I substantially finished the dirt banks on the first truck this afternoon and was tempted to keep going on the truck. After some thought I decided instead to work on the second piece (my official entry) and bring it to the same level of completion before proceeding with the truck. It would be similar but not the same as the first, improving the design where I thought it needed it. I made good progress on the second piece, working about half of the way around. The stump is a little bigger on this piece and the upper area became just a little larger as well. I’ll be adding a rickety wooden retaining wall on the other side as well for just a little extra contrast in textures. It’s not often we get the second chance to tweak our designs so this is a whole lot of fun!
More dirt
I got a little time today to sneak into the shop and do some sculpting on my Sign Invitational entry. I worked on the dirt bank base and managed to get about 1/3 of the way further around. It’s looking pretty good so far. It is fun to work, simply inventing it as I go, while keeping in mind how everything else will fit in when it’s all done. One the other side I’ve hollowed out the base and built a cavity to hide the batteries in an inconspicuous place. There are fourteen entrants signed up this year (so far) and I know the competition is going to be stiff so I am determined to give it my best effort. No details will be spared as this comes together.
Thar she blows
When we add details to a project every single part needs to be in service of the story we are telling. For the new ticketing building at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch we are adding themed brackets under the eaves. Up on the roof the cupola needed crowning touch and a weather vane was just the ticket. The detailed supporting bracket features the detail echo of the lower brackets complete with a pumpkin. One the top is an antique tractor pulling a wagon load of pumpkins of course. Matt had the honours of fitting the many pieces and welding them all together securely.
