weeza Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Here it is...lol..It's really not as impressive as I had hoped it would be...but it;s still nice. Trust me, I've seen one by Frank Crescente that makes my mouth water. I am incredibly jealous of his skill ( if you know who he is). Anyway, my project is a roombox version of the Grand Staircase on the Titanic. It's only my second roombox ever, thus the amatuer work, but I'm pretty proud. Oddly enough, I couldn't have lighted it without your forum, which is why I joined! I ran across tapewire instructions here through google...so thanks! Where I started this afternoon: http://tinyurl.com/yh2dr8 Beveled ceiling panel http://tinyurl.com/ydy9mm Panel installed http://tinyurl.com/ydft46 Where I finished ( for today) http://tinyurl.com/ydpxxt http://tinyurl.com/yfxv5g and the model I WISH I could make: http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/discu...html?1165336777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeza Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Also, soon I'll add a few pics of a roombox I made for my mom. I have SEVERAL projects in the works: A library roombox A crime lab roombox ( or detectives office) and one yet to be figured out entirely. Thanks for the warm welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Very nice work, weeza. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Great work, Weeza. I'm very interested in the Titanic myself, so I like to see items like this. Keep us updated with the "eye candy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wendy, you're off to an excellent start. If you can find a source of filigree plastic fans, the ribs make lovely inserts for the stairway banisters and I saw some of the really ornate narrow wood trims to embellish the rails and footings and truly intricately carved wooden beads for newel post toppers, as well as the motives that would work as grand foyer ceiling roses, at Michael's recently. You could also coffer the ceiling and this would give you hiding places for the wires. I love the floor and your stairway design looks wonderful. If you got some of the really ornate edge trim for scrapbooking and a miter-cutter and some lovely scale 18th Century landscape pictures you could prime the boards of the box walls and mount the landscapes one on each board and frame them with the edge trim painted gold. Just a thought, since we're going for ornately elegant; shoot the works and go for rococo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wow! Very impressive eye-candy! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see your progress. I also love the Titanic, so I'm happy to see it coming to life again. You are very talented!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 WOW Wendy, you're doing a fabulous job. Very impressive. I am so looking forward to the end result, it's going to be a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wow That looks awesome! The stairs are fabulous. I will be watching your progress Keep up the goog work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 WOWSERS!!! That's fantastic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wow, I love your stairway!!! I'm a huge fan of the Titanic myself and was always dreaming of building a model of some of it's rooms. Can't wait to see your finished project! I have never seen Frank's stairway model before and I have to say it looks just amazing! How talented this guy is and what a huge inspiration, thanks for sharing! And keep the pics of your work coming!!! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wendy, you're doing an awesome job so far! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Welcome Wendy! Your Titantic roombox looks like it will be spectacular! Years ago a dollhouse shop in Falls Church (now closed) displayed a really grand Titantic staircase roombox that was eventually written up in one of the mags. Even tho' a number of artisans contributed to the construction of hers, I think yours is going to rival that one for sure. It's going to be awesome. Do keep us posted -- can't wait to see the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wendy, your stairwells look great!! You are off to a wonderful start. I can't wait to see your progress on it. Enjoy all of your projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wendy, your stairs are Wonderful! I can't wait to see more. Your ceiling panels are done really nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Your roombox is awesome. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 what a great job on the staircase. and thanks for the link to more eyecandy! just had a roam around it and all I can say is wow what a concept! I am looking forward to seeing your roombox when completed! thanks for sharing! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 WOW, your staircase looks very good and you seemed to make good progress. Thanks for the other pictures, that guy is really talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Looking good. Can't wait for more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 weeza im speechless, that is absolutly wonderful. so pretty that i made my boyfriend stop watching tv to come look at my computer screen. lol. I cannot wait to see this lil beauty finishd! by the way the bf likes it too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellandmelissa Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Very pretty. I just love the mol;ded wood on the wall. The stairs look great. You have given me and idea for a future project. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouchouch Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 that guy Frank does awesome work. Please keep posting progress of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 It already looks great. I love to see more. ;) For all Titanic fans (Conny van den Dungen is also making Titanic projects): http://www.matahari.fantaseert.nl/homepage...paginaid=209852 http://www.matahari.fantaseert.nl/homepage...paginaid=210707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thanks for the link, Jet! Her work is looking great too! I especially like Rose's room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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