The Up house is now hanging, with the first cloud installed...
On the workbench connecting the balloons to the house. The hanging wire and the power wire have been run through the middle of the balloon bouquet:
Suspended from the ceiling over the layout. The white area between the chimney and balloons will dry clear in a few days... the caulk I used to fill in that area and secure the wires goes on white:
Here is my “test cloud”. These imitation cotton clouds are intended for classrooms, party, and photo backdrop decor.... but I think they’ll look great over the layout and around the floating house. I bought one to give it a shot:
cloud #1 in place:
Honestly... I’m pleasantly surprised just how good the cloud looks, and how easy it was to install. I’ll be adding at least a few more...