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WWII era french farm house
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:49 PM
Hey guys,
I've been looking for a WWII era French farm house on the internet that will be used in my first diorama. I'm looking for a barn as well. I need these to be in 1/35 scale. I know I am being very picky but I want the farm house and barn to be intact with a very rural look, and it would nice if the barn doors could be positioned so that they are open. So if anyone knows where I could find a farm house and barn that meet these criteria, it would help me out so very much. Thanks to anyone that can help.

Good luck guys,
Mark
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Posted by duckman on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 10:20 PM
you may have to construct the buildings yourself you might want to try whatching a couple movies like saving private ryan that has a couple shots of a french farm house and possibly a barn hope that helps!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 10:29 AM
Ok duckman...I think I can give that a try...but how would I go about doing that? I suppose it really can't be TOO difficult, but one must remember that I am still a very inexperienced rookie. If you could tell me some things like what materials I should use, where I could get the materials from (i.e. internet, hobby shop, arts&crafts store), and any tips you have on making the process easier; then I would greatly appreciate it. And if any one else still knows where I could find a pre-built house and barn that meet my criteria above, or have any information/hints to spare on the scratch building of the farm and barn; your input as well would be greatly appreciated.

Good luck guys,
Mark
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Posted by duckman on Thursday, August 7, 2003 2:19 PM
balsa wood, "zap" superglue a fine grit sand paper for finishing and also if you cut them into little rectangles they make great shingles most of these thing you can pick up at your local hobby shop if you got anymore question i would be glad to help you

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:25 PM
Thanks for the basic steps on the scratch building. I have had a little brainstorm and have changed my mind on my diorama...so I won't be needing to know anything more. Thanks for all your help so far though.

Good luck guys,
Mark
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    February 2003
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Posted by Tiger44 on Monday, August 11, 2003 8:50 PM
I know you have changed your mind for now but someday you will probably come back to needing structures for your dioramas. I would like to recommend Shep Paines excellent book How To Build Dioramas which has a chapter on building structures. This book is worth every penny.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 23, 2003 7:11 AM
Hi Mark,
Visit the following internet page:

http://home.worldcom.ch/ggribi/

without doubt one of the best WWW pages on the topic.
Visit the TIPS page and the PHOTOS pagein oparticular....fantastic info & inspiration!

regards
Harry
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