Building a Pele Tower Pt 1

[Pijlie]

Inspired by the rules for The Barons War I finally started to rebuild my Pele Tower (and this time the way they really looked!).

So far this is the result:



For those who like to find out more about the build look here:

http://pijlieblog.blogspot.com/2023/01/building-pele-tower-pert-1.html

[Silent Invader]

The internal detailing (shown on the blog page, which is well worth a look) is especially well done. 

[Daeothar]

Great work!

I especially love the way you made the divisions between floors; they're almost invisible like this, as opposed to the usual straight cuts, which are always an eyesore. Stored for future reference

[boneio]

That's gorgeous! Always nice to see realistically-done wargames buildings

[has.been]

Good job there sir.

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

That is a really nice build. 

I especially like the step by step pictures which show your technique.

I have learned a few new and better techniques, which will influence my BSC2023 church build.

Thank-you

Mick

[fred]

What a great build!

Can you explain a bit more about how you went from the first WIP picture (a basic box) to the second one (with windows, battlements and corner detailing) as that step seems like magic to me!

[Pijlie]

What a great build!

Can you explain a bit more about how you went from the first WIP picture (a basic box) to the second one (with windows, battlements and corner detailing) as that step seems like magic to me!

I cut most parts with a Proxxon table styrofoam cutter. Look up Youtube videos to see them in action. It is an indispensable tool.

The corner pieces started out as a long flat piece. I cut the alernating jagged edges that would result in the cornerstones and then sliced the piece into six thin strips. Those were then scored, folded and glued over the box's edges.

The windows were made in the same way. First I cut a block into the window shape, including the window opening. Then I sliced the block into thin bits each thin enough to be glued onto the outer wall of the box.

The battlements started out as long thick flat ends. I first cut one side into a 90 degree point (making the top) and then cut into the top at regular intervals to make the battlements. Finally, the pieces were cut to size and made to lock into each other at 90 degrees angles. Then the whole battlement was glued on top the the box.

Then I engraved all the masonry into the styrofoam with a pencil (the graphite provides a nice lubrication preventing tears) and separated the various floors from each other with a hot wire hacksaw. I deliberately did this in a random jigsaw pattern so that the lines would vanish into the masonry and the pieces would fit snug into each other.

Then I added the floors and so on.

[ffrum]

Great job!  I am impressed with your skills in building this an your technique to hide the section separations.  Look at the buildings available on ETSY from this vendor, King and Country.  This is one of many buildings they offer in 28mm and other scales: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1299409584/norman-stone-keep-dnd-terrain-for?ref=yr_purchases

[MaleGriffin]

Fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing the next update!

[Hitman]

OMG!!! Absolutely spectacular. If you ever want to sell it, please put me on the top of your list. I would be honored to use it. 😁

Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship.
Regards
Hitman
😎

[fred]

I cut most parts with a Proxxon table styrofoam cutter. Look up Youtube videos to see them in action. It is an indispensable tool.

The corner pieces started out as a long flat piece. I cut the alernating jagged edges that would result in the cornerstones and then sliced the piece into six thin strips. Those were then scored, folded and glued over the box's edges.

The windows were made in the same way. First I cut a block into the window shape, including the window opening. Then I sliced the block into thin bits each thin enough to be glued onto the outer wall of the box.

The battlements started out as long thick flat ends. I first cut one side into a 90 degree point (making the top) and then cut into the top at regular intervals to make the battlements. Finally, the pieces were cut to size and made to lock into each other at 90 degrees angles. Then the whole battlement was glued on top the the box.

Then I engraved all the masonry into the styrofoam with a pencil (the graphite provides a nice lubrication preventing tears) and separated the various floors from each other with a hot wire hacksaw. I deliberately did this in a random jigsaw pattern so that the lines would vanish into the masonry and the pieces would fit snug into each other.

Then I added the floors and so on.

Thank you for providing all that extra detail!

[DivisMal]

  I just love it! Brilliant building and on top playability from the inside. I can see the hero rescuing the captured damsel from the evil baron already….

Top notch!

[levied troop]

That is awesome - the split levels and interior detail caught me completely by surprise