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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: zak on June 10, 2020, 09:33:13 AM
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I have decided to try to do another tractor diorama, the tractor has not arrived yet and so I am making the surroundings while I wait the arrival of the tractor - the title may change, so be warned.
Here is the work so far.
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Are the walls plaster of Paris and then scored or are they part of a plastic building ?????
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Are the walls plaster of Paris and then scored or are they part of a plastic building ?????
The walls are foamboard coated with DAS and then the stonework scribed in.
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Metal gate under construction.
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Dry stone walling - cat litter and PVA glue.
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I have 3 boxes of assorted size cat litter - amazing what you collect as a modeler, and I don't even have a cat !!!!!
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I have 3 boxes of assorted size cat litter - amazing what you collect as a modeler, and I don't even have a cat !!!!!
We have never had a cat either, useful for modelling though.
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very
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Different grades of cat litter for different scales?
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Different grades of cat litter for different scales?
You just have to sieve it.
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I sieve into 3 sizes and then grind some in a mortar and pestle for dust.
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Here is more progress on the barn and the base.
The base is chipboard framed and the has Artex or the equivalent material spread on it, it will eventually be painted.
The building is made from foam board coated in DAS air drying clay and then the stones are marked in with a scriber. These were then painted and given a number of different washes.
The roof is card slates - well not slates, more like thin stone slates, painted and weathered,
I still have to add gutters and downpipes.
The doors are scribed card that has been painted and weathered, they still need door handles.
No tractor yet.
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The tractor has just arrived, it is essentially the same as the Airfix one but has a bucket on the front and a container on the rear.
This is a 1/35 Thunder Models US Army Loader, I will probably finish it in civilian guise of some sort.
I will not go through the build, expect for where it differs from the Airfix tractor.
So while, the barn and its base dries out, on with the tractor.
I have already spotted extra etched material - very coppery coloured and some nuts on the sprue, these were not in the other, they fit around the engine casing.
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Looks like I'm going to be lost for words again!
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The numbering of parts has been transposed on this kit, Airfix seemed to get it right on their instructions.
I have added a fan belt again from Tamiya tape, some twine like material is provided, I also replaced the nuts supplied with some hexagonal ones, I added the leads again.
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I know the tractor will be great but I still like the barn the most
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This tractor has a slightly different front end to accommodate the bucket/loader.
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I know the tractor will be great but I still like the barn the most
Me too.
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Here is all the extra front and rear end stuff.
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Coming along nicely. The link box at the rear must be for tools or small items, you'd never get a sheep in and out of that without problems!!!
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Tractor looking good as well as the barn Dave.
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So, while the undercoat dries and I decide on a tractor colour, it is back to the barn.
The first layer of earth and greenery added, I am sure that there will be many more.
Gutters added, but need painting, they were formed around a knitting needle with damp card.
I know knitting, another of my many talents.
The grass is pre-coloured sawdust, homemade a few years ago, it never seems to get any less.
The gate has been rusted.
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Gutters painted, down pipes being painted, some greenery added, probably more needed.
The Land Rover is for effect.
Gate open here.
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More weeds added and some livestock and the odd tool.
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The tractor has had some paint applied and has been assembled from its various parts, lots of weathering still to do.
Gate closed or gate open decision imminent, probably open I think.
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Gate open, tractor further out.
Haddock.
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I would go for gate open.
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The tractor, assembly complete, more weathering and mud needed.
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I think this is about the finished item, tractor needs some dry brushing and that will be it.
I was aiming for an old but reasonably well maintained tractor, but some mud due to the ground conditions in the lane.
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I don't know how you manage to work so quickly!
It looks wonderful.
Love the barn.
All you need to add now is Shaun the Sheep and some of his mates!
What is next on your modelling calendar?
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Excellent Dave.
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Imam not sure what to model next, bit of a problem.
I would like to combine a building with some sort of garage/workshop, but the brain cells are struggling.
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What about a little boatyard.
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I do have a 1/350 Corvette and the brass with it, but after the Tirpitz I am not sure, once bitten, twice shy.
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Could be nothing more than a shed where small wood boats are made, rowing boats
small motor boats, that sort of stuff.
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Absolutely amazing Dave.
Top class modelling.
For your next subject, how about a 'Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post'. A sort of cut away under ground shot.
That would be cool.
Andy.
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Absolutely amazing Dave.
Top class modelling.
For your next subject, how about a 'Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post'. A sort of cut away under ground shot.
That would be cool.
Andy.
I was in the ROC for a short time in the 1960's.
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I do have a 1/350 Corvette and the brass with it, but after the Tirpitz I am not sure, once bitten, twice shy.
I was thinking more on the lines of what you would see at places like Hornsea, Filey etc where
boats are launched off the beach using a tractor or tracked vehicle. There's usually a shed/building
where "Mr Fixit" works, makes boats, fixes engines, sloshes paint on if asked.
Probably the biggest boat would be no more than 25 ft long so in 1/48 it's within your scope
and continues the tractor theme. Engines could be anything, at that size, commercial engines
with a marine gearbox would be used.
Good excuse for a day out to do some research.
Haddock.
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I do have a 1/350 Corvette and the brass with it, but after the Tirpitz I am not sure, once bitten, twice shy.
I was thinking more on the lines of what you would see at places like Hornsea, Filey etc where
boats are launched off the beach using a tractor or tracked vehicle. There's usually a shed/building
where "Mr Fixit" works, makes boats, fixes engines, sloshes paint on if asked.
Probably the biggest boat would be no more than 25 ft long so in 1/48 it's within your scope
and continues the tractor theme. Engines could be anything, at that size, commercial engines
with a marine gearbox would be used.
Good excuse for a day out to do some research.
Haddock.
Nice idea.
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Here is my research circa 1990.
Filey Coble Landing.
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Good start, the rest is up to your imagination.
Haddock.
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You could always do a small workshop in the future repairing robots - to let your imagination run riot with the background - you could even have a zombie looking in the workshop window.
Just a thought, I think I can hear you shouting "shut up and keep your daft ideas to yourself" -- hohohohoho
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Don't come down to Hornsea for references! the place is full to the gunwales with visitors eating Fish & Chips!
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Excellent work Dave
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I do have a 1/350 Corvette and the brass with it, but after the Tirpitz I am not sure, once bitten, twice shy.
I was thinking more on the lines of what you would see at places like Hornsea, Filey etc where
boats are launched off the beach using a tractor or tracked vehicle. There's usually a shed/building
where "Mr Fixit" works, makes boats, fixes engines, sloshes paint on if asked.
Probably the biggest boat would be no more than 25 ft long so in 1/48 it's within your scope
and continues the tractor theme. Engines could be anything, at that size, commercial engines
with a marine gearbox would be used.
Good excuse for a day out to do some research.
Haddock.
Nice idea.
Well, its your fault Tony, I'm learning a whole new vocabulary.
After Toft
Bumkin
Cuddy
Dyle
Foreknee
Inwire
Pug headed
Scutboard
Skorvel
Woar
and many more
A Woar is ......................... any guesses?
I have been playing about with cereal packets and so far have managed this.
It scales ou about 27 ft in 1/35 scale.
It is a bit rough and ready, it may just serve as a test piece.
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Looks good. The broadest part of a cobble is further forward, probably a third of the way aft.
There are still a few moored in the harbour, although different sizes, they all seem to be very
similar in plan view.
As for the new words, the fishermen used different words for the same thing dependant on where they
came from, they all seemed to have their own dialect.
They didn't have "cobbles" in Scarborough, I think they were known as "mules". A mule is pointed
at both ends.
Haddock.
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Looks good. The broadest part of a cobble is further forward, probably a third of the way aft.
There are still a few moored in the harbour, although different sizes, they all seem to be very
similar in plan view.
As for the new words, the fishermen used different words for the same thing dependant on where they
came from, they all seemed to have their own dialect.
They didn't have "cobbles" in Scarborough, I think they were known as "mules". A mule is pointed
at both ends.
Haddock.
I was following a plan that I have so I don't know.
The cobles were hand built and each one is different. They differ as to where they were made as well, make up and slope of the beach would also come into play.
A mule is usually a large double ended coble.
Woar - its what they called an oar in Bridlington apparently.
I am just adding the Korvels.
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Hi Zak,
I hope the 'Korvels' are ready to go.
In these times a little delay is to be expected.
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Some of these words will drive you nuts, I'm sure some of it is an attempt to spell the way the word sounded when spoken.
"scutboard" could be linked to kicking-board, a scut was a clout, usually delivered with a flat hand,
"scut be'ind the lug'ole". I may be wrong of course.
Haddock
('arrock)
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Some of these words will drive you nuts, I'm sure some of it is an attempt to spell the way the word sounded when spoken.
"scutboard" could be linked to kicking-board, a scut was a clout, usually delivered with a flat hand,
"scut be'ind the lug'ole". I may be wrong of course.
Haddock
('arrock)
Who knows, could also be scudboard? A stout transverse board over the top of the stern to hold it together.
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I can see this has opened up a whole new vista of research.
Haddock.
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I can see this has opened up a whole new vista of research.
Haddock.
#Continued in a new thread Tony.
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Whatever Gentlemen,
I'm sure that whatever you 'cobble up' will be brilliant.
Cheers,
Bigkev
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You could always do a small workshop in the future repairing robots - to let your imagination run riot with the background - you could even have a zombie looking in the workshop window.
Just a thought, I think I can hear you shouting "shut up and keep your daft ideas to yourself" -- hohohohoho
Remember this idea from me - well the postman has just delivered my new issue of "Fantasy Figures International" magazine and coming in the next issue is an article about a Scandinavian workshop repairing robots called "I can fix it with duct tape and 5-56" is this YOU Zak and if so will you autograph my copy - hohohoho.
Strange how daft ideas from me come around in the real world isn't it.