GDRP comment: John starts by hacking out a section of the old scenery. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: John creates the drainage portal from cardstock, adding structure elements by laminating additional cardstock pieces. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: Next, John glues gravel to the remaining areas to imitate stonework; this may be the same type of "bird gravel" he used for the foundation of the…
GDRP comment: The mill structure is attached to a foundation of Firtex (similar to Homasote), the same material he uses for roadbed. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: The mill structure is installed, and cardstock strips are glued in place to create the scenery profiles. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: The drainage portal is next glued in place, and additional profile strips are added. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: Now the hard-shell is added. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: John next glues down rocks and various textures over the hard shell. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: Pieces of carstock, cut to various shapes and painted various colors, are glued to the scenery to create the dam wall. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: Varnish is layered to create the water. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: A "night" photo, showing additional detailing and foliage added. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: Another "night" photo, showing the finished project. (hi-res raw version)
GDRP comment: A "day" photo, showing the finished project. (hi-res raw version)
