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Title: * Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on August 24, 2010, 04:59:54 PM
Yep, I am going make a Horno.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_24_08_10_5_52_35_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_24_08_10_6_03_53_0.jpg)

All cooking was done outside the adobe house. Bread was baked inside the horno (beehive) oven. A wood fire was built inside the horno and allowed to burn until the entire oven was very hot. Then the embers were removed and the bread placed inside the oven. A sack soaked with water was wrapped around the wooden door so it would not catch fire.

 It fits nicely in with my adobe stuff and I have been meaning to make one for ages, so what better opportunity than do it here in the competition. Not sure about whether it will fit on a CD etc, so will have to have a think about that, but it has fired (no pun intended) my enthusiasm to get on with making one.
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Geudens on August 25, 2010, 08:39:07 AM
Very nice!  but...  I must remember to put on my glasses when reading the forum (I misread: "Malamute gets horny" - now we all know that can't happen...  lol)

Rudi
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 25, 2010, 08:48:31 AM
Very nice!  but...  I must remember to put on my glasses when reading the forum (I misread: "Malamute gets horny" - now we all know that can't happen...  lol)

Oh I don't know...

 lol  lol  lol

I like the fact that the colour on this is in the same style as your other buildings, nice of the Mexicans to use your paint scheme for their stuff  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Thunderchicken on August 25, 2010, 09:50:28 AM
Will we be able to cook in it?
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Christian on August 27, 2010, 03:16:52 PM
I fully expect tiny fajitas in there.
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Malamute on August 27, 2010, 04:55:56 PM
I fully expect tiny fajitas in there.

Oh they will be in there alright, along with some Buritos and Chimichangas, you just won't be able to see them as we have to keep the door closed to keep the oven really hot ;)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Bugsda on August 27, 2010, 08:14:33 PM
Apparently the smell of bread baking gives a property a homely feel and makes it more attractive to buyers  ;)

The one in the Alamo film was more brownish, sorry to be a uniform nazi  lol
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Skrapwelder on August 27, 2010, 08:17:18 PM
If we're getting picky I would have to chime in that chimichangas are deep fried.  ;D

I expect this to end up on the Boot Hill miniatures site eventually.
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2010, 05:05:13 PM
 Here are some WIP shots of the build so far:

Don't tell Mrs M about her favourite CD going missing from the collection ;)

Foam Core, Polystyrene ball, kebab skewers, Balsa wood and Polyfilla for the basic construction.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_09_09_10_5_52_36_0.jpg)

I cut the foam core to size, cut the ball in half, glued it to the CD with PVA and then gave it the usual Polyfilla rendering.
When dry it was sanded to a semi smooth finish. A small door was cut to shape from balsa wood. Shown here with a Foundry Peon for size comparison.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_09_09_10_5_52_36_1.jpg)

Most of the ovens I have seen in movies and photos always have a pergola/roof.  I wanted to add a timber one that will eventually be covered with reeds cut from a brush.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_09_09_10_5_52_36_2.jpg)

The pergola in place with sand textured base ready for painting. The reeds will go on when the model is fully painted.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_09_09_10_5_52_36_3.jpg)

Some small pieces to add as set dressing along with a twig log pile.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_09_09_10_5_52_37_4.jpg)

Thats it for now until its painted :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: JollyBob on September 09, 2010, 05:30:13 PM
Nice job, simple and effective. Bet it'll look aces when its painted.  :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Sir Dryden on September 09, 2010, 05:38:29 PM
Wow, real simple but oh so effective! I really like it. Darn shame I haven't seen the rest of your adobe stuff :(.

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 09, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
Ooo you bugger, you're nearly done  ;D Looking good  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Silent Invader on September 09, 2010, 05:42:28 PM
Quality!  :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2010, 05:50:44 PM
Ooo you bugger, you're nearly done  ;D Looking good  :)

cheers

James

Just put the base coat on and started the barrels  :D
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Thunderchicken on September 09, 2010, 06:33:55 PM
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!  :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: DFlynSqrl on September 09, 2010, 06:38:49 PM
Looking sweet!
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Captain Blood on September 09, 2010, 08:01:53 PM
Wonderful.

My favourite restaurant in the Canaries is 'El Horno' in the little town of Villaverde on Fuerteventura.
Huge T-bone steaks to die for... straight out of the grill in the horno that sits in the corner  :P

And it looks just like yours (except it's not mounted on Bridget Jones  :D)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on September 09, 2010, 08:06:03 PM
I do misread the title of this thread everytime :D
Don't get me wrong, I love it dearly and its a beatiful piece of terrain, but. I was hoping for a more hardcore approach with LED-lights since you based it on a cd and all :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: gamer Mac on September 09, 2010, 08:48:10 PM
Very nice work :-* :-* :-*
Would there not be a high risk of fire with a reed roof?
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2010, 08:56:09 PM
Very nice work :-* :-* :-*
Would there not be a high risk of fire with a reed roof?

You would think so, but lots of photos and films show a roof of twigs, thatch etc. It is odd isn't it?
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Svennn on September 09, 2010, 08:59:22 PM
Eskimos in Mexico :o Surely your Igloo would melt :D
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Ray Rivers on September 09, 2010, 09:50:01 PM
 :-*

You make it look so darn easy...
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Furt on September 09, 2010, 10:06:59 PM
I really love this - that little door is sweet!  :-*

Any hints with your Pollyfilla foo?

I hate applying this stuff and it often doesn't stick well for me. Do you water yours down a little?

Well done, a simple but very effective piece.

Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Thunderchicken on September 09, 2010, 10:12:21 PM

My favourite restaurant in the Canaries is 'El Horno' in the little town of Villaverde on Fuerteventura.

One of my favourite parts of the world. Go there every year.  :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2010, 11:15:15 PM
I really love this - that little door is sweet!  :-*

Any hints with your Pollyfilla foo?

I hate applying this stuff and it often doesn't stick well for me. Do you water yours down a little?

Well done, a simple but very effective piece.



Yep, water it down and stir it well. Apply with an artists palette knife. If necessary after it's applied and left to start to cure for a little while use an old paintbrush dipped in water to smooth it over even more.
Once dry, rub down with fine sand paper to take any remaining rough bits off.
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Christian on September 11, 2010, 06:03:37 AM
I usually add a few squirts of PVA to my poly to make sure it doesn't fall off.

Some great work there Malamute!
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: The_Beast on September 12, 2010, 06:56:23 PM
I do misread the title of this thread everytime :D
Don't get me wrong, I love it dearly and its a beatiful piece of terrain, but. I was hoping for a more hardcore approach with LED-lights since you based it on a cd and all :)


My problem with mis-reading is my browser's font almost connects the 'r' to the 'n' to make an 'm', which has me constantly biting my lip before exclaiming "how rude!"

For a seemingly simple design, really nice detailing going on. Can't wait for the finished painted images.

Is there anyone on this damn forum whom I don't hate for their brilliant work?!?  lol

Doug
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: twrchtrwyth on September 12, 2010, 08:19:45 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Hammers on September 12, 2010, 09:05:26 PM
Stonkin', Nick!
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on September 12, 2010, 09:33:44 PM
I've finished it now. I had such fun making it, I want to show the finished model, but i know i have to wait a while. ::) lol
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 13, 2010, 08:25:13 AM
Serves you right for making it so fast  ;D  :)

Can't wait to see it  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: Malamute on September 13, 2010, 08:39:27 AM
You could have seen it yesterday if you had asked nicely ;)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 13, 2010, 08:42:49 AM
Bugger, never thought of that  :(

cheers

James
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: duhamel on September 13, 2010, 09:28:22 AM
nice work I look forward to seeing it all over. bravo
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno... WIP SHOTS added 09/09/10
Post by: JollyBob on September 13, 2010, 09:42:19 AM
Top work, old chap. You're very good at this, you know.  :)
Title: Re: Malamute gets the Horno...
Post by: Argonor on September 17, 2010, 02:38:57 PM
Very nice!  but...  I must remember to put on my glasses when reading the forum (I misread: "Malamute gets horny" - now we all know that can't happen...  lol)

Rudi

I also read it like that, and thought: 'Another thread with pics of Sophia Loren, Claudia Cardinale, and Salma Hayek'.  lol  lol  ;)