Jump to content

Baslow Ranch, est 1888


otterine

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 some 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.

This is my first officially finished build, and I love the way it turned out! :wub:

From the album:

Spring Fling 2010 - Baslow Ranch

· 45 images
  • 45 images
  • 0 comments
  • 63 image comments

Photo Information


Recommended Comments

BEAUTIFUL! Your weathered wood on this house is amazing. And so sweet that you named it in honor of your pets that have crossed the rainbow bridge, aww. Love all your details (and have been enjoying looking at your Newport on your blog too). Congrats!

Crystal

Link to comment

Oh, this is awesome! I'm a ghost town junkie and spent a good portion of my childhood exploring the abandoned mining towns in Arizona and New Mexico. You *really* hit every detail just right!! Going thru your pictures has been a pure delight and made me feel as if I were prowling around some of my old haunts again.

Deb

Link to comment

This is your "first officially finished build" ??!!?? Wow, can't imagine what your next one will look like- this one is amazing!!

Link to comment

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Add a comment...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...