bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 28, 2012 21:31:55 GMT -5
Looking forward to some progres on this one rob.
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Post by danb. on Feb 29, 2012 1:49:29 GMT -5
Come on Rob lets see some progress! hahahha only kidding bro cant wait to see it finished
Dan B
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Post by armorguy on Feb 29, 2012 1:58:24 GMT -5
The guys are right Rob, I also look forward to see this one in his habitat !
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 29, 2012 9:40:47 GMT -5
I'll clean off the bench today and see what I can do with the base.
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Post by spud on Feb 29, 2012 10:27:26 GMT -5
woohoo
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 29, 2012 16:16:08 GMT -5
Althought the M26 is on the bench, the JT is not far away. Getting all the ground work items together and planning the process. It's a larger base than I normally do so I have to plan it so it doesn't start to dry too fast. Also I want to make some pine tree branches and need to get the materials fr that......snowing at the moment so the trip to the back yard has been put off.
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Post by spud on Feb 29, 2012 17:25:03 GMT -5
lol, looking forward to it all the same rob when you do get it, but im looking forward to teh M26 just as much
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Post by eastrock on Feb 29, 2012 19:55:14 GMT -5
will be subscribing on build blog, Rob!!!  |
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Post by macmcconnell. on Mar 13, 2012 15:36:32 GMT -5
another great rust bucket on the way top drills Rob.
Rgs Mac
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 14, 2012 7:58:15 GMT -5
Thanks Mac. Hope to get back to this very soon. Just need to do some tiny bits....and the base for it.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 29, 2012 15:25:17 GMT -5
Guess what hit the bench................yep the JT. Thought since there are only 3 weeks left until the AMPS Nats I should get this one done. I am playing around with some things to cover the base, namely pine tree branches. This is very new to me so I'm not sure about them. I have a few small branches done and when dry will paint, or give the wood a dark wash. I should have picked up the static grass I saw at the last show...oh well.
Will post a pic later when it dries and see what you guys think.
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Post by spud on Mar 29, 2012 16:14:53 GMT -5
Sweet.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2012 16:20:47 GMT -5
Caught up on this one tonight... really cool  Cheers Steve |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 29, 2012 16:29:28 GMT -5
Thanks Steve and Spud. Will get the pics up in a bit. Still working out what and how to start the ground work.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 29, 2012 18:28:03 GMT -5
Been some time since I last updated this build. Started working on the base but mainly trying to think of how I wanted it to look. I started trying to make some pine tree branches but am not very happy with them. These are to be placed on the ground and not actually for making a tree....I'm ot that crazy.  Might add a couple of trees, or what's left of them. One will be burnt on one side.   here I started to add some earth to the road section.  Still a lot to do on this one. I will work on it again when I know I have a few hours at the bench, I really hate to do base small sections at a time. As always, stay tuned for more fun.  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 29, 2012 19:17:27 GMT -5
Awesome to see this back on the block!!! Love the trees stumps!!!! Can't wait for more!!!! |
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Post by eastrock on Mar 29, 2012 20:02:34 GMT -5
did you sneak the trees stumps in the garden? love the JT... Boss!!!
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Post by mel. on Mar 29, 2012 20:53:14 GMT -5
Amazing stuff! I'm watching and learning.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 29, 2012 21:06:34 GMT -5
Gents thanks for the comments, most welcome as always my friends. Couldn't come up with a plan or of what i wanted to add to this so I'll just go with the flow and see what happens.
Yep made a trip to the yard for a suitable branch for the splintered trees ;D Also have a bucket of roots that are still drying out. These will get used here too.
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bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 30, 2012 4:22:35 GMT -5
Rob, Thats really looking good bud! I really like the trees!
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Post by armorguy on Mar 30, 2012 7:17:25 GMT -5
Beautiful setting Rob ! I look forward to see this progress !
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 30, 2012 10:10:52 GMT -5
Many thanks John and Guy.
Last night I thought the one corner of the road section needed something, so I started making a telegraph pole but think it's too big and will throw off the dio. So I snapped the pole halfway down and splittered the wood and it's bent over. Will take a pic later today to see what you guys think. Will have to redo the top section where the wires will be. Will also get some primer and a pic of the fig up too.
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Post by robbo on Mar 30, 2012 10:15:17 GMT -5
This is looking very tidy Rob, love it
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 30, 2012 10:25:04 GMT -5
Hey Ian, thanks buddy
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Post by johnt on Mar 30, 2012 11:15:02 GMT -5
Hi Rob, it's great to see this baby back on the bench! In regards to the branches you made, were they the branches of pine trees? It's just an idea, but I dabbled with pine tree branches a while back. I used Mininatur grass tufts glued to branches of twisted copper wire, as below:  It's just an idea, anyway looking forward to your next update. Cheers JT |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 30, 2012 11:19:54 GMT -5
Looks very cool John. the branches will be n the ground or on the tank. I thought of using the Tufts of grass but after doing the CW road base, I'm almost out ot them. I won't be ordering any for a while so I thought I'd try something else with what was at hand. Will keep that pic on hand for ref when I do get more tufts in.
Thanks buddy
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Post by spud on Mar 30, 2012 12:07:00 GMT -5
ah cool rob base started, i wouldnt fance doing the trees my self as they look to be a pain
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Post by eastrock on Mar 30, 2012 12:28:07 GMT -5
John, The tree looks great!!! someday I might try it Boss, I may have to dig a neighbors plant with regards to the roots and stumps... |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 30, 2012 14:39:34 GMT -5
I've got a bucket full from old plants, bushes and schrubs. great for ground cover in forests etc. Yeah JT's tree looks fab ey
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 30, 2012 17:01:56 GMT -5
Here is what I have...a fig and a telegraph pole. What do you think...lose the pole ??   |
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