Ron's Miniart Factory Ruin

[RonGlass]

Well, Sure, it's absolutely cheating, but this has been in my stash a long time and I really like the subject. And at my present skill level, I cant beat it. So, here's about four nights work so far.
I know that the sand granules look grossly huge in the photos, but to me looking from a foot away in person, it actually looks fine and I'm very satisfied at this point.

 

[Mini Me]

As well you should be Ron, That looks awesome......and I don't find the size of the granules at all objectionable. Give us a little background on what your plans are for this little masterpiece, kind Sir.
Rick H.

 

[RonGlass]

Hey Rick, Thank You. At first I was hoping for a quick-build of this to provide a setting for my WOT Katyusha. Then I realized that the vac-formed buildings aren't necessarily so quick to build. I'm thoroughly enjoying the challenge, it's really fun. Now I'm thinking a KO'ed Panzer III with this rather than the Katyusha. Ah, decisions, decisions ......

 

[Mini Me]

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

 

[RonGlass]

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

Great idea Ron.....how big of a base are we talking about? Rick H.

Its 10" x 15.5" Rick. I could cut another base maybe just a couple of inches longer, but that would be it as far as space available in my display case. And I dont want the premise to be silly as far as an AFV passing so close to a building, they'd deserve to get KO'ed. I almost think maybe just use a Kettenkrad instead, a small vehicle wouldn't compete so.much with the factory building. By the time stairs are added and possibly an overhead industrial steam pipe are added, could look jumbled, quickly

 

[RonGlass]

Here it is, Pz ZIIIM just an example

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Looks good to me. With a bit of care these MiniArt buildings can look really nice - as in this case
Jim

 

[RonGlass]

Thanks Jim, yep I am pleasantly surprised, would recommend them to others for sure. Miniart has such a cool line of subjects in their catalog but sadly I'm wary of the complexity of their vehicle kits, I dont always have the patience level required

 

[rtfoe]

Factory ruin looking good Ron, I'm equally impressed by your paint rack.
I have two sets given free and haven't made them yet. The ones I have seem to be 1/32nd in scale with doors looking eight feet high. But I have seen them done by Kazuya Yoshioka and they look real good.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Dave Ward]

Ron,
when I read the title I thought, wow, does Ron hate MiniArt as well? - you'd better engage Mr Race as fire damage consultant.
That dio is off to a fabulous start - I'll follow this with interest!
Dave

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
That looks great. the finish on the building looks good to me. I will follow this with interest.

 

[Mini Me]

Well now that we're all interested.....get on with it Ron. Rick H.

 

[JR]

Most impressive, agree with Rick on the sand Ron. The variation on the surface is quite stunning.
Front row and long as the sand hurling has finished, no matches on me so your building is quite safe

 

[Mini Me]

UMMMMM.....JR, it's brick so matches won't do Rick H.

 

[RonGlass]

Factory ruin looking good Ron, I'm equally impressed by your paint rack.
I have two sets given free and haven't made them yet. The ones I have seem to be 1/32nd in scale with doors looking eight feet high. But I have seen them done by Kazuya Yoshioka and they look real good.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard, how right you are. Darn. I had noticed that, but with this being a big industrial structure and my not planning on having figures (well maybe one, ground level, out and away), this wont be an issue. This time. Hmm. See pic

 

[RonGlass]

Ron,
when I read the title I thought, wow, does Ron hate MiniArt as well? - you'd better engage Mr Race as fire damage consultant.
That dio is off to a fabulous start - I'll follow this with interest!
Dave

Lol, hi Dave, yep here I was a couple days ago vaguely berating Miniarts stuff to John (is it "Mr." , or "Sir Race" , isn't he some sort of Royalty around here? Sorry, I don't know much about y'all"s hierarchy) Then next thing I know I pick their building kit to try.. sigh.

 

[Mini Me]

Should be fine....lots of industrial buildings have larger than standard openings....if it really "bugs" you you could always slice off a scale foot or two from the bottom edge if you think it will help. Rick H.

 

[RonGlass]

Ron,
That looks great. the finish on the building looks good to me. I will follow this with interest.

Thanks Paul !!

 

[RonGlass]

Most impressive, agree with Rick on the sand Ron. The variation on the surface is quite stunning.
Front row and long as the sand hurling has finished, no matches on me so your building is quite safe

Hi John, Thank You ! I feel like there ought to be some fractured bricks poking out on those broken edges and may add some, may not, I still like the present look too. Not to rub it in Buddy, but if you dont like MiniArts track links then you probably wont love their stairwells either. Lol, assembly is straightforward enough, BUT.... a bit fiddly for my taste
PS please stay away from my workbench with your matchbook and pyromania, sir.

 

[RonGlass]

Should be fine....lots of industrial buildings have larger than standard openings....if it really "bugs" you you could always slice off a scale foot or two from the bottom edge if you think it will help. Rick H.

Rick, I was (still am) having such fun with this kit that I bought another Miniart house ruin on ebay cheaply. Will see how the scale looks on that one since it's a residential subject.