On Chubber's cutting mat
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I think you are already aware of http://www.textures.com, but they are worth a mention for those who are in need of images of doors, windows, walls, and well, really, textures…
Keep up the good work,
Shaun.
It might be: Textures for 3D, graphic design and Photoshop!
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So, I'm mainly doing doors today [teehee]
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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My cutting mat is, for the most part, my plotter cutter, somewhat quicker and more accurate than my efforts at cutting out by 86 year old hand; I buy my card in packs of A4 sheets, I buy etched brass windows and doors and cast chimneys, I've also bought cast bay windows and dormers. I also use Scalescenes brick and stone, print them to A4 self adhesive label stock, one advantage of N gauge, I can get more buildings on an A4 sheet than 00 modellers can, e.g. 2 x 6 house terraces (or 4 if low relief)
I must admit to bashing a few Metcalfe kits, in fact very few things that I buy go on the layout as bought, locos get at least renumbered or some get modified.
I do enjoy reading your exploits, picked up a few ideas too, thanks.
Cheers MIKE
I'm like my avatar - a local ruin!
I'm like my avatar - a local ruin!
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We are all just trying to do what we can to make miniature things look as real as possible.
I quickly passed over that word 'spending', it makes feel faint.
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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I did try a darker coloured door, but it all started to look 'samey'. Now the bit I'm not looking forward to, making it 3D instead of flat, hope it folds up square.
Doug
'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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If it was me, I'd add a little bit of a dark wash at the bottom of door to show years of use in the rain!
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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For the first time since I can't remember when I had a lay-in until 0930! In front of the bank is apiece of bark that I intend to slice carefully to act as 'rock' texture. You can't beat Nature for looking natural, after all.
Douglas the Sloth
'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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Michael
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Doug
'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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I do like your bye-lines…..particularly the last one!
Keep well
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I do a few sketches and birds' eye views, but having spent a long time doing watercolours I try to look for a 'view' when I can. The [low] height of the building with gap in the trees is there to frame the distant houses on the backscene and hopefully increase the recession. Don't think for one minute I plan everything, suffering from FAFFA Syndrome that path leads to procrastination and madness!
A departure from the norm for me, the rear wall of the cottage is completely blank!
Douglas
'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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Terry
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I remember the outside privvy we had at Milland, it was horribly noisy in the rain as it was roofed with corrugated iron so I thought I'd spare the resident, a Slavic refugee lady, Mrs Gerda Brijj, from that discomfort..
Poop-poop!
Douglas
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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I love the way the backscene blends in so well.
I think one would generally find that these lean-to buildings had corrugated iron rooves ( or roofs if you prefer !) - either "wriggly tin" or possibly Roman tiles (where I came from). Slates were not common in East Yorkshire - too far from Welsh Wales I'd guess.
By coincidence, I almost had a Gerda Brijj at Maxmill until you recommended a certain Beau Stryng - I wonder if it was the same Ms Brijj ……………………. :hmm
'Petermac
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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So, [as the bright young things say now, seemingly before every every utterence], I present Corner Cottage Mk. 2.
All just posed up for now as I'm undecided on the ridge capping, flashing and lean-to roof material as yet, but hey-ho, normal service will be resumed ASAP.
Douglas
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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Well ok although PERSONALLY I couldn't see much wrong with the first one !? ( I would have been perficly happy if I had built it :)). I must admit, I DO like the Mark two version. . . Proper Job :thumbs
(Oye where's the blow by blow build then !! ). :cool wink
Cheers
Matt
Wasnie me, a big boy did it and ran away
"Why did you volunteer ? I didn't Sir, the other three stepped backwards"
"Why did you volunteer ? I didn't Sir, the other three stepped backwards"
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Thanks for posting in my thread, herewith a few more pictures, sorry, no 'blow-by-blow' as I think I could induce catalepsy by waffling on, but I'd be pleased to answer any 'Owdidyu' questions, naturally.
Madame Brijj is very pleased with her new car, bought with the realisation of several tranches of War Bonds.
Feel free to ask any questions [that is if you canstay awake long enough!]
Chubber
'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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