AusBonsai

Hi there crazy kids. I will soon start to experiment with some Melaleucas, firstly with some Claret Tops and we'll go from there. I have to admit that I have been inspired by the many top notch Mels that I have seen on the forum since I have been a member. I have always thought that a figurine of an old worn out tin shed with a steel windmill alongside a melaleuca bonsai would look fantastic. Can anyone suggest where I might find such a thing???


Never hurts to ask I guess!!


John

Hi John,
I am very involved with model trains as well as Bonsai. If you go to a model shop that specializes in model trains I'm sure you will find what you are looking for.

Regards Ray

Bit of tin, a pair of shears and needle nose pliers, a hot glue gun, bit of acrylic paint and away you go.

I think the idea is great, might give it a go today if I have time.


Edit- couple of shots.

A friend of mine purchased a small clay outhouse in Seymour Vic, which is a great point of interest when placed on one of his natives. When Hirotoshi Saito visited he asked "what is a dunny" everyone had a great laugh and many will visit Seymour looking for the dunnies.
I believe ornaments often look a bit tacky so if you do it at all, it should be done well.
(Hiro seemed to genuinely like the dunny)

This first one doesn't have natives in it, but I reckon it's similar to what you're attempting. The trees are all Celtis (Chinese Hackberry). In the setting are a bamboo hut, miniature Japanese lanterns, miniature statues and there is even a yacht (in the centre at the back). The whole setting is about 1.5 metres long. No, it isn't mine (I wish!).
The second one is in progress. This one is 2 metres wide and consists of native and non-native trees. The small trees on the mound in the rear centre are Lilli Pilli's. There are also Calliandra's, a fig or two and heaps of others. She is going to somehow seal the 'valley's' around that centre mound and fill it with water and also do something similar to what you're suggesting with tin huts etc. When this one is in full leaf, it is going to look awesome.
The lovely lady that has created this is round about 50-60 years of age and I reckon she's got a lot of talent.

Hey that's a super idea. !!! I will definitely do that. Thanks for the great suggestion Ray


Regards


John

mackray wrote:Hi John,
I am very involved with model trains as well as Bonsai. If you go to a model shop that specializes in model trains I'm sure you will find what you are looking for.

Regards Ray

Not a bad idea. Thanks for the inspiration mate

Mitchell wrote:Bit of tin, a pair of shears and needle nose pliers, a hot glue gun, bit of acrylic paint and away you go.

I think the idea is great, might give it a go today if I have time.


Edit- couple of shots.

No you're right Gerard, it really is something that has to be done properly mate, I could'nt agree more. Trust me mate I will be spending a fair bit of time looking around.

Regards


John

Gerard wrote:A friend of mine purchased a small clay outhouse in Seymour Vic, which is a great point of interest when placed on one of his natives. When Hirotoshi Saito visited he asked "what is a dunny" everyone had a great laugh and many will visit Seymour looking for the dunnies.
I believe ornaments often look a bit tacky so if you do it at all, it should be done well.
(Hiro seemed to genuinely like the dunny)

Threw this together today. Dark shots as it hides many faults.

Wow!! A lot of TLC must have gone into those Tman. Thanks for the great photos mate!!


John

Tman wrote:This first one doesn't have natives in it, but I reckon it's similar to what you're attempting. The trees are all Celtis (Chinese Hackberry). In the setting are a bamboo hut, miniature Japanese lanterns, miniature statues and there is even a yacht (in the centre at the back). The whole setting is about 1.5 metres long. No, it isn't mine (I wish!).

GL1a.jpg

The second one is in progress. This one is 2 metres wide and consists of native and non-native trees. The small trees on the mound in the rear centre are Lilli Pilli's. There are also Calliandra's, a fig or two and heaps of others. She is going to somehow seal the 'valley's' around that centre mound and fill it with water and also do something similar to what you're suggesting with tin huts etc. When this one is in full leaf, it is going to look awesome.

GL1c.jpg

The lovely lady that has created this is round about 50-60 years of age and I reckon she's got a lot of talent.

Wow, not bad mate, not bad at all!!

Mitchell wrote:Threw this together today. Dark shots as it hides many faults.

I have an aunty-in-law that makes metal art and is very handy. I might be able to convince her to make some.
The image I have is of an actual metal,realistic scaled shed, not just a clay model, even though they do look good also.