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Offline skypurr

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Arctic Research Station
« on: July 13, 2012, 22:36:11 »
I am planning on doing an arctic display but didn't have anywhere for the arctic explorers to use as a base so decided to build them one.
I looked on the internet for ideas and found this one ...



So decided to build something similar...



I was really pleased with the result, especially the frost on the wires...



I'll add more snow when it goes on display.

I still need to add steps to the back (I haven't got to the box with those in yet  :lol:)
I plan to put a weather station on the roof as I have a spare one.
Sandy suggested I needed a storage facility so I thought I would use the container from my Playmobil container truck (without the stickers) do you think that will work?

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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2012, 23:02:08 »
Yes, I think that might just work, me being the way I am I could possibly foresee problems with the container doors freezing shut but I'd go with it if I were you, great idea ! As for the building, well I'm just going to go away and whimper even more, fantastic job ! well done !  :)
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2012, 01:52:54 »
Great work, Elaine, looks just the job.  I think your container idea is good, too.
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2012, 02:41:29 »
Yes, that container will work great! And the building is fantastic, especially the frost effect. Can't wait to see it in the display!
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2012, 04:18:18 »
Cool!
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2012, 06:00:59 »
Oh Elaine that looks just perfect!!!!  :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

I love it so much, and the frost on the wires is superb!

Damo :)
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2012, 06:07:17 »
Oooops!  I forgot to say how effective the frost effect is.   :-[ :-[ :-[  It really is good.   :clap: :clap: :clap:

How did you do it, please?
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2012, 06:52:40 »
Cool idea, Elaine!!!
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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2012, 08:42:27 »
Thank you everyone - I can't wait to see it in the display too  :lol:

Quote from: playmofire on July 14, 2012, 06:07:17
Oooops!  I forgot to say how effective the frost effect is.   :-[ :-[ :-[  It really is good.   :clap: :clap: :clap:

How did you do it, please?

It was really simple - I used some old cord from my pirate ship spares box, fastened it in place so it was the correct size to save mess later on, then removed it, clips and all, dipped all in pva glue then dropped it in a bag of imitation snow powder.
I must admit I didn't know if it would work so I was thrilled with the result.

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Re: Arctic Research Station
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2012, 08:55:37 »
It's magnificient! Bravo!  :clap: :clap:
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