual to be never seen again.
Do you know this story?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on September 19, 2023, 12:38:58 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on September 18, 2023, 04:32:33 PMThank you Nick.
Now a bit of ancient History maybe you can fill in some details.
About 15 years ago a major collector this is the part that I can't remember, his name?
Anyway, he was communised with the best loco builders to build one-off narrow gauge locos on a 1/32 scale, yes they were expensive but really great.
He passed away at an early age and his wife put the collection online to sell.
We all put bids on to buy the Lister.
But she sold the entire collection to one individual to be never seen again.
Do you know this story?

 No, I am not familiar with that story, but I am hardly the most knowledgeable person on what goes on in this alternative little world we inhabit .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Krusty on September 19, 2023, 12:51:35 AM
That sounds like Mike South's collection. Most of it eventually ended up with Craig the Canadian. He posts occasionally on the ngrm forum.

I did artwork for Paul Berntsen to have some of the awkward bits on a Lister etched and he may well have built one for Mike. I vaguely recall Paul building a 1:19-scale one for himself at one time.

There was a woman in England threatening to produce a 1:24 resin kit a few years ago, but I think she got a job instead.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 19, 2023, 12:17:22 PM
Morning.
YES Krusty of course Mike South, if I remember he lived around Calgery.
I think I have seen a picture of the collection post-Mike South I was a bit disappointed that the landscape did not reflect the quality of the locoes.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 21, 2023, 02:02:06 AM
Here we go.
Kims Lister.
There is no way I could build an exact copy but as usual, they are my models thus the name.
It has the main element of the original a small engine housing that is removable to access the engine.
So onwards so far a very enjoyable project.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on September 21, 2023, 12:14:31 PM
So should we consider this a Lister Sister?

Okay, I'll go stand in the corner now.

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on September 23, 2023, 08:01:06 PM
Mr Kims Lister 
is now ready for a bit of colour.
I have dreamed up this simple world that I will build this will be part of it but first I will finish the complete train.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 06, 2023, 10:30:32 PM
Hi all how are you all doing, looking forward to winter maybe not?
Moving along with Mr Kims Lister.
I needed a home so a caravan and a nice shed will fit the image very well.
The setting is a whalf with a small narrow gauge line terminating there.
The shed business and the caravan are all one family, cash only and boat hire by the hour.
Of course, there is room for a nice little boat.
I have got the little engine going the mechanism is perfect.
it is all a stand-alone display size 400 mm long,200 mm wide and the water level is 40 mm-16 inches,8 inches and 2 inches.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 07, 2023, 12:18:57 AM
So this scene won't be part of your L-shape layout? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 07, 2023, 12:29:48 AM
Hi Russ how are you.?
My intention was to have all this as part of the wall L unit, and it will go there but maybe not in this configuration.
First I wanted to build something as simple as possible, something to fit this basic little loco of mine. Caravans and sheds have always been a favourite,you have to be able to muck around.
This boat has also come up I will post a picture
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 07, 2023, 12:39:26 AM
Nice boat and a 325488731_3611977432412757_6127135285859832936_n.jpggreat crew.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on October 07, 2023, 07:50:32 AM
The skipper looks very pleased with his mate, who looks happy to be onboard.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 07, 2023, 02:41:02 PM
Just love that boat -
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 08, 2023, 05:41:54 AM
Hi Bill now to find a 1/35 scale dog in that pose ,Hi Barney yes it is a great boat as usual in the picture there is a lot of detail not shown
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawton Maner on October 08, 2023, 10:31:01 AM
Finally we gt a first look at Russ' super yacht.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 08, 2023, 12:45:26 PM
And you should have seen it before I cleaned it up! -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 09, 2023, 02:46:44 AM
And we are all waiting for the invite for the dinner cruise.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Design-HSB on October 09, 2023, 05:35:49 AM
OK, I'm there, and I'll go to the galley when the bikini girls help me cook.  ;)
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 09, 2023, 12:19:05 PM
Somebody please invite Nick to the cruise. I think he's been standing in the corner for the past four months. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Lawrence@NZFinescale on October 09, 2023, 12:30:15 PM
Quote from: 1-32 on October 08, 2023, 05:41:54 AMHi Bill now to find a 1/35 scale dog in that pose

The Daz3D dog would be a relatively easy means to achieve this, notwithstanding the learning curve.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 09, 2023, 02:23:30 PM
Just think of all the fun we could have.
 We could show off our skills with a demonstration of finger painting.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 09, 2023, 09:48:20 PM
Looks good, Kim.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on October 10, 2023, 12:35:21 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on October 09, 2023, 12:19:05 PMSomebody please invite Nick to the cruise. I think he's been standing in the corner for the past four months. -- Russ

  Nah, if I was there you would lose all your bikini clad beauties and you would be left all alone in the corner wondering how I managed to pinch them off you . Plus , you might gang up on me out of jealousy and make me walk the plank . And that would ruin my hair and makeup .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 10, 2023, 01:00:29 PM
No wonder you're still in the corner. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on October 10, 2023, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on October 10, 2023, 01:00:29 PMNo wonder you're still in the corner. -- Russ

 It's the only place to be . It's where all the kool kidz go.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 10, 2023, 08:43:56 PM
Then while you're in the corner, why not add model building to your activities? You haven't built anything for several years. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 18, 2023, 02:06:56 PM
Hi all here we go.
The completed narrow gauge Mr Kim Lister on a scale of 1/35 to 1/32.
I have included all Kadee couplers so if you want you can push them around.
Now I will include different cargoes that will be mixed and matched.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 19, 2023, 12:09:24 AM
Up to your usual standards. Satisfactory, full of character, and charismatic. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 19, 2023, 01:31:37 PM
You are so good at this ATMOSPHERE LOOK
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on October 20, 2023, 02:54:53 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on October 10, 2023, 08:43:56 PMThen while you're in the corner, why not add model building to your activities? You haven't built anything for several years. -- Russ

  Only just seen this post . I have been doing a bit of model building , but as it is a Churchill tank you wouldn't be interested .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 20, 2023, 04:22:30 AM
Perhaps its the darkness of the corner that makes you not see the section marked MILITARY MODELS - and yes there are many of us who would be interested
Barney 
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 20, 2023, 01:05:12 PM
Come on Nick you can do better than that.
As Barney suggested there is a military section.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on October 20, 2023, 01:35:57 PM
This is a really pretty little train!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 20, 2023, 04:49:32 PM
We are just as interested in your tank, Nick, as in Kim's "pretty little train". (But your tank runs on odd looking "tracks".) -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 21, 2023, 11:46:56 PM
That's a great little train, Kim!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on October 25, 2023, 04:39:08 PM
Hello all ,
Here we go Walter is completing his future it could be bleak but I have a feeling that it is going to be OK.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 25, 2023, 05:48:43 PM
That scene looks great. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on October 25, 2023, 10:30:08 PM
Love it!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on October 26, 2023, 12:40:51 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on October 20, 2023, 04:49:32 PMWe are just as interested in your tank, Nick, as in Kim's "pretty little train". (But your tank runs on odd looking "tracks".) -- Russ

  OK, I'll take some photos some time . I could do some photos of sheep being flocked , if you like .
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on October 26, 2023, 03:55:35 PM
As much as many of us like animals, perhaps the tank photos would be more appropriate for the forum. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on October 27, 2023, 01:43:52 PM
Reminds me of those holidays in Caravans a long time ago - never been in one since !
But its looking good Kim
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 18, 2023, 07:47:47 PM
Hi everybody as always wishing you all the very best.
Here we go onto another model but really all my stuff is connected, yes really they can be broken down into usable pieces.
But hey you all know that.
Anyway, it is a little motorboat on a slipway,at last, the hull is about right a nice shape but a bit of a pain to build
The drawing and the boat on the slipway size 160 mm long by 70 mm wide -7 inches by 3 inches.
This little piece of real estate will have a winch and scaffold In another area there will be more junk .
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 18, 2023, 08:37:22 PM
An unusual and clever idea for a scene and the boat is coming along nicely. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on November 19, 2023, 01:27:31 AM
I think boats always make great models and a slipway diorama gives so much potential for those extra bits and pieces. I remember drooling over a Greenberg and Nash boatyard scene years back.   Kim, those wonderful, atmospheric  drawings you do should be published in a book or framed, I'd love one on my modelling room wall at home.

Les     
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 19, 2023, 01:32:53 AM
Looks great so far!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on November 19, 2023, 04:57:54 AM
Kim, Another nifty little boat. Planking the bow must've been a challenge.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 19, 2023, 11:55:38 AM
Hi Russ, Les, Ray and Bill as always thank you for your interest
Les sure e-mail me -marshkim3@gmail.com.
Yes, Bill a lesson in strange geometry.
Well, where is all this leading, of course back to my model in a suitcase.
Roughly I have had it for 8 years and occasionally I re-build it in the thought of refining the idea.
This time better lighting with a mini valance, and the track is visible both front and back.
It works I have the cabinet done and the boat on the slipway is a foreground model.
Here is my reference for the slipway and the box so far.Everything is reusable for all the different combinations.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on November 19, 2023, 12:16:44 PM
Better re-post the image in the post above. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on November 22, 2023, 12:57:49 PM
Kim, as always it is a pleasure to see your drawings and the transformation into a model.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on November 22, 2023, 06:10:12 PM
And further down the road, now the boat is about 80 per cent finished.
Now the finish what will I do?
First cleanit up a bit.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 22, 2023, 09:36:48 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 16, 2023, 08:28:53 PM
Loaded with character and charisma. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 16, 2023, 09:46:13 PM
Here we go again,I tried to delete one photo but ended up deleting all of them,no worries.
As always best of health and full tummies for the holiday season.
This is the first picture of my ever-changing model in a Blue carry-on suitcase.
The lighting system and overall presentation are different, it has been a bit of a challenge to get it all to work so far.But generally, it uses 2 screws for assembly and election and demolition takes 30 minutes.
cheers
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 16, 2023, 10:26:48 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on December 30, 2023, 03:33:24 PM
Morning all.
Are we ready for 2024?
I would like to extend the warmest good luck and health for the New Year.
All the best from my World of Sandy Hollow.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Les Tindall on December 31, 2023, 01:05:39 AM
Kim, you'll be in 2024 before us. Let us know what it's like!
Les😉
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on December 31, 2023, 12:37:26 PM
Another creative atmosphere - just keep it coming for another year
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on December 31, 2023, 01:30:21 PM
Outstanding! Thanks for all your wonderful contributions, Kim, and please keep them coming. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on December 31, 2023, 09:10:33 PM
That looks fantastic, Kim!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on January 01, 2024, 09:09:22 AM
Kim,

A healthy and peaceful New Year 2024!

It is always a pleasure to follow your little creations.

Please keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on January 02, 2024, 03:11:21 AM
It is always a pleasure to see your creations. All the best for the new year and stay creative!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 02, 2024, 11:22:18 AM
Morning all.
Thank you for your interest in person but we will have to do with the internet.
Frithjof I miss your mechanical marvels, But Bernard's marvels are a perfect reminder.
Les, Ray, Russ and Barney I looked but the end of 2023 and 2024 looks the same.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 12, 2024, 12:58:04 AM
Yahoo I have over 100 thousand views in 3 and a half years, great.
Moving along with my world of colour and texture so many pieces in this picture There are 5 separate pieces.
The shed has the roof ,one wall and the fixed structure.
The barge has the wall and barge and the garden just one base bit treated as a separate diorama.
Of course the backsecene will bring it all together.
cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 12, 2024, 01:32:37 AM
Beautiful. == Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on January 14, 2024, 10:23:50 PM
Very pleasing to the eye!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nk on January 15, 2024, 08:57:19 AM
Beautiful work Kim. And very true to the Australian location.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on January 30, 2024, 12:52:07 PM
It's always nice to admire your "quirky" treasures!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on January 30, 2024, 02:31:00 PM
Kim, I really like how you adapt and reuse and recycle elements of yoyr scenes into new scenes.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on January 30, 2024, 02:39:16 PM
Hi Russ,NK,Roy and Frithjof.
Thank you for your comments.
My projects are designed for constant change.
Here is the same scene about 8 days ago,
and yes it has changed again.
Cheers.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on January 30, 2024, 08:26:07 PM
Ain't nothin' wrong with that image. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 28, 2024, 09:30:12 PM
And here I am at the top of the list again.
All the very best everybody and the best of health.
So the finish of one project and the start of another that was started a while ago.
The first photo is from my former model in a Blue carry case -Sandy Hollow now it is called just Hollow.
Same concept but a much better display. The lighting before was in a state of development now it is of the valence variety and much better. The track is now visible front and back and the model has a new range of detail. All finished and packed away.
Now back to a model that I started a while ago Ackland Coal Loader Australia. I have built the home theater come switching display with all the basic elements. Six pieces total it is all held together with 10 screws and two toggle bolts. It part of my living space completely moduler with a display shelf on top easily moved by one person. Lighting will be daylight tubes. Size 1500,1400 long the base boards 350 wide and the height is 600. Lets see 60,56,14 and 24 inches.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on February 29, 2024, 12:34:11 AM
The latest version may be a little more difficult to drag to Europe, don't you think? -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bernhard on February 29, 2024, 12:53:03 AM
I love your attention to detail and the atmosphere in your doramas.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on February 29, 2024, 11:14:49 AM
Hi Russ and Bernhard.
No trouble Russ I will just put a sail on it and boat it over. It sure will beat long-haul airlines these days.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Barney on February 29, 2024, 01:21:01 PM
I can see even more atmosphere coming along here
Barney
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 29, 2024, 10:56:49 PM
I love that coal loader, it has a makeshift, use-what's-on-hand look to it.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 01, 2024, 01:53:11 AM
Yes Ray it is saying I have had enough and I want to retire.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: fspg2 on March 05, 2024, 07:33:56 AM
I still like it!
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 16, 2024, 09:43:29 PM
Afternoon you all, looks like the world of fine fiddlers is in good shape.
I really should move on from Hollow three other projects are waiting.
But I needed to add some washing on the line
Hollow a world without electricity  set in Tropical Australia .
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on March 17, 2024, 07:24:35 AM
Kim, your washing on the line looks very good, but I must question that it is part of a 'world without electricity' because it looks like static cling is what is holding the washing on the clothes line.  :D
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 17, 2024, 12:49:01 PM
Wonderful modeling; excellent lighting and photography. Most satisfactory.

If you are wrapping up Sandy Hollow, could you post an overall shot to show the completed display?

What are your next three projects?

Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 17, 2024, 01:21:02 PM
Hi Bill and Russ.
I was just writing a reply when Russ came along so good morning.
Bill what we are looking at are pegs for the washing now that is something I dread.
Russ the reality of Hollow it will never be finished, its size means it becomes an addition to the bookcase, and little details can be added it is like an old friend. Turn on the lights and cook dinner.
My three ideas.
A while ago I posted some construction details of a part cyclorama that I was building for my coal mine. Still downstairs 80 percent finished.
When I was adding some more detail to Hollow a friend suggested that one area was not going well. This led to a new wall being constructed but it did not work it was just too old and run down no worries a more conservative item was produced. But this sparked my imagination of doing a whole building completely exposed to the wooden frames which are warped and sinking into the earth.
And the sequel to Hollow a Ghost Train Carnival ride. I like using a 9 mm track on a 1/35 to 1/32 scale it will perfectly suit a dadgum-type car. The landscape would be the ticket office out front behind a curved track and then a giant sideshow structure with lots of fire  action you know the type. Exit on the left and enter on the right. First a ticket office
Anyway off I go cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 18, 2024, 08:10:35 PM
So here are some ideas or a bit of reference material that I am starting to work on .
Again 1/35 to 1/32 scale on 9 mm track.
A sideshow attraction you can change the attraction.
And yes tiny A3 size 210 mm wide by 297 mm long.
A working sideshow car and as much glitz and kitsch that would put Los Vegas to shame.
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 18, 2024, 08:24:25 PM
And the photoes?
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 19, 2024, 01:56:37 AM
And the ticket office I will start a whole new topic but what to call it?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 19, 2024, 12:26:15 PM
Call it "Kimsy Whimsy". And then go stand in the corner. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 19, 2024, 02:15:18 PM
Kimsy Whimsy. I will get back to you about that one.
But great first entry.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nalmeida on March 20, 2024, 07:58:02 AM
Great inspirational photos Kim, not sure what to call it but looking forward to your progress.

As for the size you mention the A3 media size but with A4 measures, will it be A4 or A3?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 20, 2024, 12:23:54 PM
Hi Nalmeida.
Yes my mistake A4.
Here is a picture of the baseboard
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Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: nalmeida on March 21, 2024, 07:17:42 AM
Thanks for the feedback, it'll be a challenge to fit it in such a small space.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on March 21, 2024, 10:53:32 AM
A variation of Russ idea: Kim's Whim.

Kimbucktu
Kimder Garden
Kim's Bush Garden
Kim's Furphy
Kim's Fair Go
Fair DinKim

Outback & Forth
Woop Woopland
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 21, 2024, 04:40:32 PM
My attempt was bad enough but, as punishment for yours, Bill, GO STAND IN THE CORNER! -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Bill Gill on March 21, 2024, 05:30:41 PM
Russ, can I go walkabout instead?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: shropshire lad on March 21, 2024, 10:10:55 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on March 21, 2024, 04:40:32 PMMy attempt was bad enough but, as punishment for yours, Bill, GO STAND IN THE CORNER! -- Russ

He can't come to my corner as I have it set up to entertain all the young ladies who are fed up with being messed about by you, by making promises to them that you can't possibly keep.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 21, 2024, 10:30:25 PM
What kind of ride is this going to be? A dark ride (haunted house/fantasy type stuff) or bumper cars?
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 22, 2024, 12:17:33 AM
Ray, didn't you read Nick's post? It's a ride filled with beautiful girls in thong bikinis, each eager to cater to your every whim. -- Russ
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 22, 2024, 02:49:51 AM
Hah Hah Hah.
, Nick I will be right over and I will bring the biscuits.
This project is a rabbit hole and yes I want to see what is at the end.
One memory that has been jolted is the electric dodgem working with a pole with mesh overhead as contact, The smell and sheer terror I think they have been banned,
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Just to finish off a project here is the Cyclorama ready for painting I will post another when it is installed.

.
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: Hydrostat on March 22, 2024, 06:55:36 AM
Quote from: 1-32 on March 22, 2024, 02:49:51 AMJust to finish off a project here is the Cyclorama ready for painting I will post another when it is installed.

Kim,
already this framing is rather furniture than construction - looks really good!

Volker
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: 1-32 on March 22, 2024, 12:54:23 PM
Hi Volker.
It is a pity we live so far apart otherwise I would make one for you.
cheers
Title: Re: Sandy Hollow
Post by: finescalerr on March 22, 2024, 01:06:05 PM
I agree with Volker. You seem to have the skill of a cabinetmaker. -- Russ