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Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 - 07:50 PM UTC
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Hi Dave -
Glad to see you posting again - I was getting curious...
As for your general question, I prefer one guy on each side of the piano...while it's obviously "balanced" - that's not exactly why I prefer it - I think it looks a bit more realistic and less compressed than the alternative...even though you're working with a relatively small area - sheesh...that reads like a project report! - nonetheless, a guy on each side is my vote!
Have a good one
Nick
I am with Nick! One on each side is definitely better and more realistic. A violonist needs a little space!
Cheers
Romain
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 03:10 AM UTC
Lovely addition to the scene. I prefer both sides of the piano,like everyone else but I would add to not have them eqidistant from the piano player. Asymetrical is better.
Don't worry about the lack of bench time. Enjoy your daughter. This age passes way too quickly.
J
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 02:01 PM UTC
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Hi Dave -
Glad to see you posting again - I was getting curious...
As for your general question, I prefer one guy on each side of the piano...while it's obviously "balanced" - that's not exactly why I prefer it - I think it looks a bit more realistic and less compressed than the alternative...even though you're working with a relatively small area - sheesh...that reads like a project report! - nonetheless, a guy on each side is my vote!
Have a good one
Nick
I am with Nick! One on each side is definitely better and more realistic. A violonist needs a little space!
Cheers
Romain
Thanks Romain, and I am glad you are feeling a bit better as well, at least well enough to weigh in on my dio dilemma. I am keeping you in my prayers for a full recovery my friend.
I am sure my placement decision will be made final very shortly.
It would seem that the more intimate, tighter grouping, ( which from a musicians standpoint, if you can call being a drummer a musicians standpoint; is perhaps a more realistic positioning) is not the favorite choice of the master modellers I have chosen to solicit views from.
I personally like it because it reminds me of the many jam sessions I have had over the years with fellow musicians, and how we all can watch each other play and pick up on the different vibes each person is throwing out. However, from a modelling viewpoint the option of a person on either side works well in the context of the individual pieces involved.
What will he do? What will he do?
I guess you'll have to stay tuned...
Do what you love, and love what you do... then everything else is simply an extension of that which drives your heart.
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 02:26 PM UTC
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Lovely addition to the scene. I prefer both sides of the piano,like everyone else but I would add to not have them eqidistant from the piano player. Asymetrical is better.
Don't worry about the lack of bench time. Enjoy your daughter. This age passes way too quickly.
J
Ain't that the truth Jerry. Almost 4, going on 24 some days. We marvel at her profound and innate ability to bless us each and everyday in some way, and are blown away with her vibrant and uncanny memory. I think she can remember just about everything she has ever seen, heard or done! Crazy!!
Yep, I can always give up bench time for daddy time. It's not even close.
I can see that the jury is convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that the correct positioning of the musical culprits should be asymmetrically and situationally adjacent to the centrally located heartbeat of this trio of panzermuzakkersoldaten.
I know, it's not a real word. Ich spreche kliene Duetches?
Later boys...
Do what you love, and love what you do... then everything else is simply an extension of that which drives your heart.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 04:01 PM UTC
I'm gonna submit that wonderful word to the people who make the dictionaries in Deutschland.
I'm doin' stuff. Lotta stuff.
Namabiiru
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 04:30 PM UTC
On the tech order that would be referred to as a synchronous keyboard-pedal actuator.
BTW, my son is 18, headed for college, and I am SO ready! You'll definitely want to enjoy them while they're young.
#362
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Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 04:59 PM UTC
Ahhh, the many dilemmas! Family, work, and then model building....oh, and of course the "helpful" input from us, your friends here at Armorama!! Hahaha!!
Dave - we all know whatever you build will look great!
Keep going!
Cheers
Nick
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 01:07 PM UTC
Two months and I have another smallish update to share with you all...
Not much on the figure front, but I have taken another step back to move two steps forward as it were.
Yep ripped the old floor out!
Didn't like the way it looked, a little too piecemeal I thought. But I think the new one will be much better once I get it all firmly in place and painted up and weathered etc....
Plus I needed to open up the space below it to carve out a spot for the lighting control box and battery packet to run the lights I am going to put inside the building.
So,a hint of things to come....soon and very soon....
Later kids!
Do what you love, and love what you do... then everything else is simply an extension of that which drives your heart.
#362
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Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 03:16 PM UTC
Hi Dave - glad to see you're back at it! I wondered what you'd been up too.
I get your reasoning for the new floor - makes sense, as you've got plenty going on back there - lighting eh? I'll need to pay attention to how you do it - I've got an idea for my next project that might include some LEDs - so, I for one, won't mind if you post your steps!
Take off eh -
Cheers
Nick
Wien, Austria
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Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 06:37 PM UTC
Hi Dave,
so good to have you back!!
And I still love your church interior!! Wooden panelling and all!! Looks great.
I thought you might go for a stone floor, but this rather seems to be wooden, isn't it!
And why not!
Now I'm curious to see the musicians!!
Are they already backstage preparing..????!
Cheers m8!! All the best!
Romain
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Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 - 02:04 AM UTC
Nice to see you back to work on this. I like the change with the floor. The musicians seem to be on their 10 minute break.
J
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 02:43 AM UTC
Thanks everyone for checking in again. Yeah, it has been awhile....too long probably but like I'm reminded by your posts, family time over model time. Nothing is better than family time at the end of the day. Soon enought the snow will stay on the ground and there will be more time for hobbies.
That said I have been spending a few minutes over the past few days scribing the floorboards into the new flooring during supper time. My placemats are almost exactly the same as my cutting mat!!!
My eyes are definitely getting weaker, I may need to make a trip to the optometrist soon. I wonder why I bother to try to add details when I can't even see them from so close....
Anywho, I am trying to finish that first, then the carving out of the hole for the battery pack, and the drilling through the frame for the hidden switch to operate the lights.
Meanwhile I believe the trio have been out scouring the neighbourhood in search of a stand up bass, and someone to play it...
More as this story develops!
Later skaters, take off!
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 03:30 AM UTC
"Not much on the figure front, but I have taken another step back to move two steps forward as it were"
Hi Dave,
Ain't that the way
- I've been following along on the side lines, great work so far.
Al
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Winston Spencer Churchill
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Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 05:23 AM UTC
Thanks Al, it is the way it seems to go more often than not, but the end will hopefully justify the means in which I get there. That's my story and I'm sticking to it...
Do what you love, and love what you do... then everything else is simply an extension of that which drives your heart.
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Posted: Friday, October 24, 2014 - 02:00 AM UTC
No real update this crisp October morning, just letting those of you watching my progress over time know that I had a wee little accident with a weighted bad for my desk lamp last night...
Thankfully nothing too major for damage as the base of the lamp merely grazed the Panther and Sturmtiger. I did loose a couple trees, and the commander no longer resides in the copula, nor do the tanks reside on the courtyard, but it could have been much worse.
I may post a picture or two tonight, I'm not sure. I'm still mad at myself for lifting the lamp over my diorama instead of around it, but I will keep calm and carry on!
Later
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#362
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Posted: Friday, October 24, 2014 - 02:09 PM UTC
Hi Dave - sounds like a close call!! Glad only a bit of damage - whew!! Those close calls....man....can be very maddening!!!!
On the other hand.....it could be the golf gods talking to you:
"Dave! Must finish the build!!!! And....start a new one!!! 😀😀"
Waiting for updates!!!
Cheers,
Nick
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 01:41 AM UTC
That really sucks when that happens. I have had more than a few close calls like that. I seem to get clumsier each passing year! And those years are passing fast!
J
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 07:03 AM UTC
Just a couple shots for all you rubberneckers out there. I'm only kidding, I know how we all cringe a little bit when someone does the unthinkable and damages his own work. What was I thinking....
Oh well, it could have been worse for sure.
I think I dodged a bullet this time.... The God of golf and all other hobbies was indeed gracious this time.
On the plus side, now that the Sturmtiger is no longer attached to the base, I may be able to tweak the finish a bit more.
All for now guys...
Dave
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#362
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 08:19 AM UTC
Hi Dave
No good at all - you're right - I, and I'll bet many others, did cringe at the pics. However, as you are an excellent model builder, I'm sure you'll fix it up just fine..
I'm also sure that "Sunday Service Cancelled! Part II, The Big Fix" is already under way
Have a better one! 😉
Nick
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 10:43 AM UTC
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Hi Dave
No good at all - you're right - I, and I'll bet many others, did cringe at the pics. However, as you are an excellent model builder, I'm sure you'll fix it up just fine..
I'm also sure that "Sunday Service Cancelled! Part II, The Big Fix" is already under way
Have a better one! 😉
Nick
Thanks for the encouragement sir Nick!
Im still so mad at myself for such a dunderheaded move, and for the reaction after. On the plus side I am pretty sure my hand didn't break when I punched my stairwell in the basement. Always remember to pick a spot on the drywall that isn't on a stud!!!!
Golf course closes for certain tomorrow, so the start of the " big fix " will probably have to wait for a few more days. Blowing out the irrigation leaves a guy too tired and head sore to do any building, or rebuilding in my case....
But you never know?
Later.
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 07:00 PM UTC
I think we've all done something similar at one point or another. For me, my mini disaster happened when I elbowed a ceramic building I was working on off the table. Not even all the kings horses and all the kings men could put that one back together.
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 11:12 PM UTC
Hi Dave, life happens, and I've no doubt things will get sorted.
Keep up the good work.
Al
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Wien, Austria
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 12:08 AM UTC
cringe indeed!!!!
Horrible thing!!
You have my sympathy m8!!!
Fix the dio..it's simply too good to go lost!!!!!
Cheers
Romain
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 01:04 AM UTC
Had a similar close call last week while changing a ceiling fixture light bulb. The cover came crashing down very close to several WIP. At least I wasn't standing on the wobbly chair this time!
Eleven months ago, when I got back into model building, I had the shakes so bad that my mere presence in the room would break-part models!
Good luck and please continue with your awesome creation.
—mike
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 02:46 AM UTC
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I think we've all done something similar at one point or another. For me, my mini disaster happened when I elbowed a ceramic building I was working on off the table. Not even all the kings horses and all the kings men could put that one back together.
I'm sorry about your building Paul, and thankful that the base of the light didn't come down on my church for sure. The damage is minimal, to everything but my stupid pride, so all will be restored in due time.
Thanks for looking in, stayed tune for more in the coming weeks...
The " Big Fix " is about to begin!
Dave
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