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Post by healey36 on Nov 8, 2023 14:27:54 GMT
More buildings for the putz...a simple storefront idea has morphed into an entire city block. Some slow progress:  I'm winging this as I go (which typically ends in disaster). A few sides/backs to cut, sidewalks, then I can figure out how big the base will need to be. |
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Post by Adam on Nov 8, 2023 14:52:23 GMT
More buildings for the putz...a simple storefront idea has morphed into an entire city block. Some slow progress: I'm winging this as I go (which typically ends in disaster). A few sides/backs to cut, sidewalks, then I can figure out how big the base will need to be. Looks like a really good start so far.
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Post by keithb on Nov 9, 2023 1:22:01 GMT
Some amazing talent in this forum. Very nice models.
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Post by healey36 on Nov 28, 2023 21:59:32 GMT
The most recent paper project, a block of storefronts, is moving ahead glacially. Made a base today, just so I could get my bearings on positioning and what additional trim will be needed. Having doubts I'll finish this by the wife's planned Christmas gathering.   |
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Post by Adam on Nov 28, 2023 23:23:46 GMT
The most recent paper project, a block of storefronts, is moving ahead glacially. Made a base today, just so I could get my bearings on positioning and what additional trim will be needed. Having doubts I'll finish this by the wife's planned Christmas gathering. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Nov 29, 2023 0:04:50 GMT
This is some very impressive modeling. Absolutely at the top of the hobby. Well done!
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Post by healey36 on Nov 29, 2023 12:53:01 GMT
Thanks, and thanks for the encouragement. Built way too big; I seem to have a tendency to build everything to O-scale (1/48, or something close to it). I should have made this much smaller, as putz-type cardboard houses are maybe HO-scale (or smaller). Too far in now to change it, lol.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Dec 11, 2023 1:17:59 GMT
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Post by healey36 on Dec 11, 2023 13:28:34 GMT
Those look great, very similar to those a friend of mine built back when he was modelling British pikes.
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Post by yendor on Dec 11, 2023 18:48:05 GMT
What is the Thickness of the CARD STOCK you use for these models.
It looks/seems to be almost the thickness of Matting Stock used to Frame Pictures.
And where do you source it. I'd really like to give a couple of the models a try.
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Post by firewood on Dec 11, 2023 18:56:13 GMT
Unpacked a few Metcalfe buildings I assembled years ago…doing some repairs as I get the layout going again Tom Those are cool - reminds me of the popular Superquick 00 scale range. Dave
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Post by healey36 on Dec 11, 2023 19:43:48 GMT
What is the Thickness of the CARD STOCK you use for these models. It looks/seems to be almost the thickness of Matting Stock used to Frame Pictures. And where do you source it. I'd really like to give a couple of the models a try. That's exactly what I use, sometimes along with some USPS corrugated (the stuff they make their Priority Mail shipping boxes out of). USPS corrugated is thin and strong, so a good material for these projects. Matt stock I generally purchase at Michael's in large sheets.
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Post by healey36 on Dec 19, 2023 20:46:45 GMT
This storefront project is grinding ahead glacially; finished making the base and started printing/applying the vellum-paper windows:  Usually you apply the window glazing after the glitter, but I'm doing this out of sequence this time due to the size of it and having to make sure all bits fit together. Hopefully I don't slather glue/glitter all over the windows. |
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Post by Bill on Dec 19, 2023 21:03:31 GMT
Awesome work. Coming along great.
Thanks for sharing the process.
Bill
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Post by Bill on Dec 19, 2023 21:07:24 GMT
Unpacked a few Metcalfe buildings I assembled years ago…doing some repairs as I get the layout going again… Tom Absolutely incredible thanks for sharing I especially like the curved station platform what a cool addition to any village time frame. Bill
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