Quai des Antlilles

[Lawton Maner]

I realize that this a work in progress, but the machine operator needs a wiping cloth in his back pocket, a coffee mug on the workbench, and an overflowing swarf can by the lathe.
 
On the other hand the walls have the beautiful texture of ceramic brick.  How were the walls made?   

[Sami]

Lawton, thank you for your advice ! I take note.

It will be difficult to reproduce a wipping cloth because the figure is already in place and glued. Especially since I work in 1/87

There is a tray with swarf under the machine.

Here three vidéos which I did on the bricks. Sorry it's in french.

[Lawrence@NZFinescale]

Lamps:

As in another thread I've been playing with lamps the last couple of days.

Small, pre-wired, surface mount LEDs are useful of course.  However they do tend to be rather obviously LEDs, which can be a bit of a negative depending on the situation. 

In my case I wanted to model the bulb, so I encased the warm white LED in 5min epoxy.  This had the added benefit of making it a bit more robust and improving the insulation, without adding greatly to the size.

But the best bit is that the resultant globe looks and performs far more like an incandescent bulb, being far less directional and appearing very realistic.

I'll post some pics later.

[Sami]

Ok Lawrence, I'll go see your work.

[Sami]

Hello !
I do not have too much time to post on the forum because I participate in an exhibition to Chambéry in France at the end of October.
I will present a party of my network under construction.
I'm working on some parts of layout to make it presentable.

[Sami]

Hi,
I exhibited at Savoie modélisme in France last week-end. Visitors liked my layout under construction. There were other beautiful models at the exhibition.
Here is a photo of my stand.

[finescalerr]

I bet it took a lot of time and muscle to set up. -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

Very nice!

[Hauk]

Hi,
I exhibited at Savoie modélisme in France last week-end. Visitors liked my layout under construction. There were other beautiful models at the exhibition.
Here is a photo of my stand.

Looking sharp!
"Works in progress" displays are great conversation pieces, and I really enjoy them at exhibitions. Especially a high quality project like yours.

[Sami]

Russ, my layout was designed so that it was not too heavy and assembled quickly.
I took about 30 minutes to assemble the elements.

[Sami]

I came here a long time ago.
I felt the need to take a break in modeler. While waiting for the rest I post atmospheres pictures.

[finescalerr]

Outstanding. -- Russ

[Barney]

Realism with atmosphere and very neat workmanship
Barney

[Sami]

Thank's guys !