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It probably will take you longer to paint and weather those beautiful components than it did to create them. -- Russ

It's all beautiful stuff, Stuart!
The garage is going to be well outfitted.

Beautiful and well thought out details!

Very nice!

It's worth taking a look at www.3dprintingcorner. They offer useful pre-printed stuff in a variety of sizes.

Very neat modelling - with a difference
Barney

Stuart, I sent you an unrelated PM.

Just a few photos showing a bit of progress with some of the "extras" I have been working on --- items that go in and around the garage.



There is more work to be done on the welding cart - hoses, torches and a little more ageing here and there.
The tire dunk tank will have a short riser to raise it to a more convenient height and some resin "water" added.



These pieces here are pretty much completed.



An overall shot showing all recent work.

Seriously beautiful. -- Russ

I completely agree with Russ: perfectly done.

Bernhard

It gets better by the day - its looking so realistic  The Miniatura people (dolls House) need to take a close look at this exquisite master-piece and start doing some quality scale ! stuff but I don't think they will ever catch up !! 
Barney

Stuart,

it's getting beter and better! What especially caught my eye is the surface of the stovepipe. You nailed the often blackish/rustish appearance of objects, that are still in use. How did you archieve that? And the wooden ornaments of the facade make it a really special sight!

Cheers,
Volker

Terrific nicely selected details, Stuart.

Thank you everyone for your kind remarks.

Quote from: Barney on August 30, 2025, 08:51:43 AMThe Miniatura people (dolls House) need to take a close look at this exquisite master-piece and start doing some quality scale ! stuff but I don't think they will ever catch up !!

Barney -- I certainly understand your sentiments with regard to most of the doll house stuff one sees in hobby shops and on-line for sale.  For the average doll house enthusiast, these lower quality items seem to satisfy.  But for the serious collector of miniatures, there is some really very nice work available.  Take a look at what members if the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA.org) produce.  Of course, these higher end products demand a higher end price tag.

Quote from: Hydrostat on August 30, 2025, 11:10:29 AMWhat especially caught my eye is the surface of the stovepipe. You nailed the often blackish/rustish appearance of objects, that are still in use. How did you achieve that?

Volker -- Back in the day when Floquil was still producing their wonderful railroad model paints, I used Grimy Black (very dark gray) to paint the entirety of the stove pipe.  After letting the paint dry thoroughly, I brushed on some dark rusty wearhering pastel powder to create the light rust effect you see in the photo.  Actually the process was pretty simple and seemed to work quite well.

Here's a photo of my welding cart prior to paint, aging effects and its two gas cylinders.  The cart was built of brass sheet, round and square rod and then soldered together.  The wheels are 3D printed items.

 
 

I totally agree There are many companies and individuals who are doing some excellent stuff in the MINIATURA World circles but like most model shows and magazines there are the "others" who appear to be "stuck in the mud" with no reason to go forward at all. At the last show / exhibition in Central England celebrating 100 years there were 5 out of this world suppliers superb presentation and goods absolute scale to perfection! the other 100 odd bods well I will say no more but I suppose these are the people who are keeping the hobby going and they are "Happy"

Keep the excellent work up and thanks for showing it Us
Barney