1st attempt at scratch building a house.

[Rivera]

This is my first bash at scratch building a house (and posting a photo) and I'd like your suggestions and opinions.  First off a pic of the assembled structure and then some sub-assembly shots.





Basic materials used are foamboard, corkboard (stripped), waxing spatulas, Copydex and double sided tape.

[OSHIROmodels]

For a first go that's not bad at all 

For suggestions I would go with the following...

Don't use copydex, the model won't last long with it. Try and use UHU or Bostik contact adhesive (takes a bit of practise getting used to the stringiness).

Try and use balsa wood rather than waxing spatulas/coffee stirrers. The grain is more suited to wargaming terrain, it's easier to cut and you can get a whole lot of different sizes/thicknesses before you have to think about sizing them.

Don't be afraid to reduce the size of the details (like the window frames), it'll prove dividends later on 

Last one. Keep trying, it's the only way you can improve yourself 

cheers

James

[Belisarius]

Tell you what mate - bloody good , love the 3 x stories and I look forward to seeing it painted , keep posting.

[Marine0846]

Very good first build.
Done as well as I could do, even better.
Can't wait to see it painted.

[Eric the Shed]

Wow - first attempt brilliant - whats the tenth attempt going to look like ! Wish I had pour patience

Eric

[Rivera]

Hi guys,
              Many thanks for the kind comments and suggestions - I didn't realise that Copydex wasn't that durable so I'll switch over to Uhu as an adhesive.  I had the spatulas knocking around from an old project so I thought I'd use them up but they were a bit of a swine to cut it must be said.  Next time it's balsa wood for sure.
I'm going to add a base to it as it looks odd without one and I can't take any credit for the design as I found the image on the interweb which I've adapted a tad.
I'll post some photos of the basic paint job soon as it's finished.  I must add that it has been a very steep learning curve.

[Henrix]

I wish my first attempts were as good!

[Svennn]

Its great, very neatly done and the roof tiling is a triumph

[Thargor]

That is really nice.

[Mason]

A cracking job!

Even more impressive as a first attempt.

Adding my applause to what has already been said, that roof is great!
 

[Damas]

Very nicely done!  Very clean lines.

Also, listen to the Jim.

[Burgundavia]

My 1st attempt looking nothing like this. Clearly you are gifted.

[Thunderchicken]

That's a great start. Well done.

I've used Copdex on most of my builds going back three years. Does its effectiveness depend on what you're sticking together?

[OSHIROmodels]

I've used Copdex on most of my builds going back three years. Does its effectiveness depend on what you're sticking together?

Obviously shinier surfaces are not to to adhere as well over time (or even initially) but it will go sooner rather than later. UV light helps to break it down (like it does with most things) but if the buildings a in a box then you'll be good for a few years yet.

The integrity will start to go first especially with continued handling, which wargames buildings tend to have.

cheers

James

[Rivera]

I've just added some windows, a doorstep and a base and have yet to provide a door and some flashing but my main concern is to do with a finished paint job.  If I could have your ideas as how to proceed it would be appreciated.
I've given the building a thinned coat of Light Grey to the timbers and two coats of white emulsion to the wall surfaces - but what next