Author Topic: WIP:New Victorian House COMPLETED 22 March 2011 (Read 12157 times)

Remington · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:13:46 AM »

I completely agree. The warped wavy look adds a bit of character and age to the building. I'd keep it that way.

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:17:27 AM »

Quote from: Remington on March 03, 2011, 09:13:46 AM

I completely agree. The warped wavy look adds a bit of character and age to the building. I'd keep it that way.

But as it's victorian era, should it be that aged?

When you sticking up the next shots mate?

TwoGunBob · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:25:20 AM »

Gads, my scoring of foam just... doesn't measure up to this at all. But I am completely inspired to take another try at it to see if I can get remotely in the ball park of that kind of talent. Just plain awesome.

leonmallett · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2011, 12:01:39 PM »

More superb work PM; even if the bowing of the roof isn't to your tasts, it certainbly gives a sense of 'character' for the building.

Sangennaru · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2011, 12:05:18 PM »

WOW! i love that!

Evilcartoonist · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2011, 05:53:17 PM »

Holy smokes fantastic!

How long did it take to engrave all those bricks? Did you use any tricks to speed up the process? (I have some blue foam waiting to be used.)

Can't wait to see this finished.

Pappa Midnight · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2011, 06:36:07 PM »

Well, back to Earth with a bump this week.....First day back after 6 weeks sick leave.......

Thank you for the comments so far, they are always welcome.

Anyhow, I base-coated the building over the weekend and have finished the roof and chimneys.
I don't think the roof looks too bad after the "warping" nightmare.

Evilcartoonist: It didn't actually take that long ( not as long as my Pub did!!!!). It's not an architectural model so I'm not too fussed about real world scale conversions as long as they lk ok with my minis. I score the bricks with a pencil using rows which are 1/8th inch wide ( i found any narrower and it looked a mess) with the bricks 3/8th inches wide. I work in Imperial scale mainly because I have a huge steel ruler which is marked in inches!!! When it comes to windows/doors are mark their position first and score any lintles etc. Once Ive got the first row done it tends to fall into place pretty quickly.
Hope that helps

Regards
PM

Sangennaru · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2011, 06:38:48 PM »

WOW!!!

do you use a empty pen or similar to scribble bricks?

Thunderchicken · « **Reply #23 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:57:35 AM »

Looking good PM.

When you've finished the buildings do you coat them with anything to protect them? I'd be worried about the foam being damaged.

Funghy-Fipps · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:39:19 PM »

Very imposing and, as usual, masterfully realised. You must have quite a conurbation by now (I know you did a group shot of your miniatures and buildings a while back). How many buildings are you aiming for? Anyway, I look forward to seeing this beauty painted and detailed to your usual exacting standard.

Hawkeye · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:23:41 PM »

That's a great teaser shot - you know we all want to see it fully painted, of course! Actually, seeing it base-coated does make the detail and proportions clearer, for some odd reason, so I'm only joking, this is great - looking better with each step. Speaking of steps - I love those stairs up the back. They look great, and I have a feeling they're going to get a lot of gaming action as well! Great stuff.

Evilcartoonist · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:03:47 PM »

Thanks for the tips- I'm gonna go look for your pub, now.
Then I may have to build my own.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:07:56 PM »

Quote from: Evilcartoonist on March 08, 2011, 05:03:47 PM

Thanks for the tips- I'm gonna go look for your pub, now.
Then I may have to build my own.

Well your tramp steamer sailors need an onshore watering hole. Stands to reason...

Pappa Midnight · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:29:42 PM »

Thanks gents.
I started applying the brick colours tonight using my trusty sponge and base-coated the roof and the porch.
I'll post some more pics shortly.

Evilcartoonist: you are welcome. You can find some build up pics of my pub here
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22414.0

Thunderchicken: I found that the artist acrylics which I use are very durable and don't really need any protection. Saying that, I found that Windsor and Newton matt acrylic varnish is excellent. Being water based there is no chance of it damaging the foam. I used it on my factory and it came out pretty good. I also use it to give a matt finish to some of my minis on top of a "harder" varnish.

Regards
PM

Regards
PM

Pappa Midnight · « **Reply #29 on:** March 22, 2011, 07:18:29 PM »

After a massive delay due to work getting in the way of my hobby I've finally painted my House.
I started wiring it for lighting but had a few snags and after a temper tantrum which almost resulted in this getting throw against a wall i decided not to light it.......