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Post by geezerman on Dec 17, 2011 18:38:43 GMT -6
This might be long term, But if I can get to Ocala after the holidays for some building material......  But when I grabbed the AMT Model T kit while the '36 is gassing out paint, I realized the mistake I made.   The dam thing is 1/25 scale. I like all of my models to be the same scale so's they look good posed with one another. So, these T's will go the junk route. This may be a long term project, because I want to make something old and abandoned. Building (s), cars, etc. What better start than a coupla barn find T's? I spent the day getting the tread off one set of tires.The other set are modern and will not get used. Tried making some wear thru on one ;D  |
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Post by tomcd62 on Dec 17, 2011 21:02:53 GMT -6
cool . looks like there are a lot of extra parts in that kit. how many engines come with it?
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Post by geezerman on Dec 18, 2011 4:37:56 GMT -6
Only one T engine. The other one is a generic OHV with a ton of chrome bling parts.  ( |
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Post by geezerman on Dec 19, 2011 6:10:25 GMT -6
As much as I want to be posting crud,
Sorry, my lame brain is taking me on a temporary diversion.
These two models are destined to be background pieces for a dio that I'll probably never get done. (Well, maybe , if I live long enough)
BUT, I decided to get a little more bang for my buck, and I'm gonna play with the coupe before I crud it up. Y'all gonna wonder if I've gone totally senile.
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Post by zbuckster on Dec 19, 2011 9:49:38 GMT -6
I am along for the ride. I can't wait to see what you have in mind.
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Post by tomcd62 on Dec 19, 2011 18:37:37 GMT -6
Geez,---------- spoken like a true modeler!
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Post by geezerman on Dec 24, 2011 5:42:53 GMT -6
Sure can't say how this'll go, but besides the sidetracked T, I do have a base started. You can see by the date on the photo, I started this idea in '09  I had an old metal picture frame and I cut a piece of 1" thick foam to size and recessed it to fit the frame.   That's how it has laid in a corner of the studio ever since. Maybe I can get it going as I get stuff to do it with and an idea of the dio itself. But here's a start for those who are interested. |
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Post by geezerman on Dec 24, 2011 6:03:06 GMT -6
One of the drawbacks to making a great diorama... you need a ton of detail stuff to make it realistic. There are plenty in the resin aftermarket, but aftermarket stuff is pretty much out of reach for my S.S. budget, but I'll do what I can. Here I find myself whining, and I haven't even barely started  Agh! we'll see what we get ! I think it'll be fun once I get into it. |
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Post by dogfish7 on Dec 25, 2011 16:11:23 GMT -6
Whatever you come up with Clay will dynamic as very well imagineered!  |
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Post by geezerman on Jan 8, 2012 6:39:52 GMT -6
Well the diverted T is, except for a small detail or two, done. The 36 prostreet is being sanded yet again  One of my old internet buddies (from Canada) sent me some fotos of old gas stations. I told him I had been wanting to build a model for some time and was just getting a start on one. Was just waiting to get a trip to the hobby shop. for stuff, stripwood, etc. He said, "the way you build stuff, can't you just make what you need"? Got me to thinkin, hell yes, aint I the GEEZERMAN !!!! Was in Ace Hardware the other day and thought to check out plaster. My vauge ideas calll for some retaining walls. I can make a simple mold and carve fieldstones, or brick walls, or cement blocks! I remember Hydracal was the casting plaster of choice back in the day. Ace didn't have it. So I looked at the different plasters they had (not very many), but holy CRAP !! The prices!! I have a hard time getting my head out of the 60's when it comes to the costs of things. I didn't buy any plaster! So, during a lull in building, I took up a piece of leftover foamboard, and wondered how it would carve up. I drew up an area of fieldstones, scored and cut thru the paperboard top layer of the foamboard, and embossed the cuts with a dental pick. A small paint test and I think I will have plenty of retaining wall material   |
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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 8, 2012 8:20:41 GMT -6
That's going to look very realistic Clay. Do you have any other shots of the Station?
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Post by zbuckster on Jan 8, 2012 11:03:20 GMT -6
Nice. Looks very realistic.
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 8, 2012 12:40:15 GMT -6
Wow. I'd like to see how you did that one.
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Post by geezerman on Jan 8, 2012 14:27:43 GMT -6
That's going to look very realistic Clay. Do you have any other shots of the Station? Nope! Haven't even sketched anything out yet. All I know is I want it to have an old shed with the T's in it. Just going on instinct |
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Post by geezerman on Jan 10, 2012 11:13:51 GMT -6
Embossing not giving me any definition. Foam center core keeps pushing the surface layer flat. So, I'll end up carving around the stones to get a little texture. Stuff's hard on blades. Fortunatly for me, a son-in-law has given me a good supply of English surgical blades  |
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