Ron's Miniart Factory Ruin

[RonGlass]

Well, Sure, it's absolutely cheating, but this has been in my stash a long time and I really like the subject. And at my present skill level, I cant beat it. So, here's about four nights work so far.
I know that the sand granules look grossly huge in the photos, but to me looking from a foot away in person, it actually looks fine and I'm very satisfied at this point.

[Mini Me]

As well you should be Ron, That looks awesome......and I don't find the size of the granules at all objectionable. Give us a little background on what your plans are for this little masterpiece, kind Sir.
Rick H.:thumb2:

[RonGlass]

Hey Rick, Thank You. At first I was hoping for a quick-build of this to provide a setting for my WOT Katyusha. Then I realized that the vac-formed buildings aren't necessarily so quick to build. I'm thoroughly enjoying the challenge, it's really fun. Now I'm thinking a KO'ed Panzer III with this rather than the Katyusha. Ah, decisions, decisions ......

[Mini Me]

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

[RonGlass]

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

Its 10" x 15.5" Rick. I could cut another base maybe just a couple of inches longer, but that would be it as far as space available in my display case. And I dont want the premise to be silly as far as an AFV passing so close to a building, they'd deserve to get KO'ed. I almost think maybe just use a Kettenkrad instead, a small vehicle wouldn't compete so.much with the factory building. By the time stairs are added and possibly an overhead industrial steam pipe are added, could look jumbled, quickly

[RonGlass]

Here it is, Pz ZIIIM just an example

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Looks good to me. With a bit of care these MiniArt buildings can look really nice - as in this case :thumb2:
Jim

[RonGlass]

Thanks Jim, yep I am pleasantly surprised, would recommend them to others for sure. Miniart has such a cool line of subjects in their catalog but sadly I'm wary of the complexity of their vehicle kits, I dont always have the patience level required

[rtfoe]

Factory ruin looking good Ron, I'm equally impressed by your paint rack.
I have two sets given free and haven't made them yet. The ones I have seem to be 1/32nd in scale with doors looking eight feet high. But I have seen them done by Kazuya Yoshioka and they look real good.

Cheers,
Richard

[Dave Ward]

Ron,
when I read the title I thought, wow, does Ron hate MiniArt as well? - you'd better engage Mr Race as fire damage consultant. :tongue-out:
That dio is off to a fabulous start - I'll follow this with interest!
Dave

[scottie3158]

Ron,
That looks great. the finish on the building looks good to me. I will follow this with interest.

[Mini Me]

Well now that we're all interested.....get on with it Ron. :thumb2: Rick H.

[JR]

Most impressive, agree with Rick on the sand Ron. :thumb2: The variation on the surface is quite stunning.
Front row and long as the sand hurling has finished, no matches on me so your building is quite safe

[Mini Me]

UMMMMM.....JR, it's brick so matches won't do :tongue-out2: Rick H.

[RonGlass]

Factory ruin looking good Ron, I'm equally impressed by your paint rack.
I have two sets given free and haven't made them yet. The ones I have seem to be 1/32nd in scale with doors looking eight feet high. But I have seen them done by Kazuya Yoshioka and they look real good.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard, how right you are. Darn. I had noticed that, but with this being a big industrial structure and my not planning on having figures (well maybe one, ground level, out and away), this wont be an issue. This time. Hmm. See pic