I came home earlier than expected today. I love the sun but today it got the better of me a bit so I packed up tools and headed on home, one of the perks of being the boss hehe. The plan was to get stuck into the treehouse but I ended up quite snoozy on the couch after a cup of tea and some biscuits haha. Rock N Roll lifestyle I know.
Then I had to sort out some things for my Grandmothers funeral. I’ve been, willingly, assigned the duty of sorting everything out from clearing her flat out to organising the funeral. Lots to do actually but, in a strange way, I’m (enjoying is the wrong word) feeling quite honoured to be doing it for her.
Anyway, after that I had some grub (home made burgers mmmm) then got stuck into my lovely little treehouse.
I did a lot without it looking like a lot haha.
Basically I did all the shingles for the roof.
Short but sweet this WIP post guys but I really hope you’re enjoying the journey almost as much as I am hehe. I’m enjoying doing the posts and I’m loving the feedback and ideas. Keep em coming.
Cheers
IRO
Nice progress mate, how about adding a flashing along the ridge of the roof in a metal colour to represent a lead flashing? would help keep the rain out.
I remember clearing out my dads house after her died, and coming across an envelope of polaroid’s of stepmother!!!! o’natural (she thankfully died first, and I do mean thankfully!! no love lost there!), once you see that though you just can’t un-see it!!
Cheers Roger, (off to rip his eyes out again!)
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Oh sweet Jesus that’s something I’d never bloody forget too haha. Fingers crossed I don’t find anything at all like that haha. Flashing is a good idea and I was thinking gutters too but I am getting mildly concerned about time so I’ll see.
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I would definitely live here in the apocalypse.
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Yayyy! More than welcome hehe
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It gets better and better seeing your work on the treehouse! Saw your post on Instagram as well. 😀
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Thanks man
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Loving the rustic charm of the whole thing mate. A dry brush over those tiles will pick out all those edges and make the roof pop even more but I’m guessing you have that planned to do anyway. 🙂
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Correct my friend. I’m also thinking of dry brushing the whole building. Thanks
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Reblogged this on ausevor.
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Excellent progress. Adding flashing would indeed add some realism. Apart from that maybe some rust, leaves and bird excrement would make it even better.
Might be an idea to give every family member a keepsake to remember grandma by. Stuff she really liked or held dear. Maybe even a cherished present that finds its way back to the giver.
I got some nice family photos after my grandma passed and a tea pot. Nothing out of the ordinary, but nice to have nevertheless.
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Hmm how would I do bird poop? Dabs of white and black paint I guess? Nice ideas mate.
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Good question, some filler with a bit of grey and then to round it of a tad of black in the centre? Acrylic modelling paste might work better, given it will level somewhat.
I believe Vallejo or AK Interactive had a dedicated bird droppings weathering product, but I am not sure exactly.
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Hahaha wow! With this and TIMs comment about the cat whiskers I literally have tears in my eyes.
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Looks great mate. They do say the time to fix the roof is whilst the sun is shining! 🙂
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Tis true
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I really like the “homemade” look of the shingles. I think a greenish version of Streaking Grime from AK Interactive could be nice if you have the patience to order some and then apply it 🙂 If you have some mossy looking flock, you could glue some small bits of that on the shingles too, depending on what look you’re going for. With that said, everything is looking great and I am excited to see more!
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Thanks man. I’m not sure if I’ve got time to wait for the order but I do have some green wash and the moss is a good idea. I’ll have a play around
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To be fair, I wouldn’t want to slow down to order that either so I figured it was a long shot 🙂 I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Reckon you could get that lamp working too…
Looking fabulous. I do think the way you went with the wood ‘nails’ works really well.
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Nooooo! I’ve ruled a working lamp out of the equation haha.
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For now… 😉
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Really like that mate- now you have got the roof on you can really see it coming together.
Cheers,
Pete.
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I have been flat out these last couple of days but I might try and do some air brushing tonight.
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*dry brushing aha
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Great work IRO, can’t add any other ideas as everyone else has already mentioned what I would suggest
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Cheers Dave
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I’m still impressed, though now Roger’s comment has me laughing really too hard. Ouch.
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I was just looking at this one ma, the wife came in looking for a very small chair and noticed that you had Pats cafe on the model building , quick as a flash she said ! Oh ! is that the one they are going to demolish !Nice!
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Haha nooooo.
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