BSC 2018: Overlord's Folly (Finished - Unpainted)

[Elk101]

That's looking good Paul. There's something a bit special about scratch building.

[Dr Mathias]

I'm always amazed by people that make foam bricks

Looking good so far, follies are pretty interesting, visually and from a cultural perspective. 

[Blackwolf]

Nice,look forward to this Paul.

[Juxt]

This is looking fantastic! Can't wait to see it progress

[Overlord]

Thank you for all the encouragement. 

It’s not a proper project until you stick on little blue foam bricks! Are you going to put wrought iron on the door? Maybe some bracing or a big handle?

The door will be added to.  I just needed the outline to do the stonework around the door (see below).

I'm always amazed by people that make foam bricks

I blame James! That said, I do have form for foam inspired madness...... http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=7181.0

Update: More foam, slightly more cork:

Making stones from foam:

A: Strip of blue foam 10mm x 6mm (Dimensions can be varied depending on how big you want the finished stone).
B: Single block; generally 10-15mm long.
C: Curve cut to rear and front of block.
D: Trimmed to size and the sharp edges slightly sanded for a more rounded look.

Stonework detail around basic door:


Stonework detail around basic window:


General progress shot:


General progress shot:


More cork added for basis of steps up to door:

[Mason]

Loving the Wizards Tower, mate.
 

How many more packs of Pringles will you need to eat before you have enough to finish it?
 

[Malamute]

Excellent progress

[Stu]

And the brick size decreases as you get higher, very nice touch.

[GamesPoet]

I like how this is developing!

[Braz]

I've used individual bricks also (more fun building) but the work you put in each one is insane. But totally worth it as they look fabulous!

[Overlord]

Slower progress in the past 2 weeks due to various other things going on. 

Just more blue foam added:


More blue foam too:


The bits around the door and windows were a bit fiddly, but all sorted now.  The lower part has been "textured" but the upper not (so far), just to show the contrast.  I have also left the blocks around the door and windows "un-textured"

[Malamute]

Excellent progress.

[OSHIROmodels]

I blame James!

 

[Silent Invader]

Very neat work 

[aircav]

Looking fantastic so far