1/35 scale Sandwich Shop ... already in progress

[Malachi Constant]

Thanks guys!  A little bigger bit of silliness this time ...

-- I'll be using a bunch of stuff from the Verlinden #888 Kitchen set ... but that wash basin seems a little too "rustic" for this project!

-- The other cabinet should provide a suitable sink base ... cut the top off of that and a bit extra to allow a recess for the sink in the counter top ...

[Malachi Constant]

-- Increased the width (or depth?) to match the other cabinet ... added a couple little drawers and that stupid little dummy plate you find under most sinks ...

-- No granite here!  Only the finest Grade A Styrene will do here.  

-- Laminated those pieces ... added a backsplash and some other styrene bits ... then flooded the top very liberally with styrene cement, which (a) melts all the styrene joints together and (b) forms a fillet that should hopefully (c) make it look like a one-piece enamel-coated cast-iron top.  (If you do the flooding-with-cement thing, wait a good long while before touching or handling ... then wait a little longer ... to avoid finger prints and other nasty distortions.) 

[Malachi Constant]

-- Picked up the Verlinden #946 Bathroom set ages and ages and ages ago to provide a sink and toilet for the garage ... eventually!    Meanwhile, robbed the spare bathtub faucets for this project ...

-- Some little detail parts from the bathroom set ... the doodad in the middle is an old-timey shaving brush.  Combined that and the bottle on the left to make a soap dispenser ...

[Malachi Constant]

Added some putty to round out those pesky corners in the sink ... wouldn't hurt to round out the bottom edges a bit more, but I have a sneaking suspicion the sink will become filled with dirty dishes and that won't matter!

And, of course, the reason for this particular nonsense:  on a project like this, seems like it would be just plain silly to do everything but the kitchen sink!     (Where's the groaning smiley?)

Cheers,
Dallas

[chester]

Sink top and accessories look great Dallas.

[Gordon Ferguson]

That is all really neat Dallas, must have a go at this 1/35 stuff again

Inspirational 

[Ray Dunakin]

Looks great, especially the sink top!

[Frederic Testard]

The 'sink cabinet' is really outstanding, Dallas. I'm just wondering what details you're still gonna add there...

[Malachi Constant]

Thanks guys!  Sink has received a base coat of paint and will get some more coloring, etc.  Meanwhile ...

Today's Episode:  A stupidly simple way to amuse one's self for a little while! 

I got some of this Makin's Clay to try out.  It's supposed to be an air-dry (no-bake) alternative to polymer clays:

Got it here ("while supplies last"):
http://www.dickblick.com/products/makins-clay/#description

Here's the company's web site and it appears that Hobby Lobby carries the stuff:
http://www.clayfactory.net/makins/makinsclay.htm

[Malachi Constant]

Decided to start with something simple using the lightest tan in the "earth tones" set.  Found that the tiny amount that I wanted to use was drying out too quickly.  Instructions say you can mix acrylic paints into the clay for coloring, so tried adding a drop of the American drying-time extender (acrylic medium) and that seemed to work.  Kept bigger portion and smaller working portion in little zip bags to seal.

Rolled a bit into a little snake, nipped off bits with a knife and mushed/rolled with the sculpting tool shown.

[Malachi Constant]

Searched for some images of vintage potato chip tins and will make one of those when I get a chance ... meanwhile, somebody's happy for a change!  Kettle cooked, too. 

Cheers,
Dallas

[Ray Dunakin]

Scale potato chips! Too cool!

[Wesleybeks]

Trying to suggest something smaller for you to make, but not much is coming to mind.

Maybe a mouse. lol.

[finescalerr]

Just wondering if you tasted them. They certainly look real .... -- Russ

[Gordon Ferguson]

Dallas, you are completely nuts 

Actually that is it ....... If you have crisps(sorry, chips) you must have some salted peanuts