A trio of houses

Post by **Howard** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:17 pm

lee...

i was also wondering where you were!...your project has garnered a lot of "views" on the forum since you first posted...almost 650 i believe...we were all checking in to see the progress...now we know why...my fingers are crossed for a full and complete recovery...glad to see you're building again...that's good news!...

my very best regards...howard...

Post by **Lee** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:41 pm

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. Even though I don't know you personally I consider you friends as we all share a passion for this hobby.

Just a couple of new pics of trees. Since this is a factual representation of a real home I am using trees that are usually used for model train displays. It doesn't show up much in these pictures but I have painted them brown and gray and used white paint for snow in the crooks and branches of the trees. Then I covered them with a really fine silver glitter that gives them an icy look. I am hoping to finish these by tomorrow and I will take some better pictures of the completed houses.

Take care,
Lee

Post by **PutzinVT** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:19 pm

I really like the detail in the porch..

Cool..

Post by **Howard** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:22 am

lee...good morning...

looks like you are getting close to finishing...and i am "patiently waiting" for pictures of the finished houses...

my very best regards...howard...

PS...what's your next project?...

Post by **Lynn** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:28 pm

Lee
What a wonderful house you're doing a great job! I just used this fine glitter, now seeing how you used on your trees you have given me a great idea for future projects.

Post by **Lee** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:54 am

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It is a dark December night in Preble, New York but the warm glow of the porch light will soon be welcoming family and friends back home for the holidays...

More pictures to come...

Post by **Howard** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:20 am

good morning...

well, lee, you've got the LED lighting all figured out!..."warm glow" is right...looks perfect...excellent photography, too...

i still patiently waiting for more pictures of the project...and some cooler weather...please...

my very best regards....howard...

Post by **Lee** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:01 pm

Hello everyone,
The trio of houses are finished! Just in the nick of time as I am going to New York State next week and will be able to deliver two of the housed personally.

A note about the photography. I used one of those collapsible tabletop studios. It has different backgrounds as well a a couple of lights and a tripod. It is perfect for photographing these houses. I am attaching a few pictures of the finished houses in different lighting set ups...

Please enjoy and I will answer any questions as they come..

Have a great Sunday,
Lee