Same old tune

[Chuck Doan]

Haven't had much time for modelling lately...still re-working the die cast bits.

CD

[marc_reusser]

Just beautiful.

Is that the "new" radiator grille....or is that the painted Diecast one?

Have you decided on a color for the tractor?

Marc

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks, Marc.
It's the solid plastic one that has the tubes cast on the outside. Looks OK from A Very Far Distance Away.
It will be "Filthy Fordson Grey" (someday)

CD

[MikeC]

Chuck, I'm blown away every time I see your "vacation" diorama. Now you're doing it again with the tractor. Amazing realism!

[TRAINS1941]

Chuck

Just outstanding!  Simply amazing I can't wait to see this completely done!

Jerry

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks for the nice words! I foolishly took on some consulting work, so modeling time is scarce. Plus I am finding it challenging to work with the die-cast metal. I've had to buy new sets of burrs and files, since I have previously only worked with soft metal kits.
CD

[Hector Bell]

Chuck, Really good work.  Could youtell me how you get such well defined shadow?
Also, what scale is this?
Hector

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks, Hector.
It's 1/16th scale, so the tractor is about 9" long. The lighting is from Mr. Sun.

CD

[Hector Bell]

Chuck,  Now there's an underrated scale!  We don't get sun like that in England, either.  I thought you'd got some clever spots on there.  What will you do for grass,etc.?  It's a big scale for vegetation to look convincing.  Lovely work though. You tread a fine line between understatement and "leaving it out"  Cheers, Hector

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks Hector! So far, all I have tried is Jute Macreme twine for dried grass. I have no idea what I would do for larger bushes or trees!
There is a modeller named Gordon Birell (spelling?) who does a lot of beautiful work in 1/16th. He might have some ideas for large vegitation. I only tried it because the die cast tractor was in that scale. Nice scale to work in though!









CD

[marc_reusser]

Man...these pictures just floor me!! No matter how many times I have seen them, or that I know what you did for techniques....I just cant get over their craftsmanship and reality!

Marc

[finescalerr]

And I suppose, Chuck, that you're going to try to convince us that those are photos of a 1:16 scale model. Can't fool me. It's a real building with real weeds. -- Russ

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks, all! Rich, if that was a toad, he'd better move before the tractor backs in!
The jute weeds look good to me, at least it's as much effort as I am willing to do!



CD
 

[Hector Bell]

Chuck, I think Rich should take more water with it, don't you?<g>  I think the toad's a wheel mark. 
That wood is amazing. Take it from one who's been pulling rotten timber out of a wooden boat for 3 years, that is rotten timber.  Dry rot to be specific.  Wet rot has different fissures.  And that jute really does do the dead grass/straw just right.  What is it exactly?
Hector

[marc_reusser]

Somewhere in my 1/35 scrap boxes, I believe I have a neat little lizzard. It came with an Africa Corps kit. If I can find it, I will take a pic to post here,  and send the little critter off to Chuck.


Marc