Bits, Pieces, & Clutter

[Gordon Ferguson]

Dallas

fair call. I assumed that the painting would sort off fill the holes .......... must get the primer coats sprayed on a bit thicker

Anyway





Marc

and what is wrong with a nice bit of dry brushing?  was trying to kid on that there was some texture on the tarps , hoping that some pigments applied when the load is packed on the CV will help .

Ladder................. I ain't subtle and you are probably right

[Malachi Constant]

Ladder has maybe a bit too much overall splatter....looks like an explosion in a spray can factory.  The way you created and folded the canvas is perfect...I am a bit iffy about the painting though...the highlights and transitions are a bit to rough (looks drybrushed) to me, but then I doubt I could do any better.

For a differing view point ... when looking at your rendition of the ladder, I immediately recognize one that I have used in the past.  I swear that I have climbed that very same ladder (with some trepidation!) 

Agree that the coloring on the soft goods could be improved a bit ... don't have the chops to make the correct suggestions, but I think I'd use a bit of glazing (transparent layering) to ease the transitions.

Again, brilliant job ... and nice work fixing the saw horse!    -- Dallas

[Ray Dunakin]

Really nice work all around. The mortise or whatever it's called in the door is a brilliant touch.

[marc_reusser]

................. I ain't subtle and you are probably right

Never knew a Scot that was. 

[W.P. Rayner]

................. I ain't subtle and you are probably right

Never knew a Scot that was. 

Nor a Yorkshireman for that matter...

Paul

[finescalerr]

I don't care what his heritage might be, the work is quite good. -- Russ

[Andi Little]

Well, I'm most impressed.

I think that you could spend the rest of your days "improving" or "doing over" pieces. And I think you've "learnt" as much as you can from these items, and as such they're a cracking good collection of "miscellanea" that will contribute positively to any cameo scene or diorama.
That you can see improvements could be made, or that they could be positively reworked is testament and proof positive that you haven't yet reached your potential in this area. ........... Keep it up - I think they're inspirational pieces and will provide impetus and momentum to others seeking to attempt these sorts of pocket sized projects.

Huzzahs all round I say!

[Junior]

Great little details....the tarp is just incredible ! I agree with Marc on the ladder but you already knew otherwise great job!

Anders

[Gordon Ferguson]

Thanks for the comments folks.

Andi, you are almost 100% right don't think I can learn much more from these little pieces without either ruining what I have managed to achieve or getting fed up and consigning them to shelf ................ however did have one more go on those tarps

 


Put on what I believe the technical term describes as glazes, which has I think, had the effect of softening the transition between "dry brushing" and the rest.
That's it on these pieces ................onwards & upwards  

[lab-dad]

I like the color much better!
I think though some wear at the places it normally folds and the edges would be appropriate.
I was going to use the d___ b____ term but fear the wrath if I were to do so.
I am definitely going to get some putty and have some fun!
-Marty

[Barney]

Lovely stuff our man up North - inspiring just keep it coming - the detail on the door does it for me - split me trousers on ladders like that always going to fix them one day
Barney

[Mr Potato Head]

Bloody Damn man, Bloddy damn!
Good God, man! get a life! 
MPH

[michael mott]

Gordon overall great work, I like the look and feel of the ladder personally. The tarp troubles me I think that the edges are too thick and there is no edge seaming, the edges would be doubled where the grommets are, I like the simple way that the grommets are made, other than that not too shabby.

Cheers Michael

[finescalerr]

I suppose I could find nitpicks, too. But I still think the work is satisfactory and I doubt I could equal it. -- Russ

[Franck Tavernier]

Nick, if you want a set of spikes (2500) I can buy it for you, I owe you this favor!

Franck

Hey Guy's,

Good news, the tire-fonds are back!

http://www.octantenligne.com/downloads/recto.pdf



2000 pieces for 19.30€, about $25.82 

Franck