Since the Ruckpositiv was built, painting is the next step. For the primary color (red), I painted all the areas that will be seen. I also painted the inside "cubby holes" black to accentuate the pipes. Since the Ruckpositiv will be suspended, the bottom needed to be unified. So, I went ahead and created a skin for the bottom, painted it and then glued it to the base of the Ruckpositiv.
I even had some time to start looking into the pipe shades. From what I can tell, the same designs that I used for the Hauptwerk will be able to be used for the Ruckpositiv. I was able to cut out the bottom shade for the center pipes.
As far as the display for this mammoth project, a shelf will be made that will hold both the model as well as be used to mount the Ruckpositiv. I've alluded to this in the previous posts. The shelf will try to emulate a choir loft. The dimensions, will be 10in wide by 24in long. As far as the width, I'm not completely sure at the moment. Depends on the wood I can get. It will be anywhere from 1/2in to 1in thick. A 1.5in rectangular hole will be cut on the front center edge to allow the Ruckpositiv to be mounted. I will make use of the large molding around the shelf to give it that "lofty look."
This shelf, or loft, will be supported by two large corbels. These measure approximately 4.5 x 5.5 x 9.5 inches. Both will be stained, rather than painted. I will try, with any luck, to create a "faux marble" look with both the shelf and the corbels. The loft will be a combination of white, gray and a sort of ivory color. As far as the corbels, I really haven't decided. The marble columns supporting the loft at St. Bavo appear to be a deep green. I might lean toward something in that department.
As for an itinerary, I would say it would look something like this:
April 06 and & 07
- Fit and glue flat and pointed pipes of Ruckpositiv
- Finish pipe shades for at least the center pipes of the Ruckpositiv.
- Start to cut the small molding.
- Glue center pipe shades onto center pipe fixtures and then secure into the Ruckpositiv.
- Continue with molding detail. At the very least, have them all cut and painted. (large and small)
- Work on the remaining pipe shades
- Purchase all that is required for constructing and staining the loft.
- Finish shades. Seal, prime and paint. Affix to Ruckpositiv.
- Glue molding to Ruckpositiv.
- Create, paint and glue skins where needed.
- Experiment with different staining techniques on a scrap piece of wood.
- Construct the shelf and glue molding around the edge of the shelf.
- Stain the shelf.
- Make any final touches that need to be done.
- Photo shoot.
- DONE!!!!
BUT...there is still more to do, as I listed above. Until next time...
Victimae paschali laudes
Easter Sequence
Let Christians immolate
praises to the passover victim.
The lamb has redeemed the sheep:
Innocent Christ has reconciled
the sinners to the Father.
Death and life contended
in a miraculous battle:
the Prince of life, who died,
reigns alive.
Tell us, Mary, what did
you see on the road?
"I saw the tomb of the living Christ
and the glory of his rising,
The angelic witnesses, the
clothes and the shroud."
"Christ my hope is arisen;
into Galilee, he will go before his own."
We know Christ is truly risen from the dead!
To us, victorious King, have mercy!
Amen! Alleluia!
