A return to the Empire - update (4/10) - Abandoned Gatehouse

[clam]

Nor can I

But it's nice killing the time watching such awesome paints. Very well done, WK

[white knight]

Last week at CRISIS 2011 I came upon a trader from France who had lots of those grey and red hard foam medieval/renaissance buildings (apparently made by/sold through Ziterdes in Europe,  though I've seen them under the Conflix label in the US). Now I had always  been sceptical about this stuff, but two of the buildings caught my eye that day and I had to admit they had quite a bit of detail on them and whoever made the original master put quite a lot of effort in them. I also liked how sturdy (and light) it all felt. There would be no need to worry about damage caused by someone accidentally bumping into it (you know who you are), or the bond of glue loosening as I always worry about on resin buildings. So I decided to take a chance and pick up the two I liked (the other is a watermill).

The true test of course would be how they look  with a coat of paint. After trying it, I think it works. Here's the first one, which is supposed to be a wizards house, but I'll probably use it as an apothecary or such.

Before and after view:





Close up of the front:



A view from the side:



The backside, with a figure for scale:

[DeafNala]

CONGRATULATIONS on the find! That really painted up into a very attractive/charming piece.

[Mason]

 

Very Nice!

A lovely looking building that you have really brought to life with a great paint job!

I want one!
(Will have to see if I can track one down...)

Thanks, WK!

[white knight]

I want one!
(Will have to see if I can track one down...)

http://www.ziterdes.de/ziterdes/en/produkte/listview.php?catID=64&subcatID=67

Lots more in the range.

[Mason]

Thanks, White Knight!

[inkydave]

Great paint job on that building WK. I saw the same 1 today in my local game store and wasn't impressed.
 I now have to admit I was wrong My lack of vision I suppose not the buildings quality.

I want one!
(Will have to see if I can track one down...)

Thanks, WK!

Mason , the 1 I saw was in the stores bargain bin !!! Dont know if its listed online but the store is here,,,,,
www.firestormgames.co.uk

[Hubbynz]

Great job on the building.

[clam]

Lovely paints (as always), WK. Think I might have to give Ziterdes a good look

[Steve F]

I like the timber-framed building, but the main part of the tower, even with a good paint job, is dull: it looks like a cardboard tube.  Perhaps some ivy could help?

By the way, I assume that this is a solid block, with no interior.  Is that right?

[white knight]

I agree the tower is a bit dull, but I just wanted to see what it would look like painted without embellishments.

It's hollow inside, but the walls are thick and the roof is attached to the whole.

[Mason]

Mason , the 1 I saw was in the stores bargain bin !!! Dont know if its listed online but the store is here,,,,,
www.firestormgames.co.uk

Thanks for tip, Inkydave!

I had a look, but sadly, it looks like their 'bargain' stuff is not on their website.
Thanks for the thought, though. 

[white knight]

You could try and e-mail them? 

[dijit]

That really looks pretty good.
Duncan

[white knight]

An update at last. I haven't been painting a lot lately, the winter season is never a good one for me in that regard as I can't motivate myself to get on with it. At least I managed to finish this building that sat on my desk 95% complete. This is the second of the two Ziterdes hardfoam buildings I got at Crisis.

This second one is supposed to be a watermill but I chickened out and didn't add the wheel, mainly because I haven't built any water/river terrain yet and I want it all to match when I do. There were a couple small flaws to this building, but overall it's a light and sturdy piece that does look the part.

Before and after: