gasser59 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Well, I started this a number of months ago and it morphed into a complete campsite with a campfire, camping furniture, flyfishing equipment, etc. As it sits, I entered it in Desert Scale Classic this past Saturday. I have a bit more to do to it including a new base with grass, bushes and trees. I also want to add a few more items to the camper. The entire camper is scratch built with the exception of the frame, it was an off road motorcycle hauler. The shell was made with sheet styrene and the hatch hinges are from the lHS in the dollhouse section. The entry doors hinges and fridge hinges were made with aluminum printing plate as was the counter cover. The table and chair were fabricated with basswood and piano wire, then stained and aged. The bed cover was done with my printer on fabric paper purchased at Michaels. Here's a few pictures. [https://images46.fotki.com/v1645/photos/6/3808506/14346294/TableChair1-vi.jpg/img] Hope you enjoy and comments welcome. Edited August 21, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 If Brad won't say it, I will. This terrific build won Best Interior and Best of Class-1st Place in Diorama class. The more you look, the more you see. Great work, Brad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Danno……I second that statement………just a magnificent piece of work……..Brad just an Awesome job on this build…….I could not stop looking at it on the table…….Congrat`s on your wins too…….very cool Edited April 16, 2014 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 That sure is nice. I wish I could have seen it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks guys. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I really like this - lots of very fine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 whouw thats just awsome ~~~~~~~~~~~!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Very nice work Brad. I love all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Very nice work Brad. I love all the details. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks guys. Stay tuned as I begin the process of making a base for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Love it, great build and details. Cant wait to see it on a finished base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks very much Rob. This new base is causing me to lerarn new modeling skills. Right now I'm working on making tall pine trees. I didn't like the look of anything at the LHS so I'm making my own. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Haas Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have to agree with Dan the more you looked the more you saw, really pops in person. Now (looking around) Psssst, Brad,,, what it does need is the new merc woody wagon hooked to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That's what I thought, too, Lanny. A sweet little '49 Merc woodside wagon would look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was kinda thinking it might need an appropriate tow vehicle. Guess I'll need to rethink the base size i had planned. Thanks alot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hey, Brad, we're just trying to help you out! We don't want you to run out of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Oh there's plenty on my to-do list - not to mention the wife's to-do list for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Great details Brad! That is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That is very nice, I found your fisherman Available from Preiser of Germany and Walther's in the USA greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Oh...he's cool Greg. Thanks for the info. On edit: I see it is out of stock at Walther's. Edited April 28, 2014 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Been working on the base and have concentrating on making some tall pine trees from furnace filters and dowels. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks much CJ. Here's a couple of shots of the trees so far. There are two larger trees and two smaller trees with one of the smaller ones partially done and the other still needs limbs. Once completed, they'll need a dousing of Static Grass applied with aerosol hair spray. I'm having a challenge sourcing some Static Grass locally so I may have to order online. On to the shots. These are quite easy to do but you need to use the right materials. Wooden dowels, Natural Aire furnace filters, white glue and some paint. I'm quite pleased with them so far and don't compare to the cheepo ones in the stores. Comments welcome. Edited August 21, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Those look GREAT, Brad! Outstanding replicas of those massive blue spruce trees that are . . . out . . . standing in the forests! Who'd a thunk of furnace filters!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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