This thread was started in October, 2021
Robert.G
October 2021 in O Scale Builds
So, after building another brass locomotive, it is time to get an unbuild SW kit out of the cupboard… A few are left and I decided to pick this one. The Railroad Camp. No special reason for that, they are all great. Anyway, as you would have expected from me, it won’t be a build straight out of the box. We’ll see what’s gonna happen. I can say that more of the stone walls will be seen. They are such great castings, but in the end more than half of them are hidden, so I will change that for starters…
Speaking of starters, here is the first wall , a wall of the office. Just to get in the zone…( as they say it these days… 
)
Pics taken inside, so not 100% color correct… But you’ll get the idea..
to be continued…
Comments
MuddyCreekRR
October 2021
Nice coloring and texture…since I don’t have this kit…are these board on board claps?
ALCOALCO
October 2021
Always look forward to your work. There’s a lot to absorb. Thanks for doing this.
Mountaingoat
October 2021
So happy to see you posting another build. Looking forward as always. Great start on the wall…Rick
KKarns
October 2021
Hey Robert, I assume this is an O Scale build? Covet thy wood detailing!..sets the stage for all else…nicely done.
Jerry
October 2021
Nice coloring Robert.
Jerry
brownbr
October 2021
Looking forward to the build
Pappy
October 2021
Cant wait to see more pic’s. I have pre-ordered the Ho version.
So I will be following
Keep up your great work Robert!!
CarlLaskey
October 2021
PERFECT AS USUAL ROBERT.
vietnamseseabee
October 2021
The board joints are look great…Looking forward to following along with this one
Terry
admin
October 2021
This is going to be a great treat to follow along!
Joel
October 2021
Looking forward to following another great build.
Mike Engler
October 2021
My first opportunity to be in on the beginning of one of your great builds. I know I’ll enjoy the ride.
Keep it Rusty
October 2021
Front row tickets for me too, please!
Lovely start!
sdrees
October 2021
And Robert, I will be following along also
EmeryJ
October 2021
I am so glad you are doing this one Robert. Your models elevate the bar for sure.
Robert.G
October 2021
It seems there are some ‘fans’ in the audience.. 
So I guess I need to continue…
The other office walls. More weathering when assembled of course.
Jerry
October 2021
Beautiful coloring!!!
Jerry
ALCOALCO
October 2021
Perfect joints on window frames!
Dave_S
October 2021
Robert,
You can bet we are all watching with great interest.
Did you take this latest set of photos outside?
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
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TomMich
October 2021
Great coloring and texturing. The window frames are mitered perfectly. Not an easy task.
Robert.G
October 2021
Dear followers… 
Dave, these pics are taken with daylight. NO altering in the photoshop !!! 
And for the mitering, of course you can always f**k up, but with the cutting templates provided in the kit, (actually , in all the kits) one really has to be a dummy… to not get them right. But yes, one has to keep his wits on these constructions. And I also use magnifying headset lenses.
And for the coloring, I’m going for that greyisch/silver/faded look. At least for the upper part, this part, of the office building. As you’ll have noticed, no knots in these boards. It’s not a barn nor a shed, so better quality boards were used.
Man, I love doing these kits… 
ALCOALCO
October 2021
I enjoy hearing the artist’s “back story” that describe why they did what they did (it’s an office, not a barn).
Robert.G
October 2021
I want to give you another tip on how to make the perfect miter joint. When you cut the stripwood, you always press the wood fibers down a bit. Even with a new single edge razor blade. So this gives a minimal inward undulation which can give the impression that the seem doesn’t close. Even when it does. . At the back, on the other hand, this will give a, albeit small, bulge. Now if you connect these two backs together, they will fit perfectly. Of course you have to get the angle right, but the templates from the kit take care of that.
So far today’s lesson kids…
admin
October 2021 edited October 2021
I just love the subtle coloration and faded weathering. So natural appearing.
ALCOALCO
October 2021
Now that’s a tip I can use! Thanks for sharing.
Robert.G
October 2021 edited October 2021
While the paint on the window frames dried, I worked on the stone building. This is actually the ground floor of the office building.
From the beginning, I was fascinated by the resin ‘stone’ wall castings. The first thing that came on my mind was “I’m not gonna hide these beautiful walls.” According to the original building plan, half of them are hidden by walls of connecting buildings.
So , for now I don’t have an alternative arrangement of these buildings, but I’ll work something out. I do have some ideas floating in my brain… Managed to do so with the previous build, The Blue Sky Company. So, no worries…
Here you can see a wall with the opening for a window, actually it wasn’t open ,but one that wouldn’t be seen in normal circumstances . I thought it gave me the opportunity to put in some planks . A nice detail..
So resin turned into stone… A short summary of the modus operandi…
After fitting the walls into each other, I glued them with epoxy. Then all the seems were filled with a kind of mortar. Then every single stone was painted with several tones of colors. I used about five different colors and with these I did all the paintwork.
When dry, a wash with very diluted Bitume de Judée. ( Asphaltum) And finish off with some chalk and pigment powders…
More later…
CarlLaskey
October 2021
ROBERT.
THIS IS BETTER THAN REAL LIFE YOUR WORK IS OUTSTANDING.
Mountaingoat
October 2021
The best stone work I have ever seen. Phenomenal!..Rick
kebmo
October 2021
Mountaingoat said:
The best stone work I have ever seen. Phenomenal!..Rick
i concur
Jerry
October 2021
Unbelievable work! Some of the best stonework I’ve seen!
Jerry
brownbr
October 2021
Nice work
Keep it Rusty
October 2021
Stonetastic!
admin
October 2021
Stunning!
ALCOALCO
October 2021
C’mon, this is the prototype, not a model, right?
SteveCuster
October 2021
This is really great Robert! Can you give a little breakdown of how you achieved the wood tones? I love the bleached gray color and the stone coloring is fantastic! What is Asphaltum?
MuddyCreekRR
October 2021
Really…really…Nice…
KKarns
October 2021
Great work Robert. Look forward to seeing things come together.
KCSTrains
October 2021
Robert, excuse my absence. I really love the look you have achieved. Wow - mitered windows. I can’t do that in HO, nor do I think I want to try. I will be following. Thanks. Phil
TomMich
October 2021
Stonework is awesome! Like the color and rough texture or the mortar.
Joel
October 2021
Just beautiful Robert.
vietnamseabee
October 2021
SteveCuster…Asphaltum is an Americana craft paint color ( similar to Floquil Roof Brown
Terry
KKarns
October 2021
Thanks much Terry, I was wondering that as well!
Pappy
October 2021
Robert, fantastic work as usual. Please share diluted Bitume de Judée. ( Asphaltum) idea and what color of this material to use or may be one color for all. Most here have never heard of Asphaltum and where to purchase this stuff.
Keep up your great work!!
Robert.G
October 2021
Here is the explanation of the Bitume de Judee.
Judea bitumen is a fossil organic material made up of hydrocarbons.
Provenance: bitumen taken from Lake Asphaltite, in ancient Judea.
Use: to be used as an ink or a varnish. It is diluted in turpentine to obtain very beautiful patinas on gold and copper in particular, but also on plasters or as a coloring agent for wood. It can be used mixed with wax (encaustic patina), or oil.
In small proportion in the wax, it can be used to reveal the pores of the wood.
I use it as a wash. Very diluted otherwise everything turns to brown. Look for it in the art suppliers / art-restorers department.
But I explained this a few times before… Same for the wood coloring… browse thru my discussions.
We should have an inventory of techniques and materials on this forum where everybody can add things . Perhaps an idea… Would make it easier to look ..
Dave_S
October 2021
Robert,
Thanks for the response to my question about lighting. Different types of light can really effect colors and tones. There can be pretty dramatic differences between full sun light, open shade and diffused light. Takes some advanced planning to set up for these situations, take the photos and then evaluate which gives the best results. I am often in to much of a rush to do this planning myself.
For many years I exclusively did B&W landscape photography using a gray card and the Ansel Adams Zone System. But digital photography took all the fun and artistry out of it for me. Now I am very lazy and just use my phone to do the work.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Pappy
October 2021
Thanks Robert for your detailed explanation use for Asphaltite.
I located a small bag (.57g) of Bitumen Asphaitum for $7.00 on the net.
Will check it out and experiment.
Pappy
October 2021
Robert, I agree with your comment to add an inventory of techniques and materials and maybe suggestions where to purchase certain items on this forum. Great Idea!!!
It is difficult with most here including myself to find what was said by others on some techniques and material subjects stated weeks ago or even months/years ago.
I do try to write things down when I run across a great idea but tend to forget at times..lol .
Again, keep up your great work!
Pap
Pappy
October 2021
oops, I just found the Techniques Catagory…dummy me..lol
Maybe you can add your Techniques like the one we are talking about there Robert.
Just a thought.
Mike Engler
October 2021
Difficult to come up with an unused supelative so how about phenomonal?
Karl.A
October 2021
Indeed Mike !!
I cant wait to see Roberts ‘twist’ on this great kit.
As always his finishes and presentation are unique, so,
I’m looking forward to his next post.
Pappy
October 2021
Looking forward for new pics and techniques.
Keep it moving Robert!!
Robert.G
October 2021
We’re moving Pappy, we’re moving… Here you can see the walls of the shed that is supposed to be placed next the office building. For some dark reason, the door has been closed with a chain… Wonder what went on inside…
The tarpaper is placed , not directly on the laser cut cardboard, but I placed boards first. Lovely detail seeing them through the worn tarpaper…
I also made the bookcase/shelves for all the papers/files/invoices etc. Yes, I know, eventually very little will be seen of that. That’s why I didn’t detail more. . Yes, the office building will be fully equipped..
Working on the roof now. More weathering when placed in situ.
More soon.
Jerry
October 2021 edited October 2021
Glad you didn’t detail the bookcase!!! I’m sure you were kidding us on that statement.
Love the tarpaper look.
Jerry
Robert.G
October 2021
No Jerry, I wasn’t kidding. I thought of printing actual book covers, but that was a bridge to far in the end. Like I said, very little will be seen, and only by the good observer…
vietnamseabee
October 2021
Great technique on the tarpaper
Terry
CarlLaskey
October 2021
Robert.
The books are great as is everything you get your hands on. …Carl.
TomMich
October 2021
Very Nice work! The door handle is very cool.
KKarns
October 2021
Superb work Robert, as we have come to expect!
sdrees
October 2021
WOW Robert, the weathering on your walls is great. Nice work with the books.
kebmo
October 2021
seriously? books?
EmeryJ
October 2021
The great ones always seem to come up with another better than the previous. You never disappoint Robert. Simply amazed.
Mountaingoat
October 2021
No words!..Rick
Pappy
October 2021
Robert! Holy cow dude!
Joel
October 2021
Just marvellous. I love watching your process. And what fantastic results!
MuddyCreekRR
October 2021
I think the mouse really makes the scene…
ALCOALCO
October 2021
OMG
brownbr
October 2021
Outstanding as usual.
admin
October 2021
Fantastic Robert. Must be a collection of automotive repair manuals…
CarlLaskey
October 2021
Brett if you look real close I think that they are Tutorial’s on building SWSM by Ken Karns.
admin
October 2021
hah! You’re most likely correct!
Mike Engler
October 2021
Rarely I am speechless, but what can be said other than “More!”
kebmo
October 2021
Mike Engler said:
Rarely I am speechless, but what can be said other than “More!”
indeed. i bow before the master.
Pappy
October 2021
We have the best modelers here on the planet. I will catch up someday before I die..lol
Robert.G
October 2021
I finished the roof of this shed. Some repair patches can be seen …
As you can see, I put planks on the lasercut cardboard, even on the very small overhang on the underside of the roof. All perhaps small details, but they do matter to me and they give the build just that little extra…
Like the previous build, The BSC, this kit are also three kits in one… These kits offer much more than first meets the eye. Great as they are, but there is so much potential in them for the creative minds…
More photos later on …
CarlLaskey
October 2021
Robert.
Outstanding work i need to sharpen my skills
vietnamseabee
October 2021
Simply outstanding…
Terry
TomMich
October 2021
The little details really make a difference. Your coloring and textures are really exquisite!
dick52
October 2021
Fantastic !
Pappy
October 2021
Great weathering and details Robert!
admin
October 2021
outstanding, the texture on that tarpaper is amazing.
Robert.G
October 2021
For the tarpaper, I use paper handkerchiefs, like kleenex or similar. Of course you don’t want to use the edge where usually some kind of print can be seen.
I paint this with diluted Dark Grey from Humbrol. I believe that’s the same as your Floquil brand. ( Diluted with mineral spirits) This I do to make sure the paint penetrates the fibers very well. I don’t use black . ( The tarpaper isn’t new on my roof)
Then I hang this to dry , if left on the bench, it will stick and you will tear it apart when you remove it.
The structure of this kind of paper is perfect for imitating tarpaper. It is also soft enough to make folds and wrinkles or even damage it where it must look totally worn.
After it is glued to a base, roof or whatever ( in my case I always put boards underneath) with white glue. Not to thick so it kind of penetrates the prepared handkerchief. At this stage, you can shape it over, around the base.
When dry, I use chalks and/or pigments to give it the typical colors of worn , faded tarpaper. I even let some alcohol run over the surface so some of the chalks/pigments penetrates the nooks and crannies of the roof surface. Newly patched pieces can be a little bit more black than the rest.
Well, and then, it is a matter of perhaps color it some more here and there, add some moss or whatever you want it to look like.
Just painted.
Here the paper is hung against the light to see better the structure.
That’s all for todays lesson folks…
SteveCuster
October 2021
I always like the look of your tarpaper Robert. Thanks for the little tutorial.
KKarns
October 2021
Beautiful wood and roof work…love how you take your time and put the work into these base steps that set the tone for the entire rest of the project. Nice tutorial as well.
brownbr
October 2021
Always like your tarpaper. Been using this method since you pointed it out to me. I have a slightly different way to get to the end result but gets there none the less.
Joel
October 2021
Fantastic stuff Robert. Thanks for the tutorial.
Pappy
October 2021
Thanks again Robert for this info. Going to buy some paper handkerchiefs and experiment..Keep up your great work!!
Robert.G
October 2021
Meanwhile, I work on the roof…And at night, we close the curtains…
and make sure everything is in its place in the chest of drawers. Remember, this photo shows it much magnified… It is 0,9 " large.. ( part of the office interior)
CarlLaskey
October 2021
HE DID IT AGAIN NEAT.
Pappy
October 2021
Robert…Fantastic work!! as usual
vietnamseabee
October 2021
Wouldn’t surprise me if that darn Robert has the drawers operational
Terry
CarlLaskey
October 2021
TERRY THAT AND ITEMS IN THE DRAWERS.
kebmo
October 2021
aye yi yi…
brownbr
October 2021
I really like the curtains.
Robert.G
October 2021
So, I am working on the office roof now. This great kit contains strips of pre-cut ( lasered) shingles in a sort of cardboard like material. Great stuff, but if you are crazy like me, you do want to go the extra mile , and go for the real deal and cut your own individual wooden shingles. There are only some 1200 !!! to do deuuhhh…
So that’s what I’ve been doing the last few evenings… For now , still glueing them on the cardboard but you can see what’s going on here… The lasered lines are a great idea to keep them paralel. Or at least that’s the general idea… I don’t want them to be
too neat…Weathering and working the edges is for later… I used walnut stripwood for this.
Jerry
October 2021
Beautiful shingles!
Jerry
Robert.G
October 2021
Hardly finished, wait till you see the final result…
Joel
October 2021
Nothing like individual wooden shingles. A lot of work but worth it on the end.
Pappy
October 2021
Looking fantastic Robert. Did you use thin Walnut Stripwood in sheets, line grain, stain then cut all the many pieces? I also noticed many of the ends of the shingles are ripped/torn.
Again Robert, you have many talents and thanks for sharing.
Pap
Robert.G
October 2021
Glad you are following Pap, the shingles are just plain walnut strips which I cut/broke in same length parts. No staining, graining , nothing so far. Plain wood. I’ll show you the progress later on…
MuddyCreekRR
October 2021
and full of socks and undies…
Pappy
October 2021
Thanks Robert!
Mike Engler
November 2021
Great shingles. And where would I look for thin walnut sheets. The assumption is you cut them into strips?
Robert.G
November 2021
Here in Antwerp, we can just buy them in the arts shop and in the modeling hobby shop. But before I cut them from veneer…
Robert.G
November 2021 edited November 2021
The progress on the build. You know guys, with a new puppy in da house, not much building is possible. Jethro is a full time occupation for now…But I love him..
Anyways, I got the roof done ( except the chimney and final weathering)
and when we put two and two together, we’ll get this… The roof is removable..
more soon… or perhaps not that soon…
KKarns
November 2021
Outstanding Robert! Love the shadowing effect on the siding. Roof detailing is expertly done.
brownbr
November 2021
Up to your usual high standards.
admin
November 2021
Outstanding, absolutely love the slight warp in the roof. Just outstanding. We love seeing your work!
Jerry
November 2021
Excellent! Yes as Brett said that slight warp in the roof was done perfectly.
Jerry
TomMich
November 2021
The soffit boards really add to the realism. Especially tedious to have them fit perfectly and have the roof removable! Superb!
kebmo
November 2021
can’t wait to see what that removable roof is gonna reveal…
Pappy
November 2021
Great work Robert!!
Looking forward to see more.
Joel
November 2021
Just fantastic work Robert.
Robert.G
November 2021
Thanks guys.
Actually, Kevin, it is not only the roof, but also the whole first floor that can be taken off. I need to , to have acces to the lights.
And a little preview of the ground floor from the door and window,.The office with some basic furniture and the stairs to the first floor. More details and decoration later, but I mustn’t loose myself in details right now.
kebmo
November 2021
holy moley!
brownbr
November 2021
You got that right Kevin.
Joel
November 2021
I am running out of superlatives. Just jaw dropping modeling.
KKarns
November 2021
Good grief Robert…amazing interior details!
Jerry
November 2021
Totally amazing!!
Jerry
Pappy
November 2021
Holy Cow Robert!
TomMich
November 2021
Outstanding!
sdrees
November 2021
Robert, the details are just fantastic
kebmo
November 2021
KKarns said:
Good grief Robert…amazing interior details!
and in context, none of it looks miniature. there is nothing in the photo to give a hint that it/s in miniature. it’s astonishingly good…
brownbr
November 2021
I think there needs to be a mouse hole in here somewhere. With a mouse of course.
kebmo
November 2021
brownbr said:
I think there needs to be a mouse hole in here somewhere. With a mouse of course.
robbing a mouse trap.
wait for it…
ALCOALCO
November 2021
Looks like the stair tread edges are worn down from use. Very nice touch.
Keep it Rusty
November 2021
Wonderful detailing, as always!
I love being rewarded with a fully laid interior when I peak through a door or window!
Robert.G
December 2021
In between the walks and education of Jethro, our new Old German Shepherd dog ( 5months) , I’ve managed to continue a bit on my build. The different buildings of this kit will be placed separately from each other . There’s too much fine detail in each of them to hide that.
So here’s the warehouse. I decided to put it , as often seen, on a brick base. Makes it more interesting to look at also.
Not finished yet, but you’ll get an idea of where I am heading to.. The bricks are made of cork and placed one by one. The mortar is real fine cement and plaster. More weathering later.. This wall catches the rain. West side…
More to come..
vietnamseabee
December 2021
The weathering change from top to bottom is amazing
Terry
Jerry
December 2021
Some of the best weathering I’ve seen. Those bricks two steps above the best!!
Jerry
CarlLaskey
December 2021
So well done Robert as always.
Joel
December 2021
Just amazing Robert.
ALCOALCO
December 2021
Great job all around! Thanks for showing what’s possible.
TomMich
December 2021
Great work! The bricks are amazing! Love how you made the moss look so real on the brick and the wood.
Pappy
December 2021 edited December 2021
Robert, you do fantastic work!
Love the color and weathering on both wood and bricks.
Looks old and grungy…nice work
admin
December 2021
Superb, cannot wait to see this completed!
EmeryJ
December 2021
Dam!!!
Karl.A
December 2021
Looks fantastic Robert, love the weathering on the wall and the brickwork is extremely nicely done.
bpiffero
December 2021
Wow, the brickwork has some really great detail in it. Wonderfully done, looking forward to seeing more.
brownbr
December 2021
It looks good on a foundation
Robert.G
December 2021
More work on this part of the build… Just presented outside so you can see the colors in natural daylight. These doors open and close from the inside . Hence no door handle..Not finished yet !!
CarlLaskey
December 2021
OK Robert I do not know how it keeps getting better but WOW.
Mountaingoat
December 2021
Are you sure this isn’t the real thing? Exceptional as always…Rick
brownbr
December 2021
Excellent
CarlLaskey
December 2021
3.That is all sad.
Karl.A
December 2021
Looking great Robert, love your wood tones and the brick work looks wonderful.
MuddyCreekRR
December 2021
Outstanding as usual..
Joel
December 2021
Beautiful, Love the colouring. The eyehooks holding the chimney stays are a great touch
CarlLaskey
December 2021
Robert.
Next time just post a photo of a soda bottle very popular with model railroading…
ALCOALCO
December 2021
Missed those eye hooks on the chimney. Going the extra mile pays off!
vietnamseabee
December 2021
There has to be sumpin’ that Robert has missed!!!
Well done buddy. A joy to view for sure
Terry
TomMich
December 2021
That is amazing work! Like how the tarpaper roof is torn along the folded over the edge of the roof.
admin
December 2021
Wow, simply outstanding.
geoawelch
December 2021
Your modeling is always second to none, Robert.
Patiently waiting on a batch of O scale kits from Brett, so very much enjoying the various builds in progress.
Cheers,
George
kebmo
December 2021
vietnamseabee said:
There has to be sumpin’ that Robert has missed!!!
Well done buddy. A joy to view for sure
Terry
ya’d think, but nope. he doesn’t miss a thing. everything looks perfect like he agonized over every bit.
Pappy
December 2021
Robert, once again, fantastic work!!
Robert.G
December 2021
More work done here. This time the awning. I’ve changed it a little bit. Made it somewhat bigger, put the two supporting poles on brick masonry pedestals. Seemed logic with the brick base of the warehouse.. As always, more weathering when everything is put in place… But you figured that out for yourselves I guess..
Mountaingoat
December 2021
Uhm…No words to describe this level of modeling…Rick
ALCOALCO
December 2021
And the hits just keep on comin’. The realism is mind-boggling.
Joel
December 2021
Stunning.
sdrees
December 2021
FANTASTIC
dick52
December 2021
Ah come on, this unreal !
brownbr
December 2021
Love the brickwork
BenPopper
December 2021
those footings are so good
KKarns
January 2022
Catching up here Robert. Simply magnificent! Your style and finish are just amazing.
Jerry
January 2022
Beautiful work!!
Jerry
randyp
January 2022
Robert, your attention to detail is as exacting an inspirational as is your modeling. Randy
Pappy
January 2022
Robert, what did you use crust it up over the painted bricks if you don’t mind me asking.
Robert.G
January 2022 90.120.159.30
Pappy, just Fine plaster. Look here for a tutorial on the bricks/wall
Pappy
January 2022
Thanks Robert!
Robert.G
March 2023
Finally got the time to take some pics of the final result. So here you go. Kind of different approach to this kit as you can see and as I explained in the beginning of the build.
The tarpaper shed stands alone because the explosives for the nearby mining company are kept there !!
Robert
Jerry
March 2023
Wow what can one say!! Just excellent!!
Jerry
TomMich
March 2023
Wow! That is a wonderful adaptation! Simply GREAT!
Jim M
March 2023
These pictures are incredible. Nobody does it better. Everything looks so real. Great job.
Joel
March 2023 edited March 2023
As expected a beautiful job. Honestly never seen stonework done as well. I will have to use these as reference photos - forget wanting it to look real I want it to look like this.
admin
March 2023
Fantastic Robert! Up to your usual standards.
Robert.G
March 2023
Thanks guys, thanks Brett for another great kit. ( up to your usual standards )
ALCOALCO
March 2023
Worth the wait! Thanks for sharing.
Karl.A
March 2023
What a fantastic adaption of the structures Robert.
Everything is beautifully painted and weathered with your natural touch.
brownbr
March 2023
Excellent work as usual
dick52
March 2023 177.248.156.88
Bravo !
kebmo
March 2023
holy cow. i love the way you rearranged the structures. most exellent
Jim M
March 2023 edited March 2023
I’ve hit a snag on my Truck Repair build because this is exactly what I’m envisioning for the scenery but I have no idea how to do it. This is just incredible.
Robert.G
March 2023
Jim, what exactly is the problem. Where are you stuck, perhaps I can give you some advice. If you like this build and it’s scenery, go and check out my Gallery Page. I am sure you will find some ideas in my previous builds.. And of course, all the builds of the other Gallery ’ Inhabitants ’ …
Jim M
March 2023
Robert,
I’ve only applied scenery material to one other kit, so I am very new to this. I’ve tried to apply static grass in the past, but it looked horrible. I have the Noch applicator and it doesn’t seem to work very well, I ended up with grass all over the place and made a real mess. The grass that got to the glue wasn’t standing up. I was very discouraged, so I scraped it all up and started over and did without the static grass. I would so like to be able to put in different textures and layers of grasses, but I think it’s beyond my capabilities.
You have such a talent for being able to duplicate on the model what you see in real life. I have looked at all of your projects and am blown away by what you are able to do. I’ll study them again and maybe I’ll get the courage to forge ahead. Thanks for helping.
KKarns
April 2023
Beautiful piece of work as always!