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The Bridge (WIP update)

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, March 5, 2009 11:26 PM
 Stern0 wrote:

Thanks Jim! The figs are my weakest point I feel...I have been working on them though. They are very difficult to master for sure. I bought a few sets of cheaper tamiya figs to practice on, no real loss if I mess them up! I have completed this build and will post some finished pics soon, waiting for a good day to photograph it. Looks like we are in for alot of snow today so I'll have more time to practice on figs.Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]




well, your figures are still way better that mine, that's for sure! and my figures are my weakest point too,
(as you can probably tell!)

Jim
"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, March 1, 2009 9:51 AM
Sam, Thanks for the compliments!!!   I am sorry we didn't cordinate it a little better, was really looking forward to meeting you. I looked at name tags all day looking for ya! we will plan it a little better next time.Big Smile [:D]
Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by samreichart on Sunday, March 1, 2009 9:40 AM

I saw this piece at the show yesterday, but couldn't find you...it looks great, and in person the foliage is outstanding.  Tree roots, cattails... oh yeah, the figures look great, and the hedgehogs and barbed wire on top of the bridge were well done!

 

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)
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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, March 1, 2009 7:19 AM

Thanks Jim! The figs are my weakest point I feel...I have been working on them though. They are very difficult to master for sure. I bought a few sets of cheaper tamiya figs to practice on, no real loss if I mess them up! I have completed this build and will post some finished pics soon, waiting for a good day to photograph it. Looks like we are in for alot of snow today so I'll have more time to practice on figs.Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by model maniac 96 on Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:33 PM
the water is sweet and your figs don't suck, you want to see REALLY bad figs, well come and see my
work-bench...... it's bad, trust me...

Jim
"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:11 PM

Thanks Col....figured you would know that feeling of the pour! Consider those rocks wet..going to have to really pay attention with the water effects, I feel this will make it or break it, (felt like that with the resin also, glad its done) thanks for all your wisdom!Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:29 PM

So far, so good... I know what you mean about pouring something so... permanent on your stuff... I've done it a hundred times now, it's still an un-natural act and, for a brief moment, I always wish I hadn't done it...

 

Don't forget to "wet" the top of them rocks though...

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Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:32 PM

Here are some pics after the first pour...I know, I know my figs still suck. Just want you guys to know how unnerving it was to POUR a foriegn substance onto this thing...it did just what I wanted, thank goodness!

Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:50 PM
Just a little update...I have put the spurs to this dio and I'm going to try to get it to richmond this weekend. I made my first layer water pour last night and ready to do the next today...I will post some pics soon! Hope to see you guys there!!!Big Smile [:D]
Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by samreichart on Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:45 AM

 Stern0 wrote:
Sam, thank you for your commentsBig Smile [:D] I really like the way natural light accents the colors...just can't recreate the sun indoors. I would love to show it next weekend but I dont think it will be done...I have never even been to a IPMS show, but going to test the waters at this one without entering....Are you going and/or entering anything? Hope to see you there! Thanks again for checking this out.

I'll be there as a spectator, and looking for some deals... a friend of mine is renting a table to unload some extra stuff.  My budget to purchase is severely crimped this year, but I'll be there!

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)
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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:53 AM
Sam, thank you for your commentsBig Smile [:D] I really like the way natural light accents the colors...just can't recreate the sun indoors. I would love to show it next weekend but I dont think it will be done...I have never even been to a IPMS show, but going to test the waters at this one without entering....Are you going and/or entering anything? Hope to see you there! Thanks again for checking this out.
Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by samreichart on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:09 AM

the natural light photos are spectacular... you've done a great job on this piece!

 

any chance you'll be showing it at the IPMS show next weekend at the fairgrounds??

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)
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Posted by Stern0 on Friday, February 20, 2009 4:08 PM
Thanks RB....it's taking a little shape nowBig Smile [:D] will have more pics soon.
Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by razorboy on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 4:57 PM

Man, that just looks better and better everytime I see it SternO!  Those cattails are awesome!

Well done Sir, Well done indeed!

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Posted by renarts on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:42 PM

 Hans von Hammer wrote:
Did you know that you're NEVER more than six feet away from a spider?

 Well thats just great! You can just rock me to sleep tonight.......

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:38 PM

Col. VH,  Thanks for the reply! I'm a firm believer in real things look real..Go figure!Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Finding the right size is the fun part....and I'm not real worried about bringing in anything with my plant life...bigger things inside to rid me of them if I doLaugh [(-D] I heard it said 10,000 spiders per square acre...yikes!

PJ, Thank for the great comments...I hope it shows but I get a little obsessive with realizm at times, wish my figs worked out like that! good job on your find....it takes some looking but you happen across good stuff to use for ground work...I hope you have a project to use them in! Thanks again!!

Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:34 AM
Wow sterno, that looks like the real thing! The groundwork is just stunning. Can't wait till its done, its gonna be a beauty. I just dropped by my local Hobby Lobby and picked up a couple of dried 'thingies' that will make tons of fantastic tall grass, bushes and weeds for under $6.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Posted by Hans von Hammer on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:21 AM

Taking shape nicely, Sterno...  Usinf roots is my trick as well, wiring different ones together at the "trunks" to model trees, hedges, and deadfall...

BTW, I don't boil, bake, or broil anything... Never have, either... There's plenty of critters already living in your house so even if there's a bug or two in your dio, it probably came from inside, rather than outside..

Did you know that you're NEVER more than six feet away from a spider?

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Posted by Smitty1970 on Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 PM
The natural light makes a big difference. I like it. Im sure youre going to take care of the wire on the bottom of the trees, so I won't mention it. LOL. Roots look great. Cant wait for the figures and the water!
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Posted by Stern0 on Monday, February 16, 2009 3:36 PM

A little more progress on the cattail thicket and the left bank....Had a nice sunny day so here are a few naturaly lighted pics without the cinderblock...thanks for looking, let me know what you thinkBig Smile [:D]

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Posted by Stern0 on Monday, February 16, 2009 11:01 AM
Thanks David for spreading the word! The more the merrier...have a little more done on the ground work, want to get some better pics outside...Ill post them if anyone is interested, thanks!
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Posted by namrednef on Sunday, February 15, 2009 7:45 AM

 

NP Steve! Had an email from one who viewed the forums and he is now a lurker from home! Whatever it takes to keep the hobby vibrant, right?

"Rootorial".....Atilla the Pun strikes again!Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, February 15, 2009 6:34 AM
Smeagol, I was been a litttle flippant with the "kit" question...I don't want anyone to think this is a kit...makes it sound like I bought it!!! But I know what you mean, and thanks for that heads up....How did the rooturial look? My first thanks to you..Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by smeagol the vile on Sunday, February 15, 2009 12:59 AM
 Stern0 wrote:

Smeagol, when you say my kit you mean the dio itself...the plants may take root? WOW.I hope not. It is only sheetrock mud and glue, not much to sustain life...I have used roots on other projects and have never had a problem...I hope your concern is unfounded. Thanks for the heads up though..Ill get some 35 scale gardeners to keep it tidy! I did put together a little rooturial, you may get a tid-bit from it..enjoy!

Yea, I meant the dio.  I dunno if they will grow or not, but you can see how versitile plants are, break right through the sidewalk and such, Im just givin you a heads up, better safe then sorry.

 

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Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:56 AM
David, Thank you for your wonderful complements! You make me feel like this is going ok. Its hard to have a objective view after hovering over something like this for god knows how long. I am really glad you like it...Please let me know if there is something you don't like too! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Ill post a pic of the backgroung so you can see it....Thanks again!
Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:50 AM

Smeagol, when you say my kit you mean the dio itself...the plants may take root? WOW.I hope not. It is only sheetrock mud and glue, not much to sustain life...I have used roots on other projects and have never had a problem...I hope your concern is unfounded. Thanks for the heads up though..Ill get some 35 scale gardeners to keep it tidy! I did put together a little rooturial, you may get a tid-bit from it..enjoy!

Here are the elements...A little wire tree and the base for the roots.

Just a photo of the location with tree hole dug.

I lay my base root down and eyeball where it would look best, a touch of tacky glue to hold it in place.

After the first root I apply thinned white glue around and add no.2 dirt. This is real dirt, No.1 dirt is siffted so it is a real small texture. The no.2 dirt gives the effect of the uplifting of the ground by the tree roots. I then add smaller roots as I see fit.

After a little dirt a little root a few times I apply white glue and raise the base of the tree with a little darker soil. the glue is wet in this pic.

After glue has dried.

final product with tree.

Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by Smitty1970 on Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:29 AM

 smeagol the vile wrote:
Woh, becareful!  You have no idea where living things might be, you should cook or boil or something, to kill any bugs and stuff, dont want your diorama to come alive.

 

Maybe if you cook or boil the roots first when the dio gets old we could all eat it.

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Posted by namrednef on Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:07 AM

 

Breathtaking, realistic photo with that background Steve!.....cannot laud your dio enough!

(While at work yesterday with two friends/co-workers.......I logged on to FSM at a customers home ((it was okay with the homeowner))....and showed the guys some of the stuff going on here.

They appreciate craftsmanship in all forms and loved all I showed them but the dios were most popular. They loved your WIP's. Thought it was CG at first!

Personally, I think the secret to your realistic roots is a 'good eye' and knowing when enough is enough!Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:05 AM
well, actuially, also things like the roots trying to take root in your kit

 

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