Tonio's Scenery - Fubarnii balloon

[Mordecae]

This looks fantastic!
Looking forward to seeing the end result, but will definitely be considering these techniques when creating my own balloons, thanks for the share!

[Tonio]

I finally settled on a simple basket like the first one I sketched, instead of a more elaborate one. The balloon will be an observation platform more than a transport method. 

The base is a plastic Easter egg. I pressed the putty on a blanket for texture. Balsa for the floor, and balsa+putty for the wooden rail.

I now need to add nails and ropes to attach the outside canvas to the frame, and prepare the attach points for the balloons.

[Kryptovidicus]

Great technique! That already looks magnificent and it isn't even painted yet.

[Tonio]

Great technique! That already looks magnificent and it isn't even painted yet.

Thanks! Really.looking forward to the painting.

Done with the nails and the attachements for the balloons' ropes.

[Tonio]

Details on the basket done, and reinforced ropes prepared. I will attach them after painting.

[Carcharoth]

That’s coming along very nicely
Is a week going to be enough time to finish it?

[Tonio]

The balloon itself, yes. It's almost done, mostly paint left to do.

However, it's pretty sure the tower is a no go without a day off this week. I had started to cut my tubes out, but I don't see it happening, as i also have to paint my critter.

[Carcharoth]

I think the balloon on its own with ll be an admirable entry! Hopefully you can add the house at a later date.

[Tonio]

I'm working on the balloon for another friendly challenge at the same time, which end a couple weeks later. Hopefully, even if I don't have the tower done for the contest, it will be done by the end of the month.

[Kryptovidicus]

Make sure to post the finished piece over here too .

[Tonio]

Been working on the ropes last night, make another couple reinforced ropes for the support.

I also started to assemble the tower. Basic shapes done, and started working on the wooden support details. Not a first material wise, judging by the other terrain thread I've seen around here. 

[Tonio]

The roofs' basic forms are done. I now have to do the tiling, and small details like the chimneys.

I also built the balcony. The main tower part was smaller than on my drawings, so I had to cut a bit into the roof, as well as move one wooden beam on the attachment tower.

I will put the building on pause now, to paint the balloon basket. It shouldn't be long. as it's already primed and ready to go. All the ropes have been strengthened with brass rod/steel wire and glue. The ropes from the basket to the balloon are a bit more flimsy that I would like. I might have to redo them with the wire, or bigger rods. The ones that will anchor to the tree and building are strong enough though.

 I also need to work on the temporary base before the end of the weekend.

[Lost Egg]

Lovely work. I particularly like your balcony. Looking forward to seeing the painted balloon.

[Kryptovidicus]

What an amazing start! I like the style, it reminds me very much of a funpark which was near the place In lived in Belgium.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling

[Tonio]

What an amazing start! I like the style, it reminds me very much of a funpark which was near the place In lived in Belgium.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling

Wow, that is a really cool, but weird, building!