discussion Late 1940's French Street Scene 1/35. Scratch built buildings, MB figures and Tamiya car .

[scottie3158]

John,
Looking good mate, love the pavers outside the building.

 

[GerryW]

Just caught up - coming along in leaps and bounds.

 

[Guest]

John,
Looking good mate, love the pavers outside the building.

Thanks Paul, thought a dash of colour would add to the overall look .

Just caught up - coming along in leaps and bounds.

Thanks Gerry .
Now doing the roof and a new door frame to the entrance .

 

[Guest]

Now it might have been noticed by the keen eyed members there hasn't been a pictorial update recently. All is however not lost .
Work has been moving along , very tedious at times , measuring and cutting both timbers and foam board . It was pointless showing a mass of cut sections .
This afternoon I painted the board above the cafe / bar and the new entrance . At the same time I've been busy on Dormer windows and the roof . Next come the decision whether to have slates or lead as the main covering . More research is needed on the part , so hopefully there will be some photos tomorrow.

Just read that the main roofing material was Zinc sheet . Easy to cut and fit and waterproof ! Sounds good .Now will have to find some zinc paints or use grey !
Thank you .

 

[Strenko J]

It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in and have to say this is looking FANTASTIC Mr Race…keep the mojo coming..the woodwork is outstanding

 

[Guest]

It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in and have to say this is looking FANTASTIC Mr Race…keep the mojo coming..the woodwork is outstanding

Thanks Joe, hope you and the family are all ok .

 

[Guest]

Here it is, loads still to do but its moving in the right direction.
Started the car today, most impressed with the plastic type, all going ok, will have to do some painting before to long on the internals.

Here are the promised photos.


Not finished frames but gives a better idea when in place. The timber will need at least another 2 coats including some gentle sanding.


The shop name board still need to be cut out, paint work as the earlier one .


Just put the shell of the car to show where it will be, the Morris Column came from a good friend
Neil Merryweather and his 3 D printer.



on this last photos you might be able to see two plant pots on the internal window cill.
Finally the roof and dormers, took a long time, still work to be done with capping and timber or plastic card to the dormers themselves.


Thanks for looking in, comments welcome.

John.

 

[Airborne01]

I like that so much Mr Interflora!
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

John,
Take a big bow mate that is excellent scratchery love the roof.

 

[Jim R]

Quite simply WOW. That looks superb.
Jim

 

[Mark1]

That's coming on a treat, excellent work :thumb2:

 

[adt70hk]

Again great work John!

 

[Steve Jones]

Outstanding my friend. Wonderful attention to detail

 

[Graeme C.]

The buildings are shaping up very nicely Monsieur Race, the window boxes are a nice touch.:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

I like that so much Mr Interflora!
Steve

Ha, nice one Steve , thank you .

John,
Take a big bow mate that is excellent scratchery love the roof.

Many thanks Paul . The roof was a challenge , but once I'd worked out the angle everything else fell into place .

Quite simply WOW. That looks superb.
Jim

Thanks Jim :thumb2:

That's coming on a treat, excellent work :thumb2:

Cheers Mark , appreciated.

Again great work John!

Thanks Andrew :thumb2::smiling3:

Outstanding my friend. Wonderful attention to detail

Cheers Steve :thumb2::nerd:

The buildings are shaping up very nicely Monsieur Race, the window boxes are a nice touch.:thumb2:

Thanks Graeme, looking at photos of Paris they seemed to be everywhere, so thought they would add to the plain walls .

 

[minitnkr]

The dormers came out great. Love the shutters. What, no shutter dogs?:smiling3:

 

[GerryW]

Looking great - must be my eyes, or just that I'm on the phone, but can't see the flower pots on the inside , but daresay they are up to your usual high standard

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Morning John,
Just had a quick catch up on this and have to say that I completely agree with the guys.... It's coming on a treat
Cracking work all round and is going to make for a striking scene!
Nice one!

 

[Si Benson]

Very nice John, really like the window boxes.
Top work usual, carry on

 

[Jack L]

There really aren't many who match you building skills John!