The refreshment stop

[Jim R]

Thanks guys for such encouraging posts. Looks like the fine weather of the last few days is due to end soon so hopefully a bit more modelling time.
Jim

[Mini Me]

Just browsed through this Jim......looks the bomb so far.:thumb2: Rick H.

[Jim R]

Hi all
Slow, steady progress. This making buildings out of foamboard is a whole new thing for me. People like John R and Ron make it look easier than it is :rolling:
First job was to fix the wooden frame to the door.


I cut out a template for the stone door surround.


Made shutters for the windows in the old side of the building. The top shutters will be open and the lower ones closed




The roof beams were made from balsa and fitted. I used clear sheet for the windows.


Still a lot to do but getting there.






Thanks for your encouragement.
Jim

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That is look the nuts mate, i like all the different textures and details.

[Mini Me]

She's a real beauty....keep it coming Jim! :thumb2: Rick H.

[Mark1]

Looking good there Jim.

[Neil Merryweather]

Very respectable, Jim. Looking forward to paint

[adt70hk]

Sorry for being late to the party.... That's looking very good already Jim!!!

Can't wait to see this finished.

ATB.

Andrew

[Jim R]

Thanks guys for your very kind comments.
I want the main door and the window above to be set back into the wall. That meant hollowing out the foam. What a messy job. The foam bits gets static electricity in them and stick to everything :sad:



When the cut out is roughly the right depth I used a piece of wood to press the area flat. The door is done and the window is nearly done, ready to press flat.

Jim

[JR]

Thank you for mentioning the inspiration I gave you Jim. It's being part of the forum that pushes us to try to achieve better results, your figures are brill, nice shades in the materials. Looks like you've done some very thin layers and not obliterated the detail as well .
Form board and the new dark grey foam which used to be blue XPS ( all down to the manufacturer DuPoint moving towards a less less global warming ) work is spot on .Slow but sure , measure countless times before the cut !

Nice wood bending there Jim, impressive stuff .

[rtfoe]

Fantastic Jim, one of the ways to combat the foam bits is to have a vacuum at the ready and clear at every stage of cutting and sanding.

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Thanks John and Richard for your posts. Sorry I'm so late replying.
A fair bit of progress really.
I decided the main building needed a roof trap door for access.


The two sections of the building were primed with grey Stynylrez and then because the foam board I've used seemed very porous I gave the whole thing a couple of coats of dilute PVA.


All the doors and windows etc were masked and prepared for paint.


Hinges and handles were added to the doors.


Both building sections were painted using Vallejo Model Color. I deliberately made it brighter with more contrast as my experiments with the mortar tones everything down and there will be some weathering etc.


The door, windows and shutters were given a blotchy brown and grey. I'll use chipping fluid to show paint worn back to this.


In between I've been painting up the arab boy's food stall. Still a way to go with that.


Getting there slowly. Thanks for all your continued support.
Jim

[adt70hk]

Jim,

That's brilliant. Very well done so far!

ATB.

Andrew

[boatman]

DITTO like says Jim very well done ive enjoyed your build so far :thumb2:
chrisb

[JR]

Wow most impressive Jim, this is going really well.