Some exquisite wood
Added 2024-06-11 08:55:24 +0000 UTCMy friends, we already saw on the Sherman that making wood from styrene is fun and effective. But subjects like this barn allow you to truly go to town with textures and various states of decay.
And it's always satisfying to know that most of it is made from a single sheet of styrene! The process is straightforward: cut out the shape, mark and scribe the individual planks, add damage with a hobby knife, add the wood grain texture with a metal brush, enhance the splintered wood at the ends with the opposite end of a hobby blade, remove most of the fuzz with sandpaper, clean everything with Mr Cement S (applied with a large flat brush), add more details and additional planks, drill out the nail holes, add the hinges, handles, etc, and finally (optional), add the nails made from copper wire.
It was the last step that made the difference for me! Having bent nails sticking out of the planks is just something I didn't consider in the past :)
Also, I'm trying a new method for the windows. On the previous facade, I glued plastic strips directly onto a sheet of acetate foil. This time I'm assembling the basic frame out of L profiles, which are sturdy and allow for very easy placement into the facade.
And lastly, it was my original plan to have a rebar mesh blocking the bottom window, based on a reference photo. There's nothing better than spending 2 hours fabricating such detail just to realize it looks like crap and having to rip it off, bringing you back to square one.
Comments
The best way for wood grain in scale. In my opinion of course. Looking very good.
Artur Twardzik
2024-06-13 15:57:44 +0000 UTCThis just in: Martin loves big wood… wait no that’s not right
Zach Grizzle
2024-06-13 07:07:16 +0000 UTCYeah, the rebar was a tad bit on the nose and it didn't fit the facade. Luckily, the entire "boarded up panel" is removable from behind for painting :)
Night Shift
2024-06-12 21:04:00 +0000 UTCIf I understand correctly, you removed the rebar because it looked like crap? I actually think it looked pretty great (although it does become the center of interest). My only question would have been, how the heck would you paint the boards behind it??
Mike A.
2024-06-11 21:11:14 +0000 UTCThose doors are awesome!
Erik Brubaker
2024-06-11 17:58:32 +0000 UTCI told my wife I need to retire so I can start trying out all these great projects!! She said no :) So, I just have to watch the master make these unbelievable facades. Way cool sir
Bob Yack
2024-06-11 15:01:31 +0000 UTCAmazing texture!
Rick
2024-06-11 13:07:13 +0000 UTCGreat work! That wood trick on styrene is a serious game changer. Curious to see how you add the artificial shadows and weather the wood. The most fascinating part of the Sherman wood was the way you layered the acrylics to create a realistic look. I'd love to see more detail on that process.
RelentlesStorm
2024-06-11 12:38:44 +0000 UTCWow! Nails made from wire! This is amazing.
Solomon Hollowell
2024-06-11 12:10:52 +0000 UTCI'm going to give that a try. I fully expect to be covered in small tin dots for weeks to come.
Chris Hedges
2024-06-11 11:35:53 +0000 UTCWhoah, I just painted plastic wood twice! But it's a nice idea for the video :D "I've painted plastic wood twice in my life, and that makes me pretty much an expert" :D
Night Shift
2024-06-11 11:19:49 +0000 UTCWhen I think about it, these facades could be easily made into "modular" buildings in dioramas. You make a facade and later decide to incorporate it into a scene? Just make another wall, connect them and boom, it's ready to be placed in a diorama.
Night Shift
2024-06-11 11:18:44 +0000 UTCThe hinges are cut from copper sheet. It's more durable than lead and looks prettier in this raw state :) The bolts on the hinges are punched from tin foil with the opposite end of a 0.5mm drill bit
Night Shift
2024-06-11 11:17:50 +0000 UTCThat's so sweet! I hope it'll be the same for me in the future! :)
Night Shift
2024-06-11 11:17:01 +0000 UTCI was wondering the same thing. Caught my eye right away.
JayG
2024-06-11 10:57:37 +0000 UTCyou've become an expert on painting wood effects on styrene, and bent nails sticking out the planks? that's a whole new level of realism right there 😀
Joxar
2024-06-11 10:09:26 +0000 UTCBeautiful work Martin. As always I watch your work and consider where I can incorporate it in my builds 🙏🏻
John Ratcliff
2024-06-11 09:44:00 +0000 UTCI’m truly loving the variation in your subjects uncle. Can’t wait to see the video on this one 👍
Eric
2024-06-11 09:15:35 +0000 UTCThe gate hinges look great. Is that plastic too or lead sheet or similar?
Chris Hedges
2024-06-11 09:09:49 +0000 UTCLooking so good already... I remember that feeling of going to bed, waiting for morning to come. Come to think of it, I still do it and I am in my 69th year!
Mr Ralph Laughton
2024-06-11 09:07:45 +0000 UTC
