The Brownstone – timber grid, part 4
Continuing work on the timber grid. Slogging along is more like. Oy, this is mind-numbingly dull work. :\
The side wall opposite the addition is the largest solid wall in the build. I used the same technique as the side wall of the addition, with 5/16″ x 1/8″ grid boards and 1/16″ thick filler pieces. Here’s the initial grid.
And, with the filler pieces.
I thought about adding a window in the kitchen but decided against it mainly because of how the other windows in the build are constructed. It was simpler to leave it out, and having a solid wall would give me greater flexibility in decorating. We’ll just imagine there’s a window on the invisible back wall. :]
I numbered the backer board and the filler pieces to make it easy to reassemble after painting.
I filled in the gaps in the grid with spackling and started bricking the bottom portion.
After this, there will be a partial wall on the other side…then no more grid work for this build! Is that a light at the end of the tunnel? :D
Categories: The Brownstone
May 11, 2014 | 0 commentsNo-no!
Roland and Sanford absconded with the cannon from Bill. They also raided the spice cabinet for mustard seeds.
When I found them, I tried to explain that it was rude to launch mustard seeds at unsuspecting boaters from the breakwater. :\ I don’t think they understood. :D
Categories: Animals and birds, Walnut Bay Light
May 4, 2014 | 2 commentsNew minis for Walnut Bay Light
You know what the best kind of constructive criticism is? When someone says, “That accessory looks cheap, I’m going to send you something fabulous to replace it.” Haaaaaaaaaa! Ok, that wasn’t a direct quote from Bill, but he certainly did send some fabulous things for Walnut Bay Light.
There are a few model ship items including a Bluenose II name plate, anchor and tiny cannon.
My original upper tower room had a table with charts and a jewelry finding magnifying glass.
Bill fashioned a new magnifying glass from a Canon camera viewfinder lens, brass tubing and a belaying pin. Fantastic! He said I needed chart dividers, too. These actually function! You open them by squeezing the rounded parts. There’s also a spyglass.
And, that led to Telescope: Otterine Model, Serial number 1, as Bill named it. I told him I never got around to that part since I ran out of time.
He engraved No. 1 on the base!
There’s a removable lens cap, too.
It’s a remarkable piece, and it was his first try!
He even made the height set for me if I were to shrink to 1:12 scale. :D
He sent me many bits and bobs to get the creative juices flowing.
This particular piece has great potential for an outdoor light fixture.
He sent two old ties with great potential for fabric items. Even the boxes he packed the items in are great!
Thanks so much, Bill! Truly generous! :D
Categories: Walnut Bay Light
May 3, 2014 | 0 commentsHugo B. Agerton
Hugo is a European badger, Grahame’s cousin.
Hugo was made by Steve Panner, the same artisan who made Roland Sneakypants and Sanford. Grahame was made by *Reve*.
Too stinkin’ cute!
Categories: Animals and birds
May 2, 2014 | 0 commentsWallpapers and luggage
Barbara sent me another care package, this time including more fabulous Brodnax wallpapers. I’ll use a couple of these in The Brownstone for sure!
She also included two Heidi Ott luggage pieces, a trunk and a book of maps.
These are very well made and come with travel stickers as well…but I like the pieces shiny and new. I think Ophelia does as well.
Thank you, Barbara!!!
Categories: Miniatures
April 30, 2014 | 0 comments
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