267 replies to this topic

[Aaronw]

Ew, I think I need to make sure I'm up to date on my tetanus shot after reading this whole thread.

Ah, here's a glimpse of Cranky's humble beginnings . . . back when the Lab-Rat-Ory was in a rural, undisclosed location!

I love this, it really makes me want to build a small rural volunteer fire station.

[Dr. Cranky]

LONG LIVE RUST, that's what Cranky says!

[Tony T]

Wowzers!! That looks fabulous Dr.C!! Just amazing!! The nests are great!!

Gotta ask where you got (or how you made) the jack stands! I need some for my garage dio.

Merry Christmas!

Edited by Tony T, 16 December 2010 - 03:05 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Tony . . . here's what you need to make your own jack stands . . .

http://public.fotki....k-stand-how-to/

[Jairus]

Virgil, that looks very realistic! I keep wanting to stroll around and check out the stuff. Very coo!

Need some lockers up against the wall though, and maybe a little compressor. If I can find it, I have saved a resin vintage Coke machine that I'll pop into the mail to you.
Excellent build V, you da man!

Edited by Jairus, 16 December 2010 - 05:49 AM.

[Clay]

Could use a ladder.. IMO. Leaned up against the wall on its side.

[GTMust]

Have a great vacation and a verrrrry merry Xmas and New Year.

Cheers.
Tony

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, everyone. Jairus, that's very generous of you. Send it on down . . .

My plan is to have a whole bunch of props that I can use to change up the look of the pictures . . .

So all contributions to Cranky's Industrial Photo Op base are WELCOMED!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

That looks cool. A stack of tires like that for inside would be cool. Thanks for sharing.

[Dr. Cranky]

Also, folks, I'm looking into spot lighting. If anyone has photographed with reading book lights and have any tips, I'm all ears.

[Foxer]

I've never used those lights to photograph, but lighting is all relative ... one light to another. The basic lighting is one spot light ... maybe that reading light could work for this ... say to the right of the camera and up a bit. Then another lower level softer light to the left to fill in. This could be filtered with a thin cloth to soften it and lower the light level. The real trick would be to get the second light the same color temperature as the reading light. I'm not sure how those reading lights are colored. In truth, incandescent lights may give a nice yellowish lighting that would look like the sun going down and add to the image.

Lighting an image is more complicated that rust! But, digital cameras make taking test shots a breeze .. and they are free!

[Dr. Cranky]

Mike, what I am after are special FX stuff like spot lights, but also maybe some green and blue glow lights, etc . . . I also want to try and have screens to soften up the light . . . we'll see when the time comes what will turn out . . .in the meantime it sure is fun to think about the possibilities.

[old-hermit]

special FX stuff like spot lights, but also maybe some green and blue glow lights, etc

Maybe old time big christmas tree lights ????? or paint some regular soft white bulbs ?????

[Dr. Cranky]

Yes, small lights like those . . . I am thinking of flex neck book reading lights . . . you can find them cheap at discount stores.

[Clay]

Maybe you should get some of those mini Christmas lights, if they are the right scale, to decorate the warehouse.

[Dr. Cranky]

2011 is going to be the year that I will learn how to wire up mini lights . . .

[SuperStockAndy]

If you posted it when it was done, it could have been in the "Real Or Model" quiz!

Seriously though, your building is outstanding!

Edited by Android, 16 December 2010 - 10:00 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Thank you, and I am happy to report also that my Zombie figures arrived. I have to repaint them because they all have glow-in-the-dark flesh. I also have to remove them from the bases.

[Clay]

I was thinking just decorate it for Christmas

[Dr. Cranky]

LOL, I see . . .