"Ernst, come on, we're pulling out"... A 1/35 street corner...

[Guest]

From what you've created so far, this looks as if it's going to be an exciting build!

[spanner570]

Barratt Holmes here!!!!!

This is the penultimate set of pictures to bring us up to date with the build.

O.K., here is the progress...

I have stained the floor joists and started to paint the walls different pastel shades. The house owners were very poor and couldn't afford wall paper! (honest)

I have also started the painting of the pavement and cobbled street.

I made a scale roof complete with spars, ridge board and purlins (the long heavy timbers that span the building, one end to t'other and support the roof spars) out of 1/16" scrap balsa and yet more of gern's (Dave) stirring sticks!

As I had no idea what would happen to a real collapsing roof, I placed this one on the top of the house, closed my eyes, and just kept pushing down until things started to break and snap. I was pleasantly suprised at the end result...and relieved too! I then gently removed the roof as I need to do other bits before finally fixing it in place.

I will start adding some detail next, the roof will have loads more stuff added, not to mention rubble!!

Here are the pictures of this stage. In one picture you can just make out the staircase and in another the thing broke in half.

You might also notice one purlin missing, that fell off during the crushing and will be replaced later! Also, I didn't fix any ceiling spars across the roof as I figured most would get ripped off anyway, so I will fit them loose at a later stage.

I hope you approve so far and thanks for all your previous comments,

Cheers,

Ron

Sorry forgot to mention, I have also punched a hole through the brickwork on the front elevation!

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[spanner570]

Whimpee Homes here!

I did a bit of roofing last night. I had considered tiling a bit of the other side too, but decided it would hide the stuff underneath too much so I contented myself with just the one. I have tried to show the roof having just quietly slid down the remains of the outer wall.

I also added an outside yard wall. I think it gives the model a bit more balance. I did a bit more painting too....

I hope you like this latest offering, and thanks for looking,

Cheers,

Ron

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[Guest]

Excellent work as usual Ron... you really brought the house down with this one hehe.

Cheers

Andy

[Gern]

Just think of all those folks wasting stirrers by putting them in coffee cups when they could be put to such good use as this! That's almost as bad as putting Future on floors!

What happened to those 1/35 buildings you did a few months ago Ron? Last I heard you were still thinking of a suitable scene for them.

Gern

[Guest]

Very good Ron, that looks great! I think a step-by-step guide is next, maybe a video?

Patrick

[spanner570]

Thanks for the great comments boys...

Andy, do us all a favour and just concentrate on your superb SE5-A. That was one awful pun!!!!!!

Dave, make sure you bring loads more stirrers to Cosford...running short now!

I might try and incorporate those buildings into this somehow, but I will need to trash them a bit if I do, and I'm a bit loathed to do that really. We'll see....

Patrick. A video? It takes me all my time to press the right buttons to access Scale Models! Way out of my league I'm afraid, but thanks for the rather flattering suggestion, it's much appreciated.

However, I did contemplate doing a mini 'How I do it' sort of thing, but seeing the excellent stuff on S.M. from others, it's rather like teaching people to suck eggs!

Cheers,

Ron

[spanner570]

Hi all,

Here's an update on progress:-

I have made all the 'Bits' for this model...I think!

Also, whilst fiddling and faffing, I have quite unashamedly 'Nicked' our mate Bobby's great 'Cafe' idea and painted some wording to the end of the building, and weathered them in a bit..... Thanks for the idea mate!

I have also finished the pavement and road. Take a good look, 'cos next time they could well be covered in rubble!!lol

Cheers,

Ron

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[papa 695]

Now thats some great work Ron and the writings certainly on the wall for you ( ok ok i'll get my coat )

[Guest]

Looking really good with the paint on Ron & the signage is very neat! Might need to have a word with Mrs Ron though, I don't think much of that meal on your plate!

[spanner570]

Thanks for the posts boys.....

Ian, that was awful! You can have my coat anytime!

Patrick. Plate? That, I might have you know, is one of the now famous pizza bases.lol

Thanks again,

Ron

[Guest]

Ron mat e this is outstanding work, you will have to come over to the house one day and show me exactly what you do, i still haven't developed the knack of this yet and it would save me money on miniart stuff.

scott

[aaron]

Awesome scratching mate! I like how the door on the plate is weathered,is it washed in acrylics?Great job.Anxious to see the rubble :crash:

[spanner570]

Thanks boys for your positive posts....

Scott, Sounds like a good plan....I'll be in touch soon via a P.M. so we can arrange a date and time for me to get up to see you (and the family of course!)

Aaron, just for you, and 'cos it's freezing out, I've done the rubble! Might add a few more bits, don't know yet...

With regards to this house building lark, I've had a few requests to explain my method of doing things, so if it would help I am thinking of doing a basic 'How to' thread.

Any thoughts folks?

Here's a few pictures. Next I will add the figures, crack my usual can, have a look to see if I can add anything more.

All comments, critisisms and or suggestions happily received.

Cheers,

Ron

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[Guest]

I'd definitely like to see a ' how to ' Ron. Stuff like that is so helpful.

I can't wait to see this finished!

Patrick