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[rtfoe]

wow

I said that too when I saw the bulb shape at the end of the heated rod.

I've just realised that I've neglected to comment on this, even though I've been following along. Another masterclass Richard.

Thanks Andy, glad to have noticed your likes.

Amazing work!

Thank you Arnold.

I've done the glass panels with white glue but haven't taken any pictures until I have touched up the bits of glue that had wondered off the edge. It dried up nice and clear...no need for Krystal kleer.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[rtfoe]

Okay guys here are some shots...haven't done the rust and weathering yet but you can just make out the glass panels and the bulb inside.


Cheers,
Wabble

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

That is a super bit of work. Sorry, I might have missed this in an earlier post - does that light actually work?

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work on the light and light bulb Richard, little things like that make all the difference.

 

[JayCee]

Brilliant work as always, Richard. Can I just say though, putting filaments in light bulbs is just showing off .
John.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent work Richard. It’s the attention to detail that makes your dios stand out like they do

On another note though, are you sure they wouldn’t have been gas lamps at this time?

 

[rtfoe]

That is a super bit of work. Sorry, I might have missed this in an earlier post - does that light actually work?

Thanks Arnold, I wish...would have been too much work.

Fantastic work on the light and light bulb Richard, little things like that make all the difference.

Thanks Ian, I try to cram as much detail so there's more to see in a dio.

Brilliant work as always, Richard. Can I just say though, putting filaments in light bulbs is just showing off .
John.

Thank you John, once in a while I get carried away.

Excellent work Richard. It’s the attention to detail that makes your dios stand out like they do

On another note though, are you sure they wouldn’t have been gas lamps at this time?

Thanks Tim, it did occur to me that it could have been lighted other than electrically but wasn't sure how gas lit lamp posts looked like and how it contained the gas. Something to ponder for a moment. I'm guessing that all were electric after WW1.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks Arnold, I wish...would have been too much work.

Thanks Ian, I try to cram as much detail so there's more to see in a dio.

Thank you John, once in a while I get carried away.

Thanks Tim, it did occur to me that it could have been lighted other than electrically but wasn't sure how gas lit lamp posts looked like and how it contained the gas. Something to ponder for a moment. I'm guessing that all were electric after WW1.

Cheers,
Wabble

A lot of uk houses, streets, and things like railway stations (especially in more rural areas) were still gas or oil lit until the fifties Richard. Don’t know about the continent, but can’t see why it would be different. Apparently there are still about 1500 used in London…….all royal parks, buck house, and large areas of Westminster have them.
They looked like this…..

This is from Sweden in 1953, but I would think they are all pretty similar.

 

[rtfoe]

A lot of uk houses, streets, and things like railway stations (especially in more rural areas) were still gas or oil lit until the fifties Richard. Don’t know about the continent, but can’t see why it would be different. Apparently there are still about 1500 used in London…….all royal parks, buck house, and large areas of Westminster have them.
They looked like this…..
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This is from Sweden in 1953, but I would think they are all pretty similar.

I see Tim, thanks. So there will be a person to light these individually every night. Looks like I'll loose some points if the judges find out there's a bulb in mine.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Tworrs]

That is amazing work Wabble, well done mate.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I see Tim, thanks. So there will be a person to light these individually every night. Looks like I'll loose some points if the judges find out there's a bulb in mine.

Cheers,
Wabble

Possibly not Richard. As I said, it depends on the area. Metropolitan Paris or West end London would probably have electric light, other less fashionable areas may not have. Also depends how aware of all this the judges are

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Guys,
Slowly detailing and painting...spent today painting the stuff on the bench.

If you compare the previous photos you will notice some new touch ups on the base, fence wall and rubble. Basically getting the direction of the light from the left.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[rtfoe]

That is amazing work Wabble, well done mate.

Thank you so much Garry. Glad you like it.

Possibly not Richard. As I said, it depends on the area. Metropolitan Paris or West end London would probably have electric light, other less fashionable areas may not have. Also depends how aware of all this the judges are

Ah Tim, fingers crossed they aren't enlightingly wise. I'm wondering if the Alsace region would be electrically lighted by wars end?

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[minitnkr]

That is shaping up beautifully. Excellent.

 

[Jim R]

Just gets better and better Richard.

 

[rtfoe]

That is shaping up beautifully. Excellent.

Just gets better and better Richard.

Thanks Paul and Jim, now looking and fine tuning to hold everything together.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[scottie3158]

Wabble mate, that is outstanding your eye for detail always amazes me. I love the street itself the moss and dirt look perfect.

 

[rtfoe]

Wabble mate, that is outstanding your eye for detail always amazes me. I love the street itself the moss and dirt look perfect.

Thanks Scottie, I too admire your patience and work with photo etch. I'd go bonkers with all that bling. That is detail itself.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[vizenz]

Is this art? It will definitely be an incredibly cool vignette!

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Even my wife thought this looked amazing and she has very little interest in models.