Yeah...I know....it's been quite a while since I posted anything.
Certainly not through any lack of interest - just been real busy.
Here's what I've been up to, though. First, I played around with a
1/48th-scale ghost wall as an exercise in texture:
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages58.fotki.com%2Fv511%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11556168%2F100_1406-vi.jpg&hash=e861392f6c7fd4bb68cba094318de37fc60ba32f)
I carved the plaster wall first...
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages14.fotki.com%2Fv777%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11556168%2F100_1388-vi.jpg&hash=9186ea4fce65ee6092ea6dbcc330709863dc6465)
...then added color & texture (crackle paint, printed wall paper, etc.......
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages52.fotki.com%2Fv641%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11556168%2FP1260006-vi.jpg&hash=bf755b80f3fbc6a9645900e8c7a30165fbb74f14)
But the big project is a 1/2"-scale motel diorama.
Here's are some of the pieces. Basic frame work, doors & windows:
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages43.fotki.com%2Fv1505%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11800420%2F31513-vi.jpg&hash=3c2cd2241e758b290c92c79881a79c575e537ea4)
...and air conditioning units.
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages58.fotki.com%2Fv513%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11800420%2F324135-vi.jpg&hash=a1b75dd311a9a55b054fea57ddf783181d7a2f74)
The office will get a screen door:
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages46.fotki.com%2Fv308%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11800420%2F329131-vi.jpg&hash=24e56f7b53afdceaf2c35600dfe23fe791320b9b)
and (my favorite piece of the puzzle so far) the housekeeping cart:
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages43.fotki.com%2Fv1505%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11800420%2F412138-vi.jpg&hash=d23a1ecc63e143f7f8c419865a52cef802531b18)
More to come (in a more timely manner from now on....)
Looks like a fun project, Ken.
I like the screen door and love the "shopping cart".
When I have think I am making progress in the scale modelling game I come on this forum and realise I am just deluding myself........ still it is always fun to arrive here
This looks like a great project Ken, and that cart is both great and original modelling ;D
Great stuff!
How did you make that screen door?
Ray:
The frame is sheet styrene; the flat bar is brass; the center section is
two separate pieces cut from my early photo-etch & soldered together
facing each other for a symmetrical design. The bottom is a piece of
coffee can foil seal, the screen is just fabric store stuff.
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages52.fotki.com%2Fv1563%2Fphotos%2F5%2F15405%2F11800420%2F329132-vi.jpg&hash=12743f59ba7cbc7a5da85f47300040bd4f37c2a8)
Thanks. That screen door is an incredible model all on its own!
Utterly disgusting. -- Russ
Go Big or go home!
Looking great - all of it!
Love the coffee can material for the door, perfect. Great catch.
I'm always looking at "stuff" wondering..........................
-Mj
I'm glad to see you posting again Ken! That cart and screen door are terrific.
I wish my real stuff would turn out like your pratice.
Excellent work.
Jerry
Hi Ken,
critical as ever of you, just great and example.
Please help me but once I get to the American scale data simply can not cope.
Please What is 1/2 "scale.
In any case, I will gladly pursue the continuation of your report with great interest.
Helmut,
Quote from: Design-HSB on April 15, 2013, 01:10:09 PM
Please What is 1/2 "scale.
... if I'm allowed to feed Ken's line ... 1/2" scale means one half inch to the foot, therefore 1/24 scale ... (please correct me, if I should be wrong) ...
Cheers
That's absolutely correct, Gerald. 1/2" scale is 1/2"-equals-1'.
Thanks......
I just realized, there are twelve doors on that structure. Are you actually going to make twelve of those screen doors??
Quote from: Ray Dunakin on April 15, 2013, 08:53:38 PM
Are you actually going to make twelve of those screen doors??
No way, Ray! The office will have the only screen door.
Nice work Ken.
When is the next gallery show? ;)
Paul
Both the cart and the door are wonderful. They have the perfect look and feel.
They truly evoke memories of having seen those items in my own life.
Great work Ken! Excellent as always!
Thanks for sharing! ;)
Franck
Very interesting how things are able to get life.
Georges.