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Title: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on February 27, 2010, 23:20:14
Hello  :wave:
I've been away from the forum for a while just briefly dropping in to catch up on the news. I love some of the new playmobil sets coming out this year it's such a shame they wont be out over here till next year, and as always I love looking at every ones new customisations.
 :wow: Hat's off to you guys and gals!  :love:

I've finally started to wade through my pictures and sort out photo's for my albums so I'll be adding to those at last. I've found a usefull photo organiser called Picasa which will edit and sort out my pics - I recommend it to everyone and it lets you upload albums to the web as well  8}

So here's my first new build a Pavilion made from palace parts.
Emma.
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Forum%20Playmobil%20Victorian/SDC16003.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 27, 2010, 23:24:04
Beautiful Emma.J, truly beautiful  :wow:!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on February 27, 2010, 23:48:02
 :-[ thank you Bill.

Here's a close up of the Pavilion.

Emma.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Forum%20Playmobil%20Victorian/SDC16048.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: skypurr on February 27, 2010, 23:54:29
Welcome back Emma J, The pavilion looks very elegant,  a good use of the palace parts, well done :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Gepetto on February 28, 2010, 01:14:09
Beautiful job Emma J. and good to hear from you again, I really like the looks of those hats the women are wearing, very Eastery (?).
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on February 28, 2010, 01:46:29
Wow that's gorges!! Its so beautiful and I really like your sky background!!  :wow:  :clap:  :)9






Baden  :wave:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: el jefe on February 28, 2010, 02:10:30
Gorgeous Pavilion!! I love your work.  :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: WarriorOfToys on February 28, 2010, 05:36:55
Very very nice!!!
I really enjoy the photos, and the scene is perfect!
I really enjoy your display Emma.J!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Justindo on February 28, 2010, 07:25:06
That's a beautiful scene!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 01, 2010, 06:27:12
Absolutely beautiful work, as always, Emma!   :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: pingo on March 02, 2010, 22:09:49
 :cheerlead: Very Beautiful and elegant pavilion  :wow:
And I  :love: the fine ladies hats

Pingo
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Tiermann on March 03, 2010, 01:38:39
Wonderful structure and accessorizing
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 14:11:22


After looking at your fantastic Victorian customs and scenes, Emma, (and how you've displayed Pingo's great Hansom Cab), it just doesn't make any sense at all why Geobra wouldn't want to re-introduce their wonderful Playmobil Victorian theme ...  8}

Thanks for the fabulous photos and all the best,
Richard
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Rasputin on March 03, 2010, 16:30:07
Hi Emma

What a beautiful diorama you put together. Your customs are very elegant and really show how talented you are at making Playmobil accessories. I have been pondering attempting an idea every time I look at your cloth customs. I am not into making my own after market customs but if I could even get close to your level I think it would be the only way to re-create the look I want.

Do you do any commission work  :*)

Thank you for sharing
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: peetje on March 04, 2010, 14:41:44
Nice work Emma.
It is nice to watch.

Peter
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 05, 2010, 16:02:05
Hi Rasputin :wave:

Quote
I have been pondering attempting an idea every time I look at your cloth customs. I am not into making my own after market customs but if I could even get close to your level I think it would be the only way to re-create the look I want.

Do you do any commission work

Thanks for the great comments, if you need any help just say not a problem.
As to commissions YES I do, all the items in my videos have been sold as well as other commissioned work for example I sold 3 copies of the Victorian Street market at Christmas.

I love to build things and I haven't the room to keep everything I do, also I couldn't afford to keep my work. Every time I make something I sell it on so I can afford to buy some more PM to work on. Every now and then I manage to buy a little towards my own private collection. Last week I bought an Igloo and Eskimos I've always liked - still don't know where I will put them but they are soo cool. :lol:

I'm so envious when I see everyones collections, they're just huge! :omg:

I'll get there some day... probably when I'm 80!
Emma
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 05, 2010, 16:09:23
Hello and thanks Baden,
the sky background is a roll of cloud print paper I bought from a local print / craft shop. I think it was about 6m long, I've fixed battons along the back so I can unroll it when I need to take photo's
Emma.
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 07, 2010, 22:19:34
Well here's pics of my next creation. More Victorian I'm afraid.  :-[
This is Mrs Beetons Sweet Shop - yes I've got a sweet tooth!  :love:
Upstairs is a living quarters, I've cut up and painted an oven and a kitchen cupboard with a sink on the side to make a small kitchen area.
Downstairs is the shop with lots of old fashioned chocolate bars and jars of sweets. I hope it makes everyones mouth water  :lol:

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Playmobil%20By%20Emma%20J%20Victorian%20Sweet%20Shop/SDC15879.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Playmobil%20By%20Emma%20J%20Victorian%20Sweet%20Shop/SDC16121.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Playmobil%20By%20Emma%20J%20Victorian%20Sweet%20Shop/SDC16144.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Gepetto on March 07, 2010, 23:39:25
Beautiful Emma, I love that range!  With all the goodies in the shop and the great frontpiece on the street, excellent!  :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 08, 2010, 00:22:38


Emma, I love what you did with the 4186 Horse Carriage!

It looks fabulous! ...  :wow: :wow: :wow:

As always, no matter where I look, your attention to detail is fantastic ...  :clap: :clap: :clap:

Thanks for sharing and all the best,
Richard

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Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 08, 2010, 08:26:34

Downstairs is the shop with lots of old fashioned chocolate bars and jars of sweets. I hope it makes everyones mouth water  :lol:


It made my mouth water!   :P

More beautiful work!   :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 08, 2010, 15:28:57
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o
I was jumping up and down in my seat looking at your sweet shop!
I would look at one thing and say, Beautiful. :)
And another thing and say, Stunning! :D
And another thing and say, I wish I was one of those Klickies!!! :lol:
And all the while I was thinking, How does she do it? ???
Gorgeous Job Emma!!! :wow:
Words cannot express how beautiful your work is!
I beleive this is my favorite! ;D
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 10, 2010, 18:35:09
Thanks everyone :wave:

Your great comments put a big smile   on my face  :love:

The quality of peoples work on the forum is just unbeliveable :omg: and when I get praise of such masters I know I'm doing o.k.

 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I've finished off some more Victorian Street sellers so I might do a new thread with just those on but for now here's the guy I made last night.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Forum%20Playmobil%20Victorian/SDC17168.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 10, 2010, 18:40:08
Wow!
Super cool custom street seller Emma!
Again, 100% great!
Your attention to detail is stunning,
I love how you added dirt to the brooms and the little boys clothes and face.
Very good!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: el jefe on March 10, 2010, 20:03:52
Holy Shnikes that set is cool.  You can really tell who's doing the dirty work in that partnership.   :lol:
Love the tools, especially the broom, looks so used.  Your work is really awesome!!  :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Gepetto on March 10, 2010, 21:16:18
Love your sweeps Emma and the photo backdrop is great! :wave:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: playmomac on March 10, 2010, 21:55:53
Fantastic customs and thanks for sharing!   It's great to see how you have customized these pieces..great job!  :)9 
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 10, 2010, 23:15:26


Emma, your customs are spectacular! ...  :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 11, 2010, 05:42:00
More beautiful work!   :wow:

I can hear them singing:

Chim-chim-a-nee,
Chim-chim-a-nee,
Chim-chim-charee,
When you are a sweep, you're in glad company!

Chim-chim-a-nee,
Chim-chim-a-nee,
Chim-chim-charoo,
Good luck will rub off when I shakes 'ands with you.

So blow me a kiss, and I'm lucky, too!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Justindo on March 12, 2010, 01:59:08
The chimney sweep with his cart and helper looks superb, Emma!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: playmovictorian on March 12, 2010, 03:26:48
Dear Emma  :)

Your creations are so uniquely beautiful  :love:

You have an eye for colour combinations, an attention to details second to none !

Every new creation is a mini work of Art  :wow: :wow:

Thank you for enchanting us !

Karim :)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Daniela on March 12, 2010, 13:17:22
Dear Emma, you are driving me crazy with all these beautiful stuff!!!

I can´t help falling in love with every single part of it!  :love:

Wonderful new creations, one better than the other!

Dear me, what´s coming next????

LOVE,
Daniela
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 13, 2010, 05:20:51
Dear Emma, you are driving me crazy with all these beautiful stuff!!!

I can´t help falling in love with every single part of it!  :love:

Wonderful new creations, one better than the other!

Dear me, what´s coming next????

LOVE,
Daniela


You express my sentiments exactly!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 13, 2010, 10:52:50
Dear Daniela
I love your work too :love:

Looking forward to the Chippendales!

As to new projects..... well my other topic has my Victorian Street Vendors on it, there's a set of small street shops, a couple of surprises I'm still trying to work out the details of and the 3 big Medieval projects. So as usual it's all go  8} I tend to get new ideas while working on one thing so I have to rush of and build that while I've got a bee in my bonnet about it  :o

Thanks every one for taking an interest!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 15:19:02



Thanks every one for taking an interest!



"Taking an interest"?

Are you joking, Emma?

How could anyone not love your magnificent creations? And, how could any who loves Playmobil not absolutely love your beautiful scenes and customs?
 
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: flatcat on March 13, 2010, 15:28:56
Emma, your customs are soooo awesome! :wow: :wow: :wow:
Your sweeps look so authentic  :o
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 13, 2010, 21:27:00
Quote
Are you joking, Emma?

Nope I'm not, every day I look on this forum I see such wonderfull and much better customs than I could ever do. I'm amazed by it all I look at what I do do and think "well it's o.k. but it's only addons." It's fairly limited what I can do, I certainly don't come up with such wonderful customised figures as many do on here like Spartans and Warrior women, and I can't hold a candle to the new cars and ships people build, never mind the wonderfull bigger and better building designs that I've seen.  :wow: :wow: :wow:

Don't get me wrong I like what I do but I also know that it's not true PM customisation that most favour on this site.  :-\  I add doll's house or Sylvanian etc to the Playmobil as I can't find or make what I'd like from the original range but I understand most collectors would stick to Pm only and have said so. I admit I'm in two minds about it part of me is still a purist. I wouldn't mix other items with my Palace PM, I love looking through the catalogues trying to find odd bits and pieces from other sets to dress it up with. The same with my medieval stuff. The Tudor manor I'm working on now is going to be all PM  0) and I can't wait to share that with you all as I hope it will find favour with all the fans.

So Richard, I am still amazed and really, really pleased when my piers, people whose work I have long admired on the internet but didn't know till recently, take the time to look at my offerings and leave such great comments. I'm always on tenderhooks when I post something new as I value your opinions and feedback, that I can't wait to see what you all think.
So a big thank you to every one who leaves a message they really do make my day :)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 22:20:49


Your humility is refreshing, Emma!

But, please believe us when we tell you how impressed we all are with your imaginative and exquisite creations!

Thank you for being here at Playmofriends.

All the best,
Richard

 
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Gepetto on March 14, 2010, 00:14:10
Rest assured Emma your creations are as worthy of a place here as anything that has been posted!  :wow: Anyone can buy aftermarket items and create a jumble but it takes real skill and a good eye to achieve that balance of colors, textures and content that makes a diorama come alive as yours do. Your ability to see combinations of parts and the nuanced details is very special. To echo Richard's sentiments, thank you for being here at Playmofriends!  :wave:


Gepetto
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: playmomac on March 14, 2010, 15:37:18
Rest assured Emma your creations are as worthy of a place here as anything that has been posted!  :wow: Anyone can buy aftermarket items and create a jumble but it takes real skill and a good eye to achieve that balance of colors, textures and content that makes a diorama come alive as yours do. Your ability to see combinations of parts and the nuanced details is very special. To echo Richard's sentiments, thank you for being here at Playmofriends!  :wave:


Gepetto

I have to agree with Gepetto Emma.  Your work is really fantastic and it is a community such as this which truly appreciates it.  Thank you for sharing your creations with us and keep them coming!
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: playmovictorian on March 14, 2010, 17:38:31
Dear Emma  :)

I entirely agree with the above comments as your creativity, knowledge of the Playmobil products and eye for colour association are second to none  :love:

You truly are in a league of your own  :wow: :wow:

Karim :)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Emma.J on March 14, 2010, 19:55:25
Hello and thank you again every one for your support  :-[

I'm going to do a street of shops next in very small buildings I'd love to know what you think of this build. It's not on a normal mansion base so I can make a one room shop, as I'm sure you all know a single mansion baseplate would leave a gap along one edge which I've never liked doing.

So what do you think?  ???

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Victorian%20Small%20Shops/SDC16316.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af143/Emma-J1066/Victorian%20Small%20Shops/SDC16312.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: flatcat on March 14, 2010, 21:45:41
Emma, that is seriously one of the most beautiful custom buildings I have ever seen (apart from all your other heavenly creations! :love:) What detail! :inlove: :inlove: :inlove:

Extremely well done :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: el jefe on March 14, 2010, 22:28:58
Stunning!!!! :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Gepetto on March 15, 2010, 01:25:38
Wonderful Emma! This is going to be a real treat.  :clap:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 15, 2010, 02:26:42
Emma,

What can I say that hasn't been said before?  I'll have to just say it in emoticons:

 :love: :love: :wow: :wow: :inlove: :inlove:
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: Richard on March 15, 2010, 02:48:48


Hello, Emma ...

Back in the "old days", Playmobil made wonderful bases for their train stations. The bases came in pieces which joined together in whatever size you wanted to make. Some of these bases even came as add-ons so that it was possible to make sidewalks for a Playmobil town.

I've attached a few pictures of some of the sets, Maybe they're available on eBay?

Emma, your "Wilton Arms" is the most beautiful and creative building that I've ever seen made from the Victorian mansion building parts. Is it a shop? A pub? An inn? Or, a B&B? Whatever you've intended it to be, it's lovely. And, I'm going to try to make one with parts from my Victorian collection.

Thanks once again for sharing your imagination and giving us so many really great ideas!

All he best,
Richard

 
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: skypurr on March 15, 2010, 03:42:27
Hi Emma,
Your Wilton Arms, as with all your other buildings and customs is really super.  :wow: I love the colours.  :love: 
I'm sure that you've told us before  but can I ask what type of paint you use and is it the same type for the walls as for the windows.  I am hoping to customise some western buildings (when I get time) but nothing like the scale of the ones you do! But I'm not sure where to start at the moment.
Looking forward to seeing your Victorian street of small shops.

Elaine
Title: Re: Why I've not been here lately - some new creations
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 15, 2010, 15:21:52
Beautiful, beautiful creation Emma!!!
I have to agree with KlickyMobilus...
All that can be said about your wonderful creations can only be said in emotions...
:inlove: :inlove: :woohoo: :woohoo: :omg: :(o): :(o): :clap: :clap: :omg: :woohoo: :inlove: :yippee: :yippee: