emt_911 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm sure that somebody out there models in Z Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted November 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2014 Bright spark alert - that'll be a strimmer. Mind you were they around then? Whenever I ask questions like that I suddenly find that RMWeb has many experts on *any* given subject. I once asked a quick question about telegraph poles and had over a dozen in depth replies. All of them very useful, and most of them interesting! Well, someone has to reply. The short answer is 'No'. I have a picture of me trimming the edge of our grass with a pair of shears with my first son crawling along side of me, so that must have been the summer of 1984. Whether there were no strimmers by then or just that we could not afford them then I am not sure. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 20, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2014 Well just to finish it off, I built the grass box. I took a 4.8mm diameter piece of tubing, and sliced it lengthways: Then I stuck a square of 10thou styrene on each end: Then I filed off the square edges, and added two tiny bits of styrene as supports: and finally added a thin strip along the top front edge: Then I painted and weathered it, and here we are: All done now. I can't do anymore tonight, I've got to work, but hopefully something tomorrow. Thanks for looking Al. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted November 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2014 You are a crazy man. That's brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted November 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2014 Did someone mention telegraph poles???? ;-] Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted November 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2014 Get out. And take your coat with you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted November 21, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi Al, this is all very fine and good, but does it work? yours with the grass up to his knees Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 21, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) It might work with Sasquatch .....LOL Mrs S. does the grass! She's got one of those ride on jobbies. I'm not allowed to use it as I race around in 6th gear! Good for clearing the leaves at this time of year too, just ride around in decreasing circles until there's a big pile of mulch! Mind boggling modeling, that's just A1 AL! I think I'll be referring to you as A1 (as in one) instead of AL in future haha. Edited November 21, 2014 by Sasquatch 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 24, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2014 I didn't get any time to do any modelling at all over the weekend, what with one thing and another, but this evening I did a little bit. I took some 10thou plasticard, and cut out a "net" - a flat shape that when folded up will form the object I'm modelling. Here it is folded: Then I took a length of 0.5mm round rod, and gradually formed it into the shape I wanted: Have you worked out what it is yet? Here's the finished item: And now painted up and weathered: I also took some time to paint up a couple of figures. I reckon these Dapol figures scrub up quite well, really: That's all for now, Thanks for looking, Al. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi mate, cracking job on the Wheel Barrow, I really didn't have a clue, fantastic stuff, really cleaver. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2014 Have to agree with you about the Dapol figures A1!! Ever tried swapping their heads for a bit of variety? or adding various other embellishments such as bags, tools and mugs of tea etc?? (Sorry couldn't resist) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks for sharing another episode Al......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Astounding attention to detail as usual Al - you must have superb eyesight as the camera hides nothing! Well done again, Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2014 Have to agree with you about the Dapol figures A1!! Ever tried swapping their heads for a bit of variety? or adding various other embellishments such as bags, tools and mugs of tea etc?? post-17302-0-56464800-1416858753_thumb.jpg (Sorry couldn't resist) Thanks Shaun, love it! No, I've not got that brave yet, but I might give it a go. I need someone to shove the lawnmower around, but none of the figures have suitable poses, so I might try a bit of surgery, the odd limb here and there, you know... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2014 Astounding attention to detail as usual Al - you must have superb eyesight as the camera hides nothing! Well done again, Kind regards, Jock. Cheers Jock, only if I take my specs off... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiel Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I love scrolling down new entries on this thread, before reading the text, and seeing a triangle, or circle of plasticard as it grows into some tiny masterpiece of modelling. Two more fantastic examples above. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring.Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2014 I love scrolling down new entries on this thread, before reading the text, and seeing a triangle, or circle of plasticard as it grows into some tiny masterpiece of modelling. Two more fantastic examples above. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring. Jamie Thanks Jamie, it's very kind of you to say so, and I'm glad that you find it interesting. Cheers, Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks Shaun, love it! No, I've not got that brave yet, but I might give it a go. I need someone to shove the lawnmower around, but none of the figures have suitable poses, so I might try a bit of surgery, the odd limb here and there, you know... IMHO, a figure pushing it would look frozen in time, far better to a still figure, mopping his brow or something. Still far far better than I could do anyway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2014 IMHO, a figure pushing it would look frozen in time, far better to a still figure, mopping his brow or something. Still far far better than I could do anyway. Cheers Andy, that's a good point, I'm not particularly fond of the "frozen-in-time" look, either. Better to have a static scene with no action, than an action scene that's static... Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks Shaun, love it! No, I've not got that brave yet, but I might give it a go. I need someone to shove the lawnmower around, but none of the figures have suitable poses, so I might try a bit of surgery, the odd limb here and there, you know... Before You Do Al...................Try this out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2014 Before You Do Al...................Try this out. Cool, I do love a bit of blood and gore... And as you know, my scalpel skills are exemplary :jester: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted November 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2014 You could always have a Robin on the handle. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted November 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2014 Al, More seriously. Your skill with cutting plastic will easily transfer into changing figures around. The easiest thing to do is just change which way they are looking. Once you have got over cutting off the first head you will be away. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I didn't get any time to do any modelling at all over the weekend, what with one thing and another, but this evening I did a little bit. I took some 10thou plasticard, and cut out a "net" - a flat shape that when folded up will form the object I'm modelling. wheelbarrow001.jpg Here it is folded: wheelbarrow002.jpg wheelbarrow003.jpg Then I took a length of 0.5mm round rod, and gradually formed it into the shape I wanted: wheelbarrow004.jpg Have you worked out what it is yet? wheelbarrow005.jpg Here's the finished item: wheelbarrow006.jpg wheelbarrow007.jpg And now painted up and weathered: wheelbarrow008.jpg wheelbarrow009.jpg wheelbarrow010.jpg I also took some time to paint up a couple of figures. wheelbarrow011.jpg I reckon these Dapol figures scrub up quite well, really: wheelbarrow012.jpg wheelbarrow013.jpg That's all for now, Thanks for looking, Al. you needed some tape on the end of the handles usually painted green or black......this is really nice....... BUT the lawnmower was a seriously good piece of modelling, even the shiny green.....you can almost here the petrol motor noise!!!!!!!!! Come on a picture of it on the layout????? pretty pls. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 29, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Today, I was visited by Marcus37 and his family. It was great to see them, and meet someone who I've only ever spoken to here on the forum. Marcus had a good look round the layout, and offered some hepful advice regarding the running problems with various locos. We also had fun trying out a new purchase of mine, the Branor Cam Truck, video from which I hope to post later. Here's the gulty party caught red handed in the cellar: If I can get the video edited, I'll post it later tonight. Edited November 29, 2014 by acg_mr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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