The refreshment stop

[minitnkr]

Great modeling skills on display. Thank you for sharing.

[Jim R]

Andrew, Chris, John and Paul - thanks very much for your positive posts. Nice to know I'm heading in the right direction.
Jim

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely work Jim. Especially like the detail on the building and the colouration of the stall goods. Top drawer mate :thumb2:

[Jim R]

A bit more progress.
I put in all the mortar between the stones and the bricks. A mix of fine sand (that kiln dried stuff used on block paving), plaster and some powdered grey pastel chalk was brushed in dry and then fixed with VMS Ballast Freeze. Took a lot of sessions as with the powder being brushed in dry I could only work on a horizontal surface otherwise it all feel out :rolling: The faded door was done with a grey and brown base and AK Worn Effects with a Vallejo blue top coat. The AK stuff works like hairspray but is much more controllable and consistent.
I added a layer of cork to the base although it will all need texture and paint but the cork will make it easier to pin the figures in place.
So a rough idea of where we're heading, nothing is fixed yet. A fair bit more to go on the stall and the figures and jeep to add.
















Thanks again for your kind posts and your patient support.
Jim

[adt70hk]

A bit more progress.
I put in all the mortar between the stones and the bricks. A mix of fine sand (that kiln dried stuff used on block paving), plaster and some powdered grey pastel chalk was brushed in dry and then fixed with VMS Ballast Freeze. Took a lot of sessions as with the powder being brushed in dry I could only work on a horizontal surface otherwise it all feel out :rolling: The faded door was done with a grey and brown base and AK Worn Effects with a Vallejo blue top coat. The AK stuff works like hairspray but is much more controllable and consistent.
I added a layer of cork to the bas although it will all need texture and paint but the cork will make it easier to pin the figures in place.
So a rough idea of where we're heading, nothing is fixed yet. A fair bit more to go on the stall and the figures and jeep to add.
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Thanks again for your kind posts and your patient support.
Jim

Jim

That's coming on beautifully. I love the cork idea but in terms of pinning the figures but also the texture it might add.

Keep up the great work.

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Looking lovely is that ! Love the kitty as well.

[Steve Jones]

High quality work Jim. Wonderful attention to detail. There is more to come!? You are spoiling us :thumb2:

[spanner570]

Top job Jim.
Excellent build.

Ron

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That is a great looking build mate, very nicely executed.

[Jim R]

Thanks guys for your positive comments. I really appreciate them.

[The Smythe Meister]

Just had a good old catch up with this Jim,
Some sumptuous building work indeed Sir, outstanding stuff
Looking forward to the next installment!
Andy

[Caustik Filth]

Fantastic Jim, so cool so far, can't wait for more!

[Jim R]

Thanks Andy and Rob. I've not used this dense foam before but it certainly works well for buildings. It's also light and cheap :tongue-out3:
I'm away on holiday for the next week so even slower progress.

[spanner570]

Looking good, Jim.

Why not sneak the build in your suitcase - just in case it's raining on your hols.?

Stay safe and enjoy your vacation wherever you end up.

Ron

[Jim R]

Thanks Ron
It was seeing what John and you did with that modelling foam (pizza boxes :tongue-out3 that persuaded me to have a go. I have acouple of books I want to read so they'll go in the suitcase :thumb2:
Jim