FW Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Have often thought that a small made up display-board for good photographs all year round. Originally didn't know where to start, as I can't paint and don't have much artistic talent, so when JDC posted a link to download Posteriza software..... http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=13289.0 and the actual site..... http://www.posteriza.com/es/index.php?lang=en_US From there I bought some 4mm MDF, and cut it up with the circular saw last night, and then with some strip, I added some strength to the base, by framing the perimeter..... (Also giving it some depth......) From there, I then cut a bit of astro-turf, a lot bigger than what was needed, so that it overlaps, so that I could get it as tight as possible, cutting out a square on each corner, so the sides folded in nicely and then cut away all of the waste overlaps, just so it looks a bit tidyer....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 From there, I then marked out my fence lines, and drilled out a 6mm hole all the way through, at 10mm intervals. From there I then knocked in pre-cut fencing stakes of 6mm diametre dowel, snuggly into the drilled holes, so there was no need to glue. I then made two struts onto my corner strainer, and nailed them on with small tacks. I then drilled two 1.5mm holes into each stake, and fed through gardening wire, which I had all ready stripped of the plastic coating, so that it was in the original state, pulling it tight, tying back on it's self on the end stakes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.new holland Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 looking good fw might have a go at building one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 That looks realy nice there will, are you going to make a track also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 similar to what i use.....just need a background , good work Will :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 I then had to chose my picture, (off Google in the end), and messed about with it on that software. Then printed it off onto ten A4 sheets, cut off the margins and stuck it onto the backboards, which were then screwed onto the base, and tacked to eachover as a 'T'. Then that's it done and I hope that's easy enough to follow for anyone who wants to make one. A few more pictures....... Well that's it. Nice easy thing to make and I'm pleased with the final result. Please let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 similar to what i use.....just need a background , good work Will :) Give us a minuete, was just trying to split up the posts a bit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 will that come out well. what paper did you use the normal type or photographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Give us a minuete, was just trying to split up the posts a bit. :D no, i need a background!....can see where how it confused!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 will that come out well. what paper did you use the normal type or photographic Normal. I think I may have got away with it aswell, as it is a fairly dull picture anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noel Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 excellent job. very well done!!! keep up the good work Noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 no, i need a background!....can see where how it confused!! Oh sorry Ben, my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 thanks think i my have ago if you dont mind me nicking ur idea and i no where to get a perfect picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 looking good fw might have a go at building one of those excellent job. very well done!!! keep up the good work Noel Cheers lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 thanks think i my have ago if you dont mind me nicking ur idea and i no where to get a perfect picture No I don't mind....that's why I did it as a step-by-step thread, though I forgot to take photos of most of the stages and because I didn't know how it would turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Looks good Will, good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Neat idea and great end result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Looks good Will, good idea Neat idea and great end result Cheers you two and thanks for the link jdc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 That does work quite well I've never tried this myself, but maybe a curved back would work slightly better as the original image remains truer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 That does work quite well I've never tried this myself, but maybe a curved back would work slightly better as the original image remains truer? Yes I thought that as I did it. I might try a semi-circular base next time, bendind a bckground to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 wow Will cracking job good step by step info too. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 wow Will cracking job good step by step info too. :P Cheers Old Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Cracking job there Will, will be great for photographing individual items or setting up mini scenes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Cracking job there Will, will be great for photographing individual items or setting up mini scenes Yes that's why I tried it.....will find out if it works soon enough, but will have to use a camera rather than my phone, as the quality isn't great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 FW, don't want to be critical mate but your corner post struts for the fence need to be a bit higher, just under the top strand of wire and notched into the upright and put in the 'ground' halfway to the adjacent post. Went to college years ago to learn that! You've given everyone big ideas now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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