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Title: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Zaheer on 20 February 2015, 07:09:53 PM

The first step is to admit that you have a problem...

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/20150220_161800_zps27655fbd.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/20150220_161800_zps27655fbd.jpg.html)

A generic 'dark age' house I'm working on, this picture doesn't show half the detail and it's such a usual design that it's hard to get that excited about. I'm looking to make copies with flat-faced moulds resulting in a 'kit' so I'm considering how best to do the roof, I'm considering simply using mdf or some other sheeting with teddy bear fur on top. Sculpting the thatch is another option I suppose but would require changing the way the roof overhangs the gables. Thoughts very much appreciated.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/20150220_171150_zps31acdd1e.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/20150220_171150_zps31acdd1e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Lawful Evil on 20 February 2015, 08:18:31 PM

Looks great to me, very authentic...but I'm hardly an expert on the matter.
A village of houses of this quality would look amazing.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: von Lucky on 20 February 2015, 08:50:29 PM

I would sculpt it. Best way would be 3 pieces - each side and a ridge capping piece.

Maybe have 2-3 designs so you can mix and match when you create a village. Will allow you to slowly expand the range.

Watching with interest.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: ffrum on 20 February 2015, 09:28:40 PM

Try using fur material with the cap strip disguised by blending the fur of the cap strip into the fur of the roof pieces using a toothbrush and water/glue solution.  I can identify with your photo that documents the need for the first step of admitting one has a problem.  Good Luck. 

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Zaheer on 28 February 2015, 03:43:28 PM

Some progress, I'm much happier with the A-frame, and honestly, I feel the roof will look better with teddy bear on top of the sulpted thatch, but that's nor for everyone. The photography doesn't show half the detail but oh-well...

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/DSCF0476_zps4jspchyy.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/DSCF0476_zps4jspchyy.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/DSCF0480_zpsmowywntd.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/DSCF0480_zpsmowywntd.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/DSCF0482_zpscrwtaqhl.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/DSCF0482_zpscrwtaqhl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: duhamel on 28 February 2015, 04:06:10 PM

it is very good :-*

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: von Lucky on 28 February 2015, 08:36:43 PM

They've come up really nice.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 01 March 2015, 08:14:08 AM

I think the sculpted roof looks great - much better than Teddy Bear Fur.....

Tony

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Captain Blood on 01 March 2015, 08:21:05 AM

Well they look jolly good, especially the A-frame version.
Nice work.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Nord on 01 March 2015, 10:20:52 AM

Very nice indeed, love the tree trunk look.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: warburton on 02 March 2015, 02:58:29 AM

Very nice  8)

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: Zaheer on 15 March 2015, 01:36:17 PM

Some unrelated bits and pieces,

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/DSCF0497_zpsra4nezay.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/DSCF0497_zpsra4nezay.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/DSCF0501_zps1owinrda.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/DSCF0501_zps1owinrda.jpg.html)

These are some shots of one of a few old west buildings that I'm revisiting. They're a nightmare to photograph as they have to be temporarily held together with tape, but I'm glad I did as I've since re-worked the plank texture since seeing these shots. Hard to think of what else can be done to add interest to these!

Some odds and ends for my Post-Apoc thread...

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/WW/20150315_1315581_zpstmouqedm.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/WW/20150315_1315581_zpstmouqedm.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/WW/20150315_1315441_zps4lra8zgo.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/WW/20150315_1315441_zps4lra8zgo.jpg.html)

The great un-hosed.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/WW/20150315_1316521_zpsjrysiyv5.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/WW/20150315_1316521_zpsjrysiyv5.jpg.html)

Terrible Lizard mount.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a576/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/WW/20150315_1319141_zpsugddtunr.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Shattered-Dreams-Parkway/media/WW/20150315_1319141_zpsugddtunr.jpg.html)

A merchant or noble plus bodyguard in its early stages.

Thanks for the kind words everyone, please don't hesitate to leave c&c :)

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: von Lucky on 15 March 2015, 09:14:59 PM

I like those conversions.

Title: Re: Aimlessnessness and a 'Saga' house.
Post by: just28mm on 16 March 2015, 10:25:14 PM

Turning perrys miniatures into postapoc peasants ... must be a fun :)
Good work!