Sources needed for 28mm architectural supplies

[psyberwyche]

Hi guys and gals,

Having recently returned from a trip to Oxford, I've been inspired to start planning out my Victorian & Georgian buildings for a Gohic Horror game. I have quite a list of scratch-build suppliers, but there are some elements that I can't find on the all-knowing internets - if you guys could help, or advise on scratch-building these things, that would be great!

So, the things I'm really after are Georgian neo-classical friezes and mouldings, the kind of thing you often find over door lintels, depicting classical scenes and family heraldry.

Next up is some small classical statues - these are usually life size and appear in alcoves on large building facades and churches. Usually classical figures, but can vary.

Finally, where can I get ornate gothic windows from? Big spiky ones, of the variety that cathedrals use?

Hope I can get some leads on here - look forward to the attempt anyhow! :-)

Regards,

M

[FramFramson]

I don't know about the rest, but you can often use figures in place of statues.

Oh, actually, it may be worth looking at dollhouse suppliers for relief stuff. It's made for a larger scale, but sometimes the stuff will work just fine in 28mm.

[fastolfrus]

Might be worth trying Fantascene - they have a few odd bits, mostly mausoleum pieces at present, but if you get Geoff's interest he may branch out.

Coritani do a few architectural pieces, but mostly domes and pillars.

[6milPhil]

For really fancy pieces you'll likely find you'll have to make your own, and if you need a pile of a certain piece cast them yourself.

The two suppliers I have no hesitantion in recommending are;
http://www.ema-models.co.uk/
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/

Both have some brilliant bits, the first is quite pricey though, while the second isn't. Good Luck!

[Black Cat Bases]

We do some basic stained glass windows if that is of any help?



http://blackcatbases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=430_485&products_id=1837

Jo:)

[Sangennaru]

another option is to ask me via PM, i can sculpt for you any kind of windows frames!

and if you prefere i can sell you the mould! - much cheaper for a larger project!

[psyberwyche]

Sorry to resurrect my old thread, but I believe I've struck gold on the statues front, and would like to share my findings with anyone who's interested:

http://www.preiser-figuren.de/shop.php?sid=08a79b170736fc372a70928fbe0a62ce&lang=en

Thanks to everyone who posted. Still a little more detective work to do, but I'm getting somewhere!

[Sangennaru]

the link is not working (it brings to the main page!)

can you give us the path? because i can find only 1/87 stuff on that site! :-\

[zizi666]

the link is not working (it brings to the main page!)

can you give us the path? because i can find only 1/87 stuff on that site! :-\

Strange, I get a menu on the left with all sorts of scales ranging from 1:22,5 up to 1:500 

[psyberwyche]

How strange!

Sorry about that - if you type the word 'statue' in the search bar, you'll find what I found.

I just had a rummage to find a direct link to related products, but no joy. The models are in the 1:87 scale range - which according to other online sources is actually more like 1:72, especially the Prieser stuff.

Hope that helps!

[Cheeky Monkey]

There are several doll house sites that also have stuff in 1/4 " scale ( about O-scale ) that will work for most heroic scale stuff. While it is a little large it does work. Since S-scale stuff ( the closest to correct for 28mm ) is extremely hard to find this is probably one of the beter options.

[Scout_II]

I have used Shapeways in the past for a lot of this type stuff.  The basic shapes involved are pretty simple to go through and knock out without much understanding of 3D software.

The last house set that I did (windows, doors, brackets) cost about $12 for the whole set for the house (2 or 3 doors and a handful of windows).  They just introduced a new material too that allows for finer details (and is based on an acrylic polymer...so it might be able to be solvent welded to styrene as well).  I haven't had a chance to do any tests with it yet - but I am thinking that it should work well enough for doing things like 6 panel doors and the like that are 1 mm thick or close to it.

[psyberwyche]

Shapeways are quite interesting, thanks for the tip-off.

I've been really impressed by Thomarilion's new Victorian stuff: moulded Victorian doors! http://www.thomarillion.de/index.php?seite=katalog&modell=stadthaustuer1_&pos=1&sprache=gb_

But my best find since I started researching this is 'Reality in Scale'. Some of their stuff is too big at 1/35 scale, but other parts work well. Pricey, but certainly the best materials I've found: http://www.realityinscale.com

[Sangennaru]

I have used Shapeways in the past for a lot of this type stuff.  The basic shapes involved are pretty simple to go through and knock out without much understanding of 3D software.

The last house set that I did (windows, doors, brackets) cost about $12 for the whole set for the house (2 or 3 doors and a handful of windows).  They just introduced a new material too that allows for finer details (and is based on an acrylic polymer...so it might be able to be solvent welded to styrene as well).  I haven't had a chance to do any tests with it yet - but I am thinking that it should work well enough for doing things like 6 panel doors and the like that are 1 mm thick or close to it.

sounds VERY interesting: do you have any pic, maybe with some closeup for the details and surfaces?

cheers,
Jack