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My point is that that I see you have some very subtle chalk streaking on the roof, but since the shakes have very little grain, it may help to vary the color on some of them. Probably would have been easier to do this before the shingle strips were applied, but you could try some and see how they looked.
Your beautiful outdoor photography accentuates the sameness of the shingles, and they are magnified 2 or 3X. Just some thoughts, and again you are displaying some real skill.
Nothing like the sunlight to help you check your build for glue spots, unstained board ends, crooked rafters, or any number of flaws you can then fix. The sun is a good tool.
I primed the castings with Floquil Concrete from a foo-foo can, 48 hours later blotted on a stain from a combination of Floquil Mud and Antique White as per Brett's instruct, and immediately blotted off the access with a paper towel. Before completely dry, I began chalk applications; first with grey (704.5) then with some raw umber (409.3) particularly in the cracks, holes, etc..then some raw sienna (234.3) and yellow ochre (227.3). I followed the cracks across the top of the main slab and then streaked on some 409.3 to give the appearance of water and mineralization stains. Also, used real dirt at the back of the stair treads and then lightly wiped the tread area with DioSol to give a worn appearance.
Small open shed that lives on the north end of Duluth.
Deck structure (without railings and steps) that goes on the back of Duluth.
Open loading dock roof and platform. I added the small metal post support pieces at the bottom of each post. These are just made from heavy paper bent up and a little Grimy Black and a bit of rusting. They actually allow the roof structure to stand on its own..no glue yet...
Took this idea from Bill...the loading dock platform roof is laser cut cardboard. I wanted an area that had a section of the tar paper torn off exposing the roof boards to give the illusion that the entire roof is boarded over. I sliced a thin section of the cardboard roof out with a blade and spliced in the strip wood...thanks for the lead on that Bill I like the look.
The rest of the pictures are the mock up of the sub-assemblies just positioned temporarily in place. Next is the diorama base and finish things up. I'll bring this to the Expo as is and we can look at the roof a bit more Mike......
One more item to add to your modeling arsenal (if you don't already have them) would be a cheap set of multi coloured felt pens. I use these for colouring the edges of signs after cutting them out with the appropriate colour and also the greys for colouring the edges of tar paper prior to assembly, when I remember. the ink wicks up and blends in nicely.
I look forward to seeing you and your models at the expo.
Karl.A
Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Bill
Karl.A
Karl, you crack me up! The mentioning of the colored felt pens was a perfect subtile suggest. Love this stuff....Ken
The pictures are fantastic, I really like all the details and the knot holes. I have used the pens on edges as well and it is a really great idea from Karl. Another thing you could try is using scrapbooking black paper at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. The reason I also have done this is then I can have more paper to choose from after weathering it to get the look I am after (really I screwed up the paper in the kit and had to find some more). There are no white edges after tearing or cutting either.
Jim
Front view of Duluth. Sign was sanded on the back side to almost see through then attached to the strip wood base and weathered with some chalks.
Covered loading dock on the south side of Duluth. Note torn tar paper with strip wood sheathing underneath. Strip wood was added just to this small spot as the roof is chip board.
Backside of Duluth. Brett's design of the rear of Duluth is awesome with so much character and lots of details.
Chimney flashing in place. This is just copy paper cut and painted with Floquil Grimy Black and then rusted up a bit with chalk. Step flashing on the sides is not well seen due to shadows. Will have more pics as the build progresses.
Open shed on the north side. What a cool feature.
The plans call for a dirt floor in the open storage shed. I decided to add a partial wood floor. More to follow....off to EXPO!
Jim
Shes a real beauty. Will look even better with all the castings.
Karl.A
Karl.A
It looks like an O scale model, great detailing.
cheers
Dave
Karl.A
Hope you're doing well...-Ken
I'll patiently wait until the mood strikes you and the modeling vigor returns...
Karl.A
as do the silent masses......
Karl.A