Hello all!
I am pleased to share another update for my yet-to-be-named 1920's colonial Dutch Indies town.
I've been working on expanding the commercial district and have finished another building; this time for a street corner.
The
Midden-Java Sigarenmagazijn ("Middle-Java Cigar Emporium") is
the place to go for cigars and cigar related items!
As per usual the build was scratch built and designed by me, although the core of the building was cut out of MDF wood using my new lasercutter.
I am particularly happy with the window frames and signage.
I will probably be adding more clutter at the back, namely a load of bikes (we are talking about the
Dutch Indies after all!
). This is the first of my buildings where I added proper detailing on the back - the addition of a back door, patio, plants, etc. really adds to the realism and I will likely continue to do this for all of my builds going forward.
The pillars for the fence at the back are from our friend Oshiro Models, with the iron fence cut using my laser cutter.
The sewage piping at the back of the build was purchased from Crooked Dice.
The star of the show for me, although hidden in the background, are the trees.
I bit the bullet and bought a load from 'Thanan Dioramas Exporter' on Ebay. They're not cheap and need to get sent from Thailand, but the quality is simply fantastic.
The trees that Thanan produce are probably some of the best in the business.
As always, comments and feedback are welcome!
I would be keen to know what colours you used for the KNIL vehicles.
As LAF have only just started posting Topics that were/are of interest, I have had the joy of reading through several pages of posts including yours, a thread I have long enjoyed. Thanks you.
Thank you for your kind words. Apologies for my delay in reply - The vehicles use US Olive Drab from Vallejo with streaking grime from AK interactive.
Best,
Shtim
15 August 2008, 11:52:01 AM