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Simpatico, A Miniature Mansion for my daughter

Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

WOW
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James
 
Re: Something really different Update October 14, 2010

I am relatively new here and was intrigued to read the background behind this awesome project. Reading this thread has proven to be very insightful. It is truly a pleasure to watch a master at work...and for all the right reasons to boot. Bravo to you both...I will continue to read and learn.
 
Re: Something really different Update October 14, 2010

WOW Bob, the detail you are putting in to this house is breathtaking. :woohoo:
 
Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

Great work Bob! I am always amazed.

Terry (y)
 
Re: Something really different Update October 14, 2010

Wes2010 said:
That house is amazing...and I remember that fan...looks just like it. Thanks for the updated photos ~!!!! (y) (y) :mpup :Hiay

Wes
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Thanks Wes, I've been working so hard on this, I haven't remembered to answer the comments!

NyteScrybe said:
Poppy, this is just INCREDIBLE. Wes is right; that fan looks exactly like the photos you've sent me. I still can't believe you're doing this for me. I feel unworthy, and I'm not joking about that. :notworthy

Beautiful!
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Thanks Sweetheart,

I'll be headed your way before much longer dragging this thing behind me!:D

moon puppy said:
I just love to see the Master at work. It all looks just so easy, I know it's a lot of work but, labor of love I'm sure. But still, just Masterful!
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Thanks Son! Trust me, it ain't easy! But, I'm havin' fun!

modelguru said:
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy stunning:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
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Thanks, Chris! Good to hear from you again!


Bob
 
Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

jknaus said:
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James
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Thanks James!

Jeeves said:
I am relatively new here and was intrigued to read the background behind this awesome project. Reading this thread has proven to be very insightful. It is truly a pleasure to watch a master at work...and for all the right reasons to boot. Bravo to you both...I will continue to read and learn.
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Thanks Jeeves, BTW, where is that master you spoke of working, I wanna see his stuff too!

TREEMENDUS said:
WOW Bob, the detail you are putting in to this house is breathtaking. :woohoo:
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I'm tryin' Ant. Thanks man.

Kreighshoer said:
lovely work!
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Thanks Laura!!
 
Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

Okay, I've been really busy since the last post, (Deadline you know), but Susan uploaded nearly 200 pics on this today for me. I will begin where the last one left off and then, because of the length, I thought I would break them up into maybe 4 posts or so, then pop them on here every 2-3 days until I'm caught up!

This is the interior of the portico with the Milliput stones washed and dry brushed. The "Leaded" glass windows have been stained and positioned in place.

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The cast stones where the stone and the brick sections are separated on the chimney, is a very complicated shape, made even worse because the brick sections are attached at different angles. I used balsa, using various pieces of balsa arrived at the two basic dimensions. Then I started cutting and shaving.

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Then, when the shape had been accomplished, all the parts were glued back together.

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The brick portion were prepared along with the chimney pots. Note the v-shaped carving that had to be done on each side of both pieces of stone.

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Finally mounted into place for test fitting.

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Next, I started making the Milliput stones.

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After a batch is made, I dip one side in carpenter's glue and mount them on the surface corresponding with the embossed plastic sheet stones. Weathering will later make them stand out.

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As it moves along, I test fit the parts continually.

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Here is the finished portico with a patina on the coach lights and the stained windows. I installed an amber interior light to add color. The street number is from brass and they were also given a patina.

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Here it is not yet attached but ready to be glued and filled and retouched with the same paints.

Large numbers of windows had to be made. Some scratch, some stock, (Very few) and many converted. These were the right height for the sunroom windows, but not the width. Using two cut and combined worked well.

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I needed a two story walnut paneled wall for the back of the bedroom. I used bass wood and strip styrene to make that. Then gave it a coat of flesh paint in preparation for the faux walnut paint.

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It will be clearly visible through this bay window.

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I have much more done, but I'll stop here and post another SBS in a couple of days.

Bob
 
Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

DAYS!! I don't know if I can wait that long. So much going on in one post, may take a couple of days to absorb it.
 
Re: Something really different Update December 2, 2010

Here I was thinking I hadn't seen you online recently... and there you go post pics explaining why you haven't been online much :laugh:

Amazing work, Bob. And as always: inspirational! (y)
 
Re: Something really different Update December 2, 2010

the work of a true master! what others acchieve in months you do within some days! stunning!
 
Re: Something really different Update December 2, 2010

Fantastic work Bob :blink and very special.

Terry B)
 
Re: Something really different Update November 17/2010

moon puppy said:
DAYS!! I don't know if I can wait that long. So much going on in one post, may take a couple of days to absorb it.
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Absorb son, absorb! :mpup

quote="Rudi Richardson" post=46855]Here I was thinking I hadn't seen you online recently... and there you go post pics explaining why you haven't been online much :laugh:

Amazing work, Bob. And as always: inspirational! (y)[/quote]

Thanks Rudi, I've been pluggin' away!

Bob
 
Re: Something really different Update December 2, 2010

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Regards,
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Thanks Saul, that's the longest jaw I've ever seen!:D

Bob

Kreighshoer said:
the work of a true master! what others acchieve in months you do within some days! stunning!
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Thanks Laura. Didn't I tell you? I have a platoon of elves helping me. They are gone up north for the month for their annual commitment, but they'll be back when I get started back on logistics.

Bob

MrT said:
Fantastic work Bob :blink and very special.

Terry B)
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Hey Terry,

Thanks man. Not much time left. I'm doin' 10 hour days now. I thought I was retired?:idonno :idonno :idonno

Bob
 
Re: Something really different Update December 2, 2010

Well you know Dad's, there's not much we won't do for our kids.

Terry ;)
 
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