Cato Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 There is a whole slew of superb-quality dollhouse detailing items (like real porcelain vases or flowers) available (it is a big hobby in itself). It is not like you have to scratchbuld these. . .Yes Peter, I found that helpful; I sourced the carpet from such a supplier and was amazed at the extent of the accessories. Virtually all I found were 1/12 scale however. The carpet nap turned out perfect for 1/8 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Yes Peter, I found that helpful; I sourced the carpet from such a supplier and was amazed at the extent of the accessories. Virtually all I found were 1/12 scale however. The carpet nap turned out perfect for 1/8 scale. But you are looking for tiny 1/8 scale vase which will most likely be a medium size 1/12 scale vase. Scale is irrelevant for object like that, or sometimes even can be used to your advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 This cabin was designed for starlets, remember Harry? NOT librarians. So no reading lamps... I truly have thought of those elegant mini vases, one mounted on each side wall near the opening with two small roses within. But then I came to my (alleged) senses. Won't the starlets need light to fix their makeup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 ... The carpet nap turned out perfect for 1/8 scale. Now that's a phrase you just don't encounter very often. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 This cabin was designed for starlets, remember Harry? Any chance of getting a 1/8 scale Faith Domergue in there? Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Won't the starlets need light to fix their makeup?  No stinkin' make-up on MY starlets...see the following... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Any chance of getting a 1/8 scale Faith Domergue in there? Â Â YOU DA MAN Bill...Good ol' Faith. Saw 'This Island Earth' about 37 times...Exactly who and what I'm after for my cabin. Jean Harlow would do in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Any chance of getting a 1/8 scale Faith Domergue in there? Â Â Little-known useless fact: Contrary to any inclination by others, she insisted that her name be pronounced "Dah-mure." Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Coming (soon) attraction: This long delay has been eventful and here is a teaser of what's to come. The fabric top is well and truly underweigh. It consists of 3 parts; the main center section and both sides of the roof. All have been sized, cut, hemmed and the sides are now attached. The center's edges will overlap the side's top edges slightly. The critical part is cutting a single dart or slit at the compound curve on the roof top corners. Not for the faint of heart. Here is the fabric (scraps) just draped in place to give you the idea. The color in person is very close to the body's dark red but will photograph almost magenta in some shots due to the camera metering. But you'll get the idea:  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) EDIT: All the images got compressed - don't know why. Click each for actual size. Edited November 10, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 That top is very nice. Its really coming together now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Beauty continued ... now dont one go overboard with too much of a contrasting pinstripe C ...   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 The top looks good to me, but we all have our own personal preferences. I would have gone with the top being a shade darker than the red on the body, but that's not a criticism, just my personal taste. There is no right or wrong here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Looks even fabulouser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Yikes PK, I didn't even know I made the first 'fab'! Harry, if nothing else, I hope it gave you a good laugh in this eventful time for you. I agree about the lighter top but in reality, in regular room light, it reads about the same value as the body dark red. The slightest change to flash or fluorescent / incandescent or open window light takes it from magenta to almost black. Just can't get an accurate color portrayal with camera on screen. It reads closely in person even though a different color. Mike - no pinstripes - just my usual conservative tribal flames... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Maybe a discretely placed "Hooker Headers" decal? Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Maybe a discretely placed "Hooker Headers" decal? Â Dude, you rock! Cuttin' off the mufflers tonight and making a collector under the passenger running board !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 The chrome is here... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Wow, looks very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Very nice. It is really coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 WOW, what a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 SUPERB work and craftmanship, the details and modifications truly make the best in this scale. Love the color combination inside and out, truly a classic look. Once more magnificent work from all angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thank you guys... Here are some details finally attached permanently. The windshield, dashboard, luggage rack and landaus. A dab of touch up here and there and a tuck of leather will neaten it all up. Still to come - the spotlight, rear view mirror, and wipers. Then the inner door panels with side windows and the doors will go on permanently. A footnote: early on in my planning, I considered not only chopping the windscreen (which I did) but canting it back a few degrees. I had a discussion at the time with Harry who graciously did a photoshop on a photo I provided. He advised against it on a styling perspective. I pondered the change a long time and rejected the idea on technical grounds; the base of the posts is a nest of compound curves and I'm not that good. But I always felt I was leaving something on the table in my quest for streamlined elegance. Now seeing the final 'look' I'm most happy I didn't do it. And have enormous respect for Harry's graphic and artistic talents. We truly need him back here; he has helped countless of us who asked for it. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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