Jack's Bag End

[Richard48]

Count me in.Love the films

[Jack L]

Been making some decent progress today. Mojo is nice and high!



I would love some opinions on the wicker fence. It's very out of scale (along with quite a lot else) but I don't know of another way to go about it. It doesn't really conform to the fence posts like it should.

[Jim R]

Already looking very impressive.

[Jack L]

Thanks Jim!

[Andy T]

That's come along a lot, and looking great.

As for the fence, I bet once it's painted and maybe got a bit of greenery growing up, it'll blend right in.

[Jack L]

Thanks Andy. I think as long as it's not compared to a photo, it will look ok.

[Richard48]

Looks amazing Jack.Watching with much interest.
Richard

[Jack L]

Thanks Richard!

[Waspie]

Been a Tolkienite since a very-very young age. Read some of his lesser known books too. Lucky enough to have met the chap too. A chance meeting indeed, my best man was JRR’s sons neighbour and the great man was visiting him when I popped round to my BM’s place.

Not the biggest fan of the films but the books are just fantastic. Your diorama Jack is not only a great idea but already is looking splendid. I’ll be no help at with its build as I don’t nor have ever attempted a dio but look forward to following this one.

[Jack L]

Wow Doug!! That is a claim to fame!

I do like the Jackson Trilogy, but dislike the Hobbit adaptation. But agree the books (as with everything) are far superior.

Thanks for the compliments! Hope I can see it through!

[Jack L]

The joys of WFH when you are waiting on other people, I actually got quite a lot done today. I'm so far pretty damn pleased with the way this is going. Still plenty of gardening to do, and I'm starting to realise what a monster job painting it is going to be. None of the current colours (despite them not being all that bad, pretty spot on in places) will be staying.

[Tim Marlow]

That’s excellent Jack. Really brings the idea to life. Personally, I like the wicker fence, by the way…..
Agree with you ref the Jackson films…..first hobbit was decent, but the others gradually got worse…..the last is unwatchable in my opinion….recent TV series isn’t the greatest either. Looks great but the storytelling is rather sluggish….

[Jack L]

Thanks Tim. I don't actually mind the new series. I'm not clued up enough on his other works to know if it is an abomination or not.

[Jack L]

I think, once everything is set, we will be ready for primer. There is more static grass on my desk than on the foam.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

That is coming on a treat Jack. Looks very realistic.

[Jack L]

Thank you, Steve.

[Waspie]

Great stuff Jack. Makes you want to pop in and see if Bilbo has second breakfast ready yet!!

[Jack L]

Thanks Doug, I'm just on mine now!

[Neil Merryweather]

Oh that's really looking the Biz!

[Jack L]

Cheers Neil.

[Jack L]

All Primed

[Jack L]

Layered up the greens dark to light. May be a bit subtle in the photos.

[Jim R]

Looking better and better Jack.

[Jack L]

Thanks Jim. Enjoying it so far.