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Title: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 28Jun15: Hillside Base)
Post by: joekano on January 19, 2015, 06:25:07 PM
Hi All,

   As I've mentioned earlier, my gaming group is looking into moving into Back of Beyond, and I wanted to set my Warlord army in the Tibetan-Qinghai border region. Not finding any suitable ready made buildings, I took a stab at trying to build something myself.  Here is the first test building, a Tibetan home:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sPLDZQvO_0s/VL0-eIi7QJI/AAAAAAAACuc/kIlWmkA9RHk/s1600/Tibetan%2BHouse%2B1a.JPG)

And here is an example of the real thing:
(http://www.trace.org/sites/default/files/styles/event-poster/public/field/image/6.TTM_IMG_7377.jpg)

Feedback and suggestions for any improvements before I build more would be much appreciated.  A few additional photos are on the blog:
http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/01/tibetan-qinghai-house-in-28mm.html (http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/01/tibetan-qinghai-house-in-28mm.html)

Thanks!

Chris
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: von Lucky on January 19, 2015, 08:23:50 PM
Love it. Only suggestion would be basing them, as they look like they've grown out of the ground.
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Svennn on January 19, 2015, 08:49:06 PM
Very nice.  Skirmish nirvana in that photograph
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: FramFramson on January 19, 2015, 08:53:06 PM
Very nice.  Skirmish nirvana in that photograph
Yes!
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on January 19, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Very effective, Joekano, like the house.
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Patrice on January 19, 2015, 09:31:56 PM
Very nice o_o

..and the towel you put under it gives a very good terrain effect too (although usually I'm not a fan of terrain made from towels).
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Ignatieff on January 19, 2015, 10:52:15 PM
Looks very good indeed. Well done. Agree with the earlier comment about a base though.  Excellent.
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: joekano on January 19, 2015, 11:22:55 PM
Thanks Everyone! I agree that a base would be good.  I was thinking of sculpting a little hill out of foam for the village when everything is ready, so hopefully that would improve the final look.
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Wirelizard on January 20, 2015, 06:16:27 AM
Looks great, can't wait until you tackle some scenery as so much of the effect of those houses is the ranked effect up the hillsides!

Modular houses to slot into hillsides with standard-size rectangular slots cut into them, maybe?
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: joekano on January 20, 2015, 06:37:30 AM
Modular houses to slot into hillsides with standard-size rectangular slots cut into them, maybe?

I hadn't thought of making it modular, but that's a great idea. Thanks!
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: zebcook on January 20, 2015, 01:10:12 PM
I have a book with detailed elevations and plans for a variety of Nepalese/Tibetan houses (among the strange references I collect). If you want I can scan and send them to you or just post images here.

Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: joekano on January 20, 2015, 03:11:45 PM
I have a book with detailed elevations and plans for a variety of Nepalese/Tibetan houses (among the strange references I collect). If you want I can scan and send them to you or just post images here.


Wow! I didn't even know such a reference existed. If you don't mind posting some images here, that would be fantastic. Thanks so much!!!
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: FramFramson on January 20, 2015, 05:22:59 PM
Seconding that!
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: Byblos on January 21, 2015, 09:51:56 AM
A really great work  :-*
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: zebcook on January 23, 2015, 03:38:04 AM
It took me a little while to find the book, but here's a link to the album.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/81724669@N00/sets/72157650020425030/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/81724669@N00/sets/72157650020425030/)

There's about twelve scans there of 3 different house types.

Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: joekano on January 23, 2015, 05:26:48 AM
It took me a little while to find the book, but here's a link to the album.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/81724669@N00/sets/72157650020425030/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/81724669@N00/sets/72157650020425030/)

There's about twelve scans there of 3 different house types.



That is really useful!  Thanks so much for sharing!
Title: Re: First Attempt at a Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm
Post by: FramFramson on January 23, 2015, 05:47:12 AM
Hey, that's great! Thanks!
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: joekano on February 22, 2015, 05:35:35 PM
Here's the second house:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M9Zo7RlC5e8/VOoMS46CuII/AAAAAAAACyM/u2SSBM3Ex2k/s1600/Tibetan%2BHouse%2B2a.JPG)

While I'm not completely happy with this one (I think the upper roof looks a bit off), I think it will look ok once I get it mixed in with more buildings.

More photos on the blog if you're interested:
http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/02/another-house-for-tibetwestern-china.html (http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/02/another-house-for-tibetwestern-china.html)

Chris

Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: FramFramson on February 22, 2015, 06:55:10 PM
Really nice!
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: marianas_gamer on February 22, 2015, 07:34:18 PM
Looks great the fringe work is pretty damn cool  :-* :-*
LB
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: von Lucky on February 22, 2015, 08:53:08 PM
Looking good. I can see what you mean about the roof - if it really does look top heavy in the group later on, I guess you could easily (as it's not attached) build a new one.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: Bravo Six on February 25, 2015, 04:08:53 AM
Wow! Amazing work.  :o

-Todd
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: Ignatieff on February 25, 2015, 10:00:13 AM
Looking at the pics again, maybe have the top dollar windows closer to the roof?  Most of the real houses look that way. But that aside, stunning work. Well done sir!
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: Mr. Peabody on February 25, 2015, 05:09:37 PM
It's a remarkable piece and looks the business. All it might need is some of the wooden clutter that seems to feature in photos of these sorts of buildings...
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: joekano on February 25, 2015, 06:13:55 PM
Thanks for the feedback and ideas everyone!  I'm still experimenting as I work on this project, so it's helpful to hear everyone's thoughts.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: zebcook on February 25, 2015, 06:34:50 PM
You might try replacing the stone wall on the roof with firewood. Just leave the stone corners in place and cords of firewood in between.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 25, 2015, 08:50:56 PM
Beautiful job.  :-*
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 22Feb15: Second House)
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 26, 2015, 01:13:17 AM
I think its great the way it is.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 06Jun15: Temple)
Post by: joekano on June 07, 2015, 11:32:28 PM
Finally something new to add to the village project:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8z10R5sjZyQ/VXRxPbSponI/AAAAAAAADFo/xBX4O-Cm1-w/s1600/Tibetan%2BTemple.JPG)

It's not huge, but will fit in the modular hillside I'm planning.  Construction photos can be found on the blog:

http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/06/small-tibetan-buddhist-temple-in-28mm.html (http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/06/small-tibetan-buddhist-temple-in-28mm.html)

Thanks!

Chris
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 06Jun15: Temple)
Post by: Etranger on June 07, 2015, 11:49:35 PM
I've stayed in a very similar temple in Sherpaland. The windows were a lot smaller though!  :)

Before I forget, here's the ultimate collection of online photographs and documents from Tibet http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/index.php

and a link to a site full of links to photos from the Younghusband expedition http://blog.mountainworldproductions.com/2010/10/photos-from-younghusbands-1903-expedition-to-tibet.html
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 06Jun15: Temple)
Post by: joekano on June 09, 2015, 05:15:46 AM
I've stayed in a very similar temple in Sherpaland. The windows were a lot smaller though!  :)

Before I forget, here's the ultimate collection of online photographs and documents from Tibet http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/index.php

and a link to a site full of links to photos from the Younghusband expedition http://blog.mountainworldproductions.com/2010/10/photos-from-younghusbands-1903-expedition-to-tibet.html

That's a great resource - thanks so much!
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 06Jun15: Temple)
Post by: juergen c. olk on June 09, 2015, 11:46:13 PM
Joe are you a frustrated architect,your buildings are amazing,keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 28Jun15: Hillside Base)
Post by: joekano on June 28, 2015, 07:41:39 PM
So I was originally dreaming bigger for the hillside, but quickly realized storage was going to be a problem (and I don't want the wife to kill me).  As such, it only holds 3 buildings, but i think it looks nice:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bySQMXLUvtE/VZBChIePPXI/AAAAAAAADI0/2A91Od1IRPw/s1600/Hill%2BVillage%2B2.JPG)

I'll probably knock out a few more buildings in the future, but they will have to sit on low bases on the table.

More pics can be found on the blog if you're interested:
http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/06/hillside-village-for-tibetwestern-china.html (http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/06/hillside-village-for-tibetwestern-china.html)
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 28Jun15: Hillside Base)
Post by: von Lucky on June 28, 2015, 09:47:57 PM
Very, very nice.
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 28Jun15: Hillside Base)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 29, 2015, 03:50:06 AM
Does the job nicely  :)

Put a few pots and bits of scatter terrain and you're ready to go  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Tibetan/Western Chinese House in 28mm (Updated 28Jun15: Hillside Base)
Post by: joekano on November 01, 2015, 04:57:26 PM
Hi Guys,

 I've release the architectural elements on the blog that I think can be shared under fair use rules:
http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2015/11/architectural-details-for-28mm-back-of.html

Chris