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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: Papierschnitzel on October 25, 2017, 04:21:40 PM

Title: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on October 25, 2017, 04:21:40 PM
Hi guys,

wanted to show you some WIP of a bonsho bell tower.

First I worked on the bell. The textured version does not have all details yet but I think it starts to look good.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC07550.jpg)

I then modified my stone foundations for the Asian Temple to the new size I needed for this one.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC07554.jpg)

Next is the wooden framework. It took some time to make it easy to build but also sturdy enough.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC07562.jpg)

And now I am working on the roof. Here are the roof modules prior to final assembly, so you can see the texturing details.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC07567.jpg)

Hope you like it so far. Now I need to fix some minor things, add the weathering and then it should be finished soon :-)
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: joekano on October 25, 2017, 05:02:59 PM
As someone who's a big supporter of well done papercraft terrain, that looks fantastic!  Will have to go check out your other posts.

Chris
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Tactalvanic on October 25, 2017, 05:26:15 PM
Really nice work.

I will have to have a look at your old posts to.
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on October 26, 2017, 09:55:45 AM
Thank you guys! I am taking a short break next week so here is a last WIP pic before I go recharging my batteries.

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC07568.jpg)

When I come back, I need to make the gong bar on the side and add the weathering layer and then it's on to instructions and release!
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Vagabond on October 29, 2017, 02:43:31 PM
Another well conceived and executed piece.

Great textures
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 06, 2017, 02:55:48 PM
Added the lotus flower detail ornament on the bell texture and made a simpler, cylindrical bell. You can build the bell with the flat textures but in this build I have added the ornaments on thicker cardboard, so they pop out more.

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07593_result.jpg)

Once you mount the simple bell into the tower it still looks great as you don't see that much of the upper parts anyway!  :D

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07594_result.jpg)

Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: von Lucky on November 07, 2017, 12:41:35 AM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 08, 2017, 07:41:15 AM
Of course such a bell tower would be in place for decades or maybe even centuries. So I added weathering layers. I have started with the framework. Sun and moss layers both active with this build.

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07607_result.jpg)
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 10, 2017, 06:55:08 AM
Some more WIP

Weathering options for the roof are done.

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07643_result.jpg)

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07644_result.jpg)

So almost finished. Now I only need the bell gong bar and I want to add some mounting parts for the bell. They just are placed loose now.
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: joekano on November 10, 2017, 04:32:29 PM
The weathering options look really good!
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 13, 2017, 04:22:41 PM
Thank you Joe, I really tried to find the right look for the weather beaten moosy look.

I have now completed all the missing parts. Added the mount for the bell and the bell striking bar/log. Here I have used sowing thread to assemble it but there is also a paper pure option  :)

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07660_result-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Duncan McDane on November 15, 2017, 02:10:57 PM
I'm not a fan of paper scenery but what just did over here is nothing but impressive. Escpecially the colouring, great job!
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 17, 2017, 07:36:18 AM
Thank you very much . Coming from a not-fan that means alot  :-*

Paper models (for several reasons) have become my path. But I do love all the great other creations I see in this hobby. Great scratch building buildings and terrain, great painted miniatures. I love this hobby  :D
Title: Re: Bonsho bell tower
Post by: Papierschnitzel on November 20, 2017, 08:52:02 AM
It's done! All packaged up and ready to go.

(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/images/ABT_promo.jpg)

If you are interested, you can get it here: www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226736/Asian-Bell-Tower (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226736/Asian-Bell-Tower)

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have done and if you build it, please show me pics!