Author Topic: Chinese buildings WIP (Read 12437 times)

Svennn · « **on:** August 05, 2009, 11:49:28 AM »

I decided to have a go at making a Chinese town. Foolishly I was trying to make it suitable for 1850's Taipings and 1930's Tong etc. and all in between. I am happy in that I think they look Chinese but cannot help think something is missing. They are probably a bit too basic and wargamey if you know what I mean. These were going to be a table edge and then I would have built full buildings for the other side of the street as it were. I dont think I can do 1930's without a European hotel or similar which would make a good centre point but what would be the earlier equivalent? I think I shall knock these on the head and start over doing two seperate sets. Anybody got any bright ideas?

Svennn

JollyBob · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:05:49 PM »

Looking great as they are, mate. Really like the lattice windows.

You know I'm having trouble with my own Chinese terrain at the moment, so I'm not sure how much use I can be, but for an earlier period setting, I would think a high ranking official's residence would be appropriate, or the office of the local prefect of police (or whatever the quivalent is).

gamer Mac · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2009, 01:12:20 PM »

Lovely buildings

Tell us how you made the windows they look great

Keep them don't start over.
You said something is missing? Is it not just that there is no activity. Every time you see these types of buildings they are always surrounded by loads of people, market stalls and cars. The pictures are always very busy. Yours, I think, just needs a bit of life.

As for your others buildings I have a similar problem. I am building a town for pulp games I want it to have a middle east/north Africa feel to it but every time I look for an idea for a government type building I always end up with a European building.
Like this for a simple building.

Everything else I can find is to fancy and would be very difficult to scratch build.
I am not sure how generic this type of building is?
Doc Twilight has a Shanghai setting maybe in his research he has found some good buildings that may also suit your project

Hawkeye · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2009, 01:27:40 PM »

I agree with JollyBob and Gamer Mac - they look great as they are! The lattice effect on the windows is brilliantly done, so I have to echo Gamer Mac here - how did you do it?

Definitely don't start over with them - build more, and like Gamer Mac says, when you have a bustling street scene, with buildings on either side, you'll have the appearance you're looking for.

Can't wait to see more of these - great work!

dodge · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2009, 01:28:30 PM »

I hate you

No seriously,

they look good, but I have no idea what buildings should look like at all,

it would be interesting to know whether a european hotel or rich quarter residences would have a different feel.

but the look good lots of patience went into those especially the wooden lattice.

dodge

odd duck · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2009, 01:31:50 PM »

GREAT LOOKING BUILDINGS!! iREALLY LIKE THE LATICE WORK IDEA I'LL HAVE TO BORROW THAT! I'VE GOT SOME OF THAT PLASTIC SCREEN KICKING AROUND.AS TO THE WHOLE BOARD YOU COULD DO A NEW TOWN /OLD TOWN THING OR REPRESENT THE AREA WERE THE TWO PARTS MEET .MY SOMEWHAT LIMITED READING ON CHINA INDICATES THAT THE TREATY PORTS HAD SEPERATE CHINESE AND EUROPEAN "QUARTERS ,HOPE THIS HELPS AND I LOOK FORWARD TOO SEEING MORE OF THIS PROJECT

dodge · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2009, 01:39:22 PM »

How did you do the rooves,

they look very professional

dodge

Bugsda · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:04:23 PM »

Quote from: gamer Mac on August 05, 2009, 01:12:20 PM

...... just needs a bit of life.

Yep! China = clutter and more clutter

Lanterns, hung washing and chickens for a start

Excellent work Svenn

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:05:52 PM »

How about watching 'Once upon a time in China' for what's missing on the buildings, the one with Jet Lee.

Good looking stuff though

Am I right in thinking that the roof is the TM Terrain pantile roof sheet that they made stock of?

cheers

James

*Edit* Ooo ooo ooo, lanterns, that was it

Big red ones

Overlord · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:15:36 PM »

It looks like plastic canvas (Granny grating?) with sections cut out.

I've used it for windows on 20mm buildings before.

Svennn · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:33:18 PM »

Thanks all.

The lattice is just plastic grid with spars cut out, I bought it from an embroidery store. I also have various sizes to play around with.

JimB - yes it is the TM Terrain piece and sadly I am running out fast. They do not appear to do it anymore

I may do a few more and hang lanterns across the street etc. and see how it looks then.

Svennn

dijit · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:33:48 PM »

Now thats a genius idea! I'm going to have to borrow that one. i hope they still do it though.

Malamute · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:35:57 PM »

Quote from: dodge on August 05, 2009, 01:28:30 PM

I hate you

dodge

Not as much as I hate him.

Svennn The DH nut, sorry, Svennn has come up trumps with these, top stuff, no need to scrap them, build more and fill the street.

As the others have said, some lanterns, a chicken(?) and clutter it will look spot on.
All you need now is a waterfront too with lots of sampans.

Svennn · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2009, 04:16:28 PM »

Quote from: Overlord on August 05, 2009, 02:15:36 PM

It looks like plastic canvas (Granny grating?) with sections cut out.

I've used it for windows on 20mm buildings before.

Thats the stuff but most of mine came in 2' x 1' sheets so I may have a little left over

Grimm · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2009, 04:16:56 PM »

AHh So clever !!

thanks

Grimm

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