📖 [Rolife Journey] (Finished) Century Train with added pizzazz

[mchipman]

This is definitely one of the funnest builds I’ve ever done. As mentioned in my last post, I know that this is going to be a quick build so I want to make it last a little longer by adding a few things, but I still finished at a good pace.

Things that I added: Sculpted the tunnels using modeling clay. The clay varnish really made the colors come alive.

Next, I “stuccoed” the base of the train using plaster of Paris and acrylic paint for a textured and weathered look. I also changed the color of the rail itself.

I love that all the pieces fit and that I can use this as book ends. Like @TheToday said, it created the illusion of the train going through the books. Seriously, @robotime, you did it again

BONUS: Here’s a video on my IG account. It has a lot more details than the photos I shared. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVPTCHyknzr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

[JDisaduck]

Michelle this is amazing! I love your version so much I want to steal it. It definitely looks like a real train going through the books!

I LOVE what you did with the tunnels! It looks so real! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[Atropex]

Wow! You are so talented! The little train tunnels you made are so cool! Really great work!

[mchipman]

Haha steal away! That’s what we’re here for, to share each other‘s ideas. Thank you so much for your kind comments.

[mchipman]

Thank you! I love making the trains, but I swear that’s the my most favorite part, the tunnels

[JDisaduck]

I will steal but might not be able to replicate. I’ll try and learn online or ask you some questions when the time comes.

[mchipman]

By the way I have a video on my IG account. While it’s not a how-to video, this is much more detailed than the photos. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVPTCHyknzr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @JDisaduck. And please ask any questions.

[Jo_Zanella]

Oh my goodness @mchipman, what an amazing job you did on this!!! I love it, all your textures look so real and gives it so much charm. It really does look like it’s going through the books!

[mchipman]

Thank you @Jo_Zanella. It was amazingly fun to build and quite relaxing. Building the tunnels is the funnest part.

[valleyggoo]

Sculpting the tunnel out of clay was genuis OMG it added so much depth to the kit!! Such a simple step yet it changed the whole vibe of the train!!

And I’m so glad that you changed the colour of rails because brown rails fit in better than whatever colour it was before ︎:heart:︎

[Kit_Mun]

The tunnel so cool Thanks for sharing the tips

[Lucia_Anderson]

Beautiful piece @mchipman

[serenebliss_23]

The first time I saw it, I thought that is an actual stone tunnel. You’re very talented on making those clays. I love the result of the train.

[ThaoNguyen]

You made it look much more realistic, especially the brick wall.

[Carmie]

Turned out super love it.

[Emma_Samchek]

Absolutely amazing! You brought this build to life! Youre so talented! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful!

[mchipman]

You’re so sweet. Thank you so much, Emma @Emma_Samchek

[Emma_Samchek]

Youre welcome sweetheart!

[Tkaplan]

You did a great job! I love the tunnel and base…it looks so realistic! I wish I knew how to do that kind of thing…you make it look amazing!

[mchipman]

Thank you so much, Tina. @Tkaplan