RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2013 I actually haven't started the windmill yet - other projects are taking priority (including a station building for St Agnes which is really taxing my little grey cells), but I hope to start (and finish) in the first couple of weeks of December... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I actually haven't started the windmill yet - other projects are taking priority (including a station building for St Agnes which is really taxing my little grey cells), but I hope to start (and finish) in the first couple of weeks of December... Looking forward to seeng it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've really enjoyed working on the cottage as part of the challenge and it has been an enjoyable experience. The best part is that it made me completely reconsider the exit to my layout. Like most people I looked at the conventional things such as bridges and tunnels. What I've created here is a view blocker that in my view will be more effective. Due to file size restrictions I've created a slideshow on You tube of the final model. There is no washing on the line as that would mean the model would have to be set on a Monday, the year is irrelevant until the advent of modern washing machines, it would have to be a Monday. This was the traditional wash day at least in the part of the world where I grew up. The washing line is even slightly wonky as this seems to be how most of them were. I didn't buy anything for this project apart from some model scene dustbins which were toned down with games workshop washes and Scalescenes flint paper. Everything else came from the spares box. The two birds are eyeing up the veg and what is not visible in this shot is the bird cr*p painted on the ridge! Garden is garden wire, Woodland Scenics, static grass, hanging basket liner, on a bed of DAS modeling clay painted with artists acrylics. Washing line is cocktail sticks and handrail wire coloured with artists pastels. Inspiration came from looking at Stiffkey in Norfolk though it looks nothing like anything there. Basic dimensions taken from a 'Downes' article then concocted into what you now see. In other words, modelling in the best Blue Peter traditions!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Mullie, that's brilliant, but more brilliant still is how the hell do you get it onto youtube ?! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Mullie, that's brilliant, but more brilliant still is how the hell do you get it onto youtube ?! Cheers. Allan. I took the photos with the camera my daughter is casting aside but it is a hell of a lot better than the one I have been using. Unfortunately it produces big files. I have never used YouTube in this way and went onto it thinking I might be able to post individual photos and then link them to an RM post. Turns out you can upload pictures and create slideshows, I didn't know until this afternoon and I only found it through desperation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I took the photos with the camera my daughter is casting aside but it is a hell of a lot better than the one I have been using. Unfortunately it produces big files. I have never used YouTube in this way and went onto it thinking I might be able to post individual photos and then link them to an RM post. Turns out you can upload pictures and create slideshows, I didn't know until this afternoon and I only found it through desperation! Unfortunately, (Google Chrome and Windows7) I get a blank u-tube screen and message "Unable to resolve the server's DNS address."-- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Unfortunately, (Google Chrome and Windows7) I get a blank u-tube screen and message "Unable to resolve the server's DNS address."-- Sorry don't know the answer to this one as I too use Chrome and windows 7. Also works fine on an Ipad. In fact just tested it again and it worked fine. Anyone else got any ideas as to why it might not work, settings that could be tweaked? Mullie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Úm, Do we have a date that we have to present our entires by? Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Don't make it too soon please. I am hoping to make good use of the Christmas break. And Stubby needs to finish his windmill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I took the photos with the camera my daughter is casting aside but it is a hell of a lot better than the one I have been using. Unfortunately it produces big files. I have never used YouTube in this way and went onto it thinking I might be able to post individual photos and then link them to an RM post. Turns out you can upload pictures and create slideshows, I didn't know until this afternoon and I only found it through desperation! Thanks Mullie. I've now found out how to upload vids and slide shows onto youtube and have now got 8 on the go. Go to youtube and type in " Model railway on a door" Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I don't know myself guys if and when the last entries are set for - maybe Stubby knows. Cheers Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ah, yes, that windmill..... The original suggested date was mid December, but if more time is required, and everyone's happy, we could extend until mid January ? Any strong objections ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Stubby, If you haven't started the Win dmill....YES I object! That way Us wannnabees will have a chance (Needless to say, said in pure jest) Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have to admit, although technically I have started ( card has been cut ), I have changed the design so those cut pieces are no use, so 'No', I haven't started.Yet. At all. I'm also in the middle of building St Agnes Station building, which is a little overdue. But, having seen the rest of the entries so far, I'm not sure anything I do will come close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have to admit, although technically I have started ( card has been cut ), I have changed the design so those cut pieces are no use, so 'No', I haven't started.Yet. At all. I'm also in the middle of building St Agnes Station building, which is a little overdue. But, having seen the rest of the entries so far, I'm not sure anything I do will come close. Don't be so modest! I followed the construction of the caravans on DITD that was superb modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Sounds good to me. Gives a target date of New Year eve and a week or so to over-run for those that need it...like me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yup and extension is OK with me, will give me a chance to finish of the two versions of Allans Weigh House that I am currently building from his plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 is it too late to count me in please, sorry for the late entry, I missed the thread starting (this is the point you see me dive off to the model shop to get some air drying clay) Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2013 Never too late to join in - welcome to the challenge ! Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good man, thanks When is the finish date (I probably missed it in one of the threads) Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 BTW. Any body that builds a better windmill than mine will be disqualified !! Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just wait and see..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hopefully this is the right thread for the challenge! Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hello one and all, I guess it's getting close to the time when this little challenge needs to close - how about the end of this month as a definite time ? Most (if not all) of the entrants have added their own thread for their building, meaning Allan has a bit of reading to do before he makes his decision - do we want to add individual posts, with one or more photos, to a common 'Entries' thread ? Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hello one and all, I guess it's getting close to the time when this little challenge needs to close - how about the end of this month as a definite time ? Most (if not all) of the entrants have added their own thread for their building, meaning Allan has a bit of reading to do before he makes his decision - do we want to add individual posts, with one or more photos, to a common 'Entries' thread ? Stu I stuck mine in the main thread. Didn't realise we were supposed to start a thread!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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