I've been remiss by not visiting this thread in at least 4 days so please accepted a belated happy birthday.
Thanks, Joe.
Some updated photos of my venetian blinds . . .
They are hard to photograph, but I hope that you can get the idea.
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I was just admiring the lighting on this building in a previous post that I must have missed. Then I saw this. The blinds are the icing on the cake, Max!
TRRR
Great update Max, did you build the blinds or buy them? Either way they look great.
Thanks Max!
I need a break from VB's, so I've done a bit more on the scenario at the bottom of the slipway.
Now that the infill has passed this location, I should be able to complete the beach.
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That one was a bit dark. Not much good for a reference photo, if you can't see anything.
I wonder what they are doing?
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Me too! looking for seegulls' eggs?
Night atmosphere is perfect!
jp
Could be, JP
Thanks.
I've discovered that surface mounted LEDs don't focus the way that the 3 mm high intensity ones do. Despite masking the sides of the SML with black paint, it won't throw a beam of light.
Not to worry. It looks OK in the room.
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I love how you share what you learn so the rest of us will know when the time comes!
Max do the lower level windows have blinds also? The yellow lighting behind them makes it hard to tell. Did you use a different LED to get the warmer light there and in the back room over the garage?
Thanks, Mike. That's how I learned as well.
The lower level has tracing paper CA glued on to make them opaque. Yes. I used cool white in the public office and garage to represent fluros; and warm white in the others. It's come out a bit yellow in the photos.
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Very fine detail, Max!
And I suppose the radio antenna picks up the signals?
Happy new year to you, Max, and to you, fellows, on this forum!
Bonne année
jpv in France
Thanks, JP.
I'm guessing that the antenna is for the Pilot to communicate with the ships. I'm making it up as I go along.
Very cool Max, its great to see how you come up with things most people would just let go.
Thanks, Mike. OCD has its plus side.
I've kept the build photos in case someone wants to see them.
Cheers
Very nice work. Those blinds are awesome. The comb trick is something I am gonna remember. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, TJ.
My grandkids would love your railroad. That's a compliment Max, don't take it the wrong way, they would like lights and movement and all your little doo dads something that I don't have, they think my Railroad is boring. Roo.
Thanks, Nev. My grandkids like the shunting puzzle as well.
The big kids like it as well. I had to kick the NMRA guys out last meeting, so we could have our dinner.
Max,
The detailing on the building is beautiful. Great work.
Alan Graziano
Thanks, Alan.
52 patterns and 52 pieces of basswood ply later, and I have finally reached the end of the centre module.
Fettling, painting and weathering powders to follow.
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Very cool Max, Your just moving right along!! Looks GREAT!
Thanks, Mike.
Now I'm around on the downtown side of the layout, starting on Dock Street.
Making the first of the patterns.
It's too hot to venture outside today. Heading for 40º C . . . I should stay inside.
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Amazing job, you are unbelievably talented!
Thanks, Ken. You are too kind.
Always fine and accurate work!
It's a shame that you are so far away! fortunately, there is the forum!
jp
Thanks, JP.
. . . and now, the basswood ply . . .
The footpath/pavement has been undercoated - as has the lane way behind the warehouse.
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I have to leave each section overnight for the PVA to set completely, so I've gone back to the scenario at the bottom of the slipway.
I want to simulate the remains of an old jetty with rotting piles. So, grab some Meranti dowel and give it the treatment on the bench grinder.
And finish the job with a draw knife and a wire brush.
Once that's done, cut to length and fit a mounting pin (er, nail).
Next, paint them flat black. This is the reverse of how I would normally do it, but a respected fellow modeller suggested I try it this way.
Now, a wash of white.
And then some marine growth.
I slapped a bit of beige paint around the area to give a rough idea of sand.
Once the tide comes in, I reckon that it will be OK.
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Nice idea Max. First class work, like a always. -Johan
Thanks, Johan.
Max,
The Port just keeps looking better and better. Great modeling.
Alan Graziano