Tractor repair shed 2.0

Karl.A

Fantastic detailing Bryan, wonderful work, figures are very naturally posed.

brownbr

Thanks guys. I do love my LP. To Karl's point, I am pleased with their placement in the scenes, just want to make more believable faces next time. I find that most figures in this scale lack good facial details so it's important to add the shadows and highlights to the faces to simulate the missing detail. I did have some fun adding things like paper to the foreman's clipboard and adding newspaper print to the guy lounging on the critter.

I added a toolbox and a tarp for the guy laying on the gravel. Kind of felt sorry for him. Also added the wheeled fire extinguisher yesterday. As mentioned, I will get final photos taken outdoors on the next sunny day. We got snow last night so it likely won't happen today.

Last count on inhabitants:
10 adults, 1 child
1 Yorkie
1 cat (licking himself)
1 squirrel
1 owl
1 bluebird
1 sparrow
a pair of nesting robins
a pair of goldfinches
4 butterflies
2 dragonflies
1 fly (in a spiderweb)

That's all unless I lost count.

Starting to think ideas for the next build.
Rigging shed in a fall scene with frost and maybe a dusting of snow.
Oil derrick with a Case tractor power supply
Steam pile driver
Steam log unloader for sawmill
Mill engine/boiler house (power for shingle mill)
1:20 scale Dolbeer

Mountaingoat

Speechless......Rick

brownbr

Thanks Rick.

A quick shot with the dust cover fitted.

Karl.A

Looks great in the case Bryan, beautiful job all around.

admin

Can't ever go wrong with a beautiful diorama under an acrylic case. Show stopper!

AlexR

Bryan-! Everything came out great. Your dio's are always very interesting with lots of character!

I like all the dudes, they add to the story.

Bill

Whoa!
Now THAT’S the way to display your hard work! Outstanding, Bryan.
Can you share any details on your case?

Wonderful result all around!

brownbr

Thanks guys. I'll get to those outdoors shots one of these days soon.

Bill, I've gotten 3 acrylic cases from a company called ShopPopDisplays. First one had no base and I made it myself. 2nd one had a wood base. This one had a black acrylic base. I won't get another acrylic base. You can order them from a set of pre-sized selections or have them custom build to the size you need. I'm a big fan.

KKarns

Killer display and build...total package!

SteveCuster

Great display Bryan! How well does the case keep the dust out?

brownbr

Thanks Ken and Steve. The dust cover works as advertised. Very handy not only at keeping out the dust, but keeping fragile parts from being dinged.

brownbr

Finally got a day with sunlight that I could take this outside and get some final shots. I'm calling this one done.

Dave_S

Bryan,

This group of final photos taken outside shows off your artistry to maximum effect.
Thanks for waiting for a nice sunny day and taking the time to post them for us to savor.
Plenty to look at, enjoy and learn from. The pine needles definitely add that touch of realism that make the scene extraordinarily realistic.

Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ

Mountaingoat

I agree with Dave. Also I am surprised how much the LP gives life to the scene....Rick

KCSTrains

Outstanding Bryan. It really looks good. BTW you nailed the pine straw. Phil

brownbr

Thanks guys. I just love this kit and am so glad I did a second version of it.

Next time, hope to improve the individual LP painting Rick. I do enjoy placing them on dioramas because of what you said. They are a pain to try to make them look just right though.

Dave and Phil, I appreciate your feedback early in the pinestraw experiments.

admin

Simply outstanding, what an amazing diorama! I especially love the roofing.

TomMich

GREAT job! Love all the detail. So much to look at. That place is a flurry of activity.

MuddyCreekRR

Very Very nicely done.....

CarlLaskey

Nice work Bryan real nice be proud.

ALCO

The way your diorama blends into Mother Nature attest to your mastery of colors and textures. Thanks for sharing!

AlexR

Bryan,

Thanks for sharing these photos....
i'll be referencing these for sure.

i need to get that static grass applicator.....


Do you plan on taking any evening photos? i would be intested to see how your light placement worked out.

brownbr

Thanks guys.

Alex, I am happy with the grass applicator. But I do miss the cone-shaped applicator nozzle that came with the Noch applicator that I replaced. Getting used to a larger applicator surface is taking some time to get the feel for.

I was able to snap some pics with the lights on. Unfortunately I was not able to get a very good pic of the forge. Can't pick it up with the lights on and can't get a clear shot with the lights off. It's there but Kevin asked a valid question early on in the build as to whether it was worth doing given that it will be hard to see. The jury is still out.

There are 2 lights in the main bay. I positioned them so they would also send light into the tractor bay. There is 1 light in the tractor bay and 1 light on the exterior.

kebmo

oustanding! love your lp's. who's are they?

CarlLaskey

Tom Dick and Harry.

brownbr

Funny Carl.

Kevin, some of these figures are 3D printed from Modelu and Andian. I really liked the positions of them but the surface detail was a bit lacking. There is 1 from MK35 and the blacksmith and 3 mechanics are from Royal Model.

AlexR

Bryan, yeah- i noticed your lighting placement and number. Other lighting configurations i've seen of this had more lights. Yours seems to be just the right about of light power. Scaling light seems to be one of the hardest things. Especially with led's.

This is something i'm currently "pondering" in mine.... and the forge, did you put 1 led inside it? I briefly tested with 2 and 3... but, until you have a base ect, it's hard to tell.

ALCO

Very realistic and life-like. Great job!

sdrees

The night shot are great Bryan. Lighting makes so much difference to a model. And I can't ignore the fantastic pictures take out side, Of course the LP tell the story.