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Title: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 21, 2016, 05:06:04 PM: Got another Napoleonic commission to do and this one's in 28mm :)

The client has gone for 3-4 building bases all about 300mm x 450mm but these dimensions could change depending.

First picture is of the first two roof plans. The details of the buildings will be fairly generic and easy to imagine so I thought it would be more important to get the layout sorted first.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/8BF048E6-11EB-4B02-8E10-AAD7FEA8ED73_zpsxbm4pq1b.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/7783457A-3FCC-489A-92CB-C8EBD52C9EB5_zpseybnbqrc.jpg)

Here is the base board with the buildings pencilled in place, the sabot base is 45mm x 67mm and those are unpainted Austrians (that will get a lick of paint eventually).

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/708653B4-4677-456D-9EA3-D8AB88159DC0_zpsbcqeyuym.jpg)

And here we go with the first building. It's the smaller one at the back and is fairly generic but there will be plenty of details to make it look less boring as the build progresses.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/A4E0299B-2F77-4494-A0C0-D90FEFA4D318_zps55kcezhv.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/097C95F5-7F98-4AE0-8B50-452F70C5D0B6_zpsrwulta9h.jpg)

The roof will make more sense as more is done to it :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building base wip
Post by: ARKOUDAKI on August 21, 2016, 08:03:05 PM: Nice looking project...and I love those Austrians, who did you get those magnificent figs from??? :D
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building base wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 21, 2016, 08:08:13 PM: Dunno, but they're a shit to put together lol

The backpacks really don't fit at all but they'll paint up just fine :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building base wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 22, 2016, 08:46:46 AM: Pretty much finished the timber work on the upper floors for this building. A few more details on the lower story and it'll be ready to paint :)

I've kept the timber work fairly simple on this one, the larger building to the front (this building is at the 'back' of the base) will have more decorative timbering.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/6D14B66E-613A-4DAF-9F81-2DD1036DAB5E_zpss36kbmrp.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: Belisarius on August 22, 2016, 11:46:13 AM: The figures look like Victrix Austrians to me, you can run more glue into the joints to fill in the gaps. These buildings are inspiring, Aspern Essling and Auerstadt are two battles I,ve always fancied covering , but alas, my collection is 28mm and 15's or smaller is the only practical solution..... I,ll follow this thread with interest.
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: Malamute on August 22, 2016, 02:29:59 PM: Great looking buildings, they should look wonderful when complete. ;D
The figures look kewl as well, where did you get them from ??? :D
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 22, 2016, 02:50:59 PM: Looking good so far
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 22, 2016, 02:53:05 PM: Thank chaps :)

The figures are indeed Victrix Austrians.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: Eric the Shed on August 22, 2016, 02:56:52 PM: great start...love your building projects
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: Mason on August 22, 2016, 03:03:04 PM: Looking good so far.
:-* :-*

(But I aint looking no more in case I get the idea to build some shit myself...)
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 22, 2016, 03:08:37 PM: very good start ! What did you use for timbering ? Matchsticks?
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: flags_of_war on August 22, 2016, 03:10:55 PM: Looking good Jim
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 22, 2016, 03:24:37 PM: Thanks again gents :)

The wood is 1mm thick balsa wood cut into 2mm strips with other sizes used as and when.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Another Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building timbering done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 24, 2016, 09:05:42 AM: Primed the first building and got the roof structure done. The lines are there to help position the tile strips. Should be able to start painting this tonight :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/7E187EBD-B58D-4D54-8778-4B7158271C76_zps6hlyspct.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building primed & roof structure
Post by: Malamute on August 24, 2016, 09:09:03 AM: That looks rather splendid :)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building primed & roof structure
Post by: DonVoss on August 24, 2016, 11:12:54 AM: Impressive... :o

Cant wait to see the paint on it....:)

DV
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building primed & roof structure
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 04, 2016, 09:46:34 AM: Well, I've started the painting proper and the wall 'panels' are done but I'm masking them out so I can spray the timber (this is the quickest way of doing it really).

You can see the first four panels have has the masking tape cut and stuck in place,it shouldn't take too long to do the rest.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/A47676E4-8A0E-4A85-9C30-A02766A539C3_zpstk4imya2.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 04, 2016, 01:49:27 PM: And here's the finished result after masking, spraying and drybrushing. I've also added the joist peg holes for that extra level of detail. I'll take some better photos once the roof is done and the windows need blanking out on the rear of them.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/82915D5F-BE53-49E1-9A32-DAC7C2CB4499_zpseul7wslw.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/63BC1A44-F6D4-4677-86AB-CD719547C7C8_zpsccmhirlp.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: Steve63 on September 04, 2016, 02:07:15 PM: Lovely work, inspirational
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 05, 2016, 03:01:06 PM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 05, 2016, 03:26:01 PM: Thanks chaps :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: Silent Invader on September 05, 2016, 03:29:11 PM: Missed this before 8)

Rather good! ;) :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: Captain Blood on September 05, 2016, 03:48:28 PM: Impressive as ever, James :)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: Mason on September 05, 2016, 04:14:04 PM: That is looking lovely, mate, but I still cannot see how you are going to fit it into Mos Eisley.
;D ;D

Mos Essling, perhaps...?
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: levied troop on September 05, 2016, 06:40:37 PM: Looks excellent, the masking technique looks very useful.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Painting of first building nearly done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 06, 2016, 07:36:15 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Got the first building done (apart from doors, shutters and window blanks) and so I'll move onto the 'compound' walls next and then onto the big building.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/B740225D-BF92-481D-8913-29AD874DDBB0_zpsjtcxfmwx.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/13F71DBF-F3CA-46F8-BA8A-FF558049887D_zpsmt1w7xoh.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/8E548E2F-4735-406D-B681-51C0EC09A7E2_zps7lynf3ef.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/225224CC-FBA3-4C0E-B597-05F4E2BADDF7_zpsbkg3nfzn.jpg)

There will be more weathering once the buildings are stuck in place and there will also be bit and bobs like barrels, washing lines etc. All those god things that'll make it looked lived in :)

Quote from: Mason on September 05, 2016, 04:14:04 PM
Mos Essling, perhaps...?

Nah, it'll be Mos Vegas ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building just about done
Post by: Steam Flunky on September 06, 2016, 07:53:23 PM: :-* Looks great james!!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building just about done
Post by: Malamute on September 06, 2016, 09:47:26 PM: Looking great, can't wait to see the courtyard. ;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First building just about done
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 23, 2016, 11:35:55 PM: Now I've had my little bit of Star Wars fun it's back to some more serious work :)

The smaller building is complete now and stuck on it's base and I've got the courtyard walls down along with the larger building and stables roughed out.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/66CBE678-4B77-4CAA-BA3C-589C2398EAF1_zpseyciemho.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/6835047E-1984-41EE-9E10-D2B0CE51EC29_zpseiz1baqy.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/E485A26B-111B-4144-A2B6-9A9A8D8D9998_zpswmghl6sg.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/F9BAAC13-1FA3-45D6-923B-8F52F28F1142_zpsvwglqqaa.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/2602DC3A-723F-4AA0-9D8B-A8A34C570D8C_zps51dviyv5.jpg)

The stables will either be brick or stone and there will also be a timbered framed bit on the side where you can see the scribbling. Haven't fully decided on the roof yet but I think there'll be a few dormers. Only the courtyard walls and existing building are stuck for now as it's easier to work on the buildings when they are loose.

More to follow soon :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: Malamute on October 24, 2016, 10:32:35 AM: That's going to look spectacular ;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: gamer Mac on October 24, 2016, 10:47:46 AM: Lovely work Jim :-* :-* :-*
The roof colour is amazing.
Does the masking tape not damage the walls when you remove it?
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 24, 2016, 01:12:52 PM: Thanks gents :)

Colin, it's low-tac stuff I get from Japan but I'm pretty sure you can get it here as well. It's mainly for plastic model kits etc.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: gamer Mac on October 24, 2016, 01:41:15 PM: Oh you mean the expensive stuff rather than the cheapo stuff I get from work :D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: Dr DeAth on October 24, 2016, 01:47:54 PM: Sublime colours and weathering on the walls and roof there James.

Jolly Nice!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 24, 2016, 03:28:47 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on October 24, 2016, 01:41:15 PM
Oh you mean the expensive stuff rather than the cheapo stuff I get from work :D

Yup, although it's fairly cheap over there (plastic modelling being a massive hobby).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 24, 2016, 03:56:54 PM: really neat progress
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: janner on October 24, 2016, 05:52:34 PM: Beautfiul work - looking forward to seeing it progress :D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building and courtyard wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 11, 2016, 11:20:32 AM: Got some more done on building two, all the stone work. A few more details and then I'll be able to paint it. The roof is yet to be designed yet and I might do dormers on it.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/BCBF16CE-0D79-4799-BDED-39FD1C550135_zpsmq8dpf2m.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: Malamute on November 11, 2016, 11:39:06 AM: Thats going to loo Totes when it done ;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: gamer Mac on November 11, 2016, 11:47:55 AM: Busy times again Jim?
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 11, 2016, 03:25:16 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 11, 2016, 11:47:55 AM
Busy times again Jim?

Always mate, always ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: Mason on November 11, 2016, 04:19:16 PM: That really is most impressive.
8)

Will that be an open archway at the bottom or a massive door?

Quote from: gamer Mac on November 11, 2016, 11:47:55 AM
Busy times again Jim?

Quote from: jimbibbly on November 11, 2016, 03:25:16 PM
Always mate, always ;)

Yep. He was REALLY busy this afternoon.
;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 11, 2016, 04:27:45 PM: Quote from: Mason on November 11, 2016, 04:19:16 PM
Will that be an open archway at the bottom or a massive door?

Yep. He was REALLY busy this afternoon.
;D

Open archway and there's nothing wrong with a few pints here and there ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: Andym on November 12, 2016, 07:50:13 AM: You must be an octopus!! :o All these projects on the go at one time!

Are you using plastic card for the corners? It doesn't look like you've cut separate quoins this time?
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 12, 2016, 07:53:37 AM: Cheers mate, I seem to work better doing a little bit here and a little bit there, otherwise I get bored on the same thing.

The material is called Rowmark and it's a cross between styrene and acrylic. Styrene doesn't laser very well and this material is softer than acrylic and so is a good compromise :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 14, 2016, 09:43:29 AM: looking very good indeed
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Second building continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 24, 2016, 06:40:55 PM: Thanks Tom :)

Got the main building roof structure sorted now.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/8FDD9573-F40E-43BC-ABC5-15E8602BF86C_zpslllcmaki.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/72350F65-CAE8-4BDF-8291-B9E989A1938D_zpsjb0esmbd.jpg)

And here's a couple of shots in situ...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/52DD926A-EB7F-4FA6-A9B5-3679F2451C9B_zpszig2efmv.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/3763D6BE-958E-402B-9B80-FAB02F3DAD0F_zpsdl4dhegi.jpg)

I'll hopefully get the tower timbered tonight.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: Silent Invader on November 24, 2016, 06:49:35 PM: Looking totally grand :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: Malamute on November 24, 2016, 07:38:36 PM: Love it. :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 24, 2016, 11:48:43 PM: Thanks chaps :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: Vagabond on November 27, 2016, 06:13:38 AM: This is looking very good.

Do you mind me asking how you did the tiles on the first build, they look to be strips partly cut through. Did you make them or are they commercial?

Same question for the rounded tiles down the edges of the roof.

The roof on the tower is going to be spectacular, did you calculate the angles or trial and error to get the fit?

Cheers
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 27, 2016, 08:37:39 AM: Thank you :)

The tiles are commercial and from here at the bottom http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/victorianbuildings.html (http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/victorianbuildings.html) send me an email though if you're after some. I can do custom tiles as well :)

The tower roof was trail and error but I managed to get it right first time (practise mainly).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 27, 2016, 09:16:37 AM: really nice indeed
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: gamer Mac on November 27, 2016, 02:28:24 PM: Some great shapes in that build Jim :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I am sure it will be stunning when all finished and painted up
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: duhamel on November 27, 2016, 05:12:29 PM: great achievement :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: Driscoles on November 27, 2016, 07:04:55 PM: Man this looks so great again !
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: NurgleHH on November 27, 2016, 07:12:46 PM: James, it is good work. Maybe you should make mounds and do it in resin...
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: ARKOUDAKI on November 27, 2016, 09:24:14 PM: Why do you have to make it all look so so easy? Great work!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building roof roughed out
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 27, 2016, 10:57:34 PM: Many thanks for the replies gents :)

Quote from: NurgleHH on November 27, 2016, 07:12:46 PM
Maybe you should make mounds and do it in resin...

lol Not a chance ;D

Got some paint onto the main building and there's a couple of photos of the masking process which (to me at any rate) is more preferable than hand painting. There's still some weathering and shading to do but that'll be done when it's all together.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/5726676B-1CC8-4235-8F8C-A04A2AE5E915_zps4adoeeyo.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/A4DA80C4-B96F-4A2E-9415-F82B210AACDC_zpsfc0vfmua.jpg)

And here's with the paint on and masking off :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/4AA375EF-D81D-4138-A6C0-0E2BE0C09428_zpseeqrycnc.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/BE0E5DC4-74CC-49DD-9345-2D8206BBDC99_zps4j20whbt.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/AAAB8239-415F-44DF-99F3-696AE19A89B1_zpsjc1vukxq.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/5D10AFE6-CC1B-4263-A5A6-51D49F3D9F1B_zpsgsitkcnv.jpg)

There's still a few 'build' elements to go on, such as steps to doors and remaining timbering etc but the main build work is complete.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: gamer Mac on November 27, 2016, 11:14:37 PM: Very nice work again :-* :-* :-*
Not so sure about the pink though But I am sure it will look great when finished
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: Vagabond on November 28, 2016, 07:41:42 AM: You have some really neat touches on this. :o :o

The coping stones on the wall are great are the oshiro? Are the grid's in the window embroidery mesh or do you have something else.

You need to do the tower roof next, that's what I am waiting for :)

I looked at your site and found the roofing tiles but not the rounded ridge tiles are they part of a set?

Cheers
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 28, 2016, 08:55:04 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Colin, pink seemed to be a widely used colour for render on buildings like this and even timber framed ones in England. It's just a whitening down of a natural red.

Vagabond, drop me an email regarding the scalloped tiles, I have them, they are just not on the site yet. The coping stones were done at work on the table saw and the window frames are cut on the laser. I can do these bits (and other things) as custom work if you're interested?

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: Malamute on November 28, 2016, 08:59:17 AM: Its coming together nicely. ;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 28, 2016, 02:05:58 PM: looking very good indeed
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: pocoloco on November 28, 2016, 02:39:19 PM: Darn, I'm lucky to get on board with this build at this stage and not to miss it all!

The first building alone would be a nice scenic centre piece on any board but the whole complex will be so awesome, love the overall look quite a deal! Do you have a set dead-line with the build, how long must we wait to see it all finished?! :D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 28, 2016, 02:57:44 PM: Cheers again fellas :)

Quote from: pocoloco on November 28, 2016, 02:39:19 PM
Do you have a set dead-line with the build, how long must we wait to see it all finished?! :D

Christmas delivery for this one :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: Mason on November 28, 2016, 04:18:45 PM: Looking good, mate.
Love the variation in shades.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: janner on December 03, 2016, 08:03:34 AM: It's really coming together now and I love the weathering :D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main building paint wip
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 08, 2017, 05:47:02 PM: Took a little break from this one but back on it now. Only a small update but there will be bigger ones soon :)

The little side shed is complete and next will be the stucco on the yard walls.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/D4CFE0D1-C47F-4C98-9D5A-802503B64DC3_zpswgzpbpzu.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/3457CDD3-A8CF-489B-B64C-CC7CAAC48039_zpsyoo7undq.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: Andym on January 09, 2017, 06:59:54 AM: That shed is the dogs b@#%*+$ks mate! :o
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: pocoloco on January 09, 2017, 08:44:04 AM: Awesome work on the shed! :-*

Now finish rest of it soon!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: Mason on January 09, 2017, 09:07:45 AM: Lovely shading on the brickwork and that roof is great.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: Malamute on January 09, 2017, 09:55:33 AM: Coming on a treat :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 09, 2017, 10:04:53 AM: Thanks chaps :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: Jeff965 on January 09, 2017, 11:22:42 AM: Fantastic work :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: carojon on January 09, 2017, 11:34:20 AM: Hi James, your work is stunning, as always, and I am in awe at the attention to detail you create.
Great stuff
JJ
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 09, 2017, 08:58:26 PM: Cheers again :)

Currently sticking tiles onto the main roof o_o

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 10, 2017, 07:37:57 AM: nice shed
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: von Lucky on January 11, 2017, 09:35:41 AM: Mad skills.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: grant on January 12, 2017, 02:50:56 PM: Stunning!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Side shed complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 14, 2017, 07:17:41 PM: Cheers fellas :)

The main roof is almost done and hopefully I should get it done tonight (including the painting) but it's dinner time now so it semed like a good place to stop and post :)

The window frames are lasered and they have balsa wood stuck round them.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/7CE472D6-C389-44E1-9017-7E7D18AF46F6_zps7hmatz99.jpg)

The spaces for the four dormers were worked out and the first set of inbetween tiles were stuck down.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/21BC42EA-4341-4204-AFB6-921E640ED974_zpswieeklfo.jpg)

Each dormer had the side walls stuck on and then they were stuck in place alternating with the inbetween tiles.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/F3E3B8FB-E915-4BBE-B0D7-7AFCF22B50C3_zpssvkpgkfv.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/202BE88D-5118-4030-A9B6-C3616AB4BB2B_zpsiyt1mayy.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/4430BFF3-9503-4B16-8668-DCF853691F58_zpshy0ljelq.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/D1D74620-8DCD-46E9-9917-28C6201A88B7_zpsbfhqgsm0.jpg)

Hope I'll get the tower done tomorrow but we'll see :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Captain Blood on January 14, 2017, 07:55:19 PM: Brilliant. Almost looks real :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: pocoloco on January 14, 2017, 08:06:16 PM: It's a beauty :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Silent Invader on January 14, 2017, 08:16:40 PM: Very, very nice James :'(
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Andym on January 14, 2017, 08:39:19 PM: Are those tiles available at Oshiro Terrain? ;)

http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/index.html (http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/index.html)

Brilliant stuff mate! That roof is a corker! :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: toggy on January 14, 2017, 08:56:18 PM: Jim

This is looking better than I could ever have imagined, just brilliant ;D ;D ;D

Bob
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 14, 2017, 09:05:26 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Andym on January 14, 2017, 08:39:19 PM
Are those tiles available at Oshiro Terrain? ;)

http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/index.html (http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/index.html)

Not the scalloped ones yet, we're still fighting with the code to get the website updated :?

Quote from: toggy on January 14, 2017, 08:56:18 PM
Jim

This is looking better than I could ever have imagined, just brilliant ;D ;D ;D

Bob

Well, I'm glad you approve ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Dr DeAth on January 14, 2017, 09:08:16 PM: Wowsers!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Malamute on January 15, 2017, 07:57:24 AM: Brilliant. :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: duhamel on January 15, 2017, 10:45:09 AM: really very good :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: Casabianca on January 15, 2017, 05:03:24 PM: Very impressive job !
The shed looks almost real :o
Thank you for sharing.
Antoine.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Main roof nearly complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 15, 2017, 09:35:12 PM: Thanks again :)

Had quite a busy day with personal stuff so hardly got anything done apart from finishing the roof, sticking the windows in, general weathering and making the front door.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/96E9E7D9-80A1-40CB-8B90-437931796F8E_zpsoyjb7whj.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/D005646B-5BD5-49F4-B38B-A6D1E7D0FEA9_zpstdsufdxh.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/DCF79FD6-E05D-4276-88CD-786ED294B77C_zpswkwo6zom.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/E1EB5B14-1CBC-4068-816A-2C5CEAB829F9_zpsqsgxtzlm.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: pocoloco on January 15, 2017, 09:47:41 PM: Yip, works for me! :D ;)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Malamute on January 15, 2017, 10:00:45 PM: Awesome ;D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Plutarch64 on January 15, 2017, 10:16:35 PM: Beautifully done.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 16, 2017, 07:36:57 AM: it is stunning indeed!!!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Andym on January 16, 2017, 10:55:35 AM: Brill! :o Are you making wooden doors using plastic card? Should you not be using wood? I seem to remember someone telling me off for that! ;)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: gamer Mac on January 16, 2017, 11:14:23 AM: The door is great along with the roof :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Silent Invader on January 16, 2017, 11:21:26 AM: Lovely. :-*. I like how you did the panelling on the door. Very neat. 8)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 16, 2017, 11:51:50 AM: Cheers fellas :)

Quote from: Andym on January 16, 2017, 10:55:35 AM
Brill! :o Are you making wooden doors using plastic card? Should you not be using wood? I seem to remember someone telling me off for that! ;)

Guilty as charged :D

;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Elk101 on January 20, 2017, 04:45:46 PM: Wood for wooden doors is so 2016. Plasticard is the new wood. I can cut neither straight!

Nice work. As usual.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Sixmilletoe on January 20, 2017, 07:38:16 PM: Nice project Jim, not sure how I missed this one o_o. Lovely work mate :)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Mason on January 20, 2017, 07:49:34 PM: That is all looking rather lush now, sir.
:-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: grant on January 21, 2017, 08:39:38 AM: Quote from: Mason on January 20, 2017, 07:49:34 PM
That is all looking rather lush now, sir.
:-*

Nailed it. So posh!
Beautiful work
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Dr. The Viking on January 21, 2017, 08:53:56 AM: Incredible to witnes this vividly realistic thing appear from dead material! :-*

You are really an artiste!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Malamute on January 21, 2017, 11:48:23 AM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on January 21, 2017, 08:53:56 AM

You are really an artiste!

He certainly is an artiste alright. ;)

Fill in the blanks here:

P_ _s artist

:D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Mason on January 21, 2017, 12:10:28 PM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on January 21, 2017, 08:53:56 AM
Incredible to witnes this vividly realistic thing appear from dead material! :-*

That is a bit harsh.
I wouldn't say he was exactly 'dead material'.....

Quote from: Malamute on January 21, 2017, 11:48:23 AM
He certainly is an artiste alright. ;)

Fill in the blanks here:

P_ _s artist

:D

This, on the other hand....
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: Andym on January 21, 2017, 01:15:39 PM: Quote from: Malamute on January 21, 2017, 11:48:23 AM
He certainly is an artiste alright. ;)

Fill in the blanks here:

P_ _s artist

:D

He's a Pets Artist! Dogs, hamsters and cats! The man can paint a stylish picture of your pussy!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: archiduque on January 22, 2017, 12:27:57 PM: Fantastic stuff!! :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - Roof complete, building weathered
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 02, 2017, 04:35:53 PM: All done.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3757_zpsknou4ljx.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3758_zpsww1qje1x.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3760_zpsppdq9p92.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3761_zpswjjfqb9u.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3762_zpsqmzncv1f.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3763_zpsq1tdfjce.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3764_zpsa07piulk.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3765_zpslokz5bix.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3767_zpsfwoip9l1.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3768_zpseph5l6v8.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3769_zpstl6sxdzs.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3773_zps4woqz3s5.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3775_zpshl92gajw.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Aspern%20Essling/IMG_3777_zpsrd5njsam.jpg)

Will be starting the next one after Salute.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Captain Blood on April 02, 2017, 04:46:09 PM: Completely splendid James. One of your best, I'm sure. Love the touches of detail like the wrought iron gate and the washing line. Superb :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Driscoles on April 02, 2017, 05:10:39 PM: Dear me that is brilliant !!!!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: pocoloco on April 02, 2017, 05:44:43 PM: Like I commented on other social media forum, this is just awesome! :-*

Top notch of the top notch, great build and excellent finish to it all 8)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Mattias on April 02, 2017, 05:54:17 PM: That is fantastic. Well done!
/Mattias
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Costanzo on April 02, 2017, 05:55:22 PM: Great work!!!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Axebreaker on April 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM: WoW! That's just superb James! :o

Christopher
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: MaleGriffin on April 02, 2017, 08:48:40 PM: Absolutely incredible! :o

Your work just keeps getting better and better!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Jeff965 on April 02, 2017, 09:15:24 PM: Fantastic work matey :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Elk101 on April 02, 2017, 09:18:12 PM: That shot through the archway into the courtyard is my favourite, it's full of character.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Malamute on April 02, 2017, 10:19:25 PM: Totally awesome, one of your best. :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Romark on April 02, 2017, 10:57:57 PM: Outstanding :-*
Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Mason on April 02, 2017, 11:22:50 PM: Bleedin' gorgeous!
:-* :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 02, 2017, 11:42:40 PM: Thanks all.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Andym on April 03, 2017, 03:48:49 PM: Sweet! :-* Now.....all we need is a bundle more and we can gave a FULL city! ;)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 03, 2017, 07:13:10 PM: Quote from: Andym on April 03, 2017, 03:48:49 PM
Sweet! :-* Now.....all we need is a bundle more and we can gave a FULL city! ;)

Sod that lol lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: gamer Mac on April 03, 2017, 07:49:32 PM: Stunning work :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The roofs are amazing
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Arthur on April 03, 2017, 08:19:41 PM: 'Tis a wonderful piece of real estate indeed :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Treebeard on April 03, 2017, 08:24:32 PM: A master piece
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Plutarch64 on April 04, 2017, 01:05:53 AM: Really amazing work. I know I get in trouble when I hang washing with the sheets dragging on the ground like that, though.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 04, 2017, 05:14:56 AM: Crazy good! It almost looks like an architectural model! :-* ;)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: janner on June 25, 2017, 06:56:40 AM: That's pretty damn fine work, Jimbo! :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 25, 2017, 06:58:24 AM: Quote from: janner on June 25, 2017, 06:56:40 AM
That's pretty damn fine work, Jimbo! :-*

Thanks ponce :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: DintheDin on June 25, 2017, 09:15:10 AM: Sir, you're a master craftsman! Hats off!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Admiral Benbow on June 25, 2017, 03:00:30 PM: Fantastico, James! :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on June 25, 2017, 03:06:12 PM: Bloody amazing, James :-*
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: Mason on June 25, 2017, 05:21:44 PM: NTC
:D
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 25, 2017, 10:45:27 PM: Thanks all :)

Quote from: Mason on June 25, 2017, 05:21:44 PM
NTC
:D

;)
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: carlos marighela on June 26, 2017, 02:07:46 AM: I think that's about the finest model building I've ever seen. Every detail is wonderful and the sum of the parts is so much more. Superb!
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: syrinx0 on June 26, 2017, 03:12:47 AM: Wow. What a fantastic set of buildings.
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: mweaver on June 26, 2017, 05:16:22 AM: That is a lovely piece of work, that is.

-Michael
Title: Re: Napoleonic commission, Aspern Essling - First base complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 27, 2017, 04:01:08 PM: Thanks again gents :)

I'll be starting on the second building base next week.

cheers

James