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Post by cfesmire on Jul 4, 2008 1:58:51 GMT 1
Here's a quick, easy and cheap way to produce stumps for a diorama or layout. I'm toying with the idea of doing a logging diorama so I might need a lot of these. I am using a dead twig from the interior of a spruce tree here but there are many species that have similar branching. First step is to cut at the junction of the smaller branches and sand flat. Then you cut above (the tree end) however tall you would like the stump to be out of the ground. I cut partially through on this one to give the effect of the tree breaking as the sawyer finished his cut (timber!) Of course you may cut all the way through flat if you wish which is what has been done on the stump to the right here. I also took a small drill and hollowed out the center and weathered it to simulate a tree that has been cut down a long time ago. Add some debris, gravel, and or dirt to "plant" your stump to finish it off.
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Post by kitbashcasting on Jul 4, 2008 6:54:34 GMT 1
That is an excellent idea. The results are quite good. I must complement you on you skill.
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Post by RAOlson on Jul 4, 2008 7:08:08 GMT 1
Absolutely fabulous! Your weathering on the old stump is very convincing.
Richard O. ...although your title should be not stumped anymore...
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eexjoe
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Post by eexjoe on Jul 7, 2008 1:34:24 GMT 1
That looks awesome Chester 'ol boy. How big is that logging dio bro? I got an old mack i've been working on for almost a year it seems that might be at home on your dio. I'm serious. Keep me posted on that one.
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 8, 2008 1:46:51 GMT 1
I haven't started it yet Joe. I'm looking into an old Shay narrow gauge loco to be the focal point but there would certainly be room for an old Mack (especially from you). Are there photos on your Fotki?
This is a long range project since it involves rail stuff of which I have little or no knowledge of. Lots of research.
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Post by eexjoe on Jul 9, 2008 1:52:06 GMT 1
Good, you got until next year at Springfield.
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 16, 2008 15:04:57 GMT 1
Chester: Great looking, the natural materials always look terrific. I have similar but less ambitious project of a logged out hillside. I've done something similar to what you did; and, I used some commercial stumps to add quantity.
I think Chooch (or someone who makes flat and hopper loads) makes them in resin in several sizes. I got them on sale somewhere.
And, here is a natural item for cut logs. Use straight, or nearly straight, sections of trumpet vine to the length you need. Even the outer layer looks good as bark and they can be stained darker if need be. Or you can peel the "bark" off for use at a sawmill.
Swamp Daddy
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