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 Theophony wrote:
Drill a hole, then shove a grot in it to plug the leak

Ha ha, it's a thought. But that would limit the hut to warhammer games (as there's no grots in Infinity for example).
I really am trying to kill as many birds as possible with this piece.

I've added some strips to a few of the plates to add some detail, hopefully it's kept it's timeless look.
Just given it and the base a coat of PVA/water and when that dries I'll rivet it and show you lot.
Hopefully I have enough rivets in stock to cover this (I intend to do both sides).

I submit this humble example of riveting for the appraisal of the League

There's three kinds of rivets;
One set that was on the pieces of metal when they were "collected". These will be the oldest and therefore most weathered.
The second set is what has been used to hold the plates together.
And the third set is the larger rivets that hold the metal roof to the frame of the hut.

What do we think?

I think that the roof is on fire mate!
Loving the choice You made at the end, but You could throw in a couple of planks

 SelvaggioSaky wrote:
I think that the roof is on fire mate!
Loving the choice You made at the end, but You could throw in a couple of planks

Thanks SS. Well there's still the underside to do, maybe something could be done there.
I've got to add a few bits of wall to the underside of the roof at the broken corner (it'll make sense when I do it) and then decide how much rubble to add to that corner.
As an additional note on the roof, I'll be doing each plate with a slightly different degree and colour of rust to make them look different ages and different types/grades of metal.

I am not sure I may comment not being a riveter, but it looks brilliant to me, those touches to the panels really make a difference.

 Camkierhi wrote:
I am not sure I may comment not being a riveter, but it looks brilliant to me, those touches to the panels really make a difference.

Your comments are very welcome here Cam.
Thanks

Also, the bandage-like material you can see hanging from the post by the "door" (what's left of it) is the remains of an awning that would have been attached to the other corner (that is no longer there). I may make it more tattered then it is here, yet.

I would call that some..extraordinary riveting!

I'm in league with what Dave said

Coolio. Glad it passes muster. Thanks dudes.

Love what you did with the roof in the end. I think it turned out very nicely

You need to clean up your desk. I'm loving this blog.

 Largeblastmarker wrote:
You need to clean up your desk. I'm loving this blog.

I disagree. Every modellers desk should look exactly like that.

Thanks da waaagh.

 Largeblastmarker wrote:
You need to clean up your desk. I'm loving this blog.

Thanks LBM.
Ha Ha, to be fair it does get a tidy between models and it's a wooden board that can get covered in paint and glue, I could just put it away and the desk would be spotless.

 dsteingass wrote:
I would call that some..extraordinary riveting!

hmmmm...*shifty eyes*...hmmm.... do you suggest...?



doc... i think it looks perfect now... i scrolled and read through the last updates and with each one i swallowed my thoughts as you actually performed them...!

also... if i think what dave suggest i would double dare this and call for cam likewise... actually i want you both as i type...get yourself a banner quickly...!!! welcome to the fold...!

so says the ancient vik!

I second the applause of such extraordinary riveting! the thought process of having some rivets larger for holding the roof on and others more weathered is genius! and the result is looking well worth the effort!

bloody good job Dr!

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
doc... i think it looks perfect now... i scrolled and read through the last updates and with each one i swallowed my thoughts as you actually performed them...!

Thanks Vik. Good to know I'm on the right wavelength.

 dsteingass wrote:
I would call that some..extraordinary riveting!

hmmmm...*shifty eyes*...hmmm.... do you suggest...?

also... if i think what dave suggest i would double dare this and call for cam likewise... actually i want you both as i type...get yourself a banner quickly...!!! welcome to the fold...!

so says the ancient vik!

I am humbled *bows* by the mighty Vik *bows* and The greatest and all powerful League of Extraordinary Riveters *curtseys* ...
I haven't an acceptance speech ready, but I would like to thank the founders of the League for creating such a wondrous thing and I would like to thank my family and the gods of plastic and card and ...
...
... and to that bloke that worked in that shop where I bought the very model that set me on a the path towards the place that I now find myself...

Thanks Vik. I'll get to it.
and welcome/congratulations Cam.


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 nerdfest09 wrote:
I second the applause of such extraordinary riveting! the thought process of having some rivets larger for holding the roof on and others more weathered is genius! and the result is looking well worth the effort!

bloody good job Dr!

Thanks NF. Yeah, I really try to give every piece (from the smallest to the largest) of each model careful thought as to it's job, why is it there (and not somewhere else) and how it may be affected by it's position.

Hopefully my painting can afford the cheques that the modelling is writing...

Looking great, pal!

Thanks Vik. I'll get to it.

looking good already

now sanity has sincerely left you... you are totally free of all hitherto boundaries you might have tried to clutch to... embrace the new^^

Thanks Casey.

Vik, what is this sanity of which you speak? Is it something to do with being clean...?!?

And to demonstrate that I take my responsibilities in the League seriously, I have finished the riveting of the roof...
...with the underside.

Obviously some of the rivets (that were done from above and so don't follow the lines underneath) are "hidden" by the wooden beams.

Right. On to the next piece, which is something that I haven't decided on yet...

Sir your double riveting surface really tickles my buns. Well done. Perhaps old chap we can see what this next rumored piece is you speak of? Alas,I am lost for words, but I will requisition that you add a flotilla of color to this piece to really bring it to life. Do use a wide pallet, for I have hi hopes for your pigment choices to bring warmth to my lovely eyes. Oh seems a guardsmen is going to interrupt my team party. -Grrrrr--- WAggggggghhh!!! *chases after some poor fool* Dat's da un get em!

Thanks Comrade.

Perhaps old chap we can see what this next rumored piece is you speak of?

You can. Once I've decided what it actually is and then sat down and made it...

Beautiful work Dr H, now get some paint on it dude so you can win that competition.

Congratulations on your entry to the League sir.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Beautiful work Dr H, now get some paint on it dude so you can win that competition.

Congratulations on your entry to the League sir.

Thanks Cam.
Can't yet, still building things...

Tactical Marine #1: " ! Where did that bench and table come from?"


I'm still looking at a shutter for the window, not sure it'll fit on what with the rotten wood (but also because of the broken planks around the window).

And still need to look at plant life...

So cool, the key is in the details for sure!

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In other news! epic table.. I want to cast this and make dozens of them, simply awesome.

Fantastic! I bet you could build a bench vise from the flat round knobbly bits of sprue

Terrific work. Are you going to paint the table a slightly different colour from the walls? It might give a bit of variation. may I suggest painting it as a mahogany table?

Congrats and welcome to the league , you definitely deserve it. The hut is coming along great, I'd almost be afraid to touch it because of splinters.

Wowzer Dr H, that roof is the bee's knee's...

Casey's Law wrote:So cool, the key is in the details for sure!

Ja. I love's me many little details.
Thanks.

cormadepanda wrote:*snip*
In other news! epic table.. I want to cast this and make dozens of them, simply awesome.

Thanks Comrade.
I'm sure it'll get here eventually, things can take a little longer to get out here in the country. I look forward to opening it.
I take the time to read everything and yes the internet provides.
Well you did kind of jump decimal when you went from binary to hexadecimal...
If I was more awake and could remember how, I'd start formatting all my responses to you as if they were in C or C+ or even assembler.
Look forward to seeing what you do with your wraith.

dsteingass wrote:Fantastic! I bet you could build a bench vise from the flat round knobbly bits of sprue

Thanks Dave. I do intend to make a few things to go on the table, so I'll have a look at a vice

da waaagh orkz wrote:Terrific work. Are you going to paint the table a slightly different colour from the walls? It might give a bit of variation. may I suggest painting it as a mahogany table?

Thanks da waaagh. Yes, I will do differing woods. That's an idea, I wonder what ancient Mahogany looks like

Theophony wrote:Congrats and welcome to the league , you definitely deserve it. The hut is coming along great, I'd almost be afraid to touch it because of splinters.

Thanks Theo. Yeah, maybe it should be classed as dangerous terrain due to the risk of splinters...

Ruglud wrote:Wowzer Dr H, that roof is the bee's knee's...

Thanks Ruglud.