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1st Place Winner - Congratulations otterine Picture 1
Uploaded by: Mini Man On: Jun 22 2010, 10:35 AM
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The overall feel I went for with this project was that of a late 1880s building that had been updated over time with electricity and other "modern" features of the passing times. It now sits as an open air, living museum to remind us how people lived and worked. I relied heavily on my trip to Bodie, CA - an open ghost town where you can walk around and explore - as well as other living museums I have visited. The backdrop I used in one of the shots is a photograph I took in Bodie, CA.

I've named the Spring Fling structure Baslow Ranch, established in 1888. "Baslow" is a melding of the names of several recently departed pets, and I am dedicating this build to all my animal companions, both past and present.

I tried to make as much as possible for this project, not only to stay on budget but to see what I could accomplish on my own. The things I didn't make include: lights, buckets, barrels, as well as the glass, ceramic and metal minis. Of the minis I bought, however, I still changed most in some way by either painting or weathering or both.

Regards,

Brae

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melanie8383 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 24 2010, 03:38 PM Post #1
New Member Group: New Member Posts: 1 Joined: 19-December 06 Member No.: 1,605 Real Name: Melanie	Would you be willing to sell this?

otterine View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 24 2010, 06:01 PM Post #2
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae	Oh, I don't think I could part with it. visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch visit my etsy shop: otterine's handcrafted miniatures in 1:12 scale

Rhonda from the Bluegrass View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 25 2010, 12:18 AM Post #3
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,772 Joined: 29-July 07 From: Lexington, KY Member No.: 2,243 Real Name: Rhonda	This question always comes up at Spring Fling time . . . I would love to buy Jo's incredible, fabulous Hasan's Place, but I am sure she couldn't part with it, plus as fabulous as it is, I am sure I would never be able to afford it!

what2craftnow View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 25 2010, 08:00 PM Post #4
Did I mention that I'm SENILE? Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 2,482 Joined: 21-August 07 Member No.: 2,296 Real Name: Chris	Brae, It's a beautiful piece. Congrats. I hope my ship comes in before my dock rots...

otterine View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 25 2010, 08:14 PM Post #5
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae	Thank you very much, Chris! visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch visit my etsy shop: otterine's handcrafted miniatures in 1:12 scale

Shy Spirit View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 25 2010, 09:40 PM Post #6
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 7,692 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 750 Real Name: Rosalind	Baslow Ranch has such a charming, nostalgic feel to it ... you did an outstanding job on this, Brae. Congratulations! Have a Good Day! Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

otterine View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 26 2010, 10:16 AM Post #7
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae	Thank you, Rosalind! I really appreciate it. visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch visit my etsy shop: otterine's handcrafted miniatures in 1:12 scale

Brezavaqt View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 28 2010, 09:17 AM Post #8
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,271 Joined: 31-December 08 From: Waldorf, Maryland Member No.: 3,899 Real Name: Sabrina (Bre)	Brae, I didn't expect anything less; FANTASTIC JOB! Very original at that! CONGRATS to you! Well deserved! Bre "Everything is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

deb's designs View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 28 2010, 08:30 PM Post #9
Member Group: Gold Member Posts: 939 Joined: 16-August 08 From: Florida Member No.: 3,387 Real Name: Debbie	Congratulations! You did such an incredible job with this, I'm not at all surprized you won. Let all that you do be done with love. ---------------------------------------------------- 1 Cor 16:14

otterine View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 28 2010, 10:20 PM Post #10
Member Group: *Platinum Member* Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae	Thanks so much, Bre and Debbie! visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch visit my etsy shop: otterine's handcrafted miniatures in 1:12 scale

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