Late 1940's French Street Scene 1/35. Scratch built buildings, MB figures and Tamiya car .

[Mini Me]

Spot on Dave. :thumb2:

[JR]

This is coming along really nicely. I love following your diorama builds and watching them come to life.

Thanks very much Mike ,glad you enjoy following .

Hi John, been doing some ketchup...er, I mean catch up. Using your woodworking skills on the building... the window frames are looking great.:thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

Thank you Richard. Even have some potted plants to show soon !

John

Andrew :smiling3:

I like the figures. Despite your concerns about different sizes from different manufacturers, you've ended up with a nice variation of height and build. I think that's better than having them all the same basic height - which you wouldn't see in a normal crowd of people.

Yes Dave I was concerned at the beginning, but agree now they've all been built . They look a natural group that you might see .

[JR]

Going mad ! Double post .

[JR]

Spot on Dave. :thumb2:

:smiling3::thumb2: Evening Rick .

[adt70hk]

Thanks very much Mike ,glad you enjoy following .


Thank you Richard. Even have some potted plants to show soon !


Andrew :smiling3:


Yes Dave I was concerned at the beginning, but agree now they've all been built . They look a natural group that you might see .

Sorry,. Could have sworn if edited that to say I rather like it!!

[JR]

Sorry,. Could have sworn if edited that to say I rather like it!!

Thank you Andrew:thumb2:

[wotan]

Jean

T'as fait un tres bon depart sur la construction de ton cafe. Le menuiserie a l'air tout a fait convaincant. J'attends que les figures soient complete et je viendrai pour un cafe croissant.

John

[Mini Me]

Jean

You made a very good start on the construction of your cafe. The carpentry looks quite convincing. I'm waiting for the tricks to be complete and I'll come for a coffee croissant.

John

Yes John, I will join you in that......hopefully JR will have employed the "portly" patissari princess to serve us our sweet breads and tea.

[Airborne01]

Been following this with deep interest John and have to say it's excellent! I have a couple of the sets of figures you propose to use in (unfinished) dioramas - they certainly add interest and depth to scenes! Look forward to your renditions and final masterpiece!
Steve

[JR]

Yes John, I will join you in that......hopefully JR will have employed the "portly" patissari princess to serve us our sweet breads and tea.

Thank you Rick for the translation
:thumb2::smiling3:
Oh yes I have just the lady for you !

Jean

T'as fait un tres bon depart sur la construction de ton cafe. Le menuiserie a l'air tout a fait convaincant. J'attends que les figures soient complete et je viendrai pour un cafe croissant.

John

Your more than welcome John .One pot of fresh coffee and croissant coming up.

Been following this with deep interest John and have to say it's excellent! I have a couple of the sets of figures you propose to use in (unfinished) dioramas - they certainly add interest and depth to scenes! Look forward to your renditions and final masterpiece!
Steve

Thanks Steve, looking fwd to the figures ,at last something with out 4B0 and packs .:smiling3:

[scottie3158]

John,
Looking good mate, love the pavers outside the building.

[GerryW]

Just caught up - coming along in leaps and bounds.

[JR]

John,
Looking good mate, love the pavers outside the building.

Thanks Paul, thought a dash of colour would add to the overall look .

Just caught up - coming along in leaps and bounds.

Thanks Gerry .
Now doing the roof and a new door frame to the entrance .

[JR]

Now it might have been noticed by the keen eyed members there hasn't been a pictorial update recently. All is however not lost .
Work has been moving along , very tedious at times , measuring and cutting both timbers and foam board . It was pointless showing a mass of cut sections .
This afternoon I painted the board above the cafe / bar and the new entrance . At the same time I've been busy on Dormer windows and the roof . Next come the decision whether to have slates or lead as the main covering . More research is needed on the part , so hopefully there will be some photos tomorrow.

Just read that the main roofing material was Zinc sheet . Easy to cut and fit and waterproof ! Sounds good .Now will have to find some zinc paints or use grey !
Thank you .

[Strenko J]

It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in and have to say this is looking FANTASTIC Mr Race…keep the mojo coming..the woodwork is outstanding