New Diorama for the CVR.

[Will_annand]

Well, I am at it again...

This time it is for a "Building Dioramas" clinic at the train show on Sunday.

I needed to build a small diorama for the clinic, so I looked around my layout for a likely spot. I had read an article in a back issue of The NGSL Gazette, entitled "A Farm For A Change", it featured a small farm on a hilltop. This got me thinking about the back of my layout in the center of the "wye".

I decided on "The Cabin On The Hill".

I have put the Clinic Handout up on my website for anyone who would like to have a look. http://www.muskokacomputes.com/DioramaClinicHandout.pdf

 

[UP SD40-2]

Will, NICE PIC!:thumb: i downloaded your "Clinic Handout" VERY WELL DONE!!:thumb: , GREAT pics, LOTS of tips and VERY informative , I REALLY LIKED IT!!:thumb: . THANKS Will -Deano

 

[Will_annand]

Thanks Deano, I appreciate it.

I will be building the actual cabin on Sunday and will post more photos when I have it done.

 

[Ralph]

Keep 'em coming Will! Nice stuff.
Ralph

 

[Will_annand]

Thanks Ralph. Will do.

 

[spitfire]

That's great Will. Have a great time at the show!!!!!

Val

 

[Will_annand]

Thanks Val, you not coming up this time?

I will post the results on Sunday night or Monday night.

 

[spitfire]

No, I'm stuck in the city.:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Val

 

[Will_annand]

Some people just have poor luck. I left the big city behind 5 years ago and have not regretted it for a single day.

 

[Nazgul]

Will
I downloaded your clinic as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of this hobby! I'll be printing it out to read and reference as I scenik my layout. It's AWSOME!

 

[Will_annand]

Thanks much Steve, I am always glad when I can help.


Well, the show is over for another year. On Saturday they had the same number of people through that we had both days last year. and Sunday was a good day as well. Last year we were down and had 700 people, this year we had 911 paid. Plus the vendors and members of exhibiting clubs.

I thought I was going to do a clinic, but instead got my own table and had to do the clinic all day. I got some work done on it, but mostly told people how easy and cheap it was.

I am tired tonight after working the Huntsville Dragon Boat Festival on Friday and Sat. and the Muskoka Model Train Show today. :sleeping:

Tomorrow night I will take some photos of the "Cabin on the Hill" diorama and post them.

 

[Will_annand]

Things on the hill are doing well, the cows are grazing, the horses are too. Ma is waiting for Pa, there is a cord of wood laid in for winter and a new door on the privy.

And yes, that is one of Robin's structures. :thumb:

 

[spitfire]

Great diorama Will!!!

Val

 

[Will_annand]

Thanks Val, it is still a work in progress.

I want to continue the split rail fence and also the stone fence. Also trim the rails so they look less like railroad ties.

Also fix up the trail that goes behind the stone fence and out the back of the diorama.

Cecilia says I am too picky, but when I see something out of place, I want to get it right.

 

[cn nutbar]

hi will---an excellent tutorial---i'll be exploring the garden during the next lawn-cutting for materials---much appreciated,nutbar

 

[spitfire]

...Cecilia says I am too picky, but when I see something out of place, I want to get it right.

Yep, I know exactly what you mean.

Val

 

[Will_annand]

No problem Mr. Nutbar, glad to be a help.

 

[Woodie]

All that's needed to complete that forrest is a hyooooooj gwizzerwee bear. :thumb:

 

[Will_annand]

Well, Woodie, I had thought of putting a hide drying on the side of the cabin.

 

[ejen34]

Many thanks for the great tutorial, I spotted a bit that may help me with some evergreens I am fussing with. Again many thanks!!