Hi there Guys and Girls -is there anybody out there -appears to be a bit quite on the Forum I think we all need a daily dose of the Forum to keep our inspiration up and bounce the odd modelling tip of each other but at the moment it all seems a bit to quite - I know its all to easy to get fed up with a project that's why we need that inspiration to flow from all you fellow modellers - my latest "Fed up " project being my large scale machine workshop had enough just can not proceed with it any more tried shelving it but it just don't work but a bit of luck saved it from the bin and its now under new ownership (hopefully the new owner will continue the article on the forum and finish it) so its a fresh start on a new small workshop in 1/35th basically a wooden open lean-to against a slate wall - surrounded by a bit of a junk yard- well that's my thoughts so far.
So what are all you folks doing out there -what are your latest goodies you have purchased - any thoughts for new projects - any new tips and hints on modelling techniques
or even what have started and need little bit of inspiration to finish it -we all need you out there (hopefully there is some one out there) So come on everybody awake and give us all "INSPIRATION" enclosed a few "rough" shots of a few of the projects at Barneys Place.
Barney
The new workshop in undercoat and ready for some colour -
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the truck kit for the junk yard dog
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Even made a start on the mobile work shop Leyland Engine "the 2 LEGO blocks
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Quote from: Barney on February 18, 2012, 09:35:06 AM
... -is there anybody out there - ...
...definitely absolutely, but funny that you are asking: that's what I thought the last weeks, visiting different fora during my tiny amount of spare time instead of carrying on building ... :P ... feels a bit like a building blockade ...
Main reason is - as always - a lack of time, can't really focus long enough on one modelling topic, because there so many projetcs in progress (or have not even been started ;)) and it seems, that my project in IIf (26,7mm track representing 600mm gauge) can't be shelved (in a storage rack), so I don't find a short term solution to store it and am dabbling with the idea to realize a similar layout in Gn15 instead (the "modern" feldbahnwagen where fun to build!) as I don't want to change the scale (1/22,5) ... and thats how the mess is looking at me this very moment ... ::)
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Sorry for the poor quality of the picture, but it's no finescale modelling ... ;)
Cheers
Yes , still here , but been a bit busy .
Another one .
I have definitely noticed the disturbing lack of posts. Marty, Gerald, Nick, Dallas, and Gordon may be the only ones making slow but steady progress this winter. My excuse is that I just finished the Logging/Industrial Annual and, when you receive your copy, you will notice half as many modeling articles as usual. That is not a coincidence but a direct result of what Nick alludes to.
Winter is usually prime modeling time so I am curious: What's keeping you from the bench? Is it lack of interest, big work load, or what?
Russ
Quote from: finescalerr on February 18, 2012, 12:41:45 PM
......Marty, Gerald, Nick, Dallas, and Gordon may be the only ones making slow but steady progress this winter.
Ummm........excuse me.
I'm still alive ;D I wish i was going Gun-Ho on a project :( just cant seem to get going on a build at this time....im in the arm chair modeler mode right now :)
I lurk in here every day but have been busy getting my On30 kits ready for the spring shows. I know this forum isn't much about kits so I don't post them here. Also, I'm now building the paddlewheel tug kit from Train Troll. So I'm busy, just not with any scratch or fine detail stuff.
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Quote from: Ken Hamilton on February 18, 2012, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: finescalerr on February 18, 2012, 12:41:45 PM
......Marty, Gerald, Nick, Dallas, and Gordon may be the only ones making slow but steady progress this winter.
Ummm........excuse me.
If your name ain't on the list you can't join in . But seeing as it's you we'll make an exception . However , we need another photo to confirm you're doing something .
Russ , bless him , forgot to include the originator of this thread on his little list . What a Silly Sausage !
Here also .. but since my modeling is semi-scale instead of fine-scale I have little to post. Working on a sluice gate for my pump house
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My modeling time the past few months has been limited due to time spent caring for my lovely wife, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in September and is currently undergoing chemo.
Also had to set aside some time to do some work on our taxes. Right now, I'm trying to finish an article for Garden Railways, and then I plan to write up something for Russ about how I turned styrene into "wood" for my miner's cabin.
First of all, Ray, hope all works out well for your wife and yourself. Our hopes go with you.
I am a relative newbee here as I work mostly in small scale stuff, so when you photograph it, it shows the really small flaws which look big!! Anyways, here is a prototype of my Seabiscuits Boatworks that I have been working on. It is in "N" Scale and is a work in progress.
I must say that I come here mostly for the glowing ideas and fantastic modelling!
Darryl
another shot...
Thanks, and welcome aboard! That's great work for N scale!
I apologize to all whose names I inadvertently left off the list of those actively working on models (Ken, Ray, Chuck, Mr. Stand-In-The-Corner, Kim, and any others). I failed to research every post for the past two weeks before meticulously listing the name of every modeler who showed a progress shot; instead I took a shortcut to keep the paragraph shorter. I will stand in the corner for a while in penance.
But it's still been kinda slow around here.
Russ
My mind isn't set for modelling at the present.
Jacq
I'm still ou there....just swamped with real work so almost no bench time....and when I do get there, it's for a project I desperately need to finish.
Wow, Marc, that bumper looks good! No, wait ... I mean it looks like a really good rendition of a crappy looking bumper. ;D
Well, I've posted progress within the last week ... then ran a promotion on my website, and now I'm super busy at work again (which is a good thing) ... meanwhile, making more corbels and doing a few little bits here and there ...
Will watch for everybody else's updates ... and post mine when there's something to show! -- Dallas
Wondered where marc had been!
Looking forward to the "secret" project when done.
Peel the edges of that edebrock decal.
;)
Mj
Apparently Marc's secret project is a device for shrinking old truck parts down to model size. ;)
OK Barney, guilty ....as you know ............ of not finishing anything recently.
Although been practicing my painting, as obviously Marc has as well !
Marc: Superb.
Gordon: Catching up to Marc.
Thanks to everyone for the progress shots.
Russ
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More slow siding progress on the right side. Too much work going on these days for much more.
Well, we may not get daily or even weekly updates on the various projects going on around here ... but it's always worth the wait! -- Dallas
Afternoon all out there -I know you were always there and the photos of projects and comments prove it - I think we are all in the same boat - time and inspiration is not on our side at the moment but I'm sure it will return. But still whats wrong with a bit of "Armchair archive thoughts" its what makes the world go round and lets face it the world around us still seems in a bit of a mess. Speaking to 2 model shop owners last week both said there sales were down by 50% - sign of the times I suppose .But still nice to hear from you all and I shall continue sorting my LEGO BLOCK stock out ! and Ray I can assure you and I hope I speak for all of us our Thoughts and Hope is with you.
Barney
Intersecting curves:
Just lost my work room to a teenage daughter... the girls are both now old enough that it was time to give them their own rooms and haven't worked up the energy to re-fit the garage during the grey months.
Work has me traveling more than before... making focused project time hard when combined with the above...
Really trying to get my drill press to market - along with trying to get a small web site up and running, and able to peddle goods ::)
All problems that many of you are familiar with - along with all of the other facets of real life ;D - so not excuses, so much as call outs. The funny part is that this used to be my modeling high season...
I'm keeping my sanity by watching the rest of you. Thanks Ken ;D
Slow but steady work here. I have spent most of my rare bench time on "Hot Bird", another ugly but notable landmark in Brooklyn. Here are two quick phone camera shots of the scratchbuilt dumpster in the empty lot next to it.
Is that where the last of the famous Nacirema tribe are buried? Great scene ... suitable resting place! ;) -- Dallas
Ha, Dallas - I didn't even get that! The dumpster is actually in most of my reference pictures for the building. (I will post more about the structure in separate thread). It's seems that it is a bigger company from NJ.
But now that I read up on NACIREMA, it puts a nice little mystery touch to my diorama. Thanks for the hint!
Will you guys -- many of whom I thought were not doing anything but actually are -- please contact me about articles? The hopper is empty. Industrial railroad stuff, narrow gauge stuff, and models or dioramas in general all are welcome.
I have virtually nothing for the 2013 and absolutely nothing for the 2014 Industrial Annual. I have about half of what I need for the upcoming NG Annual and nothing for the next two years. The 2012 Modelers' Annual is about half stocked, too, with nothing remaining for 2013 and beyond.
You do not have to write a word but you do have to send publication quality photos, something any of us can do with little effort (see the sticky on how to take photos). I'll do the rest.
Russ
Quote from: finescalerr on February 22, 2012, 03:14:34 PM
Will you guys -- many of whom I thought were not doing anything but actually are -- please contact me about articles? The hopper is empty. Industrial railroad stuff, narrow gauge stuff, and models or dioramas in general all are welcome.
I have virtually nothing for the 2013 and absolutely nothing for the 2014 Industrial Annual. I have about half of what I need for the upcoming NG Annual and nothing for the next two years. The 2012 Modelers' Annual is about half stocked, too, with nothing remaining for 2013 and beyond.
You do not have to write a word but you do have to send publication quality photos, something any of us can do with little effort (see the sticky on how to take photos). I'll do the rest.
Russ
So are the Great Unwashed of America who read your annuals ready for a flying ship moored up to a floating island in space , or will their heads explode at the mere thought of it ? With not a set of antlers in sight (but there are some chains involved) ,
Nick
The Great Unwashed of America do not read my rag. Only the Washed Erudite Minuscule Minority. The latter may indeed be frothing for information about your flying ship, or at least how you painted it. As usual, no rush. It's Modelers' Annual material, the only book I expect may remain in publication after 2014, when its content will become even more eclectic. -- Russ
In progress. Shhh!
WOW!
WOW Marc!!! :o
In progress...good words to hear! Looks great.
Like Ray (please pass on best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to your wife), I have had a family tragedy that I won't burden any with but suffice it to say that I have been preoccupied for the last several months and modeling has taken a back seat. I sorely miss it and hope to be able to show a project or two very soon. Just wanted you all to know I am still around and kicking.
Marc, great looking tool box, I should get some photos of one on the back of one of my guys' truck for you. It's very similar in condition.
Chester, I am glad to see you posting again. Welcome back.
Marc seems to be giving a great deal of attention to a truck that somebody else completely neglected! :) -- Dallas
Ho-hum, Marc, yet another superlative sub-assembly. How mundane.
Chester, best wishes to your wife and welcome back.
Russ
Marc,
Was gonna say this about the bumper.
But now I see this and it reminds me.......
Needs dents
Marty
Quote from: lab-dad on February 29, 2012, 01:49:18 PM
Marc,
Was gonna say this about the bumper.
But now I see this and it reminds me.......
Needs dents
Marty
Maybe next time. None of the reference pieces/photos I am using. Have dents...other than really small ones that are not readily visible amongst the rust and scratches, and would not show at all on this scale of model.
Marc, awesome work!
Chester, welcome back. Best wishes to you and your family.
Great to see you back Chester! Hope some time at the work table will help. Would be great to see more pictures of current projects from among others GF Advance and BKLN.
Anders
Chester, surely will look for you next endeavor. Missed you at the Springfield show and learned of the tragic event. Will also look for something new on your blog.
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QuoteWill you guys -- many of whom I thought were not doing anything but actually are -- please contact me about articles? The hopper is empty. Industrial railroad stuff, narrow gauge stuff, and models or dioramas in general all are welcome.
I have virtually nothing for the 2013 and absolutely nothing for the 2014 Industrial Annual. I have about half of what I need for the upcoming NG Annual and nothing for the next two years. The 2012 Modelers' Annual is about half stocked, too, with nothing remaining for 2013 and beyond.
You do not have to write a word but you do have to send publication quality photos, something any of us can do with little effort (see the sticky on how to take photos). I'll do the rest.
Russ
Something is coming your way shortly about a sawmill I believe. ;) ;D
Jacq