With some unexpected time off last week due to a particularly strong bout of daycare rabies I managed to fix the station awning and finish painting it. I've now installed it on the platform and added drainpipes, the concrete drain, water tank tap, and the PTC Station Master, resplendent in his era-appropriate knee-high socks. This is an Andian Models figure, painted by Jurgen Engels. I notice that Jurgen isn't painting 1:87 figures anymore and having seen the detail on mine I can complete understand this move!
The final photo shows how the whole scene is coming together and provides an introduction to the current problem; overheads. Good progress on that front but a little more to do before I can post some photos of that.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the couple of afternoons I spent in the train room last week. Apart from nausea and my voice sounding like Barry White, sick leave isn't all so bad!
Cheers,
Ben
Looking great Ben. The awning is definitely a big improvement, and the Station Master sets the scene just right.
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil, I'm really happy with how that scene is coming together. The more station furniture I add the better it looks!
DeleteHi Ben, I am a long time reader who hasn't left a single comment, so yes there are people who read your ramblings! Your blog is something of a benchmark for what can be achieved for those of us who aren't in retirement..
ReplyDeleteThe scene above is really coming together. That SM really brings it to life! I reckon the awning's angle would definitively be noticed subconsciously by most, so the work is worth it for overall realism - it all adds up.
Hi Brenden, thanks for the kind words and for leaving a comment. It can be difficult at times balancing the different stages of life with wanting to stay active in the hobby regardless of where you're at, so I'm glad all of the ramblings here help someone!
DeleteThe awning would have been one of those things I keep noticing and get quietly incensed by. You're right, overall all of the little details make the scene.