CAPT’N JACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM N SCALE

Some pics of an actual scratchbuilt structure. This one is made from some left over #1 kits from Bar Mills Models. Quite a fun structure to build very basic in design. The roofing is Paper Creek Models texture sheets. Unfortunately these are no longer available.

The white building was “painted” with a liquid paper correction tape the rubbed firmly with the finger then scraped gently with a hobby knife makes peeling paint effects quite simple. I think it will work well in larger scales though.

The big sign appears in different spots as it has not been placed permanently. I listed it on Ebay with the option left to the buyer as to whether they wanted to place it on the roof or used it as a billboard.

cheers

Dave

Tenement diorama based on Earl Smallshaw design from Northeastern Scale Models N scale

A quick small diorama just for a bit of fun.

Gold mine diorama made from A Banta Model works kit HO Scale

Been a while since I posted anything due to personal and address changes.

I recently finished a Banta Model Works Cimarron mine with some minor modifications.

I hope someone finds something useful or even mildly inspirational here.

Click on the images for a larger view in a sort of slideshow format.

cheers

Dave

Slab House Under Construction

Here is the next project a small slab house not quite finished yet.

blacksmiths workshop slab hut style HO scale

Hi all

my latest project is a blacksmiths workshop built predominantly from a Uneek Models Kit. They are pretty good little kits to work with and create a great looking model.

woodcutters shack

Here is a recently finished model I built from a Sierra West Scale Models HO scale kit.

I have made it an evening smoko scene.

new stuff is going to be a bit delayed

Hi People

I am in the process of moving in a major way. Lost my job and house . Have heaps of pics of projects but may be a while until I get some stuff uploaded. Have heaps of kits to work on but have decided to work on each new project in a very slow and methodical manner and create something special with each new one. Some will be repeats of previous kits but with new angles. Enjoy what is here and remember that clicking on a picture will give you a much bigger version.

cheers

Dave

golden black wood colouring

Hi

some guys on the railroad line forum have been discussing colouring of the golden black wood seen on a lot of old mining structures , especially those in higher and colder climates. I have been playing with a few ideas as a result of them providing some great ideas and making me think about it .

Some pictures below of some stripwood I found (approx 4 inch wide boards in O scale) that I have played with.

They were intially stained with wattyl golden oak followed by a few dabs here and there of wattyl walnut brown, both oil based stains.then a light coating of Artist soft pastel Caput Mortuum colour here and there in light streaks. A little Dr Bens Instant age of varying strengths was applied to the knots and edges and a few spots. The dr bens weathered rust was applied to nail hole impressions. Then I coated the whole thing with a light coat of microscale gloss , a water based gloss. I then put a few light applications of dr bens instant age which leave a whitish chalk looking finish (very light application of this). very hit and miss after a few scotches but I think I have described what I did with reasonable accuracy (hic).

The knots were created by drilling a hole and inserting and gluing a toothpick end through the hole and then flush cutting both sides to remove the ecess , this is not my idea I believe it belongs to Chuck Doan whose work you should definitely check out , absolute magic stuff.

colour hue

sheen with microscale gloss

closest to actual colour on my monitor

picture taken in bright sunlight

N scale ghost town built for a friend

Here is an nscale ghost town built to be incorporated in to an exhibition layout. Not quite finished but close enough

all pictures in this blog can be clicked on for larger views