I should like to inform you young Rick that the Building Control Dept will be closely monitoring this project, the builder has had a record of some dodgy builds in the past, and using cheap labour and flouting regulations .If you are aware of any points of interest please ring asap on the confidential hotline. Broadmoor 911.
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Yet again, terrific banter. I daresay there are plenty of 'Upturned eyes', but I'm having fun, and that pleases me. :thumb2:
Rick, I don't think 'The Suit' is finished with me just yet! But please don't take any notice of him in Broadmoor. Ask yourself, why is he there in the first place? Also, Cell 911 which the idiot resides in, is looked after by two matrons of rather large proportions!
I can assure you this build is up with anything built in Nigeria. Particularly The National University, which I'm sure you send regular monies to.
Regards.
Itel de Pourkees.
Richard. Contents noted.
Andrew. Thanks too for your nice comments.
I forgot to mention, I've sent the South African, Gowaan Fyn de Kwaari, our stone mason, to get more materials for the perimeter wall.
Before he went he said "Any chaunce I con borrow a kaple of blicks to lind me a hond?"
My boys, although muttering, politely obliged......
Back to Reality VI.
As the church nears completion, I've turned my attention back to its surroundings.
The base is a scrap 380mm x 230mm x 20mm piece of polystyrene.
I outlined the church and then added a band of pva around the perimeter to give me a gravel path. I sprinkled on some crushed stone and let this part dry.
I then repeated the process with the darker stuff. Thus keeping the two colours apart.
I had though to have a post and wire fence at the rear, but decided on a wall all around the church grounds.
To this end I've made me some more lengths of wall. About scale 4ft high.
Here's the wall sections ready to be cut to length. I made these from foam board strips, suitably scribed and painted with cheap watercolours. Pointless wasting expensive modelling paint on dioramas. I will weather them after they are fixed in place.
Cheers and thanks for looking in.
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570 , 453 here as himself.
Agree the wall looks more in keeping with a Church of that age.Comment
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Excellent wallscaping. Playing w/dirt & crushed stone. What could be better. PaulEComment
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Ron,
An outstanding build with excellent banter. This is a joy to follow.Comment
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That wall is just what the Dr. Ordered. Will it include the cemetery or will that be outside the perimeter? Good thing it is made of stone.........that pesky inspector will have a tough time trying to light it up! Good to hear he has a couple of large beauties looking after him.......
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Just caught up, stunning
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Sorry for the late response chaps. My attention has been elsewhere.
Thank you for all your most excellent and amusing comments. They always bring a smile to me chops!
Rick. The cemetery, such as it is, will be within the walls. I didn't want to overload the place with too many headstones, as they might have distracted the eye from the church itself.
The model is as good as finished, I'm just waiting for some decent weather to take some pictures. - see you next spring!
Thanks again.
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"On a winter's day".......might be just the thing, while you're "California Dreaming"...... :rolling:
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Yesterday, I came across this bit of forgotten unfinished business stashed in a box in my loft, so I'd better finish it before it disappears for another few more years.
The thread is a good read too. Forget the build itself, the interaction between my fellow members is a hoot!
The perimeter wall and lichgate were in the box alongside the church, so I've stuck them in place.
I've also added a bit of paved walkway. made from plastic card and suitably scribed.
Ready for the church.
Cheers.
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A blast from the past, Ron. Just had a read through and agree that the banter is as good as the model. It will be nice to see this over the finish line.Comment
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I have just reread all of this, Ron. Most excellent build and side-splitting humour. I can honestly picture all the characters.
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I remember it fondly.Comment
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Thanks boys. :thumb2:
I'm chuffed you found the banter of a good quality. It brought back some good memories for me. So I thank you all for your indulgence.
Today, I've gathered some 'trees' from the garden, so hopefully I can finish the build off in the next few days. Then back in the loft it goes - For ever.
Cheers.
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