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Post by The Kernel on Feb 13, 2020 15:48:00 GMT
I have tinkered with walls in various scales for many years. I built one or two for one of Linda's doll's houses and after my foray into pipes etc last summer I thought i would revisit and 'scratch the itch' so to speak. This is part of a doorway I started yesterday, made from blocks of plasterboard suitably aged. it measures 235mm across, height is yet to decided. I have in mind a wall which has been rendered and some of this has fallen off over time exposing the stonework. this is quite common on Pinterest among 'wall builders' but the idea appeals. The door will be wooden and suitably weathered........if i get that far  . The shaping of the blocks is simple enough, it's getting the colour and weathering looking right for the stones, somewhat different than weathering a vehicle. Let's see if I can get an enthusiasm burst to continue longer than a couple of days...........must be an age thing  . Enough waffle,here is a pic of the progress so far. As ever thanks for having a peek bill  |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 13, 2020 16:29:41 GMT
Love it Bill  . I did something similar a while back on the Worx I do believe  . But it wasn't as fancy as this |
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Post by The Kernel on Feb 13, 2020 16:32:38 GMT
Thanks mate. The Worx!!!!!!now there's a blast from the past Paul!! bill |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 13, 2020 17:23:00 GMT
I do like that, the various shapes and the bonding look excellent, please keep it up! |
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 13, 2020 18:00:49 GMT
Well done Bill. It looks very realistic.
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Post by Boots on Feb 13, 2020 19:39:27 GMT
That does look sooooperb Bill |
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 14, 2020 19:05:35 GMT
Very well done.
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Post by The Kernel on Feb 15, 2020 10:26:14 GMT
Pete, Guy, Boots and Duke, thanks for that guys. I have completed the first part and need to work out where to go with this. It started as an experiment but now I want to keep going but boy! have I dug a hole!! What now?  ? a window above the doorway, that's a good idea...............maybe not, sounds complicated!!! What about stairs and a corner?............ Oh dear.....maybe I should stop digging that hole!!! bill |
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Post by Boots on Feb 15, 2020 14:57:54 GMT
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Post by The Kernel on Feb 28, 2020 16:55:24 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2020 16:59:27 GMT
Nothing has been lost at all Bill, it's certainly the opposite fella  This looks awesome, and is also very inspiring indeed |
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Post by Boots on Feb 28, 2020 18:31:27 GMT
That is bloody superb Bill  |
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 28, 2020 21:31:21 GMT
Bill there's nothing wrong with it, I like the different textures, I keep looking at it.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 2, 2020 20:14:29 GMT
Man that is excellent! looks totally real! |
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 3, 2020 20:52:34 GMT
Very realistic!
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Post by SteveM on Mar 3, 2020 21:04:05 GMT
For more than a moment there I thought I was looking at reference photos! Nicely done buddy |
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Post by The Kernel on Mar 13, 2020 14:48:30 GMT
Steve,Ian,Pete, Guy, Boots and Paul, sorry for the delay in getting back to you all. Many thanks for your kind comments!! Well I said I should stop digging but never been one to heed my own advice and I kept on going  I have added a lot of small details to the original two walls and created another!!!. This represents a French garage frontage, hence the Simca sign with a old sliding loading door and bricked up loading bay access to loft. My wife says I now need to make a shop front front with an awning hinged out from the wall which will be displaying the shop owners name or perhaps trade!!!!!  anyhow here's a pic of how far I have dug the hole..............i mean crater!!!!  As ever thanks for dropping by!! bill |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 13, 2020 15:29:02 GMT
Oh my, I love it fella . The idea with the shop and awning sounds perfect, you can't ignore your better half you know |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 13, 2020 15:36:25 GMT
Mate that's superb, great hole you are digging for yourself I say! |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 13, 2020 15:47:21 GMT
That's some great modelling skills you've got Bill
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. The shaping of the blocks is simple enough, it's getting the colour and weathering looking right for the stones, somewhat different than weathering a vehicle. Let's see if I can get an enthusiasm burst to continue longer than a couple of days...........must be an age thing 
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? a window above the doorway, that's a good idea...............maybe not, sounds complicated!!! What about stairs and a corner?............ Oh dear.....maybe I should stop digging that hole!!! 
