Bit of a large update. I got carried away and forgot to post progress.....
I've stuck some rough polystyrene to the base to raise the ground level to form a small ditch.
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I then layed the bits on the base to check if things looked in proportion.
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As I've shown on previous buildings I've made, I designed a humble farm dwelling and barn on paper and transferred them to 'You know what!'. The grey area is a wooden lean to cum extension.
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I decided to make a start on the barn. Gern's coffee stirrers for the roof spars and twine for the roof thatching. I noticed these primitive 1940's buildings had very little roof timbers and were very roughly made.
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First bit of weathering.....
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Doing the shell damage. Be brave and just cut where you fancy. I always make the building complete. That way I know the rubble will be almost the right amount.
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Here is the bit cut out.
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Then just put your fingers on the model and push down until you are happy with the damage....sorry about the disgusting thumb nail, I've been in the garden!!
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Here are shots of the more or less finished barn structure. Note the large lump that used to support the barn opening. That's how it fell, so that's how it'll stay.... It all looks a bit naked without rubble though!
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Here is the ISU-122 passing by....
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I hope you approve of this early stage and sorry for the long update post. I'll remember next time.....
Cheers,
Ron