The backyard

[Per Olav Lund]

Hello

Good to be back at the desk after a long absence due to reorganisation of my hobby room.

The first project on my desk is an another wooden house project in 1/35 scale, I dont know why but these projects really appel to me and I find them really enjoyable and a fresh change from my usually military projects.

Like my previous house build the scene is not set when starting the project but it will be a scene from a back yard, maybe in Norway? , the story for the scene will hopefully evolve as the project goes on.

Some in progress pics

Per Olav

[Mobilgas]

Wow    Look's really great.

[Design-HSB]

Congratulations on this truly unique model Per Olav.

I would like to know more about the construction and the materials used.

[finescalerr]

I very much like how the composition draws the viewer into the diorama. And, yes, please tell us more about how you built it, weathering and painting techniques, and materials. -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

Wow!! Great modeling, and a really attractive little scene!

[danpickard]

Colour, texture, angles, interesting...its all there.  Thats a pretty moody and stuning capture in that little courtyard that has been growing and growing.  I want to see it grow some more.  Very much looking forward to some further detailing of this one.  Just superb work, thanks for the update.

Cheers,
Dan

[chester]

Wonderful stuff. I can almost smell the dampness and mold.

[BKruger]

Very nice, stunning modeling!

[artizen]

Obviously more than one lunchtime's work there then!!!!!

[Malachi Constant]

Great modeling and wonderful composition of that courtyard scene ... kinda begs for a little activity there ... wonder what's coming next?      -- Dallas

[1-32]

great work

[Per Olav Lund]

I very much like how the composition draws the viewer into the diorama. And, yes, please tell us more about how you built it, weathering and painting techniques, and materials. -- Russ

Russ,
The wooden parts is made using basswood strips. The base colour is different greyish AK washes to get an old wood look. The green and white color is Ranger crackle paint, known to most of you by now 
The strips are glued to thin veneer  wich is slightly bent to obtain an old and weary look.
The tiles are from the Juuvela range, crisp and nice tiles made from plastic.  Painted using different Vallejo colors.

The concrete on the ground and the cement part of the right hand building is made from Sibatrol a very nice product for  making this kind of material. Easy to sand and cut and a perfect scale structure.
The concrete wall on the left is made in two parts to make the transport (cabin baggage size  ) easier. The main structure of the wall is made from plastic plates covered with car body filler to simulate the concrete. Thewall is painted with acrylics and weathered using different AK washes.
The tobacco comercial is airbrushed on using a mask made of thin plastic, I made the mask at my work using an engraving machine cutting out the pattern.
The glass in the windows is thin microscope glass, perfect for this scale.

Ok, this is some of the material used, probably forgotten many but please  feel free to ask about any questions regarding the project.

I'll keep you updated  

Per Olav

[finescalerr]

Oh, if that's all it takes then I probably will be able to do an equally good job in hour or two. Of course there's also that little matter of talent .... -- Russ

[marc_reusser]

Truly stunning. Wonderful diversity of materials and textures. Great color pallette. Very creative scene and composition....
.as always. Makes me wonder why I should continue torturing myself in this hobby.....

Am curious what the Sibatrol is.....did a google search and came up with nothing.  Is it like what I know as Cibatool or Renshape?

[Andi Little]

Really rather good! ... I've been trying to put something together like this for about the last two years. Nothing like it and nowhere near, very frustrating.
I'm liking the asymmetrical composition, and as mentioned the rather eclectic assembly of textures, materials and surfaces: colours are particularly believable too.
If I have one criticism (dare I?) - it is rather one of mood. Whilst you have captured a genuine sense of atmosphere it does look rather dank and miserable. You feel if you were to be standing there you would shudder, turn up your collar and look for an excuse to leave - admirable, but not very conducive to a happy feel-good moment.
I guess it all depends on how you're going to populate it and the story you're about to tell??

Other than that small matter - Huzzahs from me.