South River Modelworks 370 - Tucker and Cook Cotton Yarn Mil

[ranny9]

I also find that the paint thickness impacts my drybrushing.  I wipe off most of the paint from the brush onto a piece of cardstock, then practice drybrushing on the same card.  Then I adjust the paint viscosity until I am satisfied with the character of the streaks.

Good point!

[deemery]

On roofs, I go 'against the grain', brushing from the bottom to the top.  I generally prefer rather stiff bristle brushes for drybrushing.  This is my favorite, it's a bristle fan brush that I trimmed into this "spade beard" shape.


   dave

[ranny9]

On roofs, I go 'against the grain', brushing from the bottom to the top.  I generally prefer rather stiff bristle brushes for drybrushing.  This is my favorite, it's a bristle fan brush that I trimmed into this "spade beard" shape.


   dave

I have one of those, I'll try it out.

[NEMMRRC]

My Gatorfoam (www.gatorfoam.net) came in today. I thought I'd give it a shot and check out how the diorama might end up.



Jaime

[gnatshop]

You're about to use up yur workin' space!! 
Serussly, this build looks super - congrats on your ability, talent, patience and perseverence!!!
I'll even forgive the fact that you're on the wrong side of the river!   

[NEMMRRC]

You're about to use up yur workin' space!! 

I will have to clear my work bench in order for the diorama to fit. I have no clue where I'll end up putting all the stuff on top of the work bench.


Jaime

[MAP]

Looking great Jaime.  Thanks again for all of the pics & commentary.  I've got this kit, but won't get to it until later this year.  I'll be coming back here for pointer for  sure!

[ReadingBob]

Looks terrific Jamie.

Yep, when the diorama part of the build starts work bench surface area becomes real scarce in a hurry doesn't it?   

[postalkarl]

Hi Jaime:

Very very nicely done. Like the colors.

Karl

[NEMMRRC]

Howdy.

I meant to post this update earlier but got sidetracked.

Here come the picking house loading docks.

There are 2 loading docks for the picking house. These are built board-by-board. I like it.

Here is all that's needed for the loading docks.



I use double-sided tape to "glue" my work to the full size template(s) provided in the kit. Try to find the removable double-sided tape. The permanent kind does OK but you have to be more careful when removing your finished work off the template.

I cheat as much as possible to get everything lined up straight, What I like about the board-by-board builds is that you can pick and choose which pieces of lumber you use.



The instructions suggest offsetting the planks over the stringers. It really adds to the build to do that.



Here is how the larger of the 2 docks ended up.



I used Beacon 3-in-1 glue and CA glue to glue the dock to the picking house.



Over the smaller of the 2 docks one builds a small roof. To do this one uses the laserboard roof supports, scale plywood planks and tar paper roofing.



Ta-da!





The whole shebang so far.



Coming up - the dye house.

Jaime
www.myyehudaexperience.com

[Dave K.]

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[MAP]

Looks great Jaime.  I'll have to look around for the removable style double sided tape.  That's a great tool when working off of templates.

[NEMMRRC]

Looks great Jaime.  I'll have to look around for the removable style double sided tape.  That's a great tool when working off of templates.

Thanks Mark.


I usually buy the removable double-sided tape at Walmart. I have seen it at Michaels but it's more expensive there.


I learned that trick at a clinic from Sierra West at the first Expo.


Jaime

[deemery]

I use a lot of regular (permanent) double-stick tape, but didn't know about this removable stuff!  A trip to Michaels with a coupon is in order!


dave

[gnatshop]

I usually buy the removable double-sided tape at Walmart. I have seen it at Michaels but it's more expensive there.
I learned that trick at a clinic from Sierra West at the first Expo.    Jaime   

Thanks - I ain't bashful about stealin' tips and WallyWorld is my friend !!!