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What kind of figures have been used with cardboard Christmas houses and villages, where do you get appropriate figures today, how do you make, prepair, repair or otherwise maintain figures?
Well my friends, I took the leap and did it. I wanted to do something that was unique as well as time period compliant. I chose to make a "putz" rendition of a 1931 Model A Ford snow-mobile mail delivery truck. There were several models running during the harsh, Mid-West/Eastern winters in this era, but I found this one to be just what I wanted to build. It's rough looking, I know. Hopefully as I do more, I will be 1/2 as good as our "flattie expert" Howard. Enjoy & have a great weekend all!...
Cheers as always,
Will ~_*
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A most appropriate choice for a "flattie"...I see a lot of detail work including some very precise hand lettering...very good photo...the dark is a great contrast...I'm liking the reflection I see below the flattie, too...
what's next?...how about a man carrying a big box from the vehicle up to one of your houses...I can visualize the scene...I'll bet you can as well...
Thanks for your post Howard. I broke a few blades on this one! I love the idea of the postman and the package, I'm gonna do it! It will be the perfect accompaniment for the truck. Need to get online and find a postman pic of that era. I love making flatties. More to come my friend!